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    Three new Amcrest cameras- testing

    So I just purchased three new cameras to play with: IP5M-B1186EW-28mm 5MP $50 IP8M-2496EB-28MM 8MP $100 IP8M-T2599EW 8MP $100 I have been playing with these inside a little. I am very impressed with the 5MP model. At that price point, it has color in low light situations and was the best at...
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    Blue Iris UI3

    So I just installed a IP2M-841. For the life of me I can't figure out how to get to the PTZ controls in UI3. The arrow keys on keyboard does not do anything either. Camera works when I am working off the server computer and I can pan and tilt. The amcrest app as well PTZ works. I just can't...
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    how to ptz with IP2M-841

    I had seen the hotkeys, but they don't seem to work. UI Is the user interface (I guess)? My BI server is upstairs. So I access it through the LAN via the IP address. That is where I am trying to move the camera from since it would be where I would most likely be accessing the BI. I do not yet...
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    how to ptz with IP2M-841

    So just to clarify, PTZ works fine in the amcrest app, and in the blue iris server. It is only in the UI when I access the server from another computer on LAN, within my house. I have a feeling it is just a setting in the UI...
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    how to ptz with IP2M-841

    I am in safari. but opened up in chrome and I still do not see anything like you described. I could not find anything in settings that would suggest this is something I can turn off or on (to see the PTZ button). I also do not seem to have sound. In the Amcrest AP, I seem to have sound and can...
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    how to ptz with IP2M-841

    Ok. got the PTZ to work on the server. I had the PTZ controls turned off. Just right clicked on the blank area near a camera and got the menu to turn on PTZ controls. But still can't find in the IU...
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    how to ptz with IP2M-841

    So I just installed a IP2M-841. For the life of me I can't figure out how to get to the PTZ controls. I am pretty sure I set it up properly. I remember there was a way to add and remove the PTZ buttons on bottom of screen but can't seem to find. The arrow keys on keyboard does not do anything...
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    experience with IP8M-T2499EW

    Does anyone have experience with the IP8M-T2499EW camera? I was looking at these as a cheaper cam for a few locations. I have some Hikvision bullet cameras now. I am on BI.
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    PoE Switch Suggestion List

    I have a 3750 10/100 that I have been running for 5 years now. Was considering upgrading to newer switch for power saving. Has anyone tested this switch compared to a newer POE switch?
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    Help selecting cameras

    Where did you buy them from? I was thinking of going the OEM route, but it seems like more of a headache than its worth. How much do you save? Do you know what the issue is with these firmware that can't be updated?
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    Help selecting cameras

    Thanks. Little more than I was hoping to spend but it seems nice. It does not have IR right? How dark does it need to be before the light comes on?
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    Acusense 2.0 and ColorVu 2.0

    They may be a dumb question, but are you relying on the camera's processor for motion detect? Is it worth spending more money on a camera with this technology if you use BI to do the motion detection?
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    Help selecting cameras

    what specific models are you using?
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    advice with switches- managed- and going to VLANs

    I have an old 3750 Cisco POE 10/100 switch that I have been using for my POE cameras. I had bought an unmanaged Gigabyte switch to manage faster data. I have a PFsense fire wall on a min PC and have have 4 LAN ports I can use. I am looking to upgrade my home network to use Vlans to separate my...
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    Help selecting cameras

    I currently have three Hikvision bullet DS-2CD2042WD-I and one dome DS-2CD2142FWD-IS cameras. I am looking to add more to my BI system. I have been looking at cameras but the choice is overwhelming. I would like to stick with Hikvision since it makes updating firmware etc easier, but I don't...
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    Dual stream

    Thanks Biggen. Just set it up for 5 sec. See how that works for me.
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    Dual stream

    I did not find anything in either about dual streaming. Is there another name for it?
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    Dual stream

    Hi all. I am new to BI and learning. So I apologize if this is a dumb question. I am setting up triggers and learning to do so. But I have had trouble in past with triggers not working and missing beginning of action. 1. I remember reading that you can send a dual stream video feed, a low res...
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    video stream lost due to rapid failure

    So I tore computer down. For some reason it was not booting back up once reassembled. But finally it did and it has been running fine. I had the drives secured by one small screw so I am going to pickup up some 3.5 to 2.5 trays to properly install drives. I need to read up more about getting...
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    video stream lost due to rapid failure

    So for some reason I can not see the drive in windows. I have an SSD for OS, then run the archives on a secondary 2TB HD. It is a used drive so I thought it may fail soon. but when I check smart, it seems to be functioning fine. BI says it is good. But when I try to click on archival videos...
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    video stream lost due to rapid failure

    I just updated windows, and BI. But noticed that I may have lost my data drive. That may be the issue.
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    video stream lost due to rapid failure

    I keep getting this error "video stream lost due to rapid failure". Any ideas? thanks
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    New to BI and still learning

    understood. I will return them. Anyway, I need to find some cameras specific to where I plan to place them.
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    New to BI and still learning

    I need to reorganize my network and set up vlans. Is there any good advice on this? It is getting to be a mess and learning that I want to separate my cameras. I want to create three networks: 1. Home 2. IOT and guest network. 3. Security cameras 4. Alarm/home automation??? I also have my...
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    ReoLink 410s set up to detect mice

    low light. Corner of living room. I have pulled the baseboard and there is a clean view. I guess I could add a light if it helps. The camera motion seems more sensitive than the BI motion.
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    New to BI and still learning

    at less than 50$ each, it was hard to pass up. Plus the reviews were pretty good. I may keep them inside. Though I will look at other brands for future cameras... thanks for the PDF. Very nice... I have already wired my system and most cameras are in place. I am looking at adding a doorbell...
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    New to BI and still learning

    Thank you!
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    New to BI and still learning

    Hi all, Just joined. I have just set up a BI5 server with my Hikvision 4MP bullet cameras, and two new ReoLink 410 I am playing with. I originally had set up a Cam Server using zoneminder on an old Dell r710 server. ZM was not for me as it was a nightmare to set up and upkeep and eventually...
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    ReoLink 410s set up to detect mice

    Good morning all. New here. Still learning. I have just set up a BI5 server with my old hickvision cameras. Just purchased two RLC-410 ReoLink cameras that I am playing with. I have temporarily set them up on the floor to keep an eye on a part of the house I am doing construction on to solve a...
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