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    Blue Iris Video Tutorials

    Could you possibly do a video on how to automatically backup "ALERTS" and "FLAGGED" to Google Drive or icloud or Dropbox? ...I worry that as hard drive space runs out and stuff gets overwritten, i won't be able to look back in the future when I need to see some particular event.
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    Dell T30 server w/Xeon processor - $300

    seems like they're cancelling orders too...scam
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    Dell T30 server w/Xeon processor - $300

    thinking of getting this...running BI with 10-15 cams 1080p and 20-30fps...how will this do?....should I get something more powerful for future proofing? got a gift card so cost will be about $200..thoughts?
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    IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 LPR from 137 feet

    Yes, I'm using a 49225 on the mailbox...it worked great for plates too, but had to choose between either of those two targets since it's the only cam i have capable to doing both those jobs currently Oh believe me. Got a locking mailbox. They’re prying it open. Cops are demanding. They want...
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    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    ya...that's lame that this "hack" is needed to make the damn thing work the way it should in the first place
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    Severe Focus Issue with IPC-HFW5231E-Z12

    does this issue happen with Z12e as well??
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    Upgrade time! Need Suggestions for better night performance.

    wow...was this a cam with motion tracking, or was that you manually controlling the cam to follow the vehicle??...that was great!
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    IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 LPR from 137 feet

    guys, i was thinking of going with the Z12 to get plates cause we're getting blasted by mail thieves...you think this location will be good/acceptable? will this be a good cam for the job??...I'd need to zoom in of course.. the focus issue does seem to be putting me off...should I go for...
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    true enough...I gave up on it!....did u guys do a "DEFAULT" after firmware upgrade, or needs to be "FACTORY DEFAULT"?
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    New firmware for IPC-HXX5231XX Released on 201711

    when you upgrade firmware do you do need to do a reset to "default" OR "default factory settings"??
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    OK! success...finally got it upgraded...the ONLY thing that would work is using the Dahua Config Tool to do the upgrade...no idea why... ..now, a new problem is it doesn't wanna import my config that I had exported before upgrading...ideas? the message given is "OPERATE FAILED"
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    do you think because my pc connects through a switch before getting to the POE+ switch, that could hinder it?...gonna try going to defaults and then upgrade...will the admin pw stay the same or do I create a new one when resetting?...wanna try and avoid having to take the cam down since it's in...
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    just tried it...no change..still showing the following: Software Version 2.422.0000.0.R.4.2510, Build Date: 2016-09-21 WEB Version 3.2.1.379855 ONVIF Version 2.4.2 PTZ Version 3.02.93.RHNZ_170518_22722 weird thing is the PTZ General file looks like it successfully was upgraded...
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    having a problem....was able to upgrade with the general file, but after trying to upgrade using the 17-10-23 .bin, nothing happens...just still shows the 2016 firmware...any ideas?? ...I tried using Pale Moon browser, then tried Smart PSS to do the upgrade.....baffled..... -I'm trying with the...
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    Great LPR for under $300

    how would a regular 5231-rz varifocal do for a "fake" lpr cam??.was testing with my 49225 and worked great...can I get same results with the 5231-rz after tweaker shutter and stuff?
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    I'm still on a 2016 firmware....once again for newbs is the upgrade process: 1) backup config file of existing settings 2) upgrade firmware using the .bin file 3) upgrade the PTZ firmware in the general folder 4) reset to defaults 5) reboot cam 6) import config file of my current settings is...
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    LPR Walk Through / Tutorial

    could you guys post some of your Night settings?? I'm using a SD49225T-HN to test OpenALPR and am getting excellent results in the Day but having a tough time at night....can you please post your Exposure settings, etc?? Thanks!
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    ANNKE I61DR 2MP (Hikvision Cube Clone)

    do you guys think this cam is better than the Amcrest Shield 2k??
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    Dahua ANPR

    We’re getting blasted by mail thieves. I really need to get plates on these clowns. I was thinking of adding another 5231 cam and trying to zoom it enough to capture cars driving up the road towards our mailbox... would you guys recommend NOT getting that cam for this? I was gonna mount it a...
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    How do you all watch Dahua cams on your tv's

    using the BI UI3 on an LG 49" tv...seems to work great!...got it cycling through all cams and then once motion detected on one, it focuses on the cam with motion.
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    New firmware for IPC-HXX5231XX Released on 201711

    everyone happy with this 2017 11 firmware for their 5231's?..no issues?..wanna make sure it's been tested enough before upgrading
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    Got extension connected to killawatt and registering 39watts only. Here’s some numbers: 37.3va 34-39watts .31amp 118.9v Seems like UPS should have no problem right? UPS box says: 425VA, 255watts
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    Custom archiving/FTP/backup options for Flagged recordings

    also wondering about what people's setups are for secondary cloud backup of Alerts or Snapshots or Flagged....feel this could be improved in Blueiris for sure and seems a crucial function to have.. ..also want to know how people have set theirs up...ie. using Google Photos or Amazon or...
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    thanks...kill-a-watt is arriving today!....so, connect the cams and everything to be powered by the UPS so they are up and running, and then unplug the UPS from wall?
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    cool...thanks...another question...right now I have the switch and cams all on a shelf and are plugged into an extension that is about 10ft to make it to the wall plug....the UPS is too short to make it up to the shelf where the switch and cams are to plug them indiviually into the UPS...is it...
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    Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)

    hey guys...I have this SD49225T-HN plus 3 5231's, and an amcrest cam all connected to a TP-LINK 8 port POE+ switch ...I was thinking of connecting it all to this UPS which has Output: 450W / 825 VA Input: 100-140 VAC do you think the UPS will handle it or should I use something else?...I was...
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    BlueIris on your TV!

    i just ordered an LG tv which i think has WEBOS...will i be able to get UI2 running on it?
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    No alert notifications in IOS - "Test message sent to 0 devices

    Updated to newest version on pc and seemed to fix it! Yay!
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    No alert notifications in IOS - "Test message sent to 0 devices

    hi...I'm having this problem now..."iOS Push Failure" in the iphone app...on version 4.6.9.3 anyone else experiencing this?
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    BlueIris on your TV!

    any way of getting this going on Apple TV??