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    Help me understand Dahua NVR and OpenVPN?!?

    I have the NVR16CH-16P-2AI from Andy. I have a Asus router and have OpenVPN setup on it and on my phone. I have the whole system up and going very well thanks to many people on here! The only thing I have not setup is remote viewing/notifications. I do not have P2P enabled on the NVR. My...
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    How to setup IVS tripwire in these areas?

    I know how to setup a IVS tripwire using the cameras web GUI. My question is how would you draw it in the locations I provided pics of? The areas are small and not certain how I should draw the lines to have the tripwire work as it should. Or is there something else I should utilize? I have the...
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    Front door camera suggestions?!

    What camera are you running at your front door? I would like it mounted around the 6’ mark. Show me some install pics and snapshots if you have them! I am running a Empire Tech NVR and Empire Tech cameras. Thanks!!
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    5442 s3 Smart IR Firmware Thoughts?

    I have some 5442 s3 and seen Andy posted about the new firmware update for smart IR. My cameras are in the front of the house so I can see the advantage of smart IR. I was just wondering for the ones that have already updated their firmware, was it a noticeable difference? Thanks!
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    VPN Help!?!

    I have an Orbi RBR750 router and followed the instructions and can not get it connected to a windows 11 computer. What’s the easiest way to setup a VPN? How do you have your VPN setup? I have a new Dahua NVR that I want on a VPN. Thanks a million!!
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    Apple MacBook Dahua Questions

    I just got my new NVR16CH-16P-AI and some 54IR-S3 cameras. I have a MacBook Pro and was wondering if you have any tips for me to get it all going successfully? Andy mentioned these new cameras don’t have to use Internet Explorer so what browser do you suggest with Apple? Anything helps! Thank you
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    Favorite way to view your cameras?

    With an Empire Tech NVR how do you like to view the cameras at any time at home? Tablet, Laptop, HDMI from NVR to TV/monitor. I’m trying to get an idea how you all do it? I’m new to this so anything helps!
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    Empire Tech 5442 or Nelly’s R-series??

    For anyone that uses or has used the Nelly’s R-series, what’s your thoughts? I’m looking at the 5 MP LED they have and the R-series NVR. It would be a residential install. What would you recommend between this and Empire Tech 5442? Thanks a million!
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    New camera system questions?!

    I’m looking at getting the IPC-T5442T-ZE cameras, VTO2311R-WP doorbell and NVR5208-8P-4KS2E NVR. What’s your thoughts on this setup for home use? What would you recommend if you don’t recommend this? Thanks!!
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