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  1. hotwheels498

    HDW5231R-ZE audio hissing ?

    I have a HDW5231R-ZE that has been working fine for several years now, recently i get a constant hissing from the audio. Question is this a hardware failure and i should just disable the audio? Any other possible troubleshooting steps?
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    Help logging into a new IP8M-T2599E

    I just picked up a new IP8M-T2599E to add to my setup. I see it in my router and it shows in the IP-COnfig Tool. But for the life of me it will not open up the config page on Chrome, Edge or IE when i type in the ip address. I have did the manual reset button on the camera, changed wires...
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    Neighborhood vandalize from street - need some input on camera setting to get better image of car

    I have a Dahua IPC_HDW2231R starlight i have re directioned to the street out in front of my house to try to catch a image of a car that has been going around the hood trowing eggs. I have temporarily pointed the camera at the street and zoomed in as far as it can go (usually its aimed at my...
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    Fixed lens starlite max lens

    Looking to add another turret starlight to replace a bullit cam that become pointless every-night because of spider webs. I temporary placed one of my 5231 in the location to determine the zoom. Using the tool found that a 10mm lens would be optimal. Like to save the $50 and get another 4231...
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    Random recording when set to continuous

    I have 1 camera out of 8 that is only recording randomly when its set to continuous under each profile. the other 7 camera's are recording continuous as they are set. Using version 5. not sure when this started as my drive only holds about ten days and when i look back its been doing it for at...
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    opinions on camera placements

    Attached are some snapshots of the camera's, looking for some opinions on locations and directions please. Any ideas or suggestions? The Driveway and Sidewalk are Starlight turrets, the front porch is a 8mp amcrest bullet, the other 3 are some cheaper Qsee
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    HDW4231 still a good option?

    Im getting ready to purchase a additional camera to add to my system. I already have a pair of 5231 & a 2231. I have a location that i'm using the 2231 with the zoom set to 700 (5.9 Feq using the tool). I would like to have audio at this location so the thought was to Get a 4231 with the 6mm...
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    OpenVPN into BlueIris over cellular fails, but over WiFi works?

    I have issues on my iPhone OpenVPN into BlueIris over cellular fails, but over a remote WiFi it works? I can access my cameras direct internal ip when on cellular so the VPN is connecting it just doesn’t like the BI app? Any ideas?
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    Timeline playback not showing currently inactive cameras

    Question with the Blueiris Timeline playback. I have my indoor cameras set to inactive during a daytime profile, but they are active during the night profile (all continuous record). On my primary view screen in the console i have "hide inactive cameras without video" checked. But if im...
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    Clips & Archiving - Hard drive usage/selection

    Question on what would be the best setting based on my equipment. I have a i7 with the OS & Blue Iris on a 80gb SSD, 1TB WD Black, 4TB Purple. Currently i have Blue Iris continuous recording putting everything on the purple drive as i am concerned about wearing out the other drives prematurely...
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    Setting up a new hdw523ir - update FW ?

    So i have been reading many threads and the cliff notes for about a month now and finally made a purchase. I ordered a HDW523IR from Andy and plan to get it mounted this weekend. I have a question that i cant seem to find a answer on. Do i need to update a FW before i start using it?
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