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    Win10 update cause cam to disappear

    Hello: Could you please suggest a solution as to whenever I am conducting a Win. 10 updates then 2 out of 4 cameras disappear from the BI view. Any solutions to that? I fixed that last time but honestly forgot the easiest way to do that and asking the forum's solution on this ongoing issue...
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    Browser BI View

    Hello: When I am viewing BI via browser on a local network there is only 2 tabs (Live View/Clips). Could you please advise on how to enable Alerts Tab as well if it's possible (I recall it that the Alerts used to be in the past). Thanks!
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    New Dahua Cam adding up error

    Hello: I am trying to add the new cam to the system running on BI but keep having few errors. My steps: Connected cam via SWITCH to the existing system Accessed the new cam via ConfigTool and found it successfully initialized it. Changed the original IP address to the local LAN and now can't...
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    Dahau cam starts beeping after Win10 update

    Hello: Could you please suggest a solution on how to resolve the cam beeping issue. One of the cams on BI setup via switch POE started beeping after the recent Win10 update. The image/video is good. When I disable the audio channel it stops. I can't find what makes the cam to beep. The reset...
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    BI Storage Settings

    Hello: Could you please share the best practice for local BI v.5 storage settings (new, old clips, etc.) Thank you!
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    BI Clips Skip Issue

    Hello: I am using BI 5.0 on Win 10 - While watching recorded clips some of them skip a few minutes (for instance is jumps from 12.30 pm to 12.38 pm). Could you please advise the cause of that? Thank you!
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    Zyxel 1900 Web-GUI access

    Hello: Could you please advise on what I am doing incorrectly. I've set up my switch before to be accessed via a dedicated IP on the "IPv4" tab. But now when I input this IP address it states page can't load and I can't access Web interface for the switch. When I ping both default and...
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    Blue Iris PC and Static IP?

    Hello: I apologize, if this is already out there, sorry, could not find exactly what I was looking for. Shall I change the PC running BI and connected directly via switch to a router to a static IP? The issue I encounter is when I do that I lookse connection to the Internet on that PC.
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    BI Camera Color/WB Settings

    Hello: Could you please advise on settings: I have set all settings in "Camera Settings" for Day in Color and Night in BW but in BI it doesn't switch to BW during the "Night" Profile. Profile set in "Schedule" in Camera settings. Do I miss anything :(
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    Camera Isolation from Internet

    Could you please advise on how to isolate Cameras via Router settings from the Internet since they are connected via Switch directly to the Internet/Router (Netgear).
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    Camera Settings in Blue Iris

    Could you please let me know how to usually change the camera settings (Exposure, Day & Night, Color & WB). Do you change it in a SmartPSS since BI don't have that feature. Also, could you please advise on how to isolate Cameras via Router settings from the Internet since they are connected...
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    Can't detect CAM in BI

    I have connected all my CAMS (Dahua) via a managed switch to a 2nd NIC on PC. Router is connected to PC via 1st NIC. I can't detect cams and set them up in BI (can't figure out the IP for cameras). Could you please help me with the switch and CAM settings. Thank you much!
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    BI Network Configuration

    Hello: Could you please help me with the newbie question on network configuration. In order to have Cams on a different network (like most people setup additional NIC) will 1 managed switch would do it? Router>Switch>PC same Switch > POE Cams? What is the best practice to setup CAMs connected...
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    IVS Tripwire Notification

    Hello: I've set up the tripwire notification in IVS for the Dahua cam with both snapshot and "send e-mail" but it seems I do not get any notification on this. Could you please advise if I missed anything in setup. Thank you!
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    Brand New: NVR4108HS-8P-4KS2

    Brand New: NVR4108HS-8P-4KS2 (purchased from Andy) just used 2 weeks. Decided to switch to BI. Asking $150 with free domestic shipping.
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    IR illuminator Suggestion

    Hello: I've looked at the Wiki but link looks like a broken one. Could you please suggest if I really would need the IR illuminator for dark area if I am using IPC-HDW5231R-ZE. If yes, what brand is the good one to use. Thank you!
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    Cam Placement Advice

    Hello: Could you please advise if the Cam placement indicated on pic are looks good. I am debating either to place 2 cams in Red spots or just place 1 Cam in Green place? Any other suggestions much appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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    Mobile App for Dahua

    Hello: What would be a good app to use with Dahua cam besides the EasyViewer? Thank you!
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    Turret Cam Install Advice

    Hello: Could you please advise the best way to attach the camera (see the pic). The soffit is hollow and not quite flat and I'd like to make it nice looking install. Also, will I need a Wi-Fi switch if it's far to wired via garage from the Ethernet outlet. Thank you!
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    NVR suggestion for IPC-HDW5231R-ZE

    Hello: Could you please suggest basic 4/8 ch NVR / recorder for home setup with the IPC-HDW5231R-ZE camera. Thank you!
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    Home CCTV basic recommendation

    Could you please recommend basic 4 cameras (2 dome+2 bullet) POE CCTV including DVR system for DIY install. Thank you!
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