Best indoor camera for use with Blue Iris

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Caveman

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Apr 7, 2016
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Hey

Im looking to replace 2 Netgear Arlo Q cameras since they dont work well with my Home Assistant setup.
Are Hikvision 2MP cubes the best indoor camera for use with Blue Iris, or are there other options to consider?
Im using them to keep track of the kids while they sleep mostly, so good nightvision is essential.

Thanks in advance :)
 
I have had some good luck with the new 3mp Hikvision cube - DS-2CD2435FWD-IW. It has similar night vision specs to the Ultra Low lights. Downside is it is 2x the cost (if you ask nicely, Andy can get you one) and they got rid of the the alarm IO ports on the back. It has a nicer night picture than my old 2mp and 4mp cubes.
 
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Thanks for your suggestions. I ended up ordering IPC-HDW4231EM-ASE from Andy.
Im very happy with my 5231R-Z varifocals, so I expect this camera to do the job indoors nicely enough.
 
DognamedTank said:
I have had some good luck with the new 3mp Hikvision cube - DS-2CD2435FWD-IW. It has similar night vision specs to the Ultra Low lights. Downside is it is 2x the cost (if you ask nicely, Andy can get you one) and they got rid of the the alarm IO ports on the back. It has a nicer night picture than my old 2mp and 4mp cubes.
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Hello! I'm new to this forum. I'm interested in purchasing this camera and located in California. It looks like Hikvision has an office that's near me (18639 Railroad Street, City of Industry, California 91748). Can I purchase directly from them? Who is Andy?
 
Andy is "Empirecandy", a reseller overseas that many on the forums has used.

As for buying Hikvision directly you can always call them up and ask.

Otherwise there are sources for their cameras, maybe Andy is one (not sure) he usually is the go to source for Dahua I believe.
 
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On another note, I'm in the same boat as the OP. The OEM "Cubes" are not available, just the branded Hikvisions for about 100 bucks from a variety of vendors. Always makes me nervous buying from these unknow 3rd parties even with the Amazon return policies.

So my question to this is what would be a better alternative to the cube in the same price range? I'm looking for 2-3 cameras for use without mounting as I'm moving in about 4-5 months. So I want cameras that can be placed on a shelf, like the cubes. Anyone have any suggestions? I know Dahua has dome versions that look promising such as the one Caveman mentioned but can they be used on a shelf or with a mount that can put them in normal orientation on a shelf?

Thanks!
 
SantiagoDraco said:
Andy is "Empirecandy", a reseller overseas that many on the forums has used.

As for buying Hikvision directly you can always call them up and ask.

Otherwise there are sources for their cameras, maybe Andy is one (not sure) he usually is the go to source for Dahua I believe.
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@EMPIRETECANDY is his handle here on the forum.
 
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SantiagoDraco said:
On another note, I'm in the same boat as the OP. The OEM "Cubes" are not available, just the branded Hikvisions for about 100 bucks from a variety of vendors. Always makes me nervous buying from these unknow 3rd parties even with the Amazon return policies.

So my question to this is what would be a better alternative to the cube in the same price range? I'm looking for 2-3 cameras for use without mounting as I'm moving in about 4-5 months. So I want cameras that can be placed on a shelf, like the cubes. Anyone have any suggestions? I know Dahua has dome versions that look promising such as the one Caveman mentioned but can they be used on a shelf or with a mount that can put them in normal orientation on a shelf?

Thanks!
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IPC-K35A
 
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Glad to have this resurrected ccattie - I got distracted and haven't ordered anything yet so will be interested in hearing what you find. Never did hear whether there's any firmware update issues either.
 
I'm finishing up my "review" of the item. Wanted to run it through a few days and nights and try it out in a few different places. I'll be posting in the next few days. It isn't a bad camera though.
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