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    domoticz-ipcc - Connect your Dahua/Hikvision IPC to your Home Automation System.

    From what I understand you can sent Http-POST and Http-Get commands directly to the Blue Iris web server. I have not written web pages since... well, let's just say 1Mbs was considered fast. Can an Arduino send such commands? I just built a ClearOS firewall and I think I can add Domoticz to the...
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    Need help with custom camera setup

    I have and installed many analog CCTV systems. I highly recommend going to IP (POE) cams. I will not pretend to be an expert, but there is some information you will require. How many cameras, what kind of coverage are you looking for, what kind of storage and what is your end goal.
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    domoticz-ipcc - Connect your Dahua/Hikvision IPC to your Home Automation System.

    Can Domoticz be setup to send Json calls to a Blue Iris server? I have started hacking things and I will probably use an arduino to control some inputs and send those out. I just bought a $11 wireless doorbell and de-soldered the board in it to become a reed switch alarm for my mailbox etc...
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    New Home IP Camera setup advice needed.

    If you just want a doorbell intercom camera there are tons of options HERE I guess it really depends on what you need. One camera systems can simply be accessed from your network and record to a network drive.
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    New home POE camera setup - Feedback requested

    There are several varifocal cameras that you can choose from. These allow you to tweak the zoom levels.
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    Seeking A Remote Surveillance Camera System

    So you are leaning towards a camera with onboard storage via SD card and alerts with snapshot sent via email to text. Then you can alert the police if the snapshot shows anything and you can retributive the SD card for evidence. A camera that supports DDNS would make connecting easier when...
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    Seeking A Remote Surveillance Camera System

    I have installed covert cams before. I am sure for an ideal situation we would need some more information. You can get off with a cheap solution like: A small micro cam or you can install dummy cameras like this one. If you want a more sophisticated solution I am sure people here can offer...
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    Dahua Mini Black Face PTZ (SD29204S-GN & SD29204T-GN)

    The base uses a flush mount plate.. so there is no extra space. You would need some type of box to attach it too if you wanted to run the wires under the camera.
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    Newbie Feeling Overwhelmed by Options

    I have 3 varifocal 4MP cameras coming in from China... so weeks still to go yet. I will post a review once I do though. If I like them I may try some of the 5mp cameras from the company.
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    Which Style Camera for Insect Infested Louisiana, usa ? Bullet, Turret, or Dome ?

    Re: Which Style Camera for Insect Infested Louisiana, usa ? Bullet, Turret, or Dome So far mine have been good outside under overhangs
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    generic ip camera help

    You can also use VLC to view the streams
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    Need help tweaking motion detection

    That is a great point... You would just have to set up a night profile. I need to do that for my cams. I wonder if I should set up a wasp profile..lol
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    generic ip camera help

    Download no is a fail sent by the camera software. If you have an older computer you can use that to test. Edge does not work with cameras... mostly and Chrome no longer plays nice with extensions. You may have to tweak your IE settings to allow the camera to send its active X controls. I have a...
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    Need help tweaking motion detection

    Change the change time to .2s and see if that helps. I am still working on tweaking my cams to post any insights you have. So far my arch enemy was a wasp trying to build a nest...ack
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    Network Problems

    If it is the same model as the others then it should pull the same default IP. If it somehow pulled a different IP range or it is conflicting with another device it would not respond. Have you tried a direct connection to the camera? Most modern NICs no longer require a crossover cable as they...
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    Which Style Camera for Insect Infested Louisiana, usa ? Bullet, Turret, or Dome ?

    Re: Which Style Camera for Insect Infested Louisiana, usa ? Bullet, Turret, or Dome Most use aluminum and I have not seen a camera rust in years. There are several IP66 cameras that are plastic as well. Bullet or dome... you may prefer bullet as it drops down a bit more than a dome camera...
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    Need help tweaking motion detection

    Does raising the contrast help? Leave the size smaller and increase the contrast as it may ignore the clouds.
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    Looking for a complete new camera system

    It is all about supply and demand. There are several cameras that cost that much just for one camera. I picked up a camera on craiglist for $150 that sold in 2007 for $5k with all the bells and whistles
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    First 3 Cameras, Need Recomendation

    I have some cams coming from Cantonk. I will post how they work once I get them. Nayr had some really great reviews on the Dahua mini PTZ and if they are out of the elements they are great cameras. I would highly recommend running cable instead of wifi though.
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    Great deal on a POE+ Switch Trendnet TPETG44G

    SKU: 630475 Condition: New Status: Unknown Transaction #: 191-W Quantity: 1 Price Each: $47.67 Total Price: $47.67 [ write a review ] I was lucky and caught it on sale... should have bought 2.
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    Newbie struggling with Cat6 termination, or ...?

    23AWG is hard to work with, but the signal is usually excellent. There are clamshell ends you can get that some people like as it makes lining up the wires easier. With some of the thicker cables I just use a patch panel or keystones where I just punch down the wire and use a normal patch cable...
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    Camera hacked behind VPN?

    I upgraded my firewall yesterday... 108 attack attempts failed. I banned the IPs. I am still considering moving the cameras to a separate router on my network and then use my firewall DNS for routing. Kill UPnP, bonjour, multicasting and then setup trusted IPs if your cameras have the ability...
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    Network Problems

    It is possible you have something else handing out DHCP. Nayr is right, connect directly and verify the camera settings.
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    Redundant Paralell NVRs/Video Analytics Servers

    I do this with my analog DVR and Blue Iris. With IP cameras I believe you will have to use different streams or have one stream to the other. I have my analog system stream directly to BI. I record on both.
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    2 cams with night vision

    I just ordered some variable lens cams so I can "dial in" the FOV better. They are domes and not bullets. I should know how well they work in a few weeks when they come in... ah patience...bah
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    Fisheye camera false advertising

    Hehe, I remember back when I was installing hidden cameras for a gas station owner... he wanted fisheye lenses. I talked him out of it. I enjoy the further justification. Thank you!
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    Indoor vs Outdoor Cable

    Outdoor cable is usually more expensive because it is made to withstand the weather. It is not typically used indoors because if it burns it can give off toxic gas. I have used outdoor cable inside for short runs and I have few worries. If my house is on fire, my residential wiring will be the...
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    Need advice on cameras...CAT6 may or may not be possible!

    That should be good for starters.... you can use that and see how it handles works. With the right settings you should be fine. My system hovers around 31% cpu usage, but I am not running 8 MP cams...yet.
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    Zones and PTZ questions

    LgRich that worked perfectly...Thank you!
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    Zones and PTZ questions

    Thank you! I am also looking at JSON integration as well.
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