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    Camera Notifications

    I'm not sure what forum this should be in so I picked this as the best choice I could find. I am wondering why my Dauha 5442s and my NVR NVR5216-16p-EI take up to 15 mins to send a notification of movement to my DMSS app on my phone when I am at home and on the same network. If anyone has any...
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    Blurrryyyy

    I have had my 4 cameras configured and plugged into the NVR for over a month now. 5442s and one 180. I finally got around to running the wires, well one as the heat in the attic kicked my tail, I connected one of the 5442s and oh my gosh is it blurry. What could be the cause of that as it...
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    Junction Boxes

    What junction box do I need for the Dahua 5442 ZTE dome and the Dahua new 180 dome cameras? TIA
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    POE Switch, NVR, Cameras

    Hello, I have a POE switch and the NVR has POE ports. I want to know if I have 5 cameras connected to the POE switch upstairs (while the NVR is downstairs) will 1 CAT5 cable from the POE switch to the NVR be able to carry all the data from the 5 cameras without issue? Long story but NVR needs...
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    IPC-Color4K-T180

    Does anyone know how I turn off the LED smart lighting on this camera? I have watched a video where it shows going into PTZ and in IRIS there is a Smart light setting but I cannot get into the IRIS, I click and nothing. This was the video I watched, I know it is not the same exact camera. ...
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    DMSS and no notifications

    Hi. I have setup my NVR with 5 cameras 5442 and a 180. I have enabled PnP on the NVR (for testing purposes only as I want to be able to test that I can get notifications before I tackle the VPN project) and added that NVR to DMSS and I can see my 5 cameras video. I followed all instructions...
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    P2P

    Setting up new 5442 cameras and upon 1st initialization, I am asked whether to leave P2P on, should I?
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    Help with setup and connecting new NVR and Cameras.

    Here is my plea for help. I just bought a NVR and 4 cameras from Andy on here. I want to be able to (once all cameras are connected) view these cameras from home and from outside, basically from anywhere in the world. I want to set this up securely, I have seen a website that shows all or...
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    What's the difference?

    What's the difference here between these two NVRs, please? I am looking to make certain I buy an NVR that is compatible with the 5442 cameras as well as the DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL Panoramic 4k...
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    Cable - CAT 5, CAT 6 CAT 7 or CAT 8 Too many to choose for a noob

    Looking for suggestions of 100' run of cable with ends and waterproof connector on one end for an attic run? Too many to choose and I am lost at what CAT I should get for 5442s and the Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL 4K 8MP ColorVu 180. Any help in providing suggestions is greatly appreciated.
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    Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E

    Does anyone have a used Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E for sale?
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    Blue Iris setup and tweaking

    Is there any videos on how to set up BI from start to finish with how to set up alerts, and tweaking for best video from cameras like the 5442 that seems like it it top dog #1 of cameras? I really need help and am good at following directions. I want to get the best I can out of BI and I think...
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    NVR Help

    Not sure this is the right forum. I am buying 2 of Andys 5442 cameras with the varifocal lens, I will be buying 6 more 5442 cameras similar but I do not need the varifocal so maybe the T5442TM-AS. I need an NVR and application my wife can use, NOT TECHNICAL at all and will not use if...
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    Lorex Nocturnal DVR

    I have a fairly new Lorex Nocturnal DVR, can I add the Empire Techs 5442 cameras to it OR....... Can I buy a Hikvision and add to that and if so, what 16 channel Hikvision DVR would you recommend? Thank you
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    Alternative to the Blue Iris mobile app

    Hi, Is there any alternative to the Blue Iris mobile app? I see it is $10 but also the complaints are huge, and very low rating. I need an app for my phone to see the cameras (when I get some and set them up) and get alerts\snapshots. Thanks in advance.
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    Lost in the maze. Looking for help

    First of all, please delete if this post goes against policies or is in the wrong place. Next, I have been researching for over a year now and I am paralyzed by over-analysis. I am looking for IP PoE cameras that do well in very low light as I need 2 for my backyard. I watched the guy on...
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