Recent content by woodenfish

So where you able to make any progress on PTZ controls by any chance?

I have motion detecting working using BI, however I would like to test out IVS for some particular use cases where motion/object detection in BI isn't fully meeting my expectations.

So what do we need to do to test that new Dahua cameras (IPC-HDW5231R-ZE and such) with IVS enabled work with Blue Iris? Any configurations needed, scripts with blue iris tools?

Just realized I didn't add the link to what I was talking about. What are your thoughts on using something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Varifocal-Security-Lens-2-8-12mm-Mount/dp/B01M68YEAL/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1540867597&sr=8-4&keywords=m12+varifocal

Would this be a practical solution, or is getting different lens at different fov better?

Thank you very much for this.

Can you please provide a sample query? I can't seem to find any listings for Dahua IP camera lens.

Where do you guys get these other lens for this camera from?

They will be mounted under a soffit.

What are your thoughts on running this for watching corners? I'm thinking about getting this for my front door, but I think they might be even more valuable in some corners of my property.

Ditto. Currently using monocle to achieve this, but native would be great.

Is there a lesser priced NVR you can recommend?

Hello, I have a friend who has a business in West Africa that he would like to protect with some cameras, and I'm wondering what the best approach should be given some limitations. 1. Internet is only available through a 4G LTE hotspot that broadcast WiFi. 2. Unreliable power (power goes in...

Found the answer. To anyone looking for the answer to this question, you can find it in this thread (It's at the very bottom, it even has a pic): Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

What's the procedure to factory reset the IPC-HDW5231R-Z camera? I set the IP, however it's not responding on said IP or on the default IP of 192.168.1.108 Thank you for your time.