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  1. Nicoleslaw

    Rookie needs help

    so I’m a total newbie to this camera and need help. I brought it so I can watch my dogs while I’m not home, I’ve brought the Sricam ip camera. I’ve connected it to wifi and I am able to view the camera on my iPhone while connected to the wifi the same one as the camera. However if I turn my wifi...
  2. B

    NVR supporting RTSP input?

    Hi all. Do anyone here have experience with any NVR's where you can add RTSP streams as a source? I've tried some of the cheap chinese, but no luck. Mainly they require ONVIF. I have some nice small cameras which has been hacked (Xiaofang) so they can output RTSP streams, and I would like...
  3. Betablocker

    Comparison Fisheye for outdoor use: HIKVISION vs. VIVOTEK

    First of all, it's nice that I found the forum. Thanks first and greetings to all users. I'm a little unsure about which camera to use. It's about: DS-2CD63C2F-I(V)(S) - Hikvision Europe vs. FE9391-EV - Fisheye Network Camera - VIVOTEK 1. The camera is for live streaming on a website and it...
  4. P

    Glad I found this place!

    Hi everyone, I just got done building a new house and had pre-wiring done for security cameras. I finally got around to looking at some systems after having a dealer try to sell me on Luma cameras: Luma Surveillance I could not find much information about them, is anyone familiar with that...
  5. C

    Hikvision Camera Not saving to PC

    Hi there, I am new to the HikVision product. For testing purposes this ipcamera is setup without network access (similar to cctv). I am able to record motion footage schedule onto sd card (32Gig) but not directly to the pc. There is an option to record still shots of the motion, which I was...
  6. P

    New guy needs help

    Hi guys, A few years ago my dad had a questionable guy install an "HD" system, Im not happy with the resolution/quality of this system, keeps malfunctioning and can't identify faces and license plates at 50 feet away which is how far the street is from my front door.. I want to replace this...
  7. Pavinthan

    Playback via HTTP API

    Dahua DVR get playback via HTTP API between start and end times
  8. Tuba

    Need to buy Security Cams for NYC Apartment Building

    I’ve been researching for weeks but now need to make a decision. Apartment building in NYC, USA. Currently have a Swann set-up with about 13 cameras. NVR is at the front desk with a monitor and is accessible remotely over the internet. Need to set up another NVR with cameras at the roof level...
  9. I

    Dahua IP intercom: VTO3211D-P2 (new P & P4 ) door station - experience, review, firmware support?

    Hi there, I am currently looking into VTO3211D-P2 as the IP intercom for a two unit home. (Note: Newer generation: Recommended Replacement: VTO3211D-P-S2/P2-S2/P4-S2 but on the first look not much different really) It is a compact intercom / door station for two units - runing over IP (or to...
  10. Larry W

    Why use blue iris over amcrest?

    Hey all, new member here. Yesterday I finished setting up my single camera setup. Currently it is not in its final configuration (camera not in final spot) but wanted to make sure everything is up and running correctly. I'm using Amcrest IP4M-1024E, TP-Link 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE Desktop...
  11. H

    Troubles trying to set up new Dahua HDW5231R-Z

    Hi all, I'm fairly new to IP cameras and a bit technologically illiterate. I purchased two Dahua HDW5231R-Z cameras after lurking on these forums along with a PoE switch and a used PC to be used as an NVR. The cameras are connected to the PoE switch (which is connected to my router/modem)...
  12. igorrasic

    NVR2108HS vs NVR4108HS performance

    I saw that NVR2xxx are newer and have a dual-core processor, while NVR4xxx are older, but they have a quad-core processor. I would like some help with deciding which NVR is better for me. I would like to have 6 pieces of 2mp IP cameras powered over ethernet, probably IPC-HFW4231S. I intend to...
  13. M

    4k help

    Hi, I'm looking for advice on 4k cameras and an NVR. I'm considering 4 of the IPC-HDW5830R-Z cameras to pair with a DH-NVR4208-8P-4KS2 from Andy's store here: Buy Products Online from China Wholesalers at Aliexpress.com and here: Buy Products Online from China Wholesalers at Aliexpress.com...
  14. RiggedcaM

    Any Suggestions please?

    Hello, I'm new here so if i have missed a topic that answers my question, please accept my apology. I brought a Sricam as a replacement for another Chinese IP cam i brought. Seeing as it worked better than the other IP cam, i was happy...was...that was until i noticed it disconnecting every...
  15. C

    Cannot get Push Notifications to work

    Good morning, I recently purchased blue iris and I cannot get push notifications to work. I have tried on an iphone as well as an android device and neither are getting the notifications. I have checked the box under mobile devices that enabled push for each device. I have no trouble accessing...
  16. pinko

    *Check please* Errors on Network Diagram

    After ton of reading and research for the past week, I am getting closer to a plan for my install. Orders have been placed and I need some guidance to see if there are any issue with this plan (Network Diagram) Anything in RED on the diagram I am not sure about the placement and /or issues I...
  17. E

    Best CCTV System?

    Hello, My home was recently burgled, for piece of mind I am after an IP camera system but i'm not sure which system would best suit my needs? I have gave it some thought however and was browsing for a system that; Has some kind of back up system in case the DVR/NVR is compromised Can read a...
  18. R

    Qsee/Dahua Multiple Failure?

    I have/had 6 Qsee Branded QCN7001B 3.1MP "270P" IP cameras, directly connected to a POE switch and recording to blue iris. Last week, I noticed the occasional "camera offline" but they normally would come back up the next day. Well Sunday morning I went to check on things and... 5/6 cameras...
  19. pomtom44

    Switching from ISpy to BlueIris (Convince me?)

    Greatings all I have recently added security cameras to my home, due to break ins in the area, and even my mailbox being raided (Cant prove it, but one of our letters was opened in the mailbox) I originally did some googling and came to ISpy which has worked nicely the past few weeks. The Mrs...
  20. J

    Help with thinking I'm being watched

    Hi to anyone reading this... so I just created an account today because after a bit of searching, I don't feel like I'm any closer to a real answer. I've suspected for a long while that my boss' husband might be video or audio recording the shop that I work at. It's a small mom and pop shop. A...
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