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    Live & video not working in bi android app

    Hi:) Live video and clips do not play in the android app, the app was previously working fine using my routers VPN. it logs in and the first screen shows the icons of the videos and the live streams of the cams, however when selected they just sit there with the loading icon with no buttons...
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    strange behaviour after messing with settings

    Hi:) i've been using BI and the BI android app succesfully for the past 6 months ish using both with the default settings (plan was to go eventually to continuous recording on all camera, which would be 4 in the end). To access BI from outside of my network i either use chrome remote desktop or...
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    strange behaviour after messing with settings

    Hi:) i've been using BI and the BI android app succesfully for the past 6 months ish using both with the default settings (plan was to go eventually to continuous recording on all camera, which would be 4 in the end). To access BI from outside of my network i either use chrome remote desktop or...
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    Blue iris & new system vpn setup advice

    hi:) since my previous posts i've purchased asus n68u-rt, x1 hikvision turret camera, netgear poe switch, dell optiplex with 8gb ram (which came with win 10), full blue iris and the blue iris android app. i have it all hooked up in my lounge atm, before purchasing more cameras and getting...
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    cheapest place to get BI

    as the title really, where can i get BI for the least cost?? thanks in advance
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    HP COMPAQ 6300 Core i3 3220 suitable for a BI server??

    hi:) looking to get BI setup in a property i'm moving into, i was considering using my unraid server with window 10 running as a VM. Problem is I can't get windows 10 for less than circa £150, so after reading some threads on here it got me thinking, i'm probably best off buying a standalone...
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    DS-2CD2342WD-I good choice to get started?

    Now I know the dahua starlight camera is very well reviewed. It is however out of my current price range, and not available quickly on any reputable uk seller websites amazon etc. As are most of the dahua cams. So I've been looking at getting 2 Hikvision DS-2CD2342WD-I 4 mm from Amazon UK to...
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    Is this switch suitable for x6 poe cameras and 2 ubiquiti AP's?

    Hi:) Plan is to eventually run up to 6 poe ip cameras, plus I've now also discovered the ubiquiti AP's. Is the switch below compatible? Or is there another switch that is more suited/cost effective? TP-LINK TL-SG1008PE 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch including 8-Port PoE TP-LINK TL-SG1008PE...
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    proposed Hardware setup and poe switch recommendations

    Plan is to initially run 2 hikvision (eventually x4) or similar 4mp dome/bullet cameras using blue iris software, running on windows 10 VM on my unraid server. the server has 16gb of ram and an i5 4460 processor and everything is on a gigabit network, i plan to install a 4tb wd purple to act...
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    Aliexpress, ok to order from?

    Hi, As the title really, does anyone purchase their cameras from there? Any experiences good or bad? Recommends or avoids.
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    is BI & hikvision cameras more secure than using hik cameras & hik nvr?

    Hi:) looking to invest in x4 3/4mp hikvision cameras to help secure my home. i've read conflicting reports on the security of using hikvision cameras with the hikvision nvr. Does using the BI software increase security? does it require any port opening/blocking or is it fairly safe out of...
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    hello from cheshire

    hi, moving to a new house that we're renovating, i want to install a multi camera setup so i'm here to research as i've head good things about this forum.
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