Which type of camera for the house entrance area?

who planned the camera positions? There are also a few things to consider here. What kind of cameras do you want to use? It also depends on the positions... How big is your budget and what do you want to achieve or do with the cameras? For end users, an NVR with a separate network makes the most sense. Since most of the terms are unfamiliar to you, I assume you don’t know how to secure, separate a network, work with certificates, etc. For example, HIKVision DS-7608NI-I2/8P exists but also from other manufacturers like AXIS, etc. The Synology solution is much more flexible, especially since you can also use the NAS for many other things. Either way, you also need a UPS so that the cameras keep running during a power outage.

who planned the camera positions? There are also a few things to consider here. What kind of cameras do you want to use? It also depends on the positions... How big is your budget and what do you want to achieve or do with the cameras?

For end users, an NVR which has a separate network makes the most sense. Since most terms are unfamiliar to you, I assume you don't know how to secure, separate a network, work with certificates, etc. For example, HIKVision DS-7608NI-I2/8P, but there are also other manufacturers like AXIS, etc.

The Synology solution, however, is much more flexible. Especially since you can still use the NAS for many other things. Either way, you also need a UPS so that the cameras continue to run during a power failure.

The positions were planned by the electrician, see attachment. What do you mean by what kind of cameras? I have zero knowledge about that. It's the same with the budget. What kind of budget do you need for a video surveillance system? We want the cameras for security reasons, recently there have been many vandalism incidents here in the village, our cars have also been targeted several times (front windshield smashed).

We initially wanted the Bosch Smart Eyes, but Elibhat strongly advised against it as it is WLAN-based, what he offered was too much for the budget (about €1,000 per camera).

Your electrician is right if he advised against WLAN cameras. So you want to monitor your driveway and around the house. Without more specific information, no recommendation regarding cameras can be given. Cameras come in a wide variety of types (resolution, day/night vision, horizontal and vertical viewing angle, pan/tilt, zoom, ... If he offered you cameras for €1,000 each, that was indeed top class (Mobotix, Axis...) or he is charging a lot.

"A one-time video surveillance" is not possible as it depends on the circumstances and how many cameras should be used. I suspect you will find what you are looking for in the €200-300 price range. Unfortunately, I can only provide information about Axis and Mobotix. User can certainly help with alternatives. Then you will also need a device for recording. Motion detection runs either in the camera or sometimes on the recording device. With €1,500 - 2,000 you can achieve quite a bit.

The cameras receive power via the LAN cable (PoE). For this you need a switch that supports PoE, PoE injectors, or a recording device that functions as a PoE switch. Only large camera systems in the absolute high-end range require a separate power connection. Here we are in the four- to five-digit range. Applications are large areas, cities, airports, industrial facilities, high-security applications... You don’t need any of that.

Honestly, I have a bit of "gut feeling" concerns regarding the adjustment of the cameras and recording, as well as the network.

Do you have a LAN connection inside the house near the area to be monitored? Even though it actually goes against all "guidelines" (WLAN, cloud...), take a look at Arlo. It runs via its own WiFi. You could connect them directly to power. It uploads to the Arlo cloud, and the videos are analyzed. The detection is very good (people, animals, cars, packages, motion). Such few false alarms and good detection is otherwise very hard to achieve. Arlo works only if the hub is close to the area to be monitored. If your cameras are positioned around the house, you can forget it right away. Or you need several hubs. But then you quickly reach price regions where it no longer makes sense.

You are required to indicate the surveillance via a sign, and you may only monitor your own property. No public spaces and no neighboring properties. But who sues over small things...

If you provide more information, we will certainly find a solution.

Your electrician is right if he advised against WLAN cameras.
So you want to monitor your driveway and around the house.
Without more specific information, no recommendation regarding cameras can be made.
Cameras come in a wide variety of designs (resolution, day/night vision, horizontal and vertical viewing angle, pan-tilt, zoom, ...
If he offered you cameras for €1,000 each, that was really top class (Mobotix, Axis...) or he’s charging you a lot.

"A one-size-fits-all video surveillance" does not work because it depends on the conditions and how many cameras should be used.
I suspect you will find suitable cameras in the price range of €200-300. Unfortunately, I can only provide information about Axis and Mobotix. User can certainly help with alternatives.
Then you also need a device for recording. The motion detection either runs in the camera or sometimes on the recording device. With €1,500 - €2,000 you can achieve quite a lot for you.

The cameras get power through the LAN cable (POE). For that, you need a switch that supports POE, POE injectors, or a recording device that acts as a POE switch.
A separate power connection is only needed for large camera systems in the absolute high-end range. Here we are talking four to five-digit amounts.
Applications are large areas, cities, airports, industrial plants, high-security applications...
You don’t need any of that.

Honestly, I have some "concerns" about the camera settings and recording, as well as the network.

Do you have a LAN connection in the house that is near the area to be monitored?
Even though it is actually against all "guidelines" (WLAN, cloud...) take a look at Arlo.
It runs via its own WiFi. You could connect them directly to power.
The videos are uploaded to Arlo’s cloud and analyzed.
The detection is very good (people, animals, cars, packages, movement). Such few false alarms and good detection is otherwise very hard to achieve.
Arlo only works if the hub is close to the area being monitored.
If your cameras are positioned around the house, you can forget about it. Or you would need several hubs. Then you quickly enter price ranges that are no longer attractive.

You are obliged to indicate the surveillance by a sign and you may only monitor your own property. No public space and no neighboring properties. But where there are plaintiffs...

If you provide more info, we will certainly find a solution.

Hi, yes so what the electrician usually installs is Indexa and Mobotix.

As for the type of camera, I am relatively inexperienced: What do people install in a single-family house?

I summarize:

[*]Switch with POE: planned -> especially also for the access points in the house => then I can save myself the 230V sockets in the intended locations, also good
[*]Why do you have concerns or in what way?
[*]We have an access point on each floor fairly central
[*]Why Arlo now and wireless? Then I could just go with Bosch and also save a few outdoor lights

"Stomach ache" because you are apparently quite inexperienced. The external network should be separated and the clients authenticated using certificates. With motion detection, you need to fine-tune properly, otherwise you will constantly have false alarms. Hence the "tip" with the Arlos. Detection (not motion but humans, animals...) can only be achieved with very high-quality systems. The Bosch ones are not at the level of detection. In single-family homes, cameras with fixed focal length without zoom, etc. are mostly used. Which exactly is sensible depends on the position and application. APs should not be placed centrally but where the most speed is needed and most clients are (living room, office...).

"Stomach ache" because you are apparently quite inexperienced. The external network should be separated and the clients authenticated using certificates. When it comes to motion detection, you have to fine-tune properly; otherwise, you constantly get false alarms. Hence the "tip" with the Arlos. Detection (not motion but humans, animals...) is otherwise only achievable with very high-quality systems. The Bosch ones are not at the level of detection. In single-family homes, cameras with fixed focal lengths without zoom etc. are mostly used. Which exactly is sensible depends on the position and application. APs should not be placed centrally but where the most speed is needed and the most clients are (living room, office...)

Well, I mean that I am inexperienced in electrical work has been impressively demonstrated in the KNX area, but I don’t find that bad either, you can’t know everything after all. Joking aside: I just want good camera surveillance without a lot of "maintenance" effort. Preferably something plug & play, but I have also already understood that there is no way around WLAN and that would be counterproductive to the actual requirements.