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    Dahua IP intercom: VTO3211D-P2 (new P & P4 ) door station - experience, review, firmware support?

    I am having the same issue. If you get it working I'd appreciate an update. Thank you The only firmware that can be successfully flashed is General_VTO3221D_EngItlSpnFrnDthGetPtg_P_32M_V3.200.9999000.0.R.20180421.bin from this site: Index of /Firmware/Dahua Firmware/Baseline...
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Wow. Good to know. Thanks for the info. I'll look for that in the cameras that don't work.
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    I've ordered a few samples to check anyway.
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Yeah, I messaged him yesterday. Waiting for the reply.
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    I know, I've purchased from him before. But this is a huge project and buying like this would drastically reduce our cost (with the caveat that there maybe some bumps ahead for buying this stuff). I was just trying to figure out if anyone has purchased the cameras listed in the OP. To me, it...
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    I actually started out with BI about 6 years ago. I tried some NVR's in between, but I just like the layout and functionality of BI so much better, and the remote viewing capabilities of BI are a lot more robust. Of course, everyone has a preference, and mine just happens to be BI over a typical...
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Like I said, from the 3 types of camera I have, 1 is unable to send a trigger to BI. So it seems to be camera dependent.
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Seems to be camera dependent. But the one's I'm using (IPC-HDW4433C-A) is able to send triggers (video detection and IVS) that BI can accept. I also purchased DH-IPC-HDBW11A0EN from B&H Photo for $20 each, and BI is unable to trigger recording using their on-board detection triggers.
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Yup, I understand. Thank you.
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    I've honestly never updated my cameras so far and as long as they provide the basic functionality they come with, I don't see the need to. Like I said above, I am willing to deal with these if they savings ends up being significant. In any case, I was specifically searching the forum for...
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Sorry, what do you mean by IVS functionality? I was able to setup IVS tripwire on the one of the cameras I purchased on eBay, and BI is set to trigger recording using the cameras on-board trigger. Seems to be working for now.
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    If the money savings is worthwhile, I can deal with occasional hiccups. I've setup VLAN on Unifi hardware and verified that they are completely and truly isolated. Only the BI machine has internet access. I have routine tests to make sure it stays that way. I am however looking into creating a...
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Yes. Complete isolation using either the dual-nic method or corporate VLAN separation (depending on locations). Thanks. I’ll look in to that. And I understand the concept of getting what you pay for. But most of these aren’t highly critical locations and can survive some downtime if a camera...
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    Is there any harm in buying cheap cameras on Alibaba or Aliexpress?

    Hi all! I am working on a project for our workplace and I need about 50 more cameras. I have already purchased 35 cameras (Dahua IPC-HDW4433C-A) from eBay for around $50 each and they are perfect for our needs. I was checking around on Alibaba and found a bunch of sellers with some camera...
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