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  1. jds580s

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    That's a good thought. Unfortunately I just checked and it's still set to allow all notifications from the app.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I have an RCA running LaView firmware 190716 which I use with the LaView Halo ONE app on iOS A few months ago it stopped sending notifications of button pushes to my phone. Prior to that it had been working well for a couple years. No settings seem to have changed. Has anyone else run into a...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Has anyone had luck with any of the apps sending motion or button press notifications to an Apple Watch that include a preview image? I run the Laview ONE app and get notifications on my watch, but they don't include the image.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I had my blue ring off, but after seeing someone try to poke the PIR sensor I turned it back on and that seems to help with any confusion. If the blue lights are too bright you could try to put some diffusion or gel tint under the face plate to help dim them a bit.
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    Doorbell suggestion

    I would recommend the DB2 which can be found under the following product/brands names Nelly's NSC-DB2 - NSC-DB2 3MP Wifi Video Doorbell Camera W/ 2 Way Audio, Onvif Compliant, PIR Motion Sensor, Night Vision, 16GB SD Card Pre-Installed, Includes 3 Face Plates LaView One Halo - LaView HD IP ONE...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    The differences are mostly superficial The physical appearance including the housing shape, branding/logos, and face plate colors offered are all a little different The firmware they come with - though these can be changed The default mobile apps each have slight differences in features, but...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Thankfully you don't have to change how its wired. Disabling the interior door chime in the Laview app just stop the video doorbell from sending the signal to the indoor chime. It still pulls power from the doorbell wires like normal no matter which chime setting is selected.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Yes, at least in the Laview app (the only one I have installed at the moment) there is a toggle switch for the mechanical chime. You can enable or disable it whenever you like.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I like the stealth branding on the Nelly's as well, but ended up going with RCA because it was a bit cheaper and they didn't offer a bronze face plate. One of the product photos clearly shows the RCA bronze face plate without the logo on it. I knew it was a long shot but I was hopeful it would...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I received my RCA HSDB2 yesterday and wanted to share a few quick thoughts in case anyone else runs into similar issues. I've seen most of this covered in earlier posts but will consolidate it here. Phone Apps The RCA Security app refused to allow me to complete the initial setup. It would...
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    Recommendations for a pain-free live view 1 or 2 camera setup

    Thanks, that seemed like a very viable solution.
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    Recommendations for a pain-free live view 1 or 2 camera setup

    My parents came to me, knowing that I had installed a number of security cameras, and asked for recommendations. What they are looking for is fairly basic. They don't need recording capability, just ability to access a live view remotely for one or two cameras in their home. That will allow...
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    5 MegaGixel 1/1.8" low light destroyer for $90-AVOID LONGSE JUNK

    Nayr, this isn't directed specifically at you, but your comment is so true, and brings up a question I've had in my mind for some time. Nearly all browsers these day are capable of some fairly amazing things with native HTML5 apps. I've seen full fledged 3d video games working within just a...
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    Nice tiny POE HD camera cheap- for those that want that hidden camera in house/garage

    Re: Nice tiny POE HD camera cheap- for those that want that hidden camera in house/ga I purchased 3 of these POE mini's in August, and 2 were from this same seller. I went with the 1.3MP 960x540 4x3 version, and requested 2.8mm fixed lens option which was going for $23.94 ea at the time. POE...
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    5 MegaGixel 1/1.8" low light destroyer for $90-AVOID LONGSE JUNK

    I'm the same as @Q2U, can't see them on the forum (desktop browser) But the links do work if you open them. http://s16.postimg.org/tf7elwbdv/hik3mp1.jpg http://s16.postimg.org/cq0wsv8gz/3mp2.jpg http://s16.postimg.org/dtl14tt43/5mp.jpg That S500 sure does make a clean image in the dark, and the...
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    Review - TOP-201 Super Mini 720P HD IP-Cam (The Cheapest IP Cam So Far !!)

    There are at least a couple ways to approach this. The way I manage the IP addresses for my cameras is to change them all to DHCP, and use my router to assign static IPs based on MAC address. Before I get to that, if you just want to change the default IP for each one follow the great video...
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    Review - TOP-201 Super Mini 720P HD IP-Cam (The Cheapest IP Cam So Far !!)

    I added three of these little cameras to my collection but have run into what I hope is a simple problem. Is there a way to send the 720p video feed to more than one location? I typically just use a phone app, LiveCams Pro, to view the feeds of my cameras, but I also have a QNAP NAS that has...
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    Looking for the smallest IP Camera with PoE

    There is also the DS-2CD6412FWD http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/Products_accessries.aspx?c_kind=1&c_kind2=2&c_kind3=156&c_kind4=169&id=5035#prettyPhoto The only part that needs to be exposed is the lens, the rest can be on the other side of the wall. May not work for your exterior application...
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    Review - TOP-201 Super Mini 720P HD IP-Cam (The Cheapest IP Cam So Far !!)

    Thanks for the lightning quick reply! My mistake for missing it. The chart does lack a the sensor size it is giving numbers for which factors into the h-fov, but a nice rough guide nonetheless. Also pointed me to a more detailed calculator here http://www.jvsg.com/online/# Thanks!
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    Review - TOP-201 Super Mini 720P HD IP-Cam (The Cheapest IP Cam So Far !!)

    Does anyone have an idea of the horizontal field of view in degrees of one of these board cameras with the 3.6mm, 2.8mm, and 2.1mm lens? The sensors are 1/4" correct? Thanks!
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