Recent content by freddyq

Hi all, I've noticed something strange in Blue Iris which I can't quite figure out. I define a zone for one of my cameras using a live preview image where I paint or clear the bits of the picture I want covered or uncovered by the zone. When I then go to view a clip and enable the 'Test run...

Yes exactly - once I'm connected to my vpn I expect to be able to fire up the BI app and it should work. What I won't be able to do is use any other app which connects directly to my cameras because my cameras will not be reachable from the subnet created for my vpn session. Sent from my...

I've managed to get the server to successfully connect on the PC. I've copied the client configuration files to a directory on the internal storage of my phone. Then installed the OpenVPN app and selected to import the client profile I copied across. However, when I press connect it tries for a...

Thanks - at least I'm not the only one. It's made worse by the fact that this is all so that I can view my camera feeds and footage on my phone when I'm not at home. That's my only requirement. I won't really be needing to view them from another machine. I've now managed to get further using...

Interesting OK - I'm continuing to Google it and tinker for now so will see where I get to.

OK. I have been considering the Unifi USG as it does provide VPN capability but I thought since I've setup a dedicated always-on machine for my camera management I may as well see if I can utilise that. But to be honest the fact that setting up OpenVPN has become such a pain I'm starting to get...

Thanks. I've tried to setup OpenVPN by following their wiki instructions for Windows but I get stuck at the step where you run a command called init-config. It just says its not recognized and I'm surprised at the lack of any info online as to the cause of this. Any ideas? Sent from my...

Hi all, I'm just waiting for a WD Purple HDD to arrive before I can get Blue Iris setup on a Windows 10 PC I'll be using as the server. What is the best way for me to be able to view my camera feeds (and recordings?) when I'm not on my home network? Is it VPN? Sent from my SM-G781B using Tapatalk

Interesting. Totally agree these devices are all imported, so if onbuy are VAT registered then I may just order from them. I'm not in a rush so can wait for delivery. Especially as its half the price it is anywhere else. Sent from my SM-G781B using Tapatalk

Oooh I didn't think of that! I could do that yes, if the powerline adapter is chunky that might be an issue as the plug socket is behind a wall unit but if it's not chunkier than a normal plug then all good. Now that ethernet could be an option via powerline can I ask a silly question? Is the...

The Armcrest ProHD is available on a website called Onbuy.com for £55. I take it they are importing from China going by the price and estimated delivery date. Anyone heard of this site? Am I OK to buy a Chinese import of this camera? Sent from my SM-G781B using Tapatalk

Yep, that's the one I linked to in my original post :) Criminally, $40 in the states but £92 for us Brits! Nevertheless, it does look good and still much cheaper than the Nest Cam Indoor I was originally considering...

Thanks - that looks good, especially for such a bargain basement price. Doesn't support H.265 so bandwidth usage might be an issue but to be honest I'm not as clued up on that domain to make a judgement.

I'm after an indoor camera to keep an eye on the kids in the play room. There is no ethernet connection in the room and getting one there will be messy so I need it to be Wifi and mains powered. Also would like good 2-way audio capability and compatibility with BlueIris so we can use the BI...

Anyone? I've seen a couple of Dell Precision T1700 machines on ebay. 4th gen i7, 16gb ram and enough space to add HDDs in future. Seems like the machine to get. Sent from my SM-G781B using Tapatalk