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    Getting cameras with the right MP to sensor size ratio

    Key Takeaways from this thread for me ... wittaj "... do not buy a 4MP camera that is anything smaller than a 1/1.8" sensor. Do not buy a 2MP camera that is anything smaller than a 1/2.8" sensor. Do not buy a 4K (8MP) camera on anything smaller than a 1/1.2" sensor." "... if you record at...
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    Required bandwidth is only 15Mbps?

    This switch at $38. (8 ports, 120w, 100Mbps uplink) looks interesting https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0899NR75K/ I'd add a little noctua fan (efficient and really quiet) to vent the power supply heat.
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    Required bandwidth is only 15Mbps?

    Is the use of multiple smaller unmanaged POE+ switches (to shorten the power runs) - then the switches fed to a single managed non-POE SPF+ switch an OK plan?
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    Required bandwidth is only 15Mbps?

    Cool. I'll start by only dealing with the non-wifi cams - wiring them directly to a switch - then to the computer with the software NVR (the current plan is Frigate & openHAB). I'll let openHAB manage remote access to the camera. Does that sound right? Should I prefer a managed POE switch...
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    Required bandwidth is only 15Mbps?

    We have 3 wifi routers - one master and two slaved - all the same model Asus. It sounds as though the best strategy is to avoid wifi cams?
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    Required bandwidth is only 15Mbps?

    With so little bandwidth required - why do I read about concerns for router bottlenecks? Is it because the camera streams are competing with data streams? Is a managed switch that uses QoS, or some other priority-management tool, a good solution?
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    Required bandwidth is only 15Mbps?

    When I look at switches the modern ones are all 1000 base-T/1g for each port. Am I correct (after reading a dozen discussions and pages) that a 5.0MP 2560x1920 continuous camera video feed at 30fps only requires 15Mbps (a tiny fraction of 1g)? Or, am I missing something?
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    Stars on Empire Tech IPC-T5442T-ZE

    Has anyone compared one of these to the Empire Tech for sky watching? "VALUCAM 6MP IP PoE Turret Camera Outdoor - 1/2.7” 0.002 Lux@F1.6 25fps Starlight, IVS Smart Detection Intrusion/Tripwire, Built-in Mic, 164ft IR Night Vision, Support SmartPSS & DMSS"
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    OK, cool. I'm taking a hard look at Frigate on a dedicated pc. Unless something changes in my understanding of features and performance - I'll load and test that once the pc arrives. I sure appreciate the informed discussion here - it's the reason that my existing setup is working.
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    Interesting proposal. Airgap a computer with a MS version of windows and install Blue Iris. Only access it via VPN. How would you implement secure updates from Blue Iris, especially if they (some time in the future) require a newer MS version of windows?
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    A MS loaded PC with no updates from MS? OK, but then how do you patch newly discovered security holes?
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    What about openHAB? It's more of a complete home automation and security system but is cross-platform. https://www.openhab.org/addons/bindings/ipcamera/#hls-http-live-streaming It appears to be a bit of a bear to set up - but user-customization can be good. The Forum is very active and...
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    It's not only about money. MS has always been awful on privacy and security and I don't want my home security system dependent on an operating system that they control.
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    I can't comment on that but wondered why there was no "About". While they do have a Boston, MA address, Crunchbase shows their home as Kaliningrad, Russian Federation.
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    I haven't looked at that one before. Cool! Could it handle 12 cams at 2k on something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C89TQ1YF/?th=1 or would this be better https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Optiplex-Desktop-i7-4770-3-4-Windows/dp/B082QMTGW8?th=1 ? I like MX Linux but could use a different...
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    OK, cool. I'm BSD & Linux only. It can be challenging sometimes - but it keeps the mind active. (I'm retired. I'm familiar with MS versions of windows but choose not to use anything MS, Google, or Apple.) Thanks.
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    What did you decide re. Shinobi, Frigate, and others you tested - compared to Bluecherry, please?
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    Thanks. So, that would be $120/yr for 12 cameras. That's lower than many of the others, though it appears that Bluecherry charges that for a one-time-only 'perpetual' license. (Not sure what happens if the product is discontinued or sold in a year or two. I guess that's a chance one takes.)
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    I read through their page some. Are you using a MS version of windows or Linux? A localized version of Deepstack sounda useful (it's unclear if that may be used with Scrypted) - I avoid anything-google like the plague. Could it handle 12 cams on a Beelink Mini PC, Mini S12 Pro Intel 12th N100...
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    Is there a Blue Iris equivalent for Linux?

    Where do you see $10, per camera, please? I couldn't find that on their page. Is there a popup when you god to download? Also, any idea why the label only the Linux Docker version as "Free"?
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