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Can someone please advise how I can do a factory reset for this NVR? A physical reset button is not present on the mainboard. I'm asking to do this as I've already tried powering on/off to soft reset the NVR but keep getting "connection failed" error on mobile app and Smart PSS. I've also...

Hi all - I have what I think is a newbie question that I am not able to find a answer on. Why is it that using Smart PSS (or iDMSS Plus) to playback recorded videos that I can only go back up to 24 hours before? I've tried searching in 24-hour increments but the software will just say that...

I've been using the iOS iDMSS Plus app to view my cameras just fine for the better part of the last week since my Dahua NVR/cameras were first installed. I have been using the "admin" account with a modified password without issue. All of that changed earlier today after the latest iOS app...

Mods - sorry if this is not the right forum for the question but I wasn't able to find one that's remotely close. I did a quick search and wasn't able to find a thread similar to the question I have. I have 6 Dahua Starlight Varifocal IPC-HDW5231R-Z on order and plan to set them up to record...

What's everyone's take on using junction boxes? Is it a necessity or just a gimmick. I don't mind spending the extra to buy them if that's the recommendation from you current owners.

Hey all, I'm another long time lurker that's been trying to do my homework with what brand of NVR setup to go with for my first. Originally I was thinking of Hikvision due to purchase options from Nelly's Security and milkisbad with their warranty and good user feedback. As I read more...

All - I've been lurking on this forum for some time now and reading up on what I can on security cams and NVRs. I think I'm close to finally buying all the parts and wanted to get your expert advice if I have the right parts chosen for proper coverage. I'm not looking to go crazy and realize...

Hi All - I'm new to the forum and have been researching ip cameras and camera systems for residential use. I've been eyeing the ones from Swann, Q-see and Lorex from Costco, mainly due to post purchase support/warranty. I then read on here that some people talk about Hikvision being one of the...