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In the video, can anyone tell me why anyone that walks across the camera looks transparent? Is this a camera issue or a setting issue? Or is it just as good as the camera can do? All bought from Andy, (which by the way is the only one to buy from) (IPC-HDW5231R-ZE I am not sure why but you have...

Hi guys, I have 7 cameras all from Andy (see signature). I am looking to add one more at this time and would like to keep the same Starlight lineup I have now. I have one camera on the right side of the garage picture, the first picture is with the lens set out all the way and the 2nd picture is...

Various Cam BNC connection, infrared lights do not work but cameras do have a good picture. If you have old style and need to replace a camera or two you will find these are good cameras for their time. I can send specs if truly interested. Get all for $50.00 including NVR, cables and power...

Any tools out there that would help me read that plate? its a ZE camera unfortunately zoomed out all the wa.

Hi everyone, I am looking for a new camera that I can put in place where this camera is attached to the garage, I would like to be able to capture the vehicles plates and all. As you can see with the current camera if you try to zoom at all it pixelates badly. Thanks for your thoughts. Drew...

Hi guys, I switched over to comcast and now can not view any cameras on my NVR or connect to them through the config tool or IDMMS. Old NVR IP was a dhcp 192.168.1.109 and all cameras connected to a POE switch then to non-POE-NVR with ip range from 192.168.1.110-117 Comcast uses 10.0.0.1 cant...

Hi Guys, I am wondering what is the best way to setup cameras, I view all of my cameras through a Dahua NVR with a monitor in my office, I can also view through the Web Service plugin and I can view through the Smart PSS software. I also monitor on my SP with IDMSS plus My question is when...

Hi Guys, Looking for answers on the camera I have setup out front. I am having the same issue others have. One being losing the connection to the camera, I plan to run a new cat 6 cable to it this weekend to try to resolve that problem. The next issue I have is the picture I have 2 pics one...

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the way this image looks, is it the camera or the settings Settings are close to default. Thanks, Drew Main Stream Encode Mode H.264H Smart Codec Off Resolution 1920*1080 (1080P) Frame Rate(FPS) 30 Bit Rate Type CBR Reference Bit Rate3328-9472Kb/S...

Hi guys can anybody help me understand why the email snapshots are so bad? Thanks

On Camera listed below is there a sensitivity setting because my push notifications from IDMSS is popping every second. Seems to be just the 5231R-Z IPC-HDW5231R-Z I also have IPC-HDW5231R-ZE and no notifications Thanks Drew

Anybody know what the Setting/Network/DDNS is for? I created an account but does not connect when I click on domain all I get is a message: This site can't be reached *************.dahuaddns.com took too long to respond.

Hi everyone, My friends thinks that their neighbor is spying on them. I took a picture of what appears to be a small pinhole camera. It is not the greatest picture. Any thoughts? Thanks Drew

Same camera, all settings the same. can anyone tell me why the back yard camera is curved like looking out of a fish bowl? Put up front cam to see difference. I checked every setting that I can find. Thanks Drew

Anyone have a solution. can i buy the female end and attach remaining wires? they got caught in the extension box but I did not notice due to being upside down on a ladder.

Hi Guys I have been using 4 cameras for the past year or so without issues, until recently I cannot get the email to work on 2 of the 4 cameras. I have 2 of the: DahuaStarlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z) and 2 of the: Mini IR Wedge w/SD, Audio (2.8mm, 3.6mm, 6mm): IPC-HDBW4231F-AS...

Can anyone post the recommended settings for this camera. I just started to have a couple of issues and I am not sure if it is user error or not. First on one camera I cannot get email to work, and now on this camera the picture is horrible with IR on. Any advice would be great. Thanks, Drew

I have had these cameras now for 1.5 years, they always worked great. I am now no longer getting notifications on my IDMSS plus App nor can I receive any email. When I try to setup email i get email test connection failed? All settings are correct as i have 2 other cameras and do get emails...

2-HDBW4231F-AS cameras, playing back one of the camera does not play sound though setting is for audio. Any thoughts did I miss a setting

Hi all what are your thoughts on a camera that would be mounted on the inside of a window look out to front of house? Thanks Drew Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Apparently I lost the part of the camera that locks the camera to the base mount (Don't ask just think I am married :mad:) Any chance of getting this part?

When I attempt to add a new camera to the NVR NVR 5232-4KS2 without POE, it looks for the password, but for some reason it wont take more than 10 digits, I use 19 digits when i log in with IE. Any thoughts ?

I have 2 cameras the same IPC HDW5231RN-Z. Check serial numbers just 2 digits off (good) Part numbers same My problem is when I log in through Firefox, google, IE it does not matter only one camera gives me all the tabs to mess with it the other does not, see pics below. Any thoughts? Is it a...

Hi everyone, So I have 2 cameras up and running, I am having a strange issue. When I log into each camera via the Web portal, one camera gives me 5 tabs ( Live, Playback, Setup, Alarm and Logout) the other camera only has 4 tabs missing the Playback and also under Setup it only gives me the side...

Hi everyone I have 2 cameras setup now and can view them through SmartPSS and I also can view them through IDMSS but only if I am connected to my wireless network. As soon as I leave the house and wireless range no more connection I though I had set them up correctly. Any thoughts? 2...

Hi guys I just bought from Andy at Empire 2 of the IPC-HDW5231R-Z cameras ( more to come), 1 NVR5232-4ks2 and 2 of the PM3006FSN. (he did not have an 8 port POE switch ) My concern is how can I use 2 POE switch when the NVR has only 1 data port to connect to? Can these be piggybacked? Thanks...

Is there any downside to using 2 instead of 1 other than 2 outlets needed? Thanks for all opinions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I keep attempting a camera from AliExpress through andy at EMPIRETECANDY. Every time order is ok then I get an email saying: Thank you for shopping on AliExpress ! We are sorry to inform you that we have to cancel your order for security reasons. To make sure your transaction is secure, please...