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    Upgrading from a CFI CCTV System

    I am helping a buddy upgrade from a CFI resolution (352 x 240) system, we are looking for cheaper cameras under $100 as we will be also going from a 5 camera system to 10 cameras, 4 will be indoor cameras 6 will be outdoor. We were looking at the s3vc cameras, I know they aren't the...
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    BlueIris with PTZ and Motorized Varifocal Cameras

    I am looking to setup a system for a buddy and he feels the need to have a PTZ and Motorized Varifocal Cameras, I would like to go the BlueIris route because I use it at my house and understand the basic features. Also like that I am not tied to a name brand My concerns are 1. Will BlueIris...
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    Anyone using Alfred Camera or ManyThing?

    Been playing with old cell phones over the weekend and turning into cameras when I ran across AlfredXCamera and ManyThing. Anyone here using either? Thoughts? I noticed that ManyThing works with Hikvision cameras I have a call with this week to talk about their features and the integration with...
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    Hikvision Password Keeps Changing

    I am having an issue were my turret Hikvision camera password keeps changing, it not a factory reset because it still using the static IP i have setup and other settings. I have a feeling someone has found my camera and keeps resetting it using the backdoor, with that said it is NOT open to the...
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    BlueIris License / Moving to new computer

    I am moving my BlueIris install to a new computer however I can't seem to find my complete license key, is there any where I can located it on my current machine? Or just best to email support?
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    Activate Camera (Hikvision) with Alarm System

    I was wondering if anyone is using an alarm system with hikvision and to start recording when the alarm system goes off?
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    Anyone trying to catch the Meteor shower?

    Anyone have a camera pointed towards the sky? Wonder if your camera will be lucky enough to catch this http://nasa.tumblr.com/post/134989187874/five-fun-facts-for-the-2015-geminid-meteor-shower Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    LTS NVR w/ Aliexpress Camers

    Is anyone running Multi-Language cameras with a LTS NVR? I am wondering if you have to run a certain firmware for them to work with each other? thanks
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    What is Horizontal Resolution?

    I am looking at cameras on AE and they have option for either 380tvl or 480tvl, is this 2.8mm and 4mm? I am looking at these IP cameras http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Full-HD-1080P-CCTV-Camera-DS-2CD3335-I-With-30m-IR-Range-POE-ONVIF-Support-Waterproof/1627277_32488273439.html
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    Multi-Language NVRs & Multi-Language Cameras

    what are the does and don'ts when using hikvision gear from aliexpress it same you can get the cameras much cheaper off of aliexpress however I have get Hikvision NVRs cheaper locally. will using oversea hack multi-language cameras work this USA Hikvision NVRs?
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    Cameras I installed today

    Installing a 9 camera system for a local business, we got 4 cameras installed today and the nvr. The client is impressed with the image quality of the hikvision cameras. I will update as I continue to install cameras. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    SFF or Mini Tower? RAID?

    What are you guys/gals running? Seems the SFF desktops will only handle 1 3.5 hard drive so are most of you running mini towers? or running a sff and swapping out the cd rom for a hard drive? Are you'll running RAID?
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    Cheap Onvif 2mp Cameras - Anyone using them

    Is anyone using this type of camera - http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Security-SONY-IMX222-IP-Camera-Outdoor-CCTV-Full-HD-1080P-2-0-Megapixel-Bullet-Camera-IP/32269072225.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.uaz9UU&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_3_71_72_73_74_75,searchweb0_0,searchweb201560_9 with a mini...
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    Cloud Based Security Systems

    I have a couple of clients that just want 1 or 2 cameras with as little as setup as possible, so I was looking into some cloud based systems and was wondering if anyone has used any of them and if you would recommend them. The 1 client in mind has a high speed internet connection and just wants...
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    Building a BI Machine - Specs

    I am sure this has been asked before however I can't seem to find an answer, anyway... Is there a true spec sheet when building a BI machine, such as use a i5 for this many cameras and i7 for this many, how about memory BI doesn't seem to be a memory hog more of a processor hog the machine I...
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    Hikvision iVMS 4200 Client/NVR

    Is anyone using the Hikvision iVMS 4200 as an PCNVR for a couple of cameras? I have the my cameras setup in the iVMS but can't figure out how to get it to record and save to the disk thanks
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    hi from MD

    I am new to the IP camera world, i installed a few analog cctv systems for myself and a few clients, just looking to get a better understanding of everything IP based.
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    Dahua or Hikvision NVR with other brand ONVIF Cameras Motion Detection

    Hi All - I am trying to figure out if I want to go with an Dahua or Hikvision NVR however either way I would like to be able to cross use camera and use motion detection recording. So with that said I have been doing research and it appears the the motion detection can be setup on the camera and...
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