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    Geofence is changing status and phone hasn't moved

    As the subject says.. iPhone is sitting stationary on a table, inside the geofence. It will then go out of the fence, and change profile. Then, a short time later go back in and switch profiles. It keeps doing this, while inside the geofence. Everything is latest versions. I've expanded geofence...
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    IP cameras over wireless PtP bridge

    I installed a Ubiquiti NanoBeam AC wireless bridge between two buildings I own that are about 1.5 blocks apart. It’s working well with about 260Mbps. I have one 3MP camera running 15fps over the bridge to my BI server. It’s running great. I’ll add a few more when funds allow. The speed test...
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    Homeseer with BI, MyQ, ecobee, DSC Alarm

    My BI server is a Dell OptiPlex 7050, i7-7700, 16GB, 256 SSD and 8TB purple for storage with ~40MP across 11 cameras. I decided to load Homeseer on the machine as it runs <20% CPU, <3GP RAM. I loaded Homeseer plugins for BI, MyQ (garage door openers), ecobee thermostat (heat only in my case)...
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    Hikvision DS-2CD2335FWD-I aspect ratio is off in BI

    I can’t sort out why my DS-2CD2335FWD-I and DS-2CD2H35FWD-IZS both show up like this in BI: In the camera’s web page it shows more like this aspect ratio: I’ve experimented quite a bit with the camera settings in BI and I’m not getting the full width of aspect to display. Any pointers?
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    my BI system build

    I currently have a Hikvision DS-7616NI-I2/16P with six Hikvision cameras and three Dahua Starlight turrets. As I've gotten to know the NVR and I've read on here, I decided to switch to BI. I looked for a good deal (<$500) i7-7700 machine and didn't see anything that was what I wanted. So, I...
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    Dahua Starlights w/storage on Hikvision NVR

    There was some conversation in another thread about using the Dahua Starlights with a microSD in a Hikvision system. I have one of these currently, sorting out how it can be made to work well in concert with my Hikvision NVR. Curious what others have learned?
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    Anyone have a source for a Hikvision DS-1473ZJ-135B mount

    As title says, looking for a source for a Hikvision DS-1473ZJ-135B mount for my DS-2CD2H35FWD-IZS. Thank you!
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    Can I turn off motion/intrusion alarms when occupied??

    Hikvision DS-7616NI-I2 - I’ve got the motion and intrusion alarms working on my indoor cameras that are watching my doors. I don’t have a set schedule that I can predict when I will not be here. I’d like to alarms to not work when I’m here. I can signify occupancy with a dry contact if that...
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    Seeking Hikvision outdoor camera advice

    I **think** I’m on the right track for outdoor cameras. I have a Hikvision 4k NVR and I’m wanting to get outdoor cameras coming. I have one varifocal indoor camera and see the benefit in a couple of my intended outdoor locations. I also think fixed focal length can work in others. I get that I...
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    DS-2CD2742FWD-IZS can’t control pan or tilt from NVR

    Like the title says DS-2CD2742FWD-IZS can’t control pan or tilt from NVR DS-7616NI-I2/16P. I can control the zoom and focus. I’m new to this stuff. Wondering if there’s something in the setup that I missed? Any assistance greatly appreciated!
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    New guy with Hikvision system on order

    As the title says, new to security camera stuff. I have a computer science degree and am fluent in network stuff and what not. Currently work as a high voltage relay and controls foreman. The system is being installed in my custom auto upholstery shop. After writing that I am aware it sounds...
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