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    USB External HDD a good idea for expanding backup storage?

    I was at Costco and saw they had a Seagate 14TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive for $149. I have been skimming older posts on thoughts of using external HDDs and seeing mixed opinions but fairly old commentary. I was thinking it is a pretty cheap way to extend my backups longer than a few weeks to...
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    Can I use Dahua IVS rules if I have an SD card?

    I have Dahua cameras but use BI, not a Dahua NVR. So when I set IVS rules in the camera they would not trigger any recording for BI but I was wondering, if I installed SD cards in them, would IVS rules set in the camera trigger alerts and write to the SD card? Just asking vs. testing bc it...
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    Hikvisions newest Pro Series Hybrid cameras

    I have tried intrusion and line cross (in BI), object size mins, etc. but when a car headlight, for example, sweeps by, the light change checks the boxes for a line cross or intrusion. Or a small moth or spider close to the screen is huge of course so it negates the object size settings. Seems...
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    Hikvisions newest Pro Series Hybrid cameras

    Until one of these companies can perfect the elimination of the usual false triggers, I am not going to mess w cameras that turn on LEDs as it would drive me and the neighbors crazy to deal with that every time the trees sway or car headlights stream across the focal view and everything else...
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    Blue Iris Updates - Official Thread

    I totally get the trend that every developer seems to be moving to "subscription" based software plans these days to create a continuous income stream. I am totally fine paying for upgrades and new features annually bc there is a cost to support for the dev there and without a model for them to...
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    Can I trim & combine BI clips into 1 file then time-lapse it?

    I have a camera in my basement which records in BI 24\7 and breaks it into 1 hour .bvr files. I would like to make a time lapse of the project to remodel the room which occurred over several days with work occurring only within a certain time frame each day. So essentially I want to take...
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    Power but no video to my HDW5231

    Thanks, I started with inspecting and using electrical cleaner on the connector and the femal pigtail. I didn't really see any corrosion but I wire brushed it and sprayed again, But same results so cutting and adding a male connector is my next step.
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    Power but no video to my HDW5231

    I recently noticed the video feed in BI had dropped for one of my HDW5231R-Z cameras. BI message just said, "No Signal". At night the camera's IRs still turn on though so it is getting power through the CAT-5, just no video\data. I tested with another camera and same, then tested both at...
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    New Dahua 180 Degree Bullet Camera (IPC-Color4K-180)

    Interesting they switched from 4x to 3x to 2x cameras for the 180 deg coverage models and I think there is a 1 cam 180 deg version out too...or is that considered a fish-eye? I have been using one of their 4x 2MP 180 deg cameras for a couple years now and have been pleased with it...
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    My DIY Alternative to Reolink's 180 Degree Camera

    Why not just buy the Dahua Boobie cam?!
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    Dahua Thermal Cams showing up All over

    Where can you get these cameras and NVRs so cheap? I don't care about IVS as I use BI anyway. Would be fun t play around with them and see if BI could display the thermal view and detect motion on it.
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    What's going on with my camera lens cover?

    No, actually it is facing North, is under the eve of the garage, has a sun shade built in and only gets morning sun. It's been up about a year or so. This just suddenly happened in the last month or so I think. Plus, for what these things cost, they should be made to be in a full sun open...
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    What's going on with my camera lens cover?

    I initially thought the same but it is definitely on the inside of the lens cover. Guess I'll have to figure out how to dismantle it and hopefully it is something that will just peel off. Not even sure if that area is serviceable or will break a permanent water \ vapor seal. Just one more...
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    What's going on with my camera lens cover?

    Trying to figure out just exactly what I am seeing here going on inside the lens cover of my 4 x 2mp 180 Dahua camera, (Model: DH-IPC-PFW8800N-A180 ), before I attempt dismantling it to get inside. I thought it was condensation at first from a distance, but it is not. Kind of looks like some...
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    Advice for Video Surveillance at subdivision entrance\exit

    We still haven't purchased anything yet. Holdups with board approval first and now with our internet co changing hands for the 3rd time in 2 years and no one wanting to discuss\honor our orig contract to have internet connections at each entrance has put a hold on things. I was actually just...
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    Suggestions for Camera Setup at Subdivision Pool \ rec area

    Thanks. I assumed from other discussions any "wireless" connection would not be a good idea but sounds like that is not the case. Going to try to talk the board into that setup bc really no ideal place for the equipment. What is needed on the camera end then? Is it as simple as the Nano...
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    BI randomly shuts down \ drops Port Forwarding

    Aha! Windows log-in PW (PIN) did it for run as service. Thanks
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    BI randomly shuts down \ drops Port Forwarding

    My setup is: Win10 i7-6700 w 24GB RAM Yes, the port forward in BI just randomly disappears. I know when it drops because the BI phone app won't connect. I check BI on the computer and it's just not there. I click to add and t is back for a while. Router is provided by my internet provider...
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    BI randomly shuts down \ drops Port Forwarding

    Thanks I've used BI for several years now, around when V4 came out. Yes, I have gone through the Wiki on more than one occasion to max performance which did really help a lot when having high CPU issues a long while back. When V5 came out I did a fresh Windows HDD wipe and install. No other...
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    BI randomly shuts down \ drops Port Forwarding

    Really two issues been having for a while. I'm on BI 5.2.9.2 x64. I do not check the BI computer all that often, so I do not know exactly when it occurs, but BI is randomly closing out on any given day \ time. It is not a huge deal but of course is frustrating when one of the few times I want...
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    Suggestions for Camera Setup at Subdivision Pool \ rec area

    That's pretty cheap. I didn't consider Wi-Fi just because so many people say it is a no-no for sec cams all the time here plus the added complexity and possible connectivity issues but sounds like it is worth considering. I'll have to check out the club house to see if there is any place to...
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    Suggestions for Camera Setup at Subdivision Pool \ rec area

    The link I posted is kind of an all-in-one kit; (NVR,POE Switch, Wi-Fi connector, power, SSHD). Is your set-up more of individual components fit into a standard NEMA box? Was your cost for all items similar or better? Looking at it to gauge if something like the RuggedVision setup would be a...
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    Suggestions for Camera Setup at Subdivision Pool \ rec area

    So it sounds like the pump room is just going to get too hot\cold\damp and I'm afraid a typical NVR unit would fail at some point. The room across from it is a bathroom, (also w no HVAC), and just a vent fan so not a great option either. Both rooms have open air space above them but below the...
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    Suggestions for Camera Setup at Subdivision Pool \ rec area

    Thanks all for the input. Lots of good thoughts for me to consider. That layout was just my initial placement thought. Two 90 deg cams for the pool could be the better option. I was also considering trying to talk them into something like the 4 x 2 MP PFW8840-A180 panoramic style camera, (I...
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    Suggestions for Camera Setup at Subdivision Pool \ rec area

    I am being tasked by our subdivision's board to come up with a "stand alone" or otherwise "closed" , (NOT 24/7 internet connected), security camera solution for our small neighborhood pool and pavilion area. The key interest is to capture and document possible instances of vandalism, theft...
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    Review-Dahua/EmpireTech Dual lens IPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2 (The Boobie Cam Upgrade)

    What options are left when moving to Windows 11? I think IE11 will no longer be included. I don't like having to do chinese mfg viewer add-ins like some offer. Who knows what those really have access to on the computer once installed.
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    Pros and cons of IR floodlights?

    What are typical \best ways to power a secondary IR source external from the camera? (not including running a 2nd CAT run.) If you are like me, you have a CAT 5 cable powering the camera where there are no outlets. I have seen splitters to break out the data and power but of course would...
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    Anyone used a USB 3.0 connected external Drive for Video storage?

    Didn't realize a PCIE card could add SATA ports. But if it cannot provide power connections as well I guess it's a moot point. Inside my case I am pretty sure there are no additional SATA or power ports that I can identify on the MB. So looks like my MB has 5 SATA connections but only 3 Power...
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    Anyone used a USB 3.0 connected external Drive for Video storage?

    I still have USB ports and I think they are also 3.0. The speed spec on USB 3.0 in theory is really fast but it sounds like some people still struggle with it taking a long time to move large video files. Looks like I can get a 1 or 2 bay USB HD enclosure for ynder$50 bucks on Amazon, (quality...
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    Anyone used a USB 3.0 connected external Drive for Video storage?

    I do have a DVD drive. Do those have the same power and SATA connectors to swap with a HD? I'd prefer not to get rid of it as I do use it on occasion (rarely) to burn photo discs.
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