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  1. Plarsson

    Goefencing - enter/exit when I start the app

    Hi, I got geofencing setup on my system and in general it works quite well. However, sometimes when I start the app, it directly sense that Im inside or outside the geofence when Im actually not. That is, If Im inside the geofence and starting the app - > it thinks that Im outside the...
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    E3541F vs E3241F - light and FOV

    Hi, Im thinking of getting a wedge cam for my front door and cannot decide between E3541F and E3241F. The megapixels is a difference, but not a major one for me, so not that important. However, the FoV is greater on the 5 megapixel one (Horizontal:106°; vertical: 57° vs Horizontal: 98°...
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    Placement of PoE splitter

    Hi, I may need to use a PoE splitter close to one of my cams to add an additional IR light. For instance Amazon.com: Urban Security Group PoE Splitter : Power Non-PoE Cameras :"Splits" Incoming PoE Signal to 12V DC Power + RJ45 Ethernet Video, 10/100Mbps, 15.4W Per Port, IEEE 802.3af, True...
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    Results on painting IP cams

    Hi, I know some of you have painted your ip cams so that they blend in well. Can you say anything about what type of paint and/or primer you used? How has the result turned out? Thanks for your input!
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    Comments on suggestion for two cameras on front door

    Hi, Could use your comments on placement of two cameras at my front door. See the three pictures attached As you can see there are some lights to the right of the door and the door swings open to the left. My thoughts A wedge cam (eg E3541F) to the right of the door, placed just beside the...
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    Geofencing reaction times slow - what to test more?

    Hi, I have tried geofencing with my android phone and setting different schedules with it. I have tried two different ways 1. Using "Optimized battery" or "High performance" on my phone. Works OK, it doesnt react directly when entering/exiting my geofence, so I get some false alarms. 2. Adding...
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    How to configure Night/Day with different settings?

    Hi, I would like to configure my dahua-starlight-ipc-t5442tm-as as During day time - Color mode, no WDR, etc During nigt time - Color mode, WDR on etc I want to do this automatically based on the actual light outside, not according to a fixed schedule. How do I do that?
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    Tips and tricks for cameras when having lightning on house

    I have a lot of lights eg spotlights, normal light bulbs etc on my house. At especially near entrances where I would like to place cameras of course. Are there any tips and tricks for these situations? How to think... I don't want the cameras to be blinded but at the same time I don't want...
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    Accidentially ripped off ethernet contact - how to fix?

    I accidentially ripped off the female ethernet contact of my Dahua cam. Fell from a ladder when mounting it and camera hit the ground. I now have to put on a new ethernet contact myself. What is the easiest way to do that? Put a mail connector and us a female-female for extension? In what order...
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    Difference between cameras compared to other stores

    hi! I'm trying to understand the difference between cameras when buying from empiretech and a seller in Sweden where the camera is marked hikvision. I'm looking at IPC-T2347G-LU ColorVu which it is 80% more expensive in sweden, when including shipping and fees (aliexpress). Thanks in...
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    How to avoid alarms when foggy or snowing outside?

    Hi, A bit new to IP cams, but i managed to install my first one outdoors and Im running Milestone on a separate PC. It's been working well since I put it up until last night. It was very foggy and the IR glare from the water drops gave me a ton of notifications. When I woke up I had 315 new...
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    Help on netwok topology

    Hi About to install 2 cameras on a garage and 4 on the house. House and garage are detached and no easy way to connect with ethernet cable. Im planning to have my nvr server in the garage. The poe switch for the house is planned to be located on second floor with easy access to attic where...
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