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  1. brianegge

    HTTP Snapshots Download Times Slow [Advanced Question]

    I have a script which is downloading snapshots from my eight cameras through the NVR. If I make all the http requests concurrently, most of the requests fail. Going in serial works, but if the scene is too complex or has a lot of motion, I notice I get the 500 error. It takes about 24 seconds to...
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    Recently purchased and installed a Lorex (Dahua) 4k 8 channel 4 camera NVR system and have image quality questions..

    I did not know the cameras had that option. On the NVR the config doesn't change and the day&night only controls is it tries to do color night vision. My script enables night mode 15 minutes after sunset and 15 minutes before sunrise. I have the previous NVR, which is about 6 months old. My...
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    Recently purchased and installed a Lorex (Dahua) 4k 8 channel 4 camera NVR system and have image quality questions..

    I have a Costco n841 8 4K system. If I hadn’t bought the kit, I wouldn’t be on this forum. It’s a great start, now I’m interested in some of the starlight cams. My next cameras won’t be a kit. My advice is to script day and night modes. I found my night video could be substantially improved by...
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    Lorex Smart Kit (Costco)

    Any idea how to access these via the API? I've done basic things like changing the mode via the API. I'd like to be able to turn on all the lights or sirens from a script. The audio would be great if I could play a wav file through it. I've read through the dahua http api but not sure how these...
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    Burglars run after getting fright on their life

    I can’t view the video. Does it need to be on a desktop browser?
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    Camera and software that will automatically zoom in on package and take picture of label

    And not all delivery drivers bring your package to the porch.
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    Almost a deer vs. vehicle early morning

    Maybe you could get the highway department to put up a deer crossing sign and then you could illuminate it when your camera sees deer. I have my cameras alert me to deer on my property because I don’t want them eating my trees.
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    Camera and software that will automatically zoom in on package and take picture of label

    It's a 4k camera already pointed there. It crops it before sending me the notification. I'm not going to read the label, but it works well enough for my purposes.
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    Camera for iSmartGate garage door opener

    Most cameras offer a snapshot url. If not, you can grab a snapshot from the VMS. I have tilt sensors to determine if my garage doors are open or closed. I have a camera in my garage to determine which cars are present. I have a routine when I arrive home which says if the garage door is closed...
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    Looking for automation around temperature monitoring

    I have NodeMCU running Konnected firmware with DS18B20’s wrapped onto my pipes. Konnected will poll any number of sensors and push the updates to a variety of home automation systems. You can flash your own NodeMCU for $5 or buy one preflashed with a carrier board from Konnected “batteries...
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    Camera and software that will automatically zoom in on package and take picture of label

    I’ve trained a yolo model to detect packages and send me an image notification to my phone as well as having Alexa announce the package. I’ve not really concerned myself who it’s from or to. In the photo above you can see it’s a meal delivery. Also, I sound an alarm if the dog is seen near the...
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    Zoneminder Newest VERs easy to install and setup

    The problem with the ZM design is it depends on ZM to detect motion in an image instead of running the AI first and then seeing if any objects are moving. The latter approach requires a GPU running continuously but is bale to detect small objects like a raccoon running across the lawn.
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    Using A PoE Switch to Connect to NVR

    I find the Dahua NVRs assign the cameras based on the port they are plugged into. Never tried plugging a switch into the POE ports. I’ve thought about doing something similar, but putting the Poe ports on their own VLan.
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    Tips and tricks for cameras when having lightning on house

    I whole house surge suppressor is good for any home. If you have lots of lightning one or more lightning rods are needed. The small spikes on the tips can actually prevent lightning strikes.
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    Cat vs bald eagle over dead mouse

    Said housemembers are probably not going to complain next time you add to your camera setup :)
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    LPR Captured Stolen Vehicle Suspect's Plate

    @jd415 What are the details of your setup? How long do you keep stills / video? Is your LPR hidden or in plain sight?
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    Some of my recent wildlife captures:

    I have a relay connected to an esp8266. To crack the door, it presses the opener button, waits 1,400ms, and then presses it again. Took a bit of trial an error to get the timing right.
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    Some of my recent wildlife captures:

    When my camera sees my cat it opens the garage door 4”. When the cat starts eating from his cat dish inside it closes the garage door and keeps it shut.
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    school bus uses my front yard to turn around

    Your tax dollars at work.
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    Sympathy for Racoons?

    When said varmits visit our house, I get alerted on my phone and let the dog out to chase them around a bit.
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