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    Amcrest Dahua Clone IPM-HX1B Blue Iris 2-Way Audio

    Anyone know how to get Amcrest Dahua Clone IPM-HX1B 2-Way Audio to work in Blue Iris? Want to be able to talk from my iPhone to the camera speaker and hear the reply from camera recipient on the iPhone. I've tried several camera profiles, both Generic and Amcrest. Still doesn't work. Works...
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    Optimizing Camera Settings

    I've read through a few of the wiki pages. Wondering still what camera settings I need to set out of the box. For example, I've configured 15FPS for main and secondary streams and then set 15FPS in Blue Iris. Is there a guide on camera settings? I have Dahua OEM or clone cameras and...
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    Hikvision indicator light and network LEDs

    Is there a way to disable the front indicator light and network LEDs on Hikvision cameras? I have Hykamic and Annke 161DR cube cameras that are Hikvision clones and want to shut off those lights on the front of the camera if possible. There's a blue one (assume it's an indicator similar to...
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    Hardware ok?

    Thanks! Bought Crucial MX500 250GB
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    Hardware ok?

    Will do. Hoping 250GB is plenty. OS should take 50-75GB probably.
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    Hardware ok?

    Wow SSDs are cheap now. Last I shopped SSD was like $100-150 for 240GB hahaha. Maybe I should just get a new drive. :)
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    Hardware ok?

    Was going to use that SSHD for the OS/clip DB (instead of buying new SSD) and WD Purple 8TB for video.
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    Hardware ok?

    How big are the clip files that go on the C drive? (Wondering what performance will look like. Apparently my SSHD has 8GB NAND for caching. Seagate Momentus XT ST750LX003 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache 2.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid State Hybrid Drive -Bare Drive - Newegg.com
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    Review-Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal

    Thanks, @EMPIRETECANDY Awesome! Can't wait to order a few.
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    Review-Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal

    @EMPIRETECANDY any idea when this will be available for purchase? It looks good for one of my use cases.
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    Hardware ok?

    Why does any small business run a server at all for most things? ;)
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    Windows 10 Edition

    N/M I found some. HP 8300 Desktop Intel Quad-Core i7 3.4GHz 250GB HDD 4GB RAM Win 10 Pro Wi-FI | eBay
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    Windows 10 Edition

    It appears to be hard to find a refurbished machine with Windows 10 COA (certificate of authenticity). I want to be able to legally reinstall the OS and not have an issue.
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    Windows 10 Edition

    Wow you're not kidding @fenderman . Optiplex 7010 similar specs to mine aside from the overkill 32GB RAM I have are like $100-200
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    Windows 10 Edition

    Oh nice. Maybe I want Pro then. $150-200 ouch.
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    Windows 10 Edition

    Remote Deaktop won’t show camera video anyways, right?
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    Windows 10 Edition

    Thanks everyone!
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    Windows 10 Edition

    Windows 10 Home okay for Blue Iris? Anything limited by this OS choice? Finally looking to move off Windows 7.
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    Hardware ok?

    Thanks @fenderman ! Just wanted to double check.
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    Hardware ok?

    Been running Blue Iris as a VM for years. I know that's not optimal. I'm adding cameras and want a more optimal setup. Going to rebuild my VM host and move everything off. Here's the hardware. Good enough for Blue Iris? (I know it's overkill in some areas like RAM) 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge...
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    Intercom kit advice

    Curious, what's an intercom kit in terms of Dahua cameras? (Dahua was the forum this post showed up in for me)
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    Welcome

    Thanks, @fenderman for this invaluable resource! Really appreciate the help I've gotten here.
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    ANNKE I61DR 2MP (Hikvision Cube Clone)

    No longer see these on Amazon or on annkesecurity.com so maybe they're finally EOL?
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    Trusted seller of Hikvision

    Is there a trusted Hikvision seller here?
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    Best indoor camera for use with Blue Iris

    Hikvision brand alternatives I mean (clone or OEM) at similar price point to Annke or Hykamic
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    Best indoor camera for use with Blue Iris

    Looks like Annke 161DR and the Hykamic clones of Hikvision are all sold out on Amazon. Is there an alternative?
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    IPC-HDW5231R-Z not accessible

    Good deal. Thanks again!
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    IPC-HDW5231R-Z not accessible

    Got it. It was actually 192.168.1.108 which I found with an ip scanner on my phone. Thanks again, @EMPIRETECANDY and @PSPCommOp
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    IPC-HDW5231R-Z not accessible

    Thanks, Negan!
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    IPC-HDW5231R-Z not accessible

    Thanks, Andy! Will try it out.
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