Thanks again for all the great advice. It really helped when selecting a vendor for our community. We ended up going with Eagle Eye networks and 3 cameras.
Eagle Eye CMVR BR224
2 x AXIS P3265-LVE (Dedicated LPR entrance and exit gates with Axis LPR license)
1 x Q3536-LVE Overview camera
I...
OK, some interesting learnings. With Dahua firmware ONVIF sent "Dahua | IPC-B54IR-Z4E-S3" to Eagle Eye. I let them know that the model is an empiretech. He said ONVIF is sending that. So, I flashed back to Empiretech firmware, and Eagle Eye now has it listed as "GENERAL | IPC-B54IR-Z4E-S3"...
@steve1225 Can you confirm that this is the correct firmware https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/All-Products/Network-Cameras/WizMind-S-Series/4MP/IPC-HFW5442E-Z4E=S3 - Thanks!
I have had some experiences over the years with bricking things ;)
Got an answer on this. They upgraded the Eagle Eye bridge and it doesn't work. I have requested support to allow this camera to be supported. Wondering if they are more likely to support if it is using Dahua native firmware
@steve1225 Thanks. These are the only Dahua equivalent models listed on Eagle Eye as compatible. I am hoping that ONVIF will allow the Z4E to work but EEN may not allow.
Dahua
IPC-HFW5442E-ZE
Dahua
IPC-HFW5442E-ZHE
Dahua
IPC-HFW5442E-ZE
Dahua
IPC-HFW5442E-ZHE
@Heavyopp Yes. Sorry I should have shared that. Yes configured first via computer and ensured ONVIF was enabled and a new user name and password. Update Eagle Eye Bridge with that username and password. Called Eagle Eye support and they are updating the Bridge firmware. The IPC-B54IR-Z4E S3...
I am trying out an EmpireTech Z43 S3 to an EagleEye Bridge/Account. The EagleEye UI is saying "Unknown Camera - We are not able to communicate with the camera without a username and password". Is this because EagleEye only expects Dahua firmware or is it most likely a camera config issue? Any...
So much great info! Thanks! See individual responses below.
@bigredfish We may need to recruit you as a resident, That's amazing you check the system daily! No one would take that job on here. We are looking at Eagle Eye. Matter of fact I have a Bridge 305 (with PoE) on its way. Purchased...
@wittaj Digested. Thank you. Great information. I think that helps with hardware options for the community. Any thoughts about live event monitoring and third-party monitoring services?
I have read many posts in this community and just wanted to thank you for some amazing content!
I have been tasked with having a security camera system installed in our residential gated community (no guard on duty) after a few instances where the thieves pushed open the gates and then...