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    Not receiving notifications on DMSS mobile app unless I set up SMD, is this normal?

    I've set up IVS with line crossing and tried a few other settings but have turned off SMD settings. Notice that I no longer receive notifications on the mobile DMSS app although I have stipulated motion, A.I analysis Tripwire and Intrusion. Anyone find this and if so found a resolution?
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    Picked up a 5MP Full-color Active Deterrence Fixed-focal Bullet WizSense Network Camera IPC-HFW3549T1-AS-PV

    Decided to try a Dahua 5MP Full-color Active Deterrence Fixed-focal Bullet WizSense Network Camera. Having issue with the active deterrence part of the camera whereby if I only specify A.D. lights only I get both lights and active speaker alerts. Even if I specify schedule A.D. only I get A.D...
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    Can switch on Dahua NVR be disabled? Want to access camera via network I.P.

    New Dahua POE NVR installed at client aka mom's place. NVR assigning cams internal I.P. addresses of 10.xxxx making it so cams can not be directly accessed via their assigned I.P. addresses. The NVR is attached to a router which has assigned it a I.P. address and I've made that static on the...
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    Any Dahua I.P. cams with motion light?

    Installed a prosumer Hikvision cam at co-workers place and noticed it had an LED that was triggered by motion as a setting. Can't seem to find this feature on Dahua cams. Any models I missed on my searches?
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    IPC-HDW5442TM-ASE with the I.R. vs IPC-HDW5442TM-AS-LED with L.E.D.

    Recently purchase 1 of each of the IPC-HDW5442TM-ASE with the I.R. and IPC-HDW5442TM-AS-LED with L.E.D. The difference on paper between these 2 cams is one having Infra-Red and the other having a L.E.D. light. My field experience is different in terms of low light visibility performance. I...
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    Camera CMOS size vs F stop.

    Can anyone explain why a camera with a 1/1.8" sensor can have a F stop of 1.6 while a camera with a sensor of 1/2.7" can have a F stop of 1.0?
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    Accidently disabled P2P on Dahua NVR

    I accidently disabled P2P on Dahua NVR now can't connect remotely. Am I s.o.l. until I can turn on again at physical location?
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    Hikvision NVR re-assigned camera I.P. address

    Hi all, let me preface that I'm use to working with Dahua but recently installed a Hikvision p.o.e. NVR and Hikvision I.P. cams. Initially the cams were setup with their own I.P. addressed allowing me to reach each cam via a browser but subsequently even after a cam reset I can not see the cams...
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    Dahua I.P. camera and label / tag.

    Received a new Dahua I.P. camera yesterday. Noticed the box has labeling / tag but nothing on the camera. Is this normal?
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    Suggestions to mitigate poor night time quality vs day light.

    My daytime vs night recording quality is dramatic. I'm not able to identify faces at night and get a lot of ghosting. Little difference with I.R. lights or even outside garage lights on. Suggestions welcome for those who have solved similar issues. Camera model IPC-HDW2831TM-AS-S2 8MP Lite IR...
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    Mystery of the missing package.

    Guy drops off Amazon package at my front door around 10am. I confirmed via the front door camera and the driveway camera that the guy had a package coming into premise but not one in hand leaving. I check the camera upon arriving around 12:20 in the afternoon but no package can be found...
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    Strange occurrence with Hikvision support regarding DS-2CD2387G2-L(U)

    Decided to trial a Hikvsion DS-2CD2387G2-L(U) via Aliexpress based on specs and price. Seller claimed international upgradeable firmware. Was able to initially go into cam configuration via I.P. address but noticed there is no VR code option. I updated the firmware thinking it may resolve this...
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    New toys to play with Lonnky 8-LED IR flood light.

    Picked these up on the bargain. Came with 2x 90 degree IF illuminators with swivel mounts and 12V DC transformers. Will most likely not use the power adapters but will use 5.5mm x 2.1mm male to male connector and power off camera. Like to mount minimum 4ft from camera to avoid flying insect...
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    Surprised to out 4mp Hikvision camera only records stills locally on memory card.

    Recently purchased a Hikvision EKI-K41T44 5-Piece Kit, (1) ERI-K104-P4 NVR, (4) ECI-T24F2 Cameras for friends cottage. He only needed 3 of the cams and decided to install the 4th at his primary residence without NVR using only SD card. After many failed changes to see video recordings I...
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    IP camera POE injector to small wifi access point. Any access point / router recommendations?

    Not able to direct connect to modem / wifi router in friends place due to location of camera ethernet cable incoming vs modem / wifi router. Thinking of running POE injector to wifi access point then to modem / wifi router. Anyone try this and is there a preferred brand of wifi access point?
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    Looking for suggestions to replace Dahua eyeball cam for coverage including packages left below. Boobie cam, wedge or panoramic?

    Changing front door 2.8mm eyeball / turret Dahua camera located on soffit ceiling. Would like to see individuals at door as well as packages which are typically left in corner below camera. Debating between Dahua panoramic or dual aka boobie cam. Don't think the wedge cam will capture the...
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    Not sure why this happens. Car in scene seconds later vehicle disappears without recording motion prior. Dahua IPC-HDW2831TM-AS-S2 with Dahua NVR2116

    Had this happen once before but can't figure why motion does not get recorded. Vehicle in scene and seconds later vehicle gone without recording of individual walking up to car or even moving vehicle.
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    Fighting time settings on my Dahua IPC-HDW2831TM-AS-S2 camera.

    Having to reset the time on my IPC-HDW2831TM-AS-S2 often by 1 hour. I've turned off all auto reboot feature on camera and NVR, confirmed time zone on both and turned off ntp check on both but still have to change the time on my camera daily lately. Frustrating time stamps of my 1 hour daily.
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    Some recent experience from a relative newbie regarding Dahua, Uniview and Hikvision installs.

    Had a couple of years installation of installing Dahua I.P. cams with their midgrade NVR's. As expected some quirks but generally good value and workable. Recently installed a 4 Cam 4meg Hikvision system which included a Hik POE NVR. Two weeks ago setup a recent 5meg Uniview I.P. bullet style...
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    IPC-HFW3549T1-AS-PV 5MP Full-color Active Deterrence Fixed-focal Bullet WizSense Network Camera

    Decided to 'try out" a fixed focal cam with active deterrence and a different focal length outside of my 2.8mm. Call this my critter cam since goal was to use to spot and deter my racoon & skunk issue. Setup on east side of house overlooking path between neighbor and my house which leads to back...
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    Dahua IPC-HDW3549TM-AS-LED fluctuates dims / brightens during recording.

    Running a Dahua IPC-HDW3549TM-AS-LED off a Hikvision DS-3E0510P-E 8-Port 20Gbps Unmanaged Gigabit PoE Ethernet Switch along with 4 others Dahua fixed lens cams. These all connect to a none PoE Dahua 16 port NVR. All other cams function as normal but the one cam (IPC-HDW3549TM-AS-LED) shows...
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    Moths and similar bugs triggering recording.

    Hi from Ontario Canada. Have 2x Dahua 5MP Fixed lens with Night Color. These use a white led which allows me to control brightness. Have it set fairly low. Having issues with moths and similar bugs triggering NVR recordings. Have no such issues with 2 other cams with I..R. Any suggestions welcome.
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