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Hi, I haven't posted in awhile. Not sure if what I am looking for is a spy camera. I am looking for a camera that I can place inside something like a backpack or small square bag and that will allow me to view video on my cellphone. thanks, Frank

Hi, BI unable to send me email or text alerts. I get the following message when I test the email/text feature. See attached picture. Yes, 2 step verification is off. I have checked that my password is correct multiple times. Frank

Hi, My BI is back to evaluation version? I inserted the product code but the "next" button isn't becoming available? I purchase BI from here. More details I tried to click on the DEMO button but that isn't working either. I have zero days left. I noticed that I wasn't getting emails and...

Hi, Anyone know how I can configure my camera so that I don't get false alarm alerts when my neighbors motion detector lights go off? Thanks, Frank

Hi, The photos that blue Iris send to my email doesn't show on my iphone? Any ideas? I have an Iphone 10, and my ISP is boostmobile. Thanks, Frank

Hi, My camera, =IPC-HDW5231R-ZE, stopped working. It is outdoors. I cannot even ping it. I have looked at the connection from ethernet to camera to see if it is loose but it wasn't loose. The connection is a bit dirty since it is outdoors. Any ideas on what the issue is or how I could...

Hi, I have IPC-HFW5231E-Z12E 2MP (12x zoom) and IPC-HDW5231R-ZE IP (5x zoom). I will reference them here as 12x or 5x zoom so I can type faster. The 5x zoom works flawless with motion detection and sending me alerts. The 12x doesn't seem to work? I have set the 12x zoom to have the same...

Hi, I have the record setting to continous. But on my HD I only see 2-3 days worth of videos. I thought it might be due to the HD being full but the HD (internal) is 50% full. I have 1TB internal and 4TB external. The external HD is not even close to being full. thanks, Frank

Hi, I set the Max FPS set to 15 but keeps going back to 25 FPS. thanks, Frank

Hi, I have the above cam. I can zoom in/out via browser. But cannot zoom in/out via BI. Thanks in advance, Frank

Anyone has this TP-Link switch...

Hi All, I get the following error: No signal. " Error:8000007a (check port/User/Password) 0" More info. This camera has been working for a couple of weeks.

Hi, Anyone purchase Dahua from Amazon that are $60-$90? Are these hacks? I do I find out? https://www.amazon.com/Dahua-IPC-HDW4433C-Megapixels-Surveillance-Waterproof/dp/B07MZTW3GX/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=dahua&qid=1555519920&s=gateway&sr=8-7...

Please see attached. Basically 3 cams are way out in the backyard. I dont' want all 3 cat 6 cables going to the house. I want one. So wondering if I connect them to a 4ch switch then connect that (only one cable running to the house) switch to an 8ch switch? If not what do I need to achieve...

Hi, The 5231 looks like it is the newer model. However, I had read that it has autofocus issues and saw videos of it: I have seen a video of the 5200 and it seems like it doesn't have any autofocus issues: Anyone know if the 5200 does in fact NOT have autofocus issues?

Hi, I was looking at this: IPC-HFW4239T-ASE. I don't see how it can be positioned to up/down and left/right? Anyone have any picture? I have seen picture on Dahua's site. Looks like it can be positioned up/down. thanks, Frank

Hi, I have been using BI for about 3 months now. I took my PC and camera apart and put it in a new location. When I turned on my PC BI is asking for serial number. Aside from trying to type in the serial number, what do I do? Not sure where I put the serial number too.

Hi, I know the forum states to you PC with BI. But I would like to use a laptop. This is for temporary use only and I will at most use 2-3 cameras on it. I will of course have an external drive to save the videos to. I want to use a laptop for temporary use because when I am done, I can use...

Hi, I didn't see a general forum so I hope this is the place for this. Anyone can recommend a IP PTZ camera with over 10x zoom? Seems like there are several on amazon and some with 30x. But they are analog and inexpensive. Maybe I can convert analog to IP? frank

Any recommendations on an IP cam that has more than 10x zoom? thanks, Frank.

Hi, Anyone recommend an IR illuminator that is more floodlightish and has 300ft or more range? Frank

My PC that hold BI is connected to my router via wifi. I have a wifi router(Almond) on the PC side. Now, when the Almond goes down or my wifi in general, seem like BI stops recording and I get a message on the screen, error no signal. What to do? thanks, Frank

Hi I have the above camera. I would like one the has more zoom or can view images closer? Any suggestions?

Hi, I don't know where to post this. Since I have a dahau camera I thought I would post it here. This post is mainly about IR illuminator. I need a 940nm. Why, because it will be pointed at my neighbors yard and it will be about 20 ft away from their yard. I don't want their attention. But I...

Hi, I am setting up the zone crossing following the video: The object that crosses the zone, when I have highlight motion, doesn't turn from "green rectangle" to "red rectangle" Attached is my zone image.

Hi, I see video and can control camera from Dahua's web UI. But I cannot seem to get Dahua working on BI? Frank

Hi, I have the following setup Almond (using as wifi extender)(192.168.0.x2) -> TP link switch -> PC (192.168.0.x1) ->Dahua(192.168.1.108) (also connected to TP switch). From my PC, I can get...

Hi, The camera cannot initialize using their config tool. Please advise. thanks, Frank

Hi, Does anyone know if there is a diagram of how things should be connected (ie PC to TP-link, TP-link to cameras). thanks, Frank

Hi, Any cameras out there that can recognize someone's face at 200ft, especially at night? thanks, Frank