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    Can I use NVR to detect animals?

    In understand that my IPC-T5442T-ZE is not good at detecting animals. I am using IVS set up in the camera. Is there some way to use my NVR (8 ch 5 EL AI) to detect animals? If so what settings would I use? And can I have both the camera IVS and the NVR working at the same time? Could I use a...
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    NVR and DMSS?

    I have an Empiretech NVR 8ch 5 EL AI and Dahua camera IPC-T5442T-ZE that I am working on setting up correctly. On my android phone DMSS app I can see the live view but the recorded events don't play. See sceenshot. Does the NVR need be be configured somehow for DMSS to work?
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    DMSS works for Live View but not Playback

    I'm using an Empiretech NVR, Dahua camera and Pixel 6 Android phone. Using DMSS on the phone I can see the live view but when i try to playback any IVS triggered recordings it doesn't work. If I go to the NVR through a browser I can see live view and playback but the aspect ratio is way off. Any...
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    IPC-T5442T-ZE best firmware for animal detection?

    Is the latest FW the best or is the pre AI FW better? Any recommendations? Below is my current version info: System VersionV2.820.15OG001.0.R, Build Date: 2021-07-06 WEB VersionV3.2.1.1042333 ONVIF Version20.06(V2.9.0.979397) S/N7G0740APAGD6C2D Algorithm Version1.0.3 Security Baseline VersionV2.1
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    Need NVR recomendation for 3 cameras

    I was thinking of getting a Lorex NVR but an wondering if the Empiretek would be better in some way. Does it come with an app for mobile devices? Do I need to worry about security or can I just plug the poe cameras in and go?
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    Giving up on PC + Blue Iris- should I try an NVR?

    I have spent countless hours trying to get my PC and blue iris to work with my two Dahua cameras. Have had difficulty figuring out how to view when away from home, poor playback on iphone, now I have some sort of ip conflict. I just want a system that will work without having to be a network...
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    5442T-ZE stopped working

    This camera has been working for about 6 months. I had the system shut down for a couple weeks while I was busy with other things. When I started it back up the 5442T-ZE didn't connect with Blue Iris. The other camera on my system is working fine (T2231T-zS). I didn't touch any wiring or make...
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    Remote Access Wizard

    The Remote Access Wizard in Blue Iris says to forward a port. Since we're not supposed to do that, how do I get remote access to work? Can someone point me to a thread or wiki or???
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    Computer vs. camera security

    So why do I need to be more concerned about security with a camera than I do with a PC? Is it because the PC operating system usually has a firewall and the camera doesn't?
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    New house under construction - temporary camera?

    Hi all, I posted this in the Networking area but didn't get any responses so I thought I would try it here. I have a house that is under construction and I would like to add a camera to see what is going on. I have Cat5e run to a location under the garage eve and have a 5442 camera to place...
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    House under construction - temporary camera?

    Hi all, I have a house that is under construction and I would like to add a camera to see what is going on. I have Cat5e run to a location under the garage eve and have a 5442 camera to place there. The local internet provider will run their connection soon and will provide a modem + router. I...
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    Red border on some video clips???

    I'm getting Blue Iris set up and am experimenting with a couple of cameras. I have some video clips in the left hand pane that don't have any border. But I have a couple that have a red border. I can't delete (destroy) them. What does the red border mean and what is different about those...
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    Which doorbell cam to get?

    I'm vurrently planning my system. Have cat5e run to the future doorbell location (also have the standard doorbell wiring). Plan to use BlueIris and will have 4-5 Dahua PoE cameras on the system. Does anyone have a video doorbell recommendation for this set up? Thanks
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    Dahua camera as a standalone?

    I'm still confused. What would be the difference in these three scenarios? 1. Camera only. I would access it through a web browser I think. Could I set up an IFTTT script to notify me when an action was detected? I assume there is no way to record. 2. Camera plus NVR. If I stay with all Dahua...
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    Mini PC?

    If I decide to go with a Blue Iris system I will need a PC. Would one of the fanless mini PCs from Ali-Express work? How would I connect a 2TB hard drive? Can it connect through a USB port?
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    Thinking of getting a Costco Lorex system - should I?

    Hi all, I don't want the hassle of setting a computer and want local storage without a monthly subscription fee. And I need to be able to be notified and see what is happening on my phone. Thinking of getting the 4 camera Lorex system with 2 TB NVR. Do you guys think that is a big mistake? If...
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