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I just went back to Costco and got one... why not. Here is what IVS looks like in the camera. I will test during this coming weekend and see how it goes.

It appears to me Dahua already addressed this issue with AI algorithms running in the camera, what I believe they are calling SMD Plus (Smart Motion Detection Plus). The model that is running in the camera is trained to identify people and vehicles. Here is a Dahua YouTube animation...

You are right. I drilled a whole just large enough for the cable. I got lucky with this one: This is the only room in the house still to be painted so a little patch here and there is not an issue. Also it has an ethernet outlet so I figure I could just route the cable behind the baseboard and...

Thanks. I believe it is more like 5 or 6 :-) I will post it here as I go.

Forgot to add a picture of daytime.

No sure what you mean. First of all, even thought I'm not disagreeing with anyone I don't think there is anything wrong in doing so as long as you do it in a respectfull way. Second, when you are not a professional you may think of something but you are not confident enough so you ask for a...

Yep, I'm in south fla. I didn't even know there was such thing as exterior grade cat cable. Is it going to withstand fla extreme heat plus lots and lots of rain? This definitely sounds like a plan.

I have a total of 3 cameras. 2 brand new: 1 x IPC-HDW5231R-Z (Dahua logo) 1 x IPC-HDBW4231F-AS 2.8mm (OEM, got it from Andy) And 1 used IPC-HDW5231R-Z (Dahua logo). For the brand new ones I opened the boxes to inspect and test the cameras to make sure they were working properly since I didn't...

I'm still stuck with this project and I believe my best option will be: Side of the house: Run wires through the attic. Go down behind drywall "inside the bedrooms in the second floor". Drill from inside out at the same high of an electrical outlet so I can have a blank one gang plate in...

I have tried that before. A massive concrete beam in the way (it is there to hold a second floor wall). Even the cable for the camera in front of the garage could not come through there.

I like the 2x4 idea (not sure if I can fit one on my car though) but I can definitely try similar approach. My problem with the 8ft range is what I described in my previous post: it leaves me inside the first floor (9 ft height) which is proven to be a challenge when it comes to run wires. To...

@fenderman that is exactly what is bothering me and the reason every weekend I do the same walk around the house looking for different solutions: I don't really like the idea of conduits. My issue is not really hiring a professional to run the cables, I'm really comfortable doing it myself. I...

I started putting my system together based on some (great) advice I got from this community. So far I installed one IPC-HDW5231R-Z in the driveway. I have 2 other cameras in the box (one of each): IPC-HDW5231R-Z IPC-HDBW4231F-AS The IPC-HDBW4231F-AS I believe is going to the front door. The...

The two cameras approach sounds like a good idea. It doesn't need to be completely redundant thought. I'm thinking I could have the 2MP starlight more closed into the door areas (front and back) so it can get the person's face if they get to close to an entrance during the night, while as you...

It is easier, cheaper and very reliable :lol:

Wow, looked into the documentation (manufacturer website) and this thing looks good - pretty expense if compared to some others I have found but if it works as promised it is well worth it.

Oh man... definitely not what I want to hear but what can we do. Thanks a lot.

This "Object detection" post you referred to is exactly what I'm talking about. Maybe I should join the discussion there. Meanwhile if I can find some decent PIR sensors out there I will definitely go for it.

Thanks everyone, lots of good information. Love the comparison chart between those cameras. @looney2ns @eggsan I thought about a PIR sensor but all my searches came out empty so I gave up. Maybe because I was looking for something very specific: No lights attached to it, just the sensor...

Anybody has experimented with or has any recommendations on how to deal with this? I had the opportunity to test Dahua and Hikvision cameras. They both have really nice "smart features" as they are able to detect when: "Something" is crossing a line. "Something" is entering or leaving an area...

Howdy, I came to this forum for help a while back when I decide to put some cameras around the house. After lots of discussion and tons of help from the good people of this community I was ready to get started so I went ahead and bought the following items (knowing I would need more cameras in...

By the way, any particular camera you recommend where you mentioned an Starlight Varifocal?

Thanks for your comments. I really like the idea of painting the camera, I never though of it. Also the second camera sounds great. I'm with you. I was shy at first and then I though: "What the heck", it is my home and my family, I will do whatever it takes to improve our security. I live in...

Yeap, that is in fact a rubber bumper :)

I would love to have such control but I couldn't find a varifocal that small (maybe I don't know where to look :-) One thing I did like about this one is the "smart detection" features, I'm thinking it will place nice with my NVR.

Based on the amazing feedback I got from my first thread on this forum (can't thank those guys enough), I was able to get going and start building my security system. Then I asked myself a question: How will I know if someone came wondering around my house at any point? I can't browse through...

I went to buy a Dahua IPC-HDBW4231F-AS-S2 and the vendor asked me if I want 2.8 or 3.6 mm, at that moment I was like: Whaat?¿ :idk:. I kind know the bigger number will give me a more narrow view (at least I think it will) but considering the application and the tight space I'm not sure which...

Even $55 is a little too much (i think). I pay $21 monthly without a contract and even though I have a Honeywell system these guys support pretty much everything. Here is what is covered: Dual path. System is connected via cell tower and my home WiFi simultaneously. If one fail signal still...

Thanks. When you say alarms are you referring to something involving the cameras and NVR or a regular alarm system? I did install an alarm system with sensors on every entry point (including second floor windows). I did notice these "alarm" terminals on some NVR models. If I can use the cameras...

This things is great (and a lot of fun). By walking around my house and playing around with this kind of tool I cannot figure a way to cover 3 sides of my home with less than 6 cameras. Is it overkill or... going to make me look like a psycho? Sounds like a lot of cams. Due to the way the home...