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    Just Installed New Dahua - Main Stream Video "Path" is Blank

    I'm trying to install a new Dahua camera, and cannot figure out why under the network IP camera configuration, the main stream path is blank. I've uninstalled and reinstalled, verified the GUI is set like my other cameras, read the help file, and searched the web. The BI 5 help file only states...
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    Why is this capture not in focus?

    My camera captured this person in my driveway. Why is the text on his vest so blurry? This is from a Loryta B5442 set to max zoom (12mm) to capture the mailbox (and the kids who put trash in it). I don't know the exact settings that may help: so Ill provide a few and maybe get lucky: H.265...
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    BI 5 Schedule Issues

    I've been attempting to setup Schedules for two profiles, and having no luck, the s/w is inconsistent in the way it responds from one function to the next: setting the time balloons sometimes works, mostly it doesn't selected all days, then hitting OK, then going back and no changes are saved...
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    Thoughts on Physically Locating PoE and CAT6

    I'm ready to install CAT6 and my switch. I have full access to attics where i can run the CAT, and currently have drywall open (remodeling) to get from 2nd floor to 1st floor office. I'm Unsure about where to physically place my switch: - run short lengths of CAT from cameras to switch that i...
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    Starlight vs IR?

    As I continue to read about cameras (overwhelmed) so I can make my first purchase, I'm confused as to the differences between Starlight and IR. Can someone please clarify, like is Starlight a newer version of IR? Is a Starlight camera less effective during the day? The reason I'm asking is I...
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    Already Made Introduction - n3wb Needs Help to Get Started w/Surveillance

    After many hours reading and not really making progress, I thought I'd just ask a question to get some momentum. I need daytime surveillance only, covering a fence line where my neighbor has very aggressive (vicious) dogs that constantly jump at our fence, 1 foot from our sidewalk. Police code...
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    n3wb? 100%. I'm here to learn.

    It's time for security. This site will be my source for my first system (not Ring or Arlo wifi), so here is a TIA to everyone who shares their knowledge; I'm going to be needing it. Mike Brighton, CO
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