cameras

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    Surveillance for Dummies

    I currently have a mix of 10 Hikvision, NSC (Nellys), Panasonic, and the hated Foscams, connected via IP, POE, and Wifi to my BlueIris installation watching the inside and outside of my home. When I started out with cameras it was Dropcam. I eventually had 3 Dropcam HD's. I was part of the...
  2. L

    I like very much the Spy Gear

    Hi.In my house I have many Spy cameras.They are for my safety.Last month I buyed a Spy watch that i'm in love with him.I can wear it and nobody knows that I wear a Spy watch because the watch works normally.In my house I have a pen that looks very natural and real,I live alone and I don't want...
  3. S

    The lowest priced dahua 3mp cameras!

    If you have any questions or would like to expand your current security camera system feel free and give me a call. Remember for complete systems we offer great discounts! Steven Scott 918-710-3652 sscott@nellyssecurity.com
  4. S

    DST resets to 30 on power reset

    Has anyone found a work around to forcing the camera to stop reverting back to 30 minutes for DST time bias on power reset? I have a bunch of different model cameras that do this and it doesnt seem to always happen.
  5. C

    Restricted user and profiles

    Hi all, I am trying to create a restricted profile for a user so that she can only see certain cameras at certain times. Profile 1 : All cameras are enabled. BI is by defeault using this profile. Profile 2 : Only 1 camera is enabled. I have user Bob who has scheduled access to Profile 2 from...
  6. E

    Wireless Battery Powered HD IP Cameras for Blue Iris

    Has anybody used any Wireless Battery Powered HD IP Cameras for Blue Iris that work well and you recommend?
  7. E

    Wireless Battery Powered HD IP Cameras for Blue Iris

    Has anybody used any Wireless Battery Powered HD IP Cameras for Blue Iris that work well and you recommend?
  8. N

    Camera not re-activating trigger

    I've been noticing that my cameras aren't re-activating the trigger event. This afternoon two cameras picked up a UPS pulling into the driveway. The UPS sat there until the trigger time ended, and didn't re-activate when the UPS truck drove out of the driveway. I have the "End trigger unless...
  9. J

    new BI user - couple general questions

    ok, so I have been playing with BI for a few months. Great software, fits my needs. I am using mostly Hikvision cameras. I saved up a few questions now that I've been through the learning curve: 1. I have a 2TB Purple drive and need to at least double that. Will BI work well if I RAID 0...
  10. Razer

    Ready to pull out my hair, help me with odd Hik issue aound setting an ip....

    Ok, so it is not like I've not setup 400 or so of these cameras now so I feel I know my way around pretty well. Yet here I sit stumped and ready to severely injure some Hik 3032 cameras...... I am installing 24 Hik cameras in both bullets and domes right now at a new site. I have about 16...
  11. Azsean

    New Member in AZ

    Hello Everyone. I just recently joined and I have been very impressed by all of the help that people offer to each other here. I'm currently in the research phase to determine the best route to go with cameras and locations for mounting. I'm a renter so I have some limitations as to...
  12. A

    How do 12v Hikvision and similar cameras work on industry standard 48v PoE swithes

    Hi all, Pleb question here, currently running two crap Foscams and wanting to move up to some 2 or 3 mpixel Hikvisions. Seeing as most do not come with a power supply, meaning either PoE to a wall wart with injector or to a PoE switch, the ones on AliExpress seem to be 48v, do the 12v cameras...
  13. D

    Ubiquiti UVC Pro

    Can blue iris receive feeds from unbiquti unifi cameras ?
  14. R

    How to Pick the Perfect Lens/Resolution combination

    Hi all. First post, so please be kind. :) Let me start off by saying that we're building a new home out in the woods where any would-be perp could ply his trade quietly without alarming any neighbors, because we don't have any. Since we don't have the basic security of "prying eyes" of the...
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    Hi from Louisville, KY

    I've been reading for a while but decided i would go ahead and sign up. I started with several foscams but learned quickly form the forum that the Hikvisions are a better choice. have one 2332 and two more on the way. I'm a landlord and have a few apt buildings and install the cameras in the...
  16. N

    Ip Cameras and network traffic

    I'm planning on setting up an IPCAM system currently it will be small 6 cams, I will eventually expand to 26. My current network at my office is a 192.168.1.* network, would I also use this this same subnet for my cameras? or is it best practice to setup another subnet? If I put all cams on...
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    How to turn cameras on and off with alarm setting?

    Is there a way to turn off cameras so live view is disabled or shows dummy picture and no new recordings are created. The reason I want this functionallity is that I want to have all cameras off when alarm is off. Outdoor cameras on when alarm set to intruder protection and all cameras on when...
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    New user, strange problems (alert video jumping, pausing for several seconds)

    Hi, I'm setting up Blue Iris for a friend, he has 4 Hikvision IP cameras. So far I've installed the trial version of the software and got it set up to record on motion detection, and send an email with 4 images in that are spaced 2 seconds apart. The motion detection aspect of it is working...
  19. G

    Best system to view varios cameras

    I have a project where there is currently 40+ IP cameras feeding into a high end (Geuterbruck) NVR. All that is running well. Now all they need is to add 2x 32" screens to show 8-12 cameras per screen just for viewing. I am thinking that we could use commercial screens with HDMI inputs, and...
  20. C

    HikVision Camera+NVR Actual Setup - How To Do?

    Hi, As the title suggests, I am looking as to how I would setup a HikVision Security Camera Network. The products I have are as follows: DS-2CD2132F-IS = 4 Cameras @2.8mm DS-2CD2032-I = 6 Cameras @4mm DS-2CD2032-I = 6 Cameras @6mm DS-77132NI-SP, 32CH NVR = 1 NVR (16 Port PoE Supported) With Cat...
  21. S

    ideas for a reliable security camera system

    Hi guys! Even though I have several years of experience looking for a good surveillance system, this is still kind of a newbie question, since I'm not an expert in any aspect. So could I get your ideas what kind of system you would recommend for me? I have a warehouse/garage that is used by a...
  22. T

    After computer rebooted, all menus were in Chinese!!!

    I've been running my cameras for over six months. All of my cameras had english menus. After my computer rebooted last week, one of my cameras change to Chinese menus. Why would it change on its own after working for months in english? I updated firmware to 5.2 thinking it would fix the issue...
  23. S

    Performance and general questions

    First off guys I really appreciate the help and expertise, another tip of the cap to Milkisbad... awesome cameras + great service. Background: I do IT work so i'm not totally clueless, just enough to be dangerous :). I got an opportunity to setup a security camera system at a fairly large...
  24. C

    FPS / Bitrate Etc...

    On to other settings now on my camera journey Using Blue Iris should I set the FPS in the camera or in Blue Iris software, or both. I figure after testing and playing with my HD H.264 cameras a good FPS will be between 7 and 15 FPS Now that leeds to next 2 questions on Bitrate setting, a...
  25. W

    missing toolbar on top of BI4 screen

    I purchased and loaded the BI4 software and added all cameras and everything is working fine. then I rebooted the computer and now only the video cameras show on the screen, no toolbar/menu at the top or clips on the right side bar. I can right click on each camera and go into the settings...
  26. onthebeach

    Porting Analog Cameras into USB Ports?

    I know this is an IP camera forum but please let me throw this at you all. We are helping a friend who has 20+ analog cameras and I'm looking for USB port import equipment cords, whatever to hook those cameras into his new PC and into Blue Iris? Has anyone here ever had any luck with...
  27. onthebeach

    Greetings From Minnesota, Winter Rods & Analog USB?

    Several years ago we set up several cameras and Blue Iris at our cabin. With weather running about 10 degree Fahrenheit our IR camera on the front deck showed dozens of "things" flying about. Looking out the window, ah no snow, no wind, nothing! But on the monitor there they were...To this day...
  28. S

    Hi from Sugar Land, TX

    Hi I have been browsing the forum for a while now, and decided to join b/c I have some questions. I have a basic understanding of networking (set up my own home wifi, guest wifi, and port forwarding for the DLinks 930 + 932 that I have). I want to take the next step and move to a true security...
  29. R

    BI won't connect to Zmodo ZMD-ISV-BFS23NM

    Hi all... I recently acquired BI - have successfully connected several newer Zmodo 720P cameras. But I have several older cameras - ZMD-ISV-BFS23NM. Depending on camera configuration, I either get "no signal" or refused connection. Any suggestions on how to connect these older cameras...
  30. S

    Audio from Logitech Alert Cameras

    Having a lot of fun customizing Blue Iris to give me want I want with my 11 Logitech Alert Cameras. So far I have not been able to get any sound from them with Blue Iris. I have searched this forum and two others, but have found no help. I even sent a request for info to...