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I routinely log in remotely to the NVR to playback videos. Videos are about 600MB per 10 min segment so dloading each segment takes a while. Instead i opt to scrub / seek thru the videos to areas of interest. You'd think with Smart PSS being on version 4.0 and modern sensibilities it would...

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Using Smart PSS on Windows. I jump into Playback, allow it to search for All Records for a cam, Main Stream. I then select the seekbar to get the video started then Pause then tap the Smart Search icon. It then wants me to define a region for it to detect Human, Motion, or Vehicle. When i...

I'm still not getting reliable results for Humans be it with Tripwire or Intrusion. I'm using the Web 5.0 interface directly within the camera not the EmpireTech NVR. I dont think i've seen anyone use Intrusion instead only ever using tripwire with these crazy zig zags. I presume tripwire is...

Very interesting and encouraging. So to be clear, you own the same gear as mine: NVR8CH-8P-2AI IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 ... and you were able to firmware update the NVR and the IPC without issue? Would appreciate your exact setup before flashing. Forum suggests: Factory reset 3 times, Apply...

Wow. Ok you've got me scared. No updating for me, ever. I appreciate your insight, wittaj. I think i just avoided a disaster.

Makes sense. Curious though for those who do experience a problem after updating. Couldn't rolling back to the older, original FW restore things, assuming EmpireTech has that older FW available? Or are we talking a house of cards for the underlying IPC / NVR services whenever firmware...

I own the following EmpireTech gear: B54IR-Z4E-S3 IPC-T54IR-AS-S3 IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 NVR8CH-8P-2AI The ones in bold contain older firmware. The EmpireTech website contains updates for each. It appears the recommended action is to NOT update the firmware unless it addresses an issue I'm...

Thanks for the info. So basically ignore the red circle if Live view is ok.

NVR: NVR8CH-8P-2AI - FW: V4.000.0000000.1.R, Build Date: 2023/04/27 IPC: 1x B54IR-Z4E-S3, 2x IPC-T54IR-AS-S3, 2x IPC-T54IR-ZE S3 Under Camera > PoE there is a list of camera stating the Status (Green and Red circles), Rate (Mbps), and Power(W). For some time the list has properly shown all 5...

Your thread and reply have convinced me to go Varifocal. Thank you.

OMG, this whole camera world is killing me. Thanks for the link.

I have the NVR8CH-8P-2AI. Will update the firmware soon but in case the update breaks things is it possible to roll back to the original firmware being used which is: System Version: V4.000.0000000.1.R, Build Date: 2023/04/27 ??

I'm being instructed to purchase a Varifocal to test the distance of interest then to plug the cam's Web GUI zoom #s here to determine what fixed lens i require. How accurate is the Focal Length Calculator in determining the right lens? If i were to settle on a fixed lens IPC it would likely...

Much appreciated, @bigredfish. I'll educate myself more. I'm considering the varifocal Dahua IPC-HDW5442T-ZE-S3 (F1.8) vs fixed Dahua IPC-HDW5442TM-ASE-S3 (F1.6) but still debating what lens and whether I need the flexibility of varifocal.

Consider two IPC camera models with the exact sensor size (1/1.8") and resolution (4MP) but different Max Aperture (F1.6 vs F1.8). I read the F1.6 cam would have better night vision. Can someone give me some idea the level of difference? Is it a visually noticeable difference between F1.6 and...

All your photos / videos within the post are non-viewable / 404. If they're still around I'd sure like a fresh Google Photos link.

So what is the latest opinion on this Dual Lens camera (not sure what is the hardware version) for clarity and complete darkness using just its IR. I'm looking for the best night vision using only IR . I'm considering 5442T-S3 after reading reviews on its improved night time clarity +...

So it's late October 2023. Is there finally any IPC maker selling an 8MP with 1/1.2" sensor with dedicated IR illumination (no gimmicks) for under $350 USD (< $500 CAD)? So far i'm only seeing "full color" cams which wont work for me. Cheers

So tbc even with the latest EmpireTech IPC-B54IR-Z4E-S3 (Dahua IPC-B5442E-Z4E-S3) and IPC-T54IR-AS-S3 (Dahua IPC-HDW5442TM-ASE-S3) one must still use this utility to get a working Day/Night profile switch? If so, I dont understand how this issue keeps going unresolved for years. Seems like a...

If there's an alternate app with better stability and control I'm open to switching. I figure everyone will say Blue Iris and VPN?

I'm using Smart PSS (v 2.003) on Windows 11. I'm using it to view my cams remotely. What i dont understand is why the Main Stream and Sub Stream 1 don't respect the settings i've established under Encode for each camera. Each cam encode is set to: Main Stream: 2688 x 1520, H.264, CBR, 15 fps...

Very informative. Thank you!

Curious. Do you ever access your Cams / NVR remotely? I own rental properties and so would like to peak in when i receive notifications at 4am. My setup doesnt have any 3G/4G connections only Internet.

Thanks. Useful to know.

Was considering purchasing the Dahua NVR5208-8P-4KS2E but Dauha's states it's End of Life. I'm looking for an NVR to accommodate at least: 1 HDD, 5x IP cams (Dahua 5442T-ZE, 5442E-Z4E-S3), 4MP w/ POE ports. I dont care for Alarm In/Out stuff. I'm planning on having each IP Cam handle their own...

So there is no conclusive method beyond trust. I was hoping the UI would at least state the full #s for those of you with different versions. Crazy logic, apparently.

Was reading a thread about the 5442-Z4E-S3, an upgraded model for the 5442-Z4E. The Dahua website also mentions the S3 for both the IPC-HFW5442E-Z4E and the IPC-HDW5442T-ZE. Exactly how does one conclusively determine whether they have the S3 or an older model? I mean, does the UI state it or...

Only if this video hasn't already been included in any primers, this overview by The Hook Up is excellent: Expert's guide to Security Camera Settings

Ahh, thanks for the heads up. I'm curious. How does one identify if they have a S1, S2 or S3 model be it from Dahua or from Andy?