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    TP-Link AV600 Powerline Ethernet Adapter with two cameras?

    I've been using the powerline adapter above to control a camera in a shed about 50-60 feet from the house. I'd like to put another camera in the shed and am wondering if there is a way to use this one adapter to operate two cameras? I have 120v power in the shed, so poe isn't needed. Would just...
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    Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE

    Bought one of these a few years ago and have been pretty happy with it. I'm looking for another and it seems to have disappeared from the BH Photo site. It doesn't say discontinued, the page is just gone. Anyone know if this is still a current model? If not, have a substitute? The thing I like...
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    Typical CPU usage

    I have four cameras. Three Dahua 5442s and a Hikvision PTZ. All 4mp. (resolution for all cameras are set at 1920 x 1080 in the Browser interface, I have the cameras all set at 20fps in both frame rate and iframe interval. Bit rates are all set at 6144. In BI, Direct to Disk is enabled for all 4...
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    Enabling a Hikvision substream

    Not sure how to enable substream for a hikvision cam in BI. Can someone tell me what needs to be entered in the cameras configuration page under sub stream? Thanks!
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    Video Stutter?

    I've been searching for tips on reasons why I'm getting video stutter and possible ways to prevent it without much luck. I currently have four cams operational. Two Dahua IPC-T5442T-ZE, one Dahua DH-IPC-HFW2831T-ZAS and a Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE PTZ. This Hikvision PTZ seems better than the...
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    Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE Smart Tracking

    I've been using this cam for a couple of years and its performed great. Just recently started playing with Smart Tracking and have a few questions. Here's what I've done: After a bit of reading I decided to enable smart tracking under Event/Smart Event/Linkage Method and not under PTZ/Smart...
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    Poe and a TP-Link AV600 Powerline Ethernet Adapter

    Searched for a while, but could not find a definitive answer. Will poe pass through a TP-Link AV600? For instance if I have a poe switch feeding a AV600, will the paired AV600 be able to supply poe to the camera?
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    DS-HD1 Hikvision

    Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but when I search for DS-HD1, I get no results, but see many references to the unit in the doorbell forum. Is there a review somewhere? Is there a consensus on the quality of this model?
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    Setting ptz presets

    I'm using a Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE PTZ with Tinycam Pro. The camera model I chose in the app's camera settings is DS-2DC22021-DE3/W. This seemed to be the best choice available. Is there a better option? Anyway, this camera allows for 7 numbered presets, but many more when choosing the...
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    12 volt power supply

    I'm looking for a 12 volt power supply to send power to several IR LEDs and two microphones. I'd like to mount a unit in my basement and use Cat6 cable to send power to the lights and microphones. Not looking for a wall wart. Would like something with screw terminals that could handle some...
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    What UPS

    I'm thinking I'm ready for a UPS. (Should have done is sooner.) I've been reading of heat/fire issues and wondering what model to go for. I have a HP Elitedesk running BI and when finished will have 7 -8 cameras. Also have things like my Router, switch, a couple of different hubs and a small NAS...
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    Connecting two microphones to one camera.

    With a Y-connector. Any reason why this would not work?
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    Using a PoE cat6 cable for power only

    I would like to use a PoE switch with cat6 cable to power a small IR illuminator and a microphone. Is this not advisable for some reason? What color wires or pin numbers in a cat6 cable are power?
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    This app is not licensed. Please purchase it from google play

    Keep getting this message. Not sure why. I tried to just buy it again, but it won't let me. Says its already installed. Anyone know how to fix this?
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    Securing home networks

    I know the consensus is to secure your network cameras. I'm a little curious if IP cams are more susceptible in some way than every other connected device we have in our homes. My house (as I'm sure many of you) is full of wifi connected, as well as hard wired devices. Everything from...
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    Recording Failed

    I have a Samsung Galaxy TabS4 tablet with tinyCamPro 14.2.2. Camera is a Hikvision PTZ. When trying to record from the camera icon on live video feed of tinyCam, the icon turns red and a recording timer starts. After stopping the recording and trying to view it with the play button on the...
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    Small light "orbs" and motion detection

    What exactly are the small little objects floating around and visible by cameras at night? Doesn't matter what camera I'm using. I see what looks like dust particles or bugs moving past the camera. I've got motion detection set at 20 and it still triggers the recording. How do you deal with this?
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    Removing time/date from live view

    Is there any way to do this on a Hikvision camera? Searched the settings and I'm not seeing this option.
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    Mounting a DS-2DE4A425IW-DE

    Getting ready to mount the above ptz with a CB-DE4A junction box. Even though this seems to be the approved junction box, the cam doesn't fit it very well. Certainly won't be water tight without some sore of gasket or seal. Anyone mount one of these with this box? How did you get it waterproof?
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    Losing video stream?

    Love this app. It's worked perfectly for a while. Then slowly I noticed the video stream began to freeze and then I lose it altogether. It comes and goes if you leave it alone. Audio is fine regardless of video. I'm using a Dahua DH-IPC-HFW2831T-ZAS connected directly to my router. No PC or NVR...
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    Why is power consumption an issue?

    I've been reading threads regarding concerns about power consumption. Why is this such an issue? Is it long term cost? Heat?
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    Rack mount power supply

    I've been looking for a solution for a rack mount power strip for a small server rack. Any suggestions?
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    Used HP computer with Intel VPro

    It seems the used HP elitedesk and prodesk models I'm seeing utilize Intel VPro/AMT. I've read some of the security issues with VPro. Anyone have experience with it good or bad?
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    Best Tablet to View Cams

    Apple, Android, Windows, regardless... What would give the best video performance? I'm thinking android but am open to any format. Besides format, are there best practice screen resolution and processor speeds to look for? Is it beneficial to go for the top of the line units vs. entry level...
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    Better performance?

    I'm using a Dahua DH-IPC-HFW2831T-ZAS. Optical zoom is at 100%. I'm also digitally zooming about 4x additional. Video isn't as smooth as I would like and I'm not sure if it is the limitations of the camera I'm using or a setting. Here is a screen shot of my video settings: Here is a short...
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    Axis vs. Dahua

    I'm comparing these two camera: Axis P1448-LE https://www.axis.com/files/datasheet/ds_p1448le_t10113240_en_1911.pdf Dahua DH-IPC-HFW2831T-ZAS. https://www.dahuasecurity.com/asset/upload/uploads/soft/20181225/DH-IPC-HFW2831T-ZAS_Datasheet_20181224.pdf The Dahua appears to have a better...
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    B&H Photo

    Are they the only "authorized" retailer for US Hikvision branded products?
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    DH-IPC-HFW2831T-ZAS WDR?

    Is WDR on by default on this camera? I don't see any reference to it in the Web interface.
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    IPC-HFW5231E-Z12E vs. IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E

    I was interested in the 5231 variant of this camera and Andy suggested the 5241 instead. He felt it was newer and more stable. I know there have been issues with focus at full zoom on the 5231. I've looked at both units and the only difference that I can see is that the 5231 has 60 fps and the...
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    Camera aesthetics

    I can see why consumer grade cameras like Arlo and Ring are attractive to some folks. They're much smaller and less obtrusive than cameras from Dahua and Hikvision. It seems the trade off of quality and security to obtain ease of installation and a smaller, less noticeable camera are worth it to...
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