Finally got it worked out, had to reset the cam and go through the steps again.Oddy enough, there are multiple ways to setup this cam. Some ways don't prompt for the pwd. The way that worked for me is following the in app directions. The paper manual instruction was a fail.
Read back through the past six or seven pages. The white dots are dust (presumably from the manufacturing process) that's stuck on the inside of the dome. Someone posted instructions on how to disassemble the doorbell so you can clean that dome. There are also instructions on how to unplug the IR emitters if you don't want to use them.Also, was wondering how people are fixing the issue with the night vision? I took the film off the lens and the IR ring, but still have issues.
Daytime is nice and crisp, no complaints, but night vision is terrible, a ton of white dots on the lens cap it seems but the lens cap/dome are clean.
Did you install the web plugin for the web interface? If using IE, disable active x after you install the plugin.Finally got it worked out, had to reset the cam and go through the steps again.
Thanks for your assistance.
Now, does anyone know how to change the port on this doorbell? I tried changing it in SADP but it reverts back to 80. I also tried to change it on the web interface and got a Parameter Error message.
Think the results were due to disabling vs cleaning the dome, but it doesn't hurt to try cleaning first... I haven't had a chance to disable my IR yet.Read back through the past six or seven pages. The white dots are dust (presumably from the manufacturing process) that's stuck on the inside of the dome. Someone posted instructions on how to disassemble the doorbell so you can clean that dome. There are also instructions on how to unplug the IR emitters if you don't want to use them.
Edit: It's post #1085
I'm pretty sure I remember reading way earlier in this thread (prior to the discovery that one could unplug the IR LEDs) that someone did try cleaning the dome & lens and it did eliminate the white spots. I think he posted before and after images from the doorbell, so I think it's probably worth a shot.Think the results were due to disabling vs cleaning the dome, but it doesn't hurt to try cleaning first... I haven't had a chance to disable my IR yet.
Thanks. I took the thing apart and cleaned it. also noticed that mine came with a free MicroSD card which I didnt realize at first. I purchased the Uniden version and I guess I got a nice surprise. We shall see if cleaning it did anything or not. If not, then I'll have to disable the IR and make my outside light stay on all night :-/Read back through the past six or seven pages. The white dots are dust (presumably from the manufacturing process) that's stuck on the inside of the dome. Someone posted instructions on how to disassemble the doorbell so you can clean that dome. There are also instructions on how to unplug the IR emitters if you don't want to use them.
Edit: It's post #1085
ok, i can answer my own question now. i previously used RCA security app and Laview Connect app. all under the login credential. i went to RCA security app and got the same situation. so i went to Laview connect app, surprisingly i found all my doorbell cameras back there.. i hadn't used laview app for a few months already.....glad that i did not remove it.i am seeing a problem today. my hikvision app deleted all my cameras and once i wanted to add one camera back it said the camera has been added to another account. i am using three phones with the same login credential in hikvision. all 3 phone apps today have no camera inside any more. all said the same thing about the camera has been added to another account. does anyone know what i can do about this?
Yeah, I think the IR is more of a hindrance than a help. I think I'm going to unplug mine this weekend. I do have a porch light that comes on and off automatically so I think I should get decent nighttime visibility with that.To sum it up, if you are fortunate enough to have a porch light come on, DISCONNECT THE IR and don't look back!
It is so easy to unplug the two ir connections and the picture in the evening / early morning will be outstanding.
I will definitely be disabling the ir on the remaining camera!
Wow, please let us know how this work out with pictures and all, looks like it maybe the Hikvision model #6013 or newer (vs the 6003 we have)I ordered this one from Amazon and will be picking it up at the Amazon drop location today. It was a bit more expensive but it’s basically the newer 5ghz 3mp version of the Hikvision doorbell camera with what looks like a better IR approach as well.
RCA Video Doorbell Security Camera - New and Improved! with Mobile Doorbell Ring, 3MP HD Video, Live Stream, Free Recording, Night Vision and Motion Detection
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN355R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bh-MBbGGDH581
I put a camel price tracker on itExactly. It’s the newer one for sure. It’s in the Amazon lock box waiting for me! Running out to get it in a bit.