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just curious, why are you digital zooming 5442-ZE 4MP ? doesn't this camera have motorized/optical zoom?

Is it safe to be using car batteries and an inverter? Theres no power cut off if it over draws power

Its a rental so solar is not an option

Just in case of power outage, how do you guys make sure NVR and all other cameras run continuously for days? (Whether you are running it offline or online) I'm currently renting a house and there is no back up generator. When the power does go down, DTE usually gets the power back up running...

@wittaj most of the cameras you recommended seems to have a SD slot. Are the footages saved on NVR and Cameras? and the footages overwrite from the oldest footage when SD card runs out of storage?

this is a bit off topic but can you help me with getting the certificate for my iphone? I did install the config to Openvpn app but it doesn't connect probably because i don't have a certifcate. im spending hrs trying to figure out but can't. this is what i'm looking at Setting Up Your Own...

ok so i went ahead and turned off UPnP. Turned on Dynamic DNS on my Netgear router. (Service provider shows NETGEAR. But there is NO-IP.com and DYN.com option) Just stick with Netgear provider? Enabled VPN service on my router. (Clients will use this VPN connection to access: set to AUTO) Do i...

i'll look in to Turning off UPnP. From my understanding it is best to use built in VPN on Router that is on all the time, by doing so it slows the internet speed a bit. This wouldn't be ideal for the main router. People don't mind slower internet speed and not buy a second router?

After reading that article, it requires you to Turn off UPnP UPnP from Modem as well. So you pretty much have to have a dedicated internet service for the security system to be very secure. i'd think if you Turn off UPnP UPnP on the main modem then there would be inconvenience for daily regular...

My original plan was to use my Ring products for 2 way talk, siren, sensors and door bell, and use Dahua camera system with NVR connected to Router. If something were to happen then i can go in to NVR and look at footage. But it'd be nice to check live footages on my phone with Dahua system. I...

I guess i wouldn't mind light up my house 24/7 but the electricity bill.. lol Maybe i can have some dim lights 24/7 and have the Floodlights activate when detecting motion. Maybe this won't wash out the image when it activates? So after digging through this forum a bit, it seems like a lot of...

i will probably have Ring Spotlights that activated on motion detection...

i've been searching for awhile and so far i think Amcrest TB2886EW-AI is the best. I have a bunch of Ring products but looking to add another NVR System. Budget: about 350$ per camera. (Need 4 cameras) can be a bit higher. NVR needed separately. Usage: for a ~1500 sq/ft house. Single or 2...