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    Optimizing client CPU utilization

    Hello! I'm using the highly recommended Hikvision 2432, which I'm very happy with. I've set it up as a baby monitor and it's working great so far. The only caveat is I've noticed viewing the live video feed can be quite expensive in terms of CPU usage. Running VLC on my macbook it's using...
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    My Hikvision success story

    Hey Guys, Wanted to personally thank everyone here on the forum who have recommended the Hikvision 2432. I am using it as a baby monitor and extremely satisfied with it after having tried several other products. Read all about my experience here.
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    Nanny cam

    Hello Hikvision fans/experts! I'm looking for a recommendation for a network camera to be used as a nanny cam. It needs to cover our living room and needs to have a microphone (preferably a good one). Also needs to have an option for local storage for recording since I don't want to have to set...
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    Set up simple recording with 2432

    Hi, I inserted an SD card into my Hikvision 2432 and would just like to set up very simple recording - say, for example, I'd like to always have the last 60 minutes. What's the easiest way to set this up? Thanks!
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    Intermittent frames dropping

    Hi, I've set up the Hikvision 2432 which I'm overall very happy with. Occasionally though, I notice that some frames are dropping. That is, if I have the date/time showing up on the image, it will jump a few seconds forward (e.g. from :03 to :06). That happens when I access the main stream via...
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    DS-2CD2432F-IW best lens for baby monitor

    Hi, I'd like to purchase this camera for use as a baby monitor. Which lens should I get, the 2.8mm or 4mm? Also, somebody pointed out there's a risk with IR for baby's vision? Is the IR on this camera stronger or more dangerous than those that ship with any other video baby monitor? Thanks in...
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