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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I set it up with Guarding Vision. I have this fully functional using a packet capture daemon (modified version of a port knocking script) that uses the VirtualButtons Alexa skill to trigger a custom routine for each of my doorbells. This gives a nearly instantaneous triggering of the Alexa...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I will definitely do so once I get this working. This should be an easy solution for anyone running Linux or willing to buy a Raspberry Pi.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I just tried this and I actually see the DNS request. I am using dnsmasq on Linux and I see the following request when the doorbell is pressed: Nov 21 11:58:37 dnsmasq[2924]: query[A] alarm.use.s3.amazonaws.com from <my doorbell IP> I am using the Nelly doorbell running v5.2.4 build 200321...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Did you try doing a factory reset on the doorbell? That fixed a similar issue for me and some other users in this forum.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I am looking to notify my Alexa HA system of a doorbell press. I currently have two of these doorbells and am not using a mechanical chime (just relying on HikConnect notifications). My goal is to use Alexa to ring through our whole home audio system that Alexa powers. Does the Modernizr 2 work...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I am using an Elk 24 VAC 40 VA resetting transformer. I have been using this for both the front and rear doorbells without issue for over a year. I sometimes do notice they lose video signal for a short time when the doorbell is pressed, but I have never experienced this odd issue in BI. When...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I am having problems with this doorbell and Blue Iris that just started a month or two ago. 90% of the time that someone rings the bell, Blue Iris only shows the very top of the image in the video snapshots and on the app for live video. Recordings are still on the entire view. I fix this by...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Has anyone noticed problems losing video on this doorbell when your device switches between the 5G and 2.4G networks? The signal is rather weak for me with 5G, so I will likely setup a new SSID for these that only uses 2.4 so I can pin it there. Also, it sounds like there is no web interface...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Can I safely assume that the Nelly Security version of this doorbell also has an accessible RTSP stream that can be accessed via Blue Iris? Their site implies that it won’t work with an external NVR, but I assume it is no different than the RCA firmware. Does anyone have this variant?
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I have been using the Hik Connect app for push notifications, live viewing, and video playback. But, now that I have switched ISPs and AT&T is giving me trouble with the video playback, I need to find an alternate solution for video playback. I expect I will continue to use Hik Connect (or one...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I am currently just running ZoneMinder right now. Quite frankly, I am thinking about switching because ZoneMinder has been giving me issues. I much prefer Linux over Windows, but I might need to bite the bullet and switch to Blue Iris and see how it goes.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I guess my other option is to not rely on these apps for video playback and instead use ZoneMinder, which is why I have it. I just find it convenient to quickly use these apps after they alert me of motion or someone rings the doorbell.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    That is what I was afraid of. I wonder if these HikVision servers are in China and AT&T is blocking them. I am not looking forward to it, but I may need to follow up with their technical support.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I have a question that may not be specific to this doorbell, but it relates to the Hik Connect, Guarding Vision, RCA, etc. apps and my ability to use this doorbell. These apps work fine for my DB1 doorbells to view a live video stream. But, they seem to fail to playback prior videos captured on...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Wow, I never saw your response to this question I posted a month or so ago. I just searched back and it looks like you said you didn't have any water issues with the HSDB2A. I guess the second part of my question still holds. Assuming the LaView only comes with the white face plate (that is...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    @Chadsturgill - I believe I remember an old Hikvision (NSC-DB1) doorbell thread that you mentioned having issues with rain getting inside that doorbell camera lens. Have you had any issues with the HSDB2a? My NSC-DB1 has performed great on my front (covered) porch, but my back doorbell keeps...
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    Thanks for the information. Even though I have two doorbells, I am noticing intermittent power issues with one of them even when nothing is activated. It seems to short (and power cycle) occasionally when I press the doorbell button, but I am guessing it has more to do with the water inside it...
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    I have been through many pages of this thread, but admittedly not every single one. I am hoping the experts here will have some mercy on me for not reading the thousands of posts for these two answers: I am using a 16V/40VA plug-in transformer to power two NSC-DB1 doorbells. I am having power...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    How is this doorbell holding up to the rain? I have been struggling with the NSC-DB1 as water appears to be getting inside and causing power issues, power shorts, etc. It also causes condensation in the lens that doesn’t clear for a few days. I can’t find an IP rating for the HSDB2A...
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