SouthernYankee
IPCT Contributor
Yes, I'm using Win 10. I just downloaded the PSS using the link you provided. Thank you Maat.@BiigRich
At least smart codec works with mine Amcrest camera (open=on, closed=off). Officially this camera doesn't support it, doesn't have it listed. I suspect it's reserved for some newer models and restricted in software only, but in fact it works with Smart PSS 2.0.2.7. I had a brief scare when I turned this option in Smart PSS and the camera went offline immediately, but it just rebooted and soon started showing video stream again, but this time with smart codec on iti is consuming far less bandwith when there is no motion on screen (5-10 times) less even at times. At 720p. I haven't tested it with 1080p in this mode and cannot confirm if it works, as I had some stuttering in video feed at 1080p before due to low upload bandwith limit at my home. Through web GUI and official Amcrest software there is no such option for Smart Codec.
Anyway, I don't encourage turning this option on this camera unless you really really need it, and if you don't have upload bandwith limitations. I don't know if it can brick the camera, so maybe it's best to leave it off. With its web GUI usually camera informs you if it needs to reboot, with PSS it didn't for this officially hidden/locked option.
Anyway, with desktop clients you can definitely change saving location for video/snapshots. I'm pretty sure it's the same with Blue Iris.
Here are the screenshots of those options, both in Amcrest Surveillance Pro and Dahua Smart PSS.
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Please let me know later if it works for your needs.
You're right, I think that option is better left disabled.
Since I can access my camera via the web from my smartphone, I don't need the web interface from my PC. I can connect to it directly on my LAN with "Amcrest Surveillance Pro" and it is more configurable and has a much more seamless setup (including auto-login, etc.). Best of all it's FREE! Win, win.That's great news.