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correction to my post on spelling, its a "Mier" unit not a "Mirror" unit. Our HOA has already ordered a Mier air conditioned & heated Nema 4 enclosure. Probably something like this (but I'm trying to get specific model numbers) Mier Products BW-1248ACHTW | Air-Conditioned & Heated (ACHT)...

Thanks looney, kind of what I figured. What's not made in Asia Pac these days! Is Geo Vision good enough if that's what I am inheriting? As far as NVR, software, camera's from a reliability and accessing stored video perspective?

Well I am learning more about what our HOA has done in the past and what is currently being installed (done before my time) for our HOA entrance security system. The HOA selected a security vendor who is putting in: 1) a Nemo 4 enclosure with an AC/heating component from a company I believe...

Thanks guys! Great advice / discussion. The comments are in line with my thoughts as well. I'll post back as we make progress here in Vegas so we can all have another data point

Looking for experts advice. Our neighborhood is upgrading our front gate drive entrance / exit. Since we are in the Vegas area there has been much discussion about how to protect recording equipment from the intense summer heat. Current thinking is some type of housing unit for pc and storage...

Curious on how the non-professionals really use their security cameras and associated hardware/software on a regular basis. I ask this because prices and features keep getting better and better but the reality as evidence by all the Q&A on forums like this indicate lots of tweaking, fine tuning...

congrats coney27, can't wait for your updates on experience with these new bad boys!

likely a dumb question but, given the high security conscious group on ipcamtalk, do people here generally use a VPN service provider for general web access as well as their own VPN tunnel for security devices? Or just the private VPN tunnel?

Here is the Hikvision Color Vu 2.0 flyer

I saw a press release on Color Vu 2.0 which seems to be from 15 October (see attached). Thought I also previously saw a reference to Acusense 2.0 which brought person detection to the on camera accusense (I believe first gen Acusense on camera was zone detection only). Maybe Acusense 2.0 is...

Thx guys, by the way is my Linksys WRT 1900 AC (running DD-WRT) basically past its useful life? I have gotten many years out of this so that would be ok if its time to upgrade. Is it worth the potential hassle to use this as an access point with a new router? Or compatibility issues and its age...

Are there any speed/bandwidth concerns with OpenVPN? I have a Linksys WRT 1900 AC that I am pretty sure will provide me with OpenVPN. Luckily my home is in an area with Fiber that is pretty inexpensive monthly. I am planning for remote access to cams for live viewing (not admin). Wil OpenVPN...

Thx Looney......great signature comment!

Two questions: 1) Any real world users of on camera Acusense 2.0? How do you rate the latest greatest Acusense AI regarding motion detection and the ever elusive goal of eliminating false alerts and better "type of object" detection (i.e. car vs person). Sounds like "2.0" has brought more...

Thx Sebastian, great advice! It does sound like remote access via android browser & VPN (i.e. UI3) is the more stable approach vs. an android app. Again I am sure there are some out there who have good success with an android app but that might be a little thin ice for the average user

Thx guys, this kind of sounds like what I expected. However when I look at all the reviews on the Google Play web site for Blue Iris android app, it's hard to dismiss the BI app problems identified as simply incorrect configs, incorrect VPN connections basically user error. Also lots of...

My use case plans for a lot of remote viewing on my android device. Basically live camera viewing and alert notifications when away from my home network. Of course many variables but It seems like there are a lot of problems (poor response times, sometimes access available, sometimes not, etc.)...

wow, thanks

I understand the majority of people on this forum are "pro's" and maybe I am asking in the wrong place. I am simply looking to up my game in small steps. My 1st small step was 8 wyze cams (considered as toys probably by most here). But surprisingly these cheap cameras give me great perimeter...

Your cameras must be surrounded by mirrors focusing the sun on them! I am in Vegas where we get a little heat. 18 months of sd cards used in 8 cameras outside and only 1 toasted in that time period. The rest going strong.

Interested in personal experience from the community on 2 topics for simple home use: 1) Using only the micro sd local storage on camera 2) Using only mobile app from camera vendor (does Dahua or Hikvision have a better app?) for A) remote live viewing B) remote alert notifications C) remote...

got it thanks bigredfish! I am leaning towards ColorVu because of these reasons (appreciate any comments on this from those more knowledgeable than me). In the $160 ish price range it sounds like all the low light color cams are close in terms of color night video quality. At this price range...

Thx bigred, excuse my ignorance but when you say "comparing ColorVu to Starlight or Darkfighter" is not an apples to apples comparison. Now I am really confused. I am looking for a low light color night cam for a location with decent street lighting. I thought these were the right types of...

Strongly considering getting a ColorVu cam after reviewing many forums/you tubes/etc. Not sure I understand the discussion in this particular thread. Is Mech saying he prefers the Dahua with starlight over the ColorVu? Also from this and other posts it appears the ColorVu is much more...

Appears Hikvision is promoting new enhancements to Acusense. I have zero experience with Hikvision or Acusense but am getting close to jumping in the water (see thread on ColorVu and Acusense). My question is, how good is Acusense in filtering out or distinguishing motion for alert/notification...

Hey Bob any additional info on availability / pricing for ColorVu camera with Acusense? Ookie it sounds like the current state of NVRs has some challenges in your experience. I ask because I really want to get a ColorVu camera but I believe Acusense is a must to eliminate or greatly reduce...

Yep E-Q, the same camera Hikvision ds-2cd2347g1-lu or OEM equivalent. I am still a bit confused on the camera app as some seem to indicate its all the Kikvision app, while others talk of a feature that's in the app only from OEM vendor XYZ. Not sure which is true, all apps the same in this case...

Thx YG, I plan to use microSD card just as an interim solution until I can get a handle on NVRs/options. Thus the Hik-Connect app will be my only "viewing method" initially and certainly I plan to use the app a lot when away from home/cam. Do you happen to know if the ColorVu camera is part of...

I am a novice regarding operating IP cams so looking for a little guidance. Considering the purchase of a Hikvision ColorVu 4mm camera and I am trying to specifically understand “how to’s” with (1) alerts/notifications being pushed to my Galaxy Note 9 (2) ability to see live views remotely on...

For those of you that have the Camect how are notifications working when you are away from your home? Is there much or any delay in receiving the notifications on your phone when away? Is it easy enough to review the saved notification event on your phone when away? I assume live views on your...