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    IPC-HDW5831R-ZE (2018) vs DH-IPC-HDW5842T-ZE-S2 (2021) - 2018 camera wins in image quality

    I own several IPC-HDW5831R-ZE (2018) cams and I've been looking for a more recent eyeball cam that equals in image quality (or better!) and I've yet to find one. I recently found out about the DH-IPC-HDW5842T-ZE-S2 (2021) and I ordered two and set them up today. Really good cam, great...
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    Looking for feedback and testing of my Dahua Home Assistant integration (via HACS)

    This is the initial release, you’ll have to manually add the repo to your HACS integration until it’s officially added (that’s pending a PR review) It doesn’t support PTZ yet becaise I don’t have a cam to test with. Seeking feedback on anything that’s broke and missing features/services you’d...
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    API to turn on light for the IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV

    I have an IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV which has a light or "illuminator" as it is called in the settings. I originally had a lot of problems with this cam but with Andy's latest firmware he sent me, things seem to be good enough for me to keep them (You are the best Andy!) Question 1: Do any of you...
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    Do any of you actually use Dahua P2P for external access to your cams?

    It frightens me to think about using Dahua P2P. I turn p2p off and access the cams remotely with my WireGuard VPN. But I saw another thread mentioning using P2P which made me wonder, do any of you use it? Do you have any insight into how secure it might be?
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    IPC-HDW5831R-ZE WDR help

    I have an IPC-HDW5831R-ZE that I'm trying to adjust the image quality on. See the two images 1) WDR off and 2) WDR on Image 1: WDR off. Notice in the back yard how the area is too white. Image 2: Now if I turn on WDR I can see the yard better but the image looks washed out. Any tips on...
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    IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV loses connection/reboots during the day

    I have a IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV (8MP, Full-color night, 1/2.8” CMOS (3840 × 2160) @20 fps). I also have several IPC-HDW5831R-ZE, IPC-HDW2831T-ZS-S2 , and IPC-HDW4431C-A. The IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV disconnects and reboots during the day, I have no issues during the night. It's my only cam that has this...
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    Where to get new Dahua firmware updates? The dahua website remove firware downloads from their website

    I can't imagine why Dahua do this. I can't find updated firmware anywhere. For example for these: Dahua IP Camera Starlight 8MP 4K 2020 IPC-HDW2831T-ZS-S2 Dahua IP Camera 8MP 4k 2018, w mic IPC-HDW5831R-ZE I did find it an updated firmware from a thread in this form. You have to download a...
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    Dav files. Any way to record standard h264 or h265? Or a good converter?

    I love my dahua cams but the dav files are are pain to deal with. Is there any way to just write out standard mp4 files? If not, is there a good command line converter?
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