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  1. Dave88LX

    Camera helps "crazy blonde woman with a pink jacket" find her kid's phone

    Camera: IPC-HDW5231R-Z I left my house shortly after 6:00 p.m., and my daughter called "uh, hey dad, there's some blonde lady with a pink jacket at the door, do you know her?" "Nope, I don't. Don't answer it, just make sure the doors are locked." Figured it was sales or something. I get home...
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    Using "SmartPlay" in Dahua NVR to review tripwire events keeps freezing/locking up?

    I have a Dahua NVR5416-4KS2, still trying to learn how everything works. Looking to get the hang of tripwires and the IVS stuff. My NVR is not internet-connected yet, only local. Web Version: 3.2.3.79524 Onvif Version: 2.4.1 System Version: 3.210.0003.0, Build Date: 2017-04-18 I'm sure my...
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    Solution to add a couple LPR cameras — here's my setup in question

    NVR: NVR5416-4KS2 Cam: IPC-HFW5431E-Z5 State: Pennsylvania, rear plates only After doing a lot of reading on here, I see myself upgrading to BI in the future. For now, just going to keep trucking with this NVR and getting cameras up and going. I'd like to add a pair of cameras to grab plates...
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    Any reason to use SmartIR on door/porch camera?

    I'm working on getting things set up, and have my first camera installed next to my front door, a IPC-HDW5231R-Z. (It's been sitting in a box for a few years, so may also need firmware updated, not sure yet, haven't searched). I did a little bit of testing with the kids outside, and pretty much...
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    Another "password for NVR5416-4KS2" thread -- have pattern though

    I purchased a Dahua NVR5416-4KS2 NVR from @EMPIRETECANDY in 2017. I started messing around, setting it up. Life got in the way, it's been sitting in the basement. Now I'm trying to get things going again. I remember the pattern login, but, not the admin account login. I've searched a few threads...
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    AP or Bridge to connect NVR for remote access?

    I have a Dahua NVR5416-4KS2 along with a few Dahua cameras and PFS3110-8P-96 POE switches. My home WiFi router is an Asus RT-AX88U. I understand the irony of asking to get my NVR on a wireless drop. It's sitting in a temporary location in my basement, (but I am hard-wiring my cameras and...
  7. Dave88LX

    Dashcam captures thieves, but quality is too low

    Reminder that if you're going to buy something, buy something quality. Happened while he was at the hospital visiting his wife, and son in the NICU. One of the doors no longer locks. Got off with a radio and a toolbag. Scumbags. Question time: If he got a plate capture, is this enough to...
  8. Dave88LX

    Should I be making camera setting changes directly or through NVR?

    Dahua NVR, Dahua cams. I've noticed that I can make changes both in the NVR and when logged directly into the camera. Is there a preference to where the changes are made, and why? Thanks.
  9. Dave88LX

    Front door cam, fishing and mounting, vinyl siding

    Before I start making holes, I want to make sure my plan is solid. This cam is going to be posted to the left of the front door, between the door casing and the shutter. The Cat6 cable will be running down into the basement. I will need a hole drilled through the 2x6 sill plate and into the...
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    Sealing holes in concrete and vinyl siding

    I have tried searching the forum for the correct way to seal the holes used to bring Cat6 through the walls, but I'm not having much luck for some reason. Cameras may come through the poured foundation wall, and through the vinyl siding. If there's already an existing post where this has been...
  11. Dave88LX

    Full-sized locking rack with UPS...recommendations? Overkill?

    I have been trying to think of where I want to put this gear. I have my NVR, POE Switch, will try to relocate cable modem (but have some figuring out to do with that), patch panel. As a network engineer, I have various routers and switches I'd like to mount out of the way as well. I have a...
  12. Dave88LX

    Driveway camera coverage and lighting (pics)

    I do not have any lighting right now over the driveway right now, but plan to add a light on the side of the house to provide both security lighting and lighting for me when I am working on projects in the driveway. Question 1. Light mounted against the house, aiming down-and-out, I am...
  13. Dave88LX

    Buddy catches guy going through his Jeep & driveway

    He's already been caught, guess he hit up a bunch of cars in the area. Pretty bold.
  14. Dave88LX

    Front door, flat house, vinyl siding ideas? (pics)

    Next up: Front door. Trying to keep the different areas separate as to avoid confusion and crosstalk. Looking at covering my front door. No entryway or hallway or obstructions to speak of. Just a boring flat front door. Is there a method to mount a camera to the left of the front door...
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    Catching license plates in this scenario (pics included)

    Would like to be able to capture plates during the daytime and at night. Being that I'm on a curve, I have access to some straighter lines in both directions. I am not really sure what best practices are in regards to camera angle both horizontally and vertically. I can mount cams under eaves...
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    Choosing 16ch POE 4K NVR - please help clear up confusion

    I am looking at the 16ch NVRs through LTS and Nelly's (I don't have the knowledge or experience to buy direct through China/Ali, and I'm OK with that). I'm not sure if 12MP is going to be necessary for my needs or if I'll be running any. The areas requiring the most camera power would be...
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    Appropriate uses to justify the cost of a 4K system? (Looking at home use)

    Looking to put a system together for home use. I have to really sit down and plan out how many cameras I'm going to have. I wouldn't think more than 8, but I am thinking of getting a 16-ch NVR for the "just in case/expansion" factor. You know how things can roll out of control! What are the...
  18. Dave88LX

    Camera suggestion to reach shed ~ 115' away, ~20' width of view

    Would like to mount something under the eave of my roof to aim down at my shed and cover the doors and windows. I don't think I need a PTZ to move all around, just something fixed to aim at the shed. I looked at this site, but my house is too new so it's not on the map yet...
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