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To live view my Hikvision camera I have to use Edge in IE mode. It seems it use to be in a drop down window but I can't find the option anywhere. I've tried the section in settings>default browser>"allow programs to run in IE" but that doesn't work. Any help appreciated.

The IR illuminator light on one of my Hikvision cameras bit the dust. I need an auxiliary light and only need about 30 ft of coverage, so I'm considering the Tenderlux 4w AI4. Some of the reviews indicate there may be an issue with water intrusion, but if mounted under a soffit would this be a...

I need to pick up a Dell desktop computer. Since there are so many dealers selling Dell refurbs I was wondering if anyone has had particularly good results with a specific seller?

I've used the free version of Macrium Reflect for years and it does everything and more than what I need. The company is dropping support for the free version in early 2024. I'm not sure if this just means no upgrades, but I would think downloads will no longer be available. I'm looking for...

Hikvision 7608NI with 8 cameras. With 8 cameras there are actually 9 windows of the same size showing on the monitor. When any of the cameras go into full screen mode (initiated by line crossing or manually) the grid lines from the windows are still present on the screen. The camera image is...

"This exact possibility is one of the reasons that a truly security-conscious person doesn't let their NVR or cameras have internet access in the first place" I saw this statement in a cyber security thread. If one is accessing their system through an OpenVPN connection you have to have an...

It's my understanding that for security purposes I can block internet access of my NVR using functions in my Asus router. If I do this is it also going to prevent remote access to my camera system using one of my OpenVPN clients?

I Have noticed the Instant Guard VPN feature on Asus routers mentioned on other forums. Looks like it is a tunnel VPN that's easy to set up. I currently use OpenVPN and find it to be great although a little learning curve in setting it up. What's the deal with Instant Guard?

I just added a DC 2CD-2032 to my Hik NVR system. When logging into the camera through IE, adjusting the image controls has no affect on the image. It does respond to some adjustments such as auto or scheduled change, but nothing else. I have 7 other cameras on the NVR (all connected directly...

I would like to remotely monitor temps in my fridge. My preference would be to get push notifications on alarm, and be able to get remote access to current temps. Anyone got recommendations on reliable brands/models?

I hope this makes sense since I'm confused about the correct way to adjust the image controls on my Hik cameras. I can use IE web browser to access the camera and adjust, use IE web browser to access the NVR and adjust each camera's image settings individually, or go directly into the NVR...

I've read where it is not advisable to run CAT cable along side AC power lines, and I assume this is because of the inductive effect. Because of the design of my attic, I've had to run my CAT6 cables parallel and very close to several pieces of Romex for a distance of about 8 feet. I've never...

I have an 5 cameras attached directly to a Hikvision NVR. I would like to add 2 additional cameras to a remote switch for the benefit of only having to run one run of Cat 6 back to the NVR. Do I connect the run from the switch directly into one of the camera ports on the NVR, or does the...

I have an old DS-2CD2032 camera that I have added to my NVR. When accessing the camera to change the image settings, I'm not getting any response when going through a web browser. Making changes to the settings yields no results. I've tried using different browsers. I can go through the NVR...

I record continuously but would like be able to review motion events that occur. I know it's possible because at one time I had a camera set up to where I could view motion activated events on the playback timeline. Would someone please walk me through the set up process on a Hikvision camera...

I have Hikvision cameras connected to POE ports on Hik NVR. On all cameras I've disabled uPNP, PNP, SSH. I access my system remotely using tunnel VPN via Asus router. What other precautions am I missing? Is there an issue with the cameras or NVR "phoning home"?

I've read a lot of posts recommending the refurb Dell Optiplex and HP EliteDesk computers for blue Iris systems. I need an extra computer to use to load and learn Linux. I've always built my own machines using quality parts and enjoyed the flexibility and reliability of choosing my own...

I have Pi-hole running on a Raspberry pi and would like to setup a tunnel vpn using OpenVPN on my Asus router for remote access to my Hikvision NVR. Am I going to run into any issues?

I recently setup an OpenVPN tunnel and I'm using Hikvision IVMS4200 app on an Iphone for remote viewing. I had a lot of problems connecting originally but found the issue was in the Asus router. I had set "Block Internet Access" to ON with NVR's IP address to prevent the NVR from "phoning...

Anyone have any idea where to find old firmware update files for a Geovision FD150D camera? I've looked all over GV website and all I can find is latest firmware 3.xx which will not work on my 32M camera. I need firmware ver. 2.14.

I just got a new Asus AC86U router up and running. One of the reasons I purchased this router was to be able to set up a tunnel VPN using OpenVPN. I do not have a WAN static IP address so I was planning to use the free Asus DDNS server, but after exploring this option it looks like using this...

I run a Hikvision NVR with several Hikvision cameras connected directly to the NVR. The NVR is connected to my home network so I can make modifications to NVR and camera settings. I do not remote access so I don't port forward. What are my current camera/network security risks? Is there a...

After reading the VPN primer thread, as well as other VPN threads, I'm thinking the Asus RT-AC68U might be the easiest way to set up remote access for my camera system. I like the idea of OpenVPN being built in to the router, and it looks fairly easy to set up. My requirements for a wireless...

I have 2 systems running, both with Hikvision cameras. One is a BI computer, and the other is a Hikvision NVR. On both systems I have the cameras on POE switches connected to the LAN. I have seen various posts recommending subnets using 2 nic cards on a BI computer using one nic to feed the...

I need a cheap wireless camera for temporary use. I got several armadillos working my yard that I need to get a migration path on. It needs to be one that can be recognized by Blue Iris. Any suggestions? I have no idea what the wireless range on these things are but assume I could use a...

I am currently running 6 cameras with Blue Iris on an Intel i7-4790 3.6ghz system. Plans are to add another 2 to 3 cameras to my system. I have a i5-7600 3.5ghz processor that I was going to use to build a new office machine. Would I see any benefit to using the newer 7th gen i5 on my camera...

I have read that writing a hard drive to full capacity is not advised. This apparently causes slower read speeds, but I'm not concerned about this on my Blue Iris storage drive. So is there any mechanical issues with filling up a HD, or loss of data?

There are many threads constantly asking where one can find the best price for a computer to run Blue Iris on. I frequently see recommendations for Dell or HP computers at good prices in the $300 to $400 range. Personally, I can never seem to find these "deals". How about a permanent (sticky)...

I have read the VPN Primer but I'm still confused. My router does not have VPN server included, and I can't find WRT firmware that it will support. That leaves me with trying to setup a VPN on my dedicated Win 10 camera server. Is this possible and will it provide a secure system? Can anyone...

Thanks to Direct to Disk recording and hardware acceleration I've got my CPU usage down to a very low number. Question is why am I seeing 20% in BI console and 10% in Task Manager? Also, I saw a post stating increased CPU usage after upgrade to ver. 4.5.0.0. I actually saw a decrease.