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    Hidden in plain sight

    Awesome upcycle!
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    2023 EmpireTech Spring Sales

    I’ve done both. My first couple of purchases were direct email/PayPal with Andy. I’ve also purchased via Amazon. While the delivery via direct email was not same-day, or next-day, it was amazingly freakin’ fast. If Aliexpress is not an option any longer, simple do Andyexpress. You send the...
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    Need Recommendation for 8 Camera Package

    You are going to struggle to get everything you want in a packaged system. Dome cameras have documented issues when used outside. You are in the US. You would be better off piecing it together as noted, however, if that is not going to work, consider the 6 camera Lorex system at Costco as a...
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    Hello People! Need help deciding on surveillance system

    To add to the questions, what is your current system? It may help to figure out if it all needs replacing or if some components can be repurposed.
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    Hello Everyone. Here's what I'm after

    Welcome Nick. I would say you need more than the four cameras. You have a huge blind spot on the right side of the house with the chain link (ladder) fence to the back door. The front likely would not effectively be covered with one wide angle camera for actual identification purpose. It would...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Motion detection by system.
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    Dahua Camera Initial setup

    This might help. NVR - Dahua Wiki My suggestion; only connect one camera at a time, do any needed password / adjustments, then move to the next camera.
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    The name is Bob

    At some point you are going to actually want to see what was recorded I'd guess.... You do not need a monitor if you connect the NVR to a television via hdmi. If they do not have a TV, then yes, a monitor IS needed.
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    hi, new member trying to learn

    Yup... lots of reading. Welcome. Look for stickies at the top of different sections. They may also aid the process.
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    New Member going insane

    Some IP cameras have a direct login via the local network address with additional settings that are not viewable from an app or other recording device. Likely most here will not know much about a ZXtech camera. If this is your camera, perhaps the linked manual will provide answers for you if...
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    Had a theft, going hog on cameras. Need your advice.

    IP Camera section -Hikvision subsection
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    NEWB here - need suggestions

    Lorex is the STRIPPED DOWN and rebranded version of Dahua. Dahua and Hikvision would be the comparables. Lorex would be like a scooter. Hikvision would be like a luxury motorcycle when it comes to feature sets. Both Dahua and Hikvision white box cameras that are sub-sold by other branding...
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    Hikvision vs Dahua devices

    If buying from a reputable seller you will get genuine hardware however it could be a fact of receiving the device without manufacturer branding? IF you buy it from a reputable seller, yes. It will be the same but unbranded. Hikvisions since they no longer sell to end users can have issues...
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    Dahua CCTV Help

    For viewing/reviewing on a Mac, try SmartPSS. It is available in the Dahua support/software section.
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    Critique my design

    C3 at 2.8mm will be good for wide-angle/close identification. Other than that, it is only going to give you an "overview" shot. If that is all you are looking for, an overview and not identification, leave it but do realize the limitation. I recommended spinning C4 because that is going to be...
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