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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    It's not a bookmark per se on the general recording. It records it in the setting type selected based on scheduling selected. If recorded as MD, and you do not playback with general AND MD selected, it will only show you the recording based on playback selection. If you pick one or the other...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Storage settings are user selectable. If you are not using point of sale or alarm aspects you can turn those off. Or, leave them on since it does not seem to impact anything other than scheduling. The orange "holiday" line is a good example. Probably would work for a business that has a...
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    IVS Lines not triggering right

    I read that IVS works better if motion is detected before lines are crossed. Tripwires and intrusion boxes right at the edges do not allow the system to sense the motion in relation to the line. It is not a true "trip-wire" so to speak but a relationship of sensed motion crossing the line. If...
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    First time installer in soffit

    Depending on the profile of the aluminum soffit, you may be able to find a siding block that matches the edges or valleys. Use a 2" or 2 1/2" bi-metal hole saw on a drill to cut aluminum, then slide a shim(s) or piece(s) of wood through the hole and screw into, to sandwich the metal. Or...
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    Conceal/NVR ????

    For convenience and regular use, I put NVR at a television. If they are sophisticated enough to knowingly enter a house looking like a porcupine with camera-quills sticking out, they will wear a hoodie or hat and keep their head down, then go throw the main circuit breaker. Much faster than...
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    Gathering pieces for install

    Sunlight/UV degradation (over time) and long term weather exposure may be one concern for outside use. Fading wire sheathing versus house paint, if it’s close now, may be a concern for outside use over time as well. While not an imminent risk, outside exposed wire always adds to security risk...
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    Ideal router

    Ubiquiti is obviously high on the list. Asus has AiMesh on newer routers which may blend wired and mesh networking for you. BI folks will have to jump in but I’d have to imagine you would not want to try to push BI on wi-fi alone.
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    Ideal router

    Do you already have VPN set up for security/remote viewing?
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    Help with NVR and iPhone connection

    A lot of folks will tell you using EASY4IP is the first thing wrong. If you have not, start here: How to Secure Your Network (Don't Get Hacked!) | IP Cam Talk Dahua is transitioning away from EASY4IP to another app; LeChange. See here: Dahua APP LeChange I’m not a techno-savvy IT person but...
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    IF you think you may ever want to put 4K cameras on your system, there may be value to plan for the future. If not, the 1080p extender will work fine. I only have my NVR on one TV. I use tablet, phone and computers for viewing throughout the rest of the house (depending on where I’m at). More...
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    Pulled from phone via iDMSS, but you should get the idea. Clicking on an individual channel will take you from multi view to single camera feed.
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    Yes, NVR provides multiple static display options from one camera view through all 16 channels with several in between. It also allows a rolling-view through the channels.
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    Newbie from the UK - Made a big mistake

    I too am one of many who have dealt with @EMPIRETECANDY. Hardest part was dealing with my cc company here, rather than Andy....
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    Gathering pieces for install

    I went with this one. Same price as the first you listed. More ports in the event I ever wanted to add poe ir lights or expand cameras. It’s fan-less. No noise. Running 9 cams at the moment. Have yet to find it more than warm to the touch. “Only” been a month but no issues so far. Here is...
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    Camera Mounting on a Stucco House - Help

    I have a hip framed roof. Due to the tight space at the building corners and blown in attic insulation, I opted not to try fishing through the wall. As @bababouy said, I opted for junction boxes and conduit from the soffit/eve to lower the mounting point. Waiting for drier/warmer weather to...
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    Cat6 vs Cat5e

    I’m not an electrician. Nor have I played one on T.V. Cat6 is also a slightly thicker wire which may allow future power aspects of newer technology? The cable does do more than just data transfer. The thicker gauge may be immaterial, or at some future time it may be a better option. There are a...
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    Outdoor/weatherproof POE+ Switch

    There is no one only way. You have to do what works best for you and your setup. Putting poe switch outside is definately one option. As stated, it does need independent electrical power. As long as there is electrical at the location you want to put it and you can weatherproof that as well, it...
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    Outdoor/weatherproof POE+ Switch

    Also, remember that the switch will need a power source. Mounting it outside may have a secondary component of figuring out or installing a power source for it?
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    Outdoor/weatherproof POE+ Switch

    A poe switch does not “have” to go outside. It can go inside as well. This may take care of the waterproofing aspect. If your cam wires are fished through walls or attic or crawl space, locate them all to a final point where the poe switch is at. Whatever room or inside location you choose...
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    Running wires to NVR

    If you think you would ever want to move your NVR to a different location (residential, not likely commercial) do take that into consideration as well. Terminating all wires at the NVR will pretty much lock it to that location unless you want to re-run the wires again for re-locating. Would...
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    SmartPSS 2.02.0 - No Video Displayed

    When I first set up SmartPSS I added the cameras but not the NVR. I could not access feeds. After adding the NVR as well, I was able to see the feeds in both live view and playback. I did not have to enable a separate remote monitoring tab/button.
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    BV-Tech 18 port PoE+ Switch

    Yes, have the switch. Powering 9 cams. Very little heat, warm at most to the touch. Mounted vertically in a structured media panel.
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    which NVR for Dahua HFW5231E-Z5...HELP

    With limited experience, I'd have to say that two cameras likely will not adequately cover the front of the house and the garage... seems like the off-set garage and in-set front door will cause you fits. If you put a cam on the (facing) right side of the house, it will be too far to be of any...
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    which NVR for Dahua HFW5231E-Z5...HELP

    I chose a poe switch between cameras and NVR myself. Everyone’s situation can be different. There is a pinned thread at the top of the NVR/DVR/Computer section of hardware that gives great instructions on how to access cams via laptop on a poe NVR.
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    which NVR for Dahua HFW5231E-Z5...HELP

    Do you have a location planned for the NVR to end up at? Do you want installers to pull all wires there to connect to a poe NVR, or are you going to have an independent poe switch installed? If you are remotely considering BI in the future, no sense having a poe NVR. You will need a poe switch...
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    Newbe Equipment Question

    I am in the process of a 9 camera setup as well. Hardware is all installed. Now it is learning and tweaking the NVR settings. I opted for a non-poe NVR and a poe+switch. Was able to run cam wires to the switch rather than the NVR giving me the ability to relocate the NVR if I choose without...
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    Conduit and fixings for Dahua Junction Box PFA137

    1/2” EMT conduit will allow a non-covered RJ45 plug through it. If it has a pre- manufactured plastic end, or if you add a stress boot it will not fit. I don’t have flex pipe to try for you but I’m going to guess the inside diameter will be the same.
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    Attaching 1/2" EMT to PFA121 junction box

    I purchased PFA121 junction boxes for an install. I wanted to drop down from under the roof eve with 1/2" EMT to allow a cable pull from the attic. The PFA121 junction box has 3/4" threaded side holes, rather than 1/2" found on other junction boxes. This resulted in a little more work to...
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    Conduit and fixings for Dahua Junction Box PFA137

    If you are talking about connecting flexible conduit to the side opening, there are a multiple options. Use connectors for the conduit found at the DIY store, depending on the type of conduit. Here is one option...
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    Modding a BVTech POE+ switch for vertical/wall mounting

    Greetings, for a new install I purchased a BVTech 16 port POE+ switch with two uplink ports. POE-SW1602A. The switch is relatively small at 11"x7"x1.5" and is fan-less. It does come with rack mount extensions but no way to wall mount. Attached is my minimal tool modification to allow...
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