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  1. LBJ

    Replace current PC with SFF PC

    Any thoughts on this one. I'm replacing a 10 year old i7-2600 system with Win 10 pro. BI and 8 camera. I use a USB 4TB disk and keep my footage for a few weeks that way. is there anything better that I should be going for ...
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    Which Router to buy in 2023? UPDATE went with OPNsense on a firewall box.

    Good point on the power up issue. I have since found out that there is a ZFS and a UFS file system. I used UFS which had known issues, especially on power cycle. I Just didn't know any better. So next time I have a free evening I'll switch to the other file system which means starting over...
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    Which Router to buy in 2023? UPDATE went with OPNsense on a firewall box.

    Thanks all for the responses. Some 4 months later, here is where I landed: Got a CWWK/Topton generic "fanless" firewall box with a J6412 CPU on Black Friday from Amazon for $180. 16 GB memory and 256G SSD which is more than I'll ever need for this application. Thought if things went really...
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    Which Router to buy in 2023? UPDATE went with OPNsense on a firewall box.

    I'm interested in PFSense, but I would need to find some rock solid HW. The Netgate SG-1100 would likely be sufficient for my needs and speed, but I just can't see paying over $200 (by the time you add shipping costs) for a design that's more than 4 years old. Maybe the PFSense CE version...
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    Which Router to buy in 2023? UPDATE went with OPNsense on a firewall box.

    Looking to replace my Asus router which is no longer supported. I want a wired router and not one with WiFI. Thinking Ubiquiti Edge, but just starting to research it. I want to avoid junk and am willing to pay a bit more to avoid junk. Is it worth it to go the PFsense route, or is that too...
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    I can't connect my wifi cam with Blue Iris.

    On your phone app, look for the screen below. Tell us your Firmware Version. Maker of camera is aware of the problem that you face with RTSP. Please wait a few days for the new firmware to be ready, and then upgrade firmware when it is available to 07.26100.07.12. Do this by clicking on...
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    What happened to Live Cams Pro on iOS?

    revisiting more than a year later. IP Cam Viewer Pro although not perfect is the best I could find in the iOS app store. I also found that timycam pro is the best for Andriod and fire-TV platforms. At least for my needs.
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    Dahua camera going offline

    Well, I got 4 years out of my Dahua bullet cam before it started to become intermittent in terms of (wired) network connectivity. Quite simply it would operate for about 6 to 12 hours, and then just lose ethernet connectivity (link light on router goes away until I unplug/plug the Dahua back...
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    Using BI's cam server -- what is channel number ?

    How do I use the cam number on Tinycam to select a specific camera or camera group? the channel numbering in Tinycam seems random in terms of which BI cam it shows on Tinycam. Sometimes it shows multi cams in a split screen on Tinycam when I select one of the higher numbers for channel...
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    Wyze Cam - Usable with Blue Iris?

    And I got ripped off. Order never arrived and I had to get a refund from Amazon. What a total scam. Dozens of similar complaints with the seller I used. I've moved on to better cameras. Not going to bother.
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    Able to view all live cameras/groups on Roku!

    Quick question: Where are the logs on BI to see who logged in? I can't find them. Thanks
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    Able to view all live cameras/groups on Roku!

    I just set this up with the Roku Ultra. Got the Pro version of the Ip Camera app from Roku. Works great, but one must put the IP address in the BI app as described in the original post. Otherwise no go. recommended app for Roku for viewing your cameras wherever there is a Roku.
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    ANNKE I61DR 2MP (Hikvision Cube Clone)

    What about the built in SD card slot?
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    Wyze Cam - Usable with Blue Iris?

    These things are $15 shipped today on AMZN. I agree they are junk, but I ordered one so I can learn about how to update it to the open source firmware / software etc. My expectations are low, and I won't use it for any mission critical tasks. My guess is they are closing them out since they...
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    Wyze Cam - Usable with Blue Iris?

    For what it's worth, the Amazon deal of the day is this Wyze for under $20 shipped. But from what I'm reading here even this cam still may not be a winner for several reasons.
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    ANNKE I61DR 2MP (Hikvision Cube Clone)

    Quick question... My cube cam is installed on a covered porch such that it's directly looking at the Sun for about 3 hours in the morning, until the sun rises more. Will direct sunlight for about 3 hours per day damage the camera sensor ? I recall in the old days sunlight was very bad...
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    The Laview version is $104 on a lightning deal right now... Is this a good deal? Worth grabbing one...
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    ANNKE I61DR 2MP (Hikvision Cube Clone)

    if you can do it in the next 10 minutes, there is an Amazon lightning deal on these. $44
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    Anyone use the Roku IP Cam Viewer to see live view on their TV ?

    I tried to get that app going with my Hikvision Turret for about 2 hours, trying all configurations, and I gave up. As for security, I didn't see the Roku app as a concern, but I'm no expert.
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    need thin cam to go between window and shade (indoor, wifi)

    Right now I use an old ipod touch and web-of-cam with BI to look out a window in a location where I cannot route cat5e, and cannot mount anything outside. I can get power there. (I know this is a suboptimal setup to begin with. ) I want to replace the ipod with some type of wifi cam...
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    Want to mount Dahua Turret under slanted eave...

    does anyone know of one of these for a Dahua Turret (pic)? I need to mount under angled Eave. (the pic is for Hikvision). If there is no such offering, does anyone have suggestions for a hardware store solution?
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    Hikvision Turret Mounting

    I plan to do a very similar installation. For routing the ethernet cable, do you pretty much just drill through the side of the house and into the attic as close to the roof as you can drill the hole? Any hints on this before I drill into my house? Drilling always seems kind of permanent :)
  23. LBJ

    Adding Hikvision Cameras to Milestone Essential?

    regarding FOSCAM how do you disable the microphone? --- do you mean in the camera or in Xprotect? if you disable in the camera, how do you do this?
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    need help with setup of DS-2CD2342WD-I for recording

    that did the trick. Thanks! I was wrong about the forbidden character. The format is indeed 2017-07-04, which is fine. It's all good now.
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    need help with setup of DS-2CD2342WD-I for recording

    I'm totally new at this. I got the DS-2CD2342WD-I, and I found the local screen under configuration. I set the folders appropriately, on my C:\ drive. But the hikvision does not seem to be capturing anything even when I use the manual buttons on the bottom of the live view window. To make...
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