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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    What's the current recommendation for best firmware? I just got my camera and it came with "2.460.0000.15.R, Build Date: 2017-09-07". Also, where do I find the setting that disables the camera phoning home to China?
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    Why does buying Dahua seem so sketchy?

    Everyone loves the IPC-HDW5231R-Z and everyone says "buy from andy". I traded PMs with him so I know he's a real person, but I don't have any confirmation on exactly what I'm buying. He doesn't have a home page and there's no information about warranty claims. From what I can Dahua won't honor...
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    Need camera recommendation (details inside)

    If it turns out I need a new camera, any other recommendations? What focal length should I consider given the mounting spot and field of view?
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    Need camera recommendation (details inside)

    Hmm, I did make the cable. Do you think a bad cable could allow it to work fine for a couple of days and then stop working? Repeat again and again.
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    Need camera recommendation (details inside)

    I can't remember how the first one failed. The current stops responding. The IR lights are on and if I reset the camera then it works for a while. It is mounted on the house with the cables going straight through the siding and down into my crawl space. I thought I installed it right side...
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    Need camera recommendation (details inside)

    My HikVision failed again so looking for advice on a replacement cam. The first failed in 13mo (thanks to Wrightwood Surveillance for replacing it after warranty ran out), but the replacement failed just after 2years. I don't know if HikVision has quality problems or if had bad luck. I have a...
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    Cloud-based solution without hardware lock-in

    didn't mean to start a thread and then vanish. I was drawn to cloud-based because (a) easier administration, (b) not having to worry about local resource usage (CPU/Disk) although that would be mitigated by second machine, (c) but also interested to see how the new AI features (facial...
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    Cloud-based solution without hardware lock-in

    I've decided I want the perks of cloud based solution. I'm running two IP cams with blue Iris on my only desktop machine but it really bogs down that machine. Rather than build a new machine just for blue iris, I'd like to explore cloud options. I'm looking at Nest and Arlo Pro. I don't mind...
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