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hi there, I've just had a local security company who specialises in Dahua kit, install ITC237-PU1A-IRHL at mine. So far the camera works as expected, it reads all number plates fine and without error. I was just wondering if there is a way to get the web view feed to display on a screen so I can...

Hi I've got a SD59220T PTZ and recently updated the firmware as it was on a really old version. But I've noticed now when I move it (pan, tilt or zoom) the movement isn't smooth and it jerks a lot, for example when zooming in it's as it you're pressing the button to zoom then letting go and...

hi, i've had my dahua cameras and nvr plugged into a switch that is connected directly to my router, everything was working fine until today when i connected another camera directly to the router, now for some reason i can't access my cameras or nvr via the web browser. the nvr can still see...

hi this question may come across stupid but i've never used the i/o ports on a camera before so don't really know what their limitations are. would it be possible to connect a LED floodlight to the i/o ports so when for example the camera detects motion is can turn on the floodlight? thanks

hi there, i was just wondering if it would be possible to do change the NVR's POE Switch Network Address range to match those of my routers and then connect a cable from a port on the NVR switch directly to the router (Not the NVR LAN port). Basically treating the NVR POE switch as if it was...

hi does anybody know if there is a way to set the ptz to do certain movements at scheduled times, e.g between 8am-9am look at preset 1, the every 10 mins do a scan, then at 9-5pm look at preset 2, etc thanks

hello just started playing around with my new dahua system but got a few questions that hopefully will be answered: 1 - how can i remove the day/date/time stamp from video 2 - theres a green line that goes around the edge of the screen when wathing from the nvr, any idea how to turn it off 3 -...

hi there i just fitted my dahua ptz (SD6AL230F-HNI) and its connected via to a 60w poe injector, the camera doesn't power on for some reason. i've tested the cable and it's working fine, i've also tried a second poe injector and the camera still doesn't work. does anyone have any ideas (the...

hi there i was trying to install a dahua ptz today but was having difficulty getting the thick wiring from the camera up through the bracket, does anybody have any tips how to get it to go in (i didn't want to force it in case the wiring got damaged) thanks

hi got a quick question, i'm looking at a camera that says 'High-PoE&24 VAC, Max.32W' under its power needs. i've found a poe midspan (https://www.axis.com/files/datasheet/ds_t8133_1566503_en_1701.pdf) that says its 30w. Will this work or does it need to have 32w? Also if I get a 60w poe...

hi just looking for some info on the recommended lpr/anpr solutions around. i've done a bit of research but can't seem to make out which one is best. also does anybody know which lpr/anpr camera systems they use at fuel stations looking for something that can be used to read number plates...

hi, I've just bought a wall mount (ds-1602zj) for a ptz camera and it has come with some weird type of screws I've never seen before. I was hoping for some help on how to install the screws into the wall, the manual that comes with is useless. Please see below for a pic of the screws. thanks

hi, is it okay to paint the white housing of the hikvision cameras to black. i want the cameras to blend in with the background and can't find any black hikvision or dahua cameras available. if so, what type of paint would be preferred? any other tips and & tricks are much appreciated thanks

Hi, Just wondering if it's worth sealing the edges of the hikvision mounting bracket with silicone sealant to make sure water doesn't get it or is that being unecessarily excessive? Also when sealing holes, do I need to do it from the inside and outside or just one of them? Thanks

hi, is the method for installating a ip ptz the same as a normal ip camera (i.e. just one cat5/6 cable ) also is there anything else that needs to be considered when installing a ptz camera as opposed to a normal ip bullet or dome. thanks

Hi, I'm thinking of installing a camera in the garage. The garage has a wired connection from the router in the garage to the router in the house. Could I connect the ip camera to the garage router and will it then be found on the network via the nvr, the nvr is in the house connected to the...

Apologies if this has been asked before, I done a search but didn't find anything. Is Dahua and Hikvision cameras the same just rebranded? If not which brand do you prefer and why? Thanks

hi does anybody have a link to a step by step guide on how to set up the nvr so that footage can be viewed on a mobile, preferably a written guide rather than a video? thanks

hi i reset my nvr to factory defaults and initialised the hard drive again (as i wanted to delete everything) now one of my cameras isn't showing up. at the beggining all of them weren't but when i updated the passwords for each camera manually they started to work, all except one. any help...

hi could people please share any installation best practices thanks

hi i want to have a small alarm connected to my camera so if it detect motion in a specific area then the alarm will sound, is this possible? if so is there any recommended alarms that i can use? thanks

Hi, Is there a way to have the nvr display footage to multiple displays, say I have 3 TVs and I want to be able to view camera feeds from all? Thanks!

hi, just bought a ds-7716 n1-e4 nvr. i haven't open the box yet but wanted to know how difficult is it to set up. is there any settings i should use/choose for better performance and better quality footage, etc. any help is much appreciated. thanks

hi just bought a mini dome and was wondering how the sound recording works. do I just plug the cat6 cable into the camera as i normally would and the sound will be recorded using that cable or is there a different way thanks

As the title suggests, if you could purchase any system what would it be and why Hikvision, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch or others?

Hi, Just wanted to know if I can run all the cables from cameras to a switch and then the cable from the switch to go to a cat6 wall faceplate and then use a patch cable from wall faceplate to NVR. Thanks

hi i need to pole mount a camera. the pole needs to extend around 2 metres from the wall horizontally. could somebody advise how i would do this and what tools/equipment i need also what time of pole to use (i've never done this before) thanks

hi i just wanted to know what's the best way to calculate which nvr is needed and also the amount of storage that is needed. i've had a look at some of the calculators but don't really understand it. for example, if i want to install 12 4mp hikvision cameras, would a 16 channel nvr be...

Hi Is there any specific POE switch that is recommended for use? If not, is there anything one should note when buying a POE switch. Thanks

Hi I've installed CAT6 cable around my home in preparation for installing my IP cameras. One of the cable accidentally got cut and I don't want run a new cable as it's fitted through the walls. What would be the best solution to ensure that my cameras will work fine? Could I use a coupler? Or...