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Hi All, I am trying to set up a IPC-HDW5231R-ZE such that the image is rotated by 90 degrees and also such that the date/timestamp and the channel title show up at the right top corner and the bottom left corner respectively. I had a few clarifications here: 1) Is the actual 90 degree rotation...

was thinking about the PFA130-E: https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-PFA130-Water-proof-Junction-Bracket/dp/B07DVX8QMJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=empire+tech+waterproof+junction&qid=1568227943&s=gateway&sr=8-1

@mat200 , thanks for confirming I'll check to see if I have the hole on the side. Just to confirm the junction box definitely has the side hole for the conduit, right? Thanks again.

Hi All, Newbie here, and I wanted a basic clarification on the water-proof junction box vs the wall-mount bracket. My understanding is that if I use the junction box outdoors, it does have holes on its outside so that I send an external wire conduit or a bare cat 5e cable through the hole...

@looney2ns , your wall mount image seems very clean and professional. Would you mind sharing how you are running the ethernet cable from the outside to your switch/router? Is the cable running done inside the garage/home? I am also planning a similar install, but I have a raised ceiling so I...

I'm a newbie to the forum, and have been here only for a few weeks. Coming into the forum, my understanding is that Hikvision holds the larger security camera market share (probably largest?) compared to Dahua. I know that Dahua is the super-star here, especially the starlight series sensors...

@dudemaar , I was curious how you are running the PoE cables to these cameras. I'm currently planning my installs too, and I was looking for ideas. For e.g., the 1st picture on the side of your front door, I was curious how you are running the cable to your PoE switch. Thanks!

I was also thinking running the cable to the attic internally. Will explore both options.

Sure, thanks for the suggestion. I'm planning to install 2 cameras closer to the 1st floor. So I am worried about running cables from closer to the 2nd floor down(attic) to the 1st floor.

Hi all, Newbie here! I already have indoor cat 5e cable from monoprice. I'm looking to use it for installing a few cameras around my home. Depending on the location of the camera, when bringing the ethernet cable to my attic (its 2 story home with attic on the 3rd floor if you will) I expect a...

Newbie here, just received my dahua 2231 in the mail. I'm wondering if some one can point me to a good camera installation video that walks through the various steps. I'm looking for things like how to install the weather proof mounting box, etc. Thanks in advance!

Hi All, Another newbie question. In some of Dahua starlight specs, it says " Audio: Built in Mic" and in others I see "1/1 Alarm in/out, 1/1 audio in/out". I presume they mean the same thing except the alarm part. Also, for such cameras, the audio comes for free without any extra...

Thanks, yes, what I meant was buying from Andy directly vs buying for Andy's amazon store. Also, is there any US customs risk with the DHL shipments? I understand that the US government has blacklisted both Dahua and Hikvision for government use, and I hope it doesn't spill over to general...

Hi All, I'm wondering if there are any differences between purchasing Dahuas from the amazon website vs buying from Andy directly (aside from the IPCT discount price)? Specifically, I'm wondering if there is any difference in receiving future firmware updates. I presume if I buy from both...

I'm planning to use a VMS like blue iris - still not yet decided on which one.

Hi All, New visitor to IPCT! I'm planning to install a few IP/PoE cams at my home. I'm planning to connect all the cams in their own VLAN so that I can filter out-bound internet traffic from the cameras (based on my preliminary knowledge). My understanding is that this can be achieved by a...

Another basic clarification: among the various models being discussed in this thread, do any of the models support color during night time? The spec sheet just mentions ICR, since I'm not familiar with that term, I wasn't sure if these models support color during night time or not.

Hi Andy, I'm a newbie at IPCAM, and I'm looking for a price quote for the following IP Cameras (I'm still deciding though): 1) IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2MP Starlight 2) IPC-HDW5231R-Z (do you have them in stock?) 3) IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 4) IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+

@bp2008, thanks for your quick reply. Just to confirm, the 5231R-ZE and 2231R-ZS are vari-focal but the T5442TM is fixed lens, correct? (I'll read the reviews in detail, but I was quickly skimming...)

Hi All, I'm a newbie here, and I was directed here from reddit's homedefense sub-reddit. I'm looking to install security cameras in my home, and I'm trying to read the wiki to be familiar with various aspects (like Cliff's notes, etc). For a starter, I'm looking for a Dahua Starlight...