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Check these out then, and there a few other threads on the Homeseer forums that address this issue. Can I run HS3 and Blue Iris on the same machine ? - HomeSeer Message Board Computer/Server Requirements - HomeSeer Message Board

I have two separate machines, a Hometroller Zee S2 and a dedicated BI machine (a cheap $250 PC off of ebay). I would guess that with a higher end machine you could run both on one if you wanted, but this was just as easy and relatively cheap. The Zee S2 does all I could want at least for now.

Yes. I just set up a quick event to check this. I have a couple of motion detectors in the house and though it is a nonsensical action in this particular case, you could start a camera recording (or other stuff) based on a motion trigger. Enabling/disabling a camera would make a bit more sense.

I don't know too much about OpenHAB or Domoticz other than what I have just googled.....based on that, I would answer your question with 'yes' it would be more expensive. OpenHAB and Domoticz are free/open source, Homeseer is not. You pay for the base system and any plugins you want eg Blue...

I second Homeseer as a good option.

I would also start looking at adding more home automation (as you have to some degree with the smart garage opener). As you build it up you'd be amazed at what a good system will do. Smart locks are a great addition for example. And there are systems that will integrate with BI. edit: oops...

Wish I could help but that is not something I have seen and would be beyond my (limited) expertise.....

Not with that particular gateway, no. However Randy's guide is pretty much spot on (I have the same router) and I did not have to do any port forwarding, his guide says nothing about that either. I did have to update my Asus router firmware.

I have had no issues with anything I have purchased from below. In Canada, so shipping to the US may create some extra issues, although the exchange will be good. Infinite Cables | Your Online Source for Connectivity Solutions

BI app works great. Important in the context of what I have been doing (VPN setup only) is the good info in the following post. It wasn't clear to me, and I wanted to know before I bought the app, that the app hooked up properly through the VPN. BI mobile app and VPN - issues connecting

I hope you're not saying 'yes' I am missing something....... :) Thanks for the reply. I will take a look at the app.

Hi all. New to all of this as I am setting up a camera system at home, I have learned a ton for my setup with everything here. At the moment have one camera (two from Andy in its box), Blue Iris on a dedicated mini-PC. All external access - I'm pretty sure - shut down on the camera. I have...

Hi Andy, I would like to buy two of your cameras IPC-HDW5231R-Z, NTSC & 120V. Can you please send buying instructions. Sent an email but it might not have gone through. Many thanks.