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    Building new home

    We are in the dry-in phase of our new home. I have already ran flexible ENT tubing to each camera location within the exterior wall. For the interior, if we wanted a few in-wall tablets (tablets with an ethernet port) thoughout the home to view what's happening and to have them pop up BI...
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    UI3 help - can't access

    I was able to access UI3 on our MacBook just this morning. Then I updated to Sequioa 15.2, restarted the MacBook, and now I can't connect to UI3 (see screenshot). The other computers (two of them) and my mobile can still access UI3 with no problems. Does anyone have any idea what could have...
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    Silly IPC-B54IR-Z4E-S3 mounting question

    When mounting the camera on a wall as the screenshot below, what is the trick to rotate the camera to the right or left if needed without messing up the up or down of the view?
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    Little Blue Iris settings help...

    We do not want to record non-stop to have more storage and go further back in time. So, the cameras are set up to record when triggered. To help ensure nothing is missed between triggers, what trigger settings would you recommend to help ensure nothing is missed, and triggers record longer? Some...
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    Trying to configure a Point-to-Point Link (Layer 2, Transparent Bridge)

    Happy Friday, everyone! I have two NanoStation AC locos I'm trying to configure as this guide: https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/205142890-airMAX-Guide-to-Configure-a-Point-to-Point-Link-Layer-2-Transparent-Bridge I'm not sure what I am doing wrong, but what I see within the NanoStation...
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    Color 4K-T

    Sorry if I missed this, but is there any way to have this camera automatically switch between day and night custom profiles? Without the schedule... Like the T5IR-ZE-S3 can do.
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    OpenVPN on Android

    Is anyone having any issues with OpenVPN Connect on an Android? Off my network, I'm able to use the BI app with the OpenVPN Connect App on an iPhone. But it does not work with my Pixel 8 — the OpenVPN connects, but then the phone has no internet access. The BI app on the Pixel 8 works fine on...
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    Thoughts on this night capture

    The cameras is a T544IR-ZE-S3. This location is in a warehouse with the only light coming from the time clock. Still being somewhat new to IP cams, I guess my other question would be is how do you know when your captures are good enough? Lol... Or is this something you will always be...
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    2nd opinion about an OpenVPN configuration

    I wanted to hear your thoughts on this OpenVPN configuration for a TP-Link router... Does it look correct (I'm just not sure about the port forwarding step), or is there something you would change? How to Configure a TP-Link Omada Gateway as an OpenVPN Server in Standalone Mode
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    Input on dialing in another camera

    For the life of me, I can't figure out this scene - I figured the lighting would be perfect. Our goal for this scene: 1. When the video is stopped, be able to read the bags better at the red line in the image below. 2. Figure out why the gentleman looks pixelated when the video is stopped...
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    Camera time and NetTime

    Good evening! I have two questions. I would like to thank you in advance for your time and any help you can provide. 1. Why I can't get a camera's time to update? 2. Why can't I get all my cameras (just three for now) to be in sync with NetTime? I have been searching for the last three days...
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    ZeroTier?

    I'm new to ZeroTier, so I'm sorry if this is a silly question... Does ZeroTier work with UI3 on a laptop/MacBook away from your LAN?
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    Y'alls thoughts on this video capture

    Our goal with this camera is to monitor the time clock and, if needed, be able to tell what products (bag looks and names) that are on the pallets being carried by the lifts. As you can tell, we have some problematic outdoor light coming in from the left of the screen from a large warehouse...
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    Question about setting a static IP

    For a dual NIC BI server. I'm getting the following warning. Is this normal, and do I need to continue by clicking "yes," or am I doing something wrong?
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    BI config questions

    It's been a minute since I set up a BI server. I've searched here on ipcamtalk, but still have the following questions: Question 1: Turn off the Disk Defragmenter recommendation from here: Optimizing Blue Iris's CPU Usage Is the correct location within the server where I do that? And I...
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    Dual NIC BI server question

    This is the first time for me running a dual NIC server. It's already set up as the ipcamtalk recommendation here: Dual NIC setup on your Blue Iris Machine My question is on the router side: is there anything in particular I need to configure within the router to ensure static IPs for the...
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    34 inch monitor for BI server recommendations

    Would also like it to have built in speakers for the cameras audio. The finished install will have 4, 5, and 8MP cameras. Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
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    Please confirm if I'm on the right track

    Here's our new setup so far (see picture). This is a dual NIC BI server. The LAN will plug into the back of the server. With the second port (separated), I will run a cable to Keystone 1 (red line in picture). Then using a patch cable, connect Keystone 1 to port 1 of POE switch (yellow line in...
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    Replacement for the 4231F-AS

    This is originally how I had the camera set up: Front door install with video clips Is the upgrade of the 4231F-AS this camera? EmpireTech IPC-E3241F-AS-M 1/2.8” CMOS 2MP AI IR Fixed focal Dome Netw Or this one? EmpireTech IPC-E35IR-AS-S2 5MP 1/2.7" CMOS IR Fixed-focal Dome Network The new...
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    Focal length?

    When trying to figure the focal length to ensure you get the correct fix lens camera, how is the height of the camera mounted factored in?
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    Shielded cable help

    I really wish I did not have to mess with shielded cables, but unfortunately, the area where I will be installing the cameras (and POE switch) has 13 electric motors the size of a passenger truck and 22 electric motors the size of bathtubs. Can someone please give me a somewhat easy way of...
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    Question about shielded cables

    Good morning and hello! I'm fixing to complete a camera install in an industrial setting. About 85% of the cable runs will be in areas with high-voltage wiring and large electric motors, so I will purchase all shielded cables. My question is about the 15% runs where I will not need shielded...
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    Would a boobie cam be the best in this situation?

    We need to monitor the product in the trailers and the area where the drivers/workers are when unloading (red line on this pic). Thinking of a boobie cam where the green dot is up higher on the wall.
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    IPC-Color4k-T question

    In your opinion or experience, would the 3.6mm IPC-Color4k-T be a good option to cover the entry/exit of normal size doors? Or would the focal length be too far off?
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    Sure quiet in here...

    Maybe new Dahua cameras and reviews coming soon??
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    Quick question, we are selling our home

    And we have five cameras we bought from Andy... Is the proper thing to do is leave the IP addresses and passwords for each camera for the new buyers? Is there anything else you recommend we should do to help the new buyers out?
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    Cable question

    The runs for the cameras will be in a warehouse where during business hours, the large doors will be open. The cables will not be in direct contact with rain or sunlight but will be exposed to humidity, heat, and cold... Do you feel we'll need any special-rated cable for this environment? Our...
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    Blue Iris computer ---> dual NICs

    For refurbished machines on eBay, where and what specs do you look for to see if the product has built-in dual NICs or not? Thanks!
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    Central Texas Folks.... recommendations

    Looking for someone or recommendations for a camera install in West, TX. Unfortunately, I do not have the time myself to install. Shooting from the hip, here is the job info: 40-70 camera install It would run on BI Networking is needed as OpenVPN setup, putting cameras on a VLAN, etc.. Thanks...
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    Total noob Home Assistant question

    Can I run Home Assistant on my BI server and HA would still be snappy without any delays? My BI server is an EliteDesk G4 - as of today (5 cameras), the total CPU usage on the server is ~12%. Thanks so much in advance for any help and your time!
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