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    Pin hole camera oddities on Dahua's Website

    I have a client who is in need of stealth Cameras due to an ongoing violent situation which is seeing their normal edge cameras being taken off line. I was naturally looking at the Starlight versions but noticed the 4mp non starlight has better low light specs then the starlight version. Am I...
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    Can't get Dahua NVR to email a photo

    Adjust your contrast levels, IVS really needs good contrast to detect movement, thus triggering your rules to send to E-MAIL.
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    Here we go again, another dahua exploit.

    Not a surprise really considering how much they like to call home. Placing the cameras on a another subnet/vlan, blocking that subnet from all Internet access and most other devices on the LAN is the only sure fire way to keep them secure. VPN for remote access. IOT have no good reason being...
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    Dahua IPC-HDBW4431R-ZS - Buy Log / Review

    Just keep at 4mp but lower the bit rate to 4-6mbps using VBR.
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    Dahua IPC-HDBW4431R-ZS - Buy Log / Review

    You find us the actual model on dahua's English website. Then find the actual firmware on the English website, then load it, let's see how you go.
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    Dahua IPC-HDBW4431R-ZS - Buy Log / Review

    Hahahahahahahaha hahahaha The model is Chinese only, so they lied to you. But recording wise, I manage 4 weeks recording 16 cameras at 4K. 12TB worth.
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    Dahua IPC-HDBW4431R-ZS - Buy Log / Review

    Pretty much. They are decent cameras out of the box but if you need to update, you'll need to download the modded firmwares from here: Dahua Firmware Mod Kit + Modded Dahua Firmware
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    Review-I'll be the guinea pig for the new SD59225U-HNI PTZ.

    Cheers for the heads up. This is why I'm always 2-3 firmwares behind on everything, find one firmware that works and stick with it. Let others trip over the undocumented "features". :)
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    EmpireTecAndy fast DHL shipping!!

    Always fast, always inside 2-3 days for Australian customers. Highly recommend Andy and using DHL. :)
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    Safari Plug-In Failure when IVS Smart Plan Activated

    Use Palemoon otherwise try resetting Safari completely, reinstalling the plugin and try again. Failing that, use your trusty Windows VM...
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    What dash cam are you using?

    I had huge issues with the mini 0806, would randomly crash or stop recording, even with the shock sensor settings turned off. GPS logging was hit and miss as well... Maybe I had a faulty unit...who knows. Ended up with DOD 470w cams and haven't looked back since.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z12 5.3-64mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z12)

    I was using the web GUI:)
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    Help! Lots of IPC offline events and can't connect to cameras - can't figure out what's wrong

    Glad to hear that we could be of help. :)
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z12 5.3-64mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z12)

    The app allows you to.
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    IPC-HFW4431M-I2 Reset Button

    You are very welcome. :) I was going to link this as a general guide but wasn't too sure if you were that keen on cracking it open. :) https://dahuawiki.com/images/1/1e/ResetIPCamera.pdf
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