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    Dahua CCTV on a different NVR - AI functionality?

    Hi, I have Dahua cameras (IPC-HDW5442T-ZE) on a Dahua NVR (NVR5216-16P-EI). To be honest, I don't really enjoy the app of Dahua that much and would prefer to use an NVR of my alarm system (AJAX). My question would be regarding the AI functionality - how does this work together? Will the cameras...
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    Bullet vs. wall-mounted turret

    Hi, I have bought a bullet and a very similar turret cam: 1x IPC-HDW5442T-ZE 1x IPC-HFW5442E-ZE Initially I wanted the turret directly next to the front door, but now having both cameras in front of me, I am a bit surprised at how much larger the bullet is in size. Is there a real advantage...
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    Turret side mount outdoor?

    Hi, I was planning to mount my turret cameras on the side - mainly since it looks nicer: Before actually mounting them, I wonder if this works properly in the middle of a high wall with hardly any protection of a roof overhang. Will this be an issue, e.g. with rain? If possible, I would...
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    Turrets with 1/1.8 sensor?

    Sorry for the newbie question, but when I read many recommendations, I come across a lot of comments recommending 1/1.8" sensors with ideally 4MP. Or is this old news and the newer cameras are fine with smaller 1/2.7 or 1/2.8 sensors and more pixels? I wouldn’t mind 4K, of course, if the night...
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    Indoor cameras purely for alarm verification?

    Hi, we have an alarm system with magnet sensors as well as PIRs. My thought is that still, I‘d like to have 1-2 internal cameras as well to verify that it is isn‘t grandma forgetting about the alarm in case it goes down. Which visually non-obstrusive Dahua cameras would you recommend...