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    Network Rack Install—Attic Penetrations—Best Practices...

    In a residential situation, with a new network rack being mounted in a closet, how would you handle the attic penetration to get Cat-6 (10-20 cables) and fiber from the attic to the closet living space? I assume you would: a) drill one or more holes in the top-plate of wall and install new...
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    Dome Camera—when to use…?

    So, when a certain company announced new dome cameras, it got me thinking about the typical use case. So far I’ve only deployed the Dahua 5231. I like the way these cams look on my 1-story house, great form factor. So, when is it a no-brainer for you to deploy a dome camera? I can see them...
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    Home Presentation Format... so we can have an efficient discussion about camera placement?

    What's the best way to present a home to the community such that I can be advised the best place to mount cameras? I assume I'll need a set of some kind combined with actual photos where they are marked with location numbers to better aid in an efficient discussion. So, how should I present my...
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    Recommended Computer for Blue Iris?

    Recommended Computer for Blue Iris? Okay, I'm sure this is already in the forum somewhere but I didn't see it. I'm not sure about the load, eventually 6-8 4K cams. Also, I'm interested in a computer to run Home Assistant. Thanks, R
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    UNIFI—The Best Option...?

    Hear me out... drop the pitch-fork! :) For people like me that don't have the time to fiddle with things and need them to work for years on end and with remote management and remote firmware updates that work out of the box... it seems like UNIFI protect is the way to go. Yes, my Dahua Turret...
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    Dahua NVR Setup Issues...

    What are the basic procedures to install a late model Dahua 5-series NVR? My current issues are: -Unit Beeps. The beeps are a sequence of 4 beeps (long-short-long-short). I assume this is HDD related and that the drive cannot be seen. -Password Error. After initialization, with ConfigTool on...
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    Headless NVR Configuration & Administration?

    Can a standalone, appliance-style NVR (Dahua or Hikvision) be configured initially and administered as a headless (without a monitor, keyboard or mouse) device? Thanks, R
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    Are the rebranded Dahua cams via Empire B-Stock?

    Are the rebranded Dahua cams via Empire B-Stock? I was recently examining a recent crop of cameras via EmpireTech where the following was noted: -There was dirt in the paint… -There was dirt behind the lens…. -The internal gasket was deformed on one cam… Where is Dahua QC? -The...
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    Where to buy International Dahua Security Products?

    Where to buy International Dahua Security Products? I know it’s blasphemous to suggest that we question A***Cams or Emp*reTech but hear me out. What if I wanted, Dahua cams (and other gear) with the: -Dahua Logo… -Dahua firmware… -Dahua box… -Dahua sticker that shows: model...
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    Locating New Dahua Cam on the LAN (Not: 192.168.1.108)

    I have a Dahua cam this suppose to be new but I was not able to reach it via 192.168.1.108 after changing my host machine to that same subnet. Now I'm curious, I would like to know the current IP address of this device. How might I reveal the current, apparently fixed, IP address? BTW: I tried...
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    Apple TV Viewing of Cam Streams?

    I’m not sure if this is a camera or NVR functionality, I think that either could be the source. So, how might I get my Dahua cameras to show their stream on my AppleTV? Thanks, r
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    Replacing Arlo...

    So, I have two properties out of state that need some very basic video surveillance. I currently have a lone Arlo cam providing useful information on one of the empty properties; yet, seeking a better solution. Better means: no batteries; no recurring costs; no cloud requirement; matching or...
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    Dahua-5231ZE does not support SFTP?

    I wanted to explore having a lone camera (without an SD card) simply upload motion clips to a certain SFTP server but it seems like my ISP does not support FTP and the camera seems to have no option for SFTP. What might be the solution? Thanks, R
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    Smart Electrical Panels, Yes?

    I have a home, built in 1978, has never been upgraded or remodeled it literally needs EVERYTHING. I wanted to ask your opinion about electrical panels since the “Federal Pacific” panel in place now is a known fire hazard. The immediate thought was to get a new dumb panel from: "Square D”...
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    Nest Thermostat with Home Assistant?

    Nest Thermostat with Home Assistant? Which thermostat are you using with full Home Assistant integration? Important Items Include: -Classy looking. The Nest display with the stainless steel ring has a nice look and feel. -Full integration with Home Assistant. -No batteries I recently...
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    Ethernet Burial—Detached Garage Install

    Ethernet Burial—Detached Garage Install—Please Advise! I have an existing home where there is a detached garage (carport with integrated workroom) that needs to be connected to the main house that will house the: router, POE switch, internet modem, NVR, etc. The purpose for this run is because...
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    Firmware Upgrades Without Fear, Is this Possible?

    For all of my computers and phones and GoPro cams and toasters... the recommendation is to keep current with the firmware and it's generally effortless. Yet with the Dauhua cams there is a fear of upgrading unless you are chasing down a problem that the new firmware is suppose to resolve. The...
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    Which Premium Doorbell? Front & Back Door

    I have a new property that's 350 miles away from me that will be getting a new surveillance system (NVR, IP Cams, UPS). Can you suggest a premium doorbell? I would be interested in the following features. -Rock-solid reliability. The home will be 6 hours away... -Front & Rear Door. Currently...
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    Which NVR for Remote Rental Home?

    Can you suggest a rock-solid, full-featured NVR? I'm buying a new home out of state and it will be under renovation for a while and sometimes vacant so I wanted to keep an eye on it and where the property will be rented eventually. Features & Expectations: -Reliability. I would hope to be able...
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    What's the new 5231ZE in 2024?

    I have a couple of Dahua-5231ZE cams in use with SecuritySpy as the NVR (Mac mini Host) and where it's somewhat useful, I have no other cams or NVRs to compare. Although I'm looking for suggestions on a complete system, especially the NVR for another property, I'll ask my camera questions here...
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    Privacy Invasion CCTV Style...

    It has come to my attention very recently that my neighbor has installed a high resolution security camera and it’s pointing directly at my patio and into my garage and my driveway and my front lawn! I now have ZERO privacy in front of my house. I cannot have a conversation without that audio...
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    Firmware Upgrade Madness...

    Why should firmware upgrades be a major time suck (if you do the multi-step approach and the manual config) with the fear of bricking the camera? This seems so ridiculously antiquated. Okay, I get the value quotient but why all the pain and suffering? No other network device that I've worked...
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    Mac Access To Live Video—Safari.

    Is there a clean, native way to stream live video from any DAHUA IP CAM when I'm logged in directly? I have tried Safari, Firefox, and Chrome... Also, Smart PSS and ConfigTool, apps.... no video streaming.... of course I can see video via SecuritySpy but that's it. I feel like I had this...
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    The 5231ZE successors?

    Back in 2018, the 5231ZE was all the rage, especially night performance. Now in 22, what are the 5231-killers to consider? Thanks! R
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    Ring Doorbell Pro Transformer Selection...

    With a Ring Doorbell Pro (wired for direct connection with one doorbell with less than 25' circuit), I'm looking at an Elk transformer that will plug into an outlet inside the house. Which model would you suggest and why? 24VAC 40VA VS 16.5VAC 45VA? The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is, requires a...
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    Premium Experience Video Doorbells...?

    When I last researched this field nothing seemed to work reliably. I have installed a few Ring doorbells for clients but I prefer to not have a recurring cost. I do enjoy various Ubiquity products and the G4 Pro looks interesting to me. So, if you are not too concerned about cost, what are the...
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    Installing Dahua 5231ze Cams...

    I have two Dahua 5231ze cams and I have a need to properly mount them on the soffit of my home.... So, can I simply screw these to the soffit or do I need the junction box (PFA130-E)? Thanks, R
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    Control 4 or Savant Automation?

    Have any of you integrated your surveillance system with Control 4 or Savant Automation?
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    Which Bells Reign Supreme?

    Is there a certain doorbell or two that stands above the rest? It would be great to see a shootout amongst the top contenders.
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    UNIFI Protect NVR

    Any chance that this NVR will allow integration with existing Dahua ipcams like the 5231 or 5442? Thanks!
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