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    CPU Usage Question

    I think I know the answer, but I'd like to make sure. When I use UI3 to connect to my Blue Iris machine, the CPU usage listed in Blue Iris varies between about 5-9%. When I use remote desktop to open Blue Iris on the same machine, the CPU usage listed varies between 20-25%. Is that difference...
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    Help With Firmware Update?

    Thanks again. I feel so much smarter! :thumb:
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    Help With Firmware Update?

    Thanks again. I think I'll probably try to just use firmware that Andy posts. But as an example on that Dahua firmware page there are two very similar looking files: DH_IPC-HX5XXX-Volt_MultiLang_NP_Stream3_V2.800.0000000.19.R.200709...
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    H.264 or H.265? Should Blue Iris And Camera Be The Same?

    Intel Core i7-8700K. Camera is a 4MP Dahua set to maximum resolution (2688x1520) at 20 fps. I have "Intel" selected for hardware acceleration, although I don't know what "Intel +VPP" means. Weird, because the performance issues (orange clock) in UI3 seem to have gone away when H.264 is chosen...
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    H.264 or H.265? Should Blue Iris And Camera Be The Same?

    I wasn't sure where to post my question since it involves both camera and Blue Iris settings. I had my camera set on H.265. When using BI5 UI3 locally to view live feeds, I was getting some orange clock symbols in the upper right corner of the screen. When clicking these symbols they would...
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    Help With Firmware Update?

    Thank you both for the replies! So I checked my cameras through their web interfaces. They both say "System Version" V2.800.0000000.16.R, Build Date 2020-05-29. I assume system version equals firmware version. So is that a "Rhea" or "Volt"? I didn't know Andy had a forum where he posts...
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    Getting Intel Quick Sync to work with Blue Iris (Settings & Troubleshooting)

    I followed all three methods outlined at the start of this post to confirm that quick sync was working. I believe mine is working, but it wasn't confirmed by all methods. I wonder if Blue Iris/Windows has changed. 1. Even though I had the GPU Engine column showing in task manager, it was...
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    Help With Firmware Update?

    Nobody? I know this is cameras 101, but I don't want to brick my cameras. I've found and downloaded a "Dahua ToolBox" from their website. I haven't installed it yet, but I believe it contains a config tool that you use to update firmware. I'm still not positive about the firmware to download...
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    Help With Firmware Update?

    I have two Dahua IPC-T5442T-ZE cameras that I purchased from Empiretecandy. I believe they are the international versions. I would like to update the firmware on these, but don't want to download the wrong version/geographic region/etc. I've also never updated IP camera firmware before. Can...
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    Blue Iris And Camera Setting Questions

    Gottcha! Thank you.
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    Blue Iris And Camera Setting Questions

    It sounds like enabling watermark wouldn't add much for a home installation. So you can only verify the watermark with software other than BI?
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    Blue Iris And Camera Setting Questions

    So the lack of zoom control with PTZ interface is normal, correct? Any idea about the watermark question? Thanks!
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    Blue Iris And Camera Setting Questions

    When I added my camera I chose Dahua from the drop down menu. I think it was identified as something like "new v5". It's model IPC-T5442T-ZE. When I look at the camera web interface settings, there is no option for PTZ. It's not a PTZ camera. When I tried to use the PTZ controls in BI5 to...
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    Blue Iris And Camera Setting Questions

    I've connected my first Dahua IP camera and I've read the cliff notes and multiple forum threads. I have a powerful Intel Core i7 CPU computer. I still have questions: 1. I have a choice of four codecs in the camera, H.264, H.264B, H.264H and H.265. Can I use H.265 with Blue Iris? Will it...
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    Blue Iris UI3

    Thank you bp2008. That tip worked great! Can UI3 be used on the phone outside of the LAN? Does that require port forwarding on my router? Does the BI5 mobile app avoid port forwarding? I'm not certain I want to mess with VPNs yet.
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    Blue Iris UI3

    Sorry, I haven't read all 135 pages, so my questions may be dumb. 1. Is the UI3 a separate program for BI5? I thought I was using the UI3 interface when I connect to BI5 on my LAN using a browser. I never downloaded anything except BI5. 2. Is UI3 something that can be downloaded on an...
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    Basic Turret Camera Mounting Questions

    I've purchased Dahua turret cameras that are going to be mounted to wood (or possibly fake wood) soffits. I don't care if the hole is big enough for the waterproof ethernet connector to push up into the attic. 1. With this information, is there any good reason to add the Dahua PFA130-E...
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    Just got 1st cam (5442). Configuration questions. Quicksync, H.265 etc

    Thank you shalem2014. I think I followed most of what you said. So when you setup cameras in Blue Iris you choose to have full resolution H.265 encoding done from all the cameras, but you don't actually decode those streams when viewing multiple cameras in Blue Iris? Those main streams just...
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    Just got 1st cam (5442). Configuration questions. Quicksync, H.265 etc

    I've followed these forums for a while and I'm very close to installing my very first Dahua camera. I will have the same questions as the OP. But I also have two others: 1. I'm pretty sure that H.264 has been recommended many times instead of using H.265. Has that experience or recommendation...
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    Help With First Camera Soffit Install?

    Wow! That's pretty clever and I think I understood most of it. :) I also have fiberoptic internet with an ONT. I had no idea it was possible to have two public IPs with one connection. Do you have to pay for two internet connections from your ISP?
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    Help With First Camera Soffit Install?

    Very nice "wiring corner" Shotglasspeppa! I've done something similar in my basement beneath my stairs in my current home. It looks like you have two switches. Do you set them up like this: internet>modem/router>switch1>Blue Iris computer>switch2>IP cameras? Just curious. Also, are you...
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    Help With First Camera Soffit Install?

    Will the camera mounting holes on this adapter also work with the Dahua 5442 turret model? It only lists dome type indoor and eyeball cameras. Or is eyeball another term for turret?
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    Help With First Camera Soffit Install?

    I know that the electrical gang boxes come in different depths. But for IP camera installation only, couldn't the electrician just use the plastic open backed low voltage boxes? I'm not sure if those come in a steel version. Thanks so much for all the great advice. I had no idea that an...
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    Help With First Camera Soffit Install?

    So I just followed the link to the adapter thread. Aristobrat didn't use a Dahua junction box at all. He just installed the camera. Is the external junction box not really needed with the flush mounted single gang box? Also, I noticed the adapter is listed for indoor use only. Doesn't Dahua...
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    Help With First Camera Soffit Install?

    Thanks TonyR. Yes, I was planning on purchasing turret style cameras. So the electrician should just flush mount the regular single gang rectangular boxes? Then with that adapter I can attach the round Dahua junction box plus camera? It doesn't look like a round style junction box such as...
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    Help With First Camera Soffit Install?

    I'm building a new house that will have hard stucco in the soffits. I wish to install multiple IP cameras. I've read the recommendation to use an external Dahua junction box so there is room for the IP camera tail to be coiled up and the ethernet plug to all fit in the junction box. But...
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    Dahua T5442TM-AS quick review

    I also would love to know if the turret still moves despite a tight screw. Also, does IVS now work?
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    Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+

    I haven't kept up with this thread and it is now too long to read every page. I remember two problems described with the new 4MP turrets. 1. The housing size was incorrect so that the turret could move even when tightened. 2. Some software issue, perhaps IVS not working? Have either of...
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    Second Blue Iris Install?

    I'm building a vacation home to be used a few months out of the year. I plan on installing a surveillance system. Can I install and activate a second instance of Blue Iris 5 or will I have to purchase the software again? Thanks.
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    Upgraded my original 2mp starlights to 4mp (pics inside)

    I've been away from this website for awhile. If I remember correctly, didn't the new 4 MP cameras have two problems? 1. The housing/mounting was improperly sized so that the turret style could still move even when tightened down. 2. Something about a software monitoring glitch, perhaps it was...
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