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    Accessing dahua cam with Apple computer

    I set up a dahua system for a family member with a dahua nvr with built in Poe. All the cams are connected to the nvr. They have an apple computer with idmss that works fine and I was able to port forward via ddns for remote viewing. I can't log into the individual cameras or the nvr with...
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    Another car break in.

    Mine didn't get broken into luckily, just a few down the street again. Back in April, had a guy on one of my cams looking in our car with a flashlight, so since then, I have installed bright LED porch lights, and a few yard cameras. Got more footage this time, but still can't make out a...
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    Playback on smartPSS kicks computer offline?

    When I try watching recorded video from my dahua nvr through smart pss, it goes offline. The internet comes back after a min or so on its own, but if I do live view it works just fine. Any ideas? I'm baffled. Never had this issue before and haven't changed anything. I tried upgrading to the...
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    Trojan: Win32/Fethar.B!cl on Smart PSS?

    Downloaded the new SmartPSS international and my antivirus popped up saying there is a trojan and removed it, any problems with it being removed? Why is there a trojan on there?
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    NVR killed another WD Purple hard drive

    This is the third WD Purple 4TB hard drive that is now a brick. Luckily they have a decent warranty on them. So far the longest one has lasted me is about 6 months. Anyone else have this issue? They are installed in a Dahua 4216 NVR. Also I had them set up to be redundant, hoping that if...
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    Thief with a gun

    This guy was roaming around the neighborhood stealing stuff out of cars, he managed to use a guys credit card at the gas station down the street (I'm told), so I assume he will get caught soon.
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    Dahua NVR pre-record setup?

    I have both full time record, and motion detect enabled, and I can't seem to get it where the motion detect will pre-record. No matter how many seconds I set it for, it seems like the motion has been going for a few seconds before starting the MD record. I set the anti-dither to 1, and the pre...
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    Connect NVR to wifi instead of Cat5 to router?

    Is there any way to connect my NVR to the internet/home network via Wifi instead of running a Cat5 cable to the router? I'm trying to install an 8 cam system into a house with no attic, and the cable modem is inaccessible from where the NVR will be. Is there some way to add another wifi...
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    "Log in return time is up"

    What's going on here? My NVR and cams will run fine for a couple of days and then out of the blue, one will go black, when I look on the monitor connected to the NVR, I see "log in return time is up". Only way to fix is unplug the ethernet cable and plug it back in. Then it runs fine for a...
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    Small Poe nvr with ssd for vehicle use?

    Thinking about getting a few ip bullets and a small nvr with Poe that has an AC/dc adapter that I can run off my truck 12v. Using a ssd for record and a small monitor. It would be mainly used for 4x4 videos and a car DVR in case of an accident, but I think with the ir and screen it could be...
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    Separate mini nvr for live view

    I read that someone setup a mini nvr on the network with an HDMI to a monitor for live view. Is this easy to setup? And what features would I need to look for? Do any changes need to be made to the main nvr or cameras?
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    Fake rock

    Anyone install an ip cam inside one of those hollow fake rocks in the yard? If so, how did you mount it and what type? Dome/bullet
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    Post your CAM settings

    I'd like to see what settings you guys run on your cameras. I am clueless as to what most of the different settings do, so I typically just plug it in and let it run. Any setting changes I could do to make them better? I have the HDW4300C, HFW4300S, and HDBW4300R-Z Copy and paste your...
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    IPC-HDBW4300R-Z user guide?

    Just got one of these Dahua IPC-HDBW4300R-Z dome cameras, looks very nice, the zoom works good using SmartPSS and on my iPad with iDMSSHD Lite. Haven't seen the IR function yet though. The zoom is kinda slow and the auto focus takes a few seconds to tune in, so it wouldn't be great for quick...
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    Wiring/Installing cams on a rental house

    What are your hints, tips, techniques for putting up ip cameras on a rental? Trying to avoid as much damage and holes as possible. Currently have a couple of Ethernet switches, nvr, batt backup, dahua ip domes, etc
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    Fourth of July fireworks misfire

    My front yard cam caught us having a blast, literally. Mortar didn't go up and exploded at my feet. Luckily no one was hurt.
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    Problems with SpyTech

    I ordered two mini 0806 cams which came quickly and the order was correct. I then ordered two mini usb hard wire kits which was my mistake, I should have ordered the micro usb versions. I called and got a return auth number and sent them back for exchange. weeks went by and nothing. I called...
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    Dahua 4216 Stopped working

    I can turn it off and on via the switch on the back panel. The blue ring lights up, but nothing else. No video output on HDMI, SmartPSS can't login, cell phone can't log in, and I can't get the web interface to come up when I type in the IP address. I did try my IP scanner and it shows it is...
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    Dahua Starlight cams

    Any insight on these new cams? Interested in better low/no light views: http://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/ipc-hdbw8281-z-1040.html
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    Dahua SmartPSS version update

    How do I update to a newer version of Smart PSS? Will I have to put in all of my settings again or will it transfer over? I have version 1.10.0.
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    Mini 0806 questions

    I got the new mini 0806 today and have a few questions about it. Do I absolutely need to buy the optional parking mounting base to use parking mode? Or can I just use the hard wire kit and turn on parking mode? also I connected via USB to my computer and it seems to be stuck on "USB...
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    Motion detection sensitivity level

    What are you guys using for sensitivity level on motion detection? I left mine on the default setting and it picks up bugs flying by and trees moving in the wind, but the other day I found a pile of deer poo out in my yard but didn't see it on the recording.
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    Aliexpress price hike

    Trying to order more cams from CCTV China on Aliexpress and when I ordered them last time they were 89.99 and now they are 1088.99....not sure I'm ready for that kind of commitment. I tried to send them a message but it wouldn't let me type anything.
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    videos from PSS to youtube

    Is there a good how to or tutorial for getting video clips from SmartPSS to youtube easy?
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    gDMSS update is the worst

    My gDMSS updated itself on my phone and now the video is crap. It looks like its snowing on the screen, and the image twists around. It's unuseable. Is there a better Android app that works with Dahua NVR that I can run? Is anyone else having problems with it?
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    Dahua system questions

    Thinking about getting the Dahua 4216 with a Netgear N4100-10-POE switch. Also a purple 4TB hard drive. Start with one or two cams and gradually expand. This is for home use but I travel a lot. Are the aliexpres dahua cams genuine Dahua? I just need to change the language? Is there...
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    Florida noob

    Been wanting some cams for a while, hopefully ordering soon!
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