Recent content by JD575

I agree, the smart IR should compensate. Definitely needed for larger sensor in the 5442 which is more sensitive to light exposure. I wondering, comparing with other smaller sensor cameras, if the smart IR works? I assume a firmware fix could get this back on track.

Great info Pete. OpenHab looks very interesting. Though HA may be a bit more mature. Yes, I was thinking about MQTT and I beleive OH uses it too, buy cannot determine if its needed in OH. Need to research further. May hit you up later once I get started with either program on this forum or OH.

Wow an Atari fanboy! I also used the data cassette player too and learned BASIC on it...I forgot about the ST. Atari was losing ground fast to IBM and Apple at that time. Star Raiders still a great game! :) Nice site. I eventually moved to Apple IIs and Macs, but college was about MS/IBM...

Thanks Alekslyse! Good to know. Stability makes me hesitate to pull the trigger on HA. I will definitely give it a try first. JD

Thanks Pete_c I want to integrate my Dahua cameras and Synology Survieallnce Station with automation. Thinking that HA might be best. Don't want to run multiple automation programs for different things. I like Linux, but can Homeseer run in a docker on a NAS? It seems heavily favored for...

Hi Pete_C, Little of topic, but how do you like Homeseer? I thought it was the swiss army knife of automation, but you have Home Assistant too? I know Homeseer can get expensive..., but I am looking to automate too, for basic functions like turn lights on/off when some approaches areas...

Hello, I am new to the surveillance camera world and I have been researching cameras for my home. I decided on Dahua. However with all these features and protocols it gets confusing, but I do know I want great low light capability or Starlight. One feature I don't know if its worth my money...