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[David L]

I bought it from Andy, but I think I flashed it with the official Dahua firmware some years ago. This explains why I'm seeing "Algorithm authorization failed, please import license." Since I'm using Blue Iris, I don't think I need these algorithms. I guess it has something to do with AI detection?

You are correct, it should be this model: IPC-T5442TM-AS. That's why I couldn't locate it on his website.

My guess is you will be ok flashing the firmware from Andy's site but I would reach out to him to make sure. Let him know your issue...

 

[observant1]

I plan to purchase a few more cameras from Andy and feel his firmware is as good or superior in some ways to Dahua....but the best advise that is commonly repeated....if it's working as intended, or as you like, there is very little reason to do firmware updates.

It also seems to me that do-it-yourself homeowners, installing 8 or less cameras seem to like firmware updates much more than a small or medium company that has numurous locations with more tham 16 cameras....but I've never worked for a company that installs / maintains a county wide group of cameras.....maybe they have their own dept that does that. Like stop signs and traffic lights.

 

[David L]

I plan to purchase a few more cameras from Andy and feel his firmware is as good or superior in some ways to Dahua....but the best advise that is commonly repeated....if it's working as intended, or as you like, there is very little reason to do firmware updates.

It also seems to me that do-it-yourself homeowners, installing 8 or less cameras seem to like firmware updates much more than a small or medium company that has numurous locations with more tham 16 cameras....but I've never worked for a company that installs / maintains a county wide group of cameras.....maybe they have their own dept that does that. Like stop signs and traffic lights.

I agree. Unless there is a security update or a feature you are looking for or even when a camera is new and will have a few improvement firmwares, that would be the only reason to update. As we know most cameras don't have many, if any security updates. Plus, if your setup is done correctly, No camera should be on or have access to the Internet, Period.

I think people get use to updates with IoT devices. There are always breaches and most people have these devices exposed to the Internet, even freely connecting them to cloud services. I say freely, some people even pay for those services, haha
But I get it, convenience for the Non-DYIers...I have a whole family full of them, lol...with their Ring Doorbells, Nest Thermostats and Alexa's hahaha, all of them on Fakebook, sharing their every move...

Opps, sorry, got on a rant, lol....