Hire Blue Iris installer

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Karl_T

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Sep 17, 2019
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Hi,

I'm back after looking this over last year. Long story short, I bought Blue Iris a bit over a year ago and did not get it running correctly. Did not try very hard.


I have had 14 cameras running under an HiKvision DVR for many years now. I did have help with initial setup but have maintained it myself from that point. I rate myself as only fairly competent with computer software.

My need has just stepped up as I am buying a second vacation home and need a system running within a month from now.

Is anyone out there that would help with installation? Just off site help.

Karl
 
That looks great for the software itself.

I find that to be the easy part. Need to select cameras, router etc. and get them all running on the network. get the computer running so it always boots to blue iris even after power fail. get data going to our cell phones, get data visible on laptop from the road etc.

I'd like to involve an installer from day one so I don't get, "you should have bought ..."

Yes I will pay for the service. I want to find a pro that will be there next year when I upgrade.
 
I believe @Mike is the guy you get when you pay for support through that link. He is more than capable of providing hardware recommendations and helping you set up remote access.

Getting the PC to boot up automatically is a simple BIOS change on most systems where you tell it to Power On after AC power loss/restore.

Then you configure Blue Iris to run as a service -- it will then start automatically even before a user logs in. You can also configure Windows to log in automatically and there are also methods to get Blue Iris's local console to start after login, if you want it to come up visibly on screen.

This is a pretty good resource if you want to learn about cameras, networking, etc: IP Cam Talk Cliff Notes
 
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If the Vacation home is not local to you it might be better to find somebody close by to the new prop for better support?
 
OK, looks like no takers.

Met the previous owners today. They have something called nest (SP??) that they like. Looks MUCH lower end but easy to install. I will look at doing that in the short period between taking possession of my new vacation home and having to go back to work up north.

This Blue Iris does look like GOOD STUFF, even better than my HikVision system and hardwire alarm system in my summer home.
 
OK, found a local installer to pull all the cat6 wire and install cameras. he goes with the conventional NVR and these cameras
www.eclipsesurveillance.com

Eclipse Signature ESG-IPBS4VZ 4 Megapixel HD Motorized Zoom IP Bullet Camera w/ Starlight Technology

www.eclipsesurveillance.com

All cameras will have their own address on the LAN and go to a router NOT to the NVR. The NVR just hooks to the LAN like any other device.

Does it make any sense to look at Blue Iris sometime in the future? To bad the pros are not interested in this route.
 
Those cams are not very good. They are 4MP on a 1/3" sensor. Min Ill for color is 0.02 Lux. This is like 5 year old tech.

Having cams going through a router is not recommended and really not necessary. Why is he not plugging them directly into the NVR?

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Hooking the cameras to the router is just asking for trouble, from not being able to keep up with the data streams to security vulnerabilities in security cameras (ironic I know). Last thing you need is some hacker get into your system, not to look at your cameras, but to employ a DoS attack originating from your IP address...or worse....and with it a vacation home, you would have no idea it is happening...

An older article, but I bet most of these still have the vulnerability:

www.bleepingcomputer.com

New IoT Botnet Rises Feeding on Vulnerable Security Cameras

A new botnet is slowly building critical mass on the back of unsecured webcams and IP cameras, currently mass-scanning the Internet for vulnerable devices.
www.bleepingcomputer.com www.bleepingcomputer.com

It is a shame professional installers do not know better and screw people over. I would hate to hear the quote on that.

You would be better off taking recommendations from folks here or reach out to @EMPIRETECANDY a member here that sells cameras and NVRs and purchase direct and simply hire someone to run the wiring and install your gear.
 
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For local installation and pricing, you might consider this:

Go to the Better Business Bureau here.
Up at the top, type in to search for "video surveillance system" and type in your city, state.
I suggest you deal only with the ones accredited by the BBB and with an A+ rating.

EDIT: I meant to say I would take @samplenhold 's and @wittaj 's advice regarding camera selection and purchase, then hire someone found on the local BBB to quote and possibly install those superior cameras.
 
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Karl_T said:
OK, found a local installer to pull all the cat6 wire and install cameras. he goes with the conventional NVR and these cameras
www.eclipsesurveillance.com

Eclipse Signature ESG-IPBS4VZ 4 Megapixel HD Motorized Zoom IP Bullet Camera w/ Starlight Technology

www.eclipsesurveillance.com

All cameras will have their own address on the LAN and go to a router NOT to the NVR. The NVR just hooks to the LAN like any other device.

Does it make any sense to look at Blue Iris sometime in the future? To bad the pros are not interested in this route.
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You must mean cameras and NVR are going to a poe Switch not a router. Unless its a switch/ router combo.
 
No question I could get a far batter system if i could find some help. That's why I came here.

I have to do SOMETHING. guess the vendor i found is the best i can do in the short time i have.

I guess i will go away now.
 
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Karl_T said:
No question I could get a far batter system if i could find some help. That's why I came here.

I have to do SOMETHING. guess the vendor i found is the best i can do in the short time i have.

I guess i will go away now.
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Good luck :blankstare:
 
As many have suggested (if you return), we or Andy can provide you with the recommendations on cameras and NVRs and you simply get a laborer/low voltage electrician (depending on any local permit or rules) and have them run the cable and install the cameras you provide.

Then simply plug the cameras into the NVR and call it done. Is it the ideal setup - no - but it will be better than what you are getting. I assure you auto settings of the Dahua OEM cams will be of better quality than what you are getting now. No doubt that installer will not spend the time to calibrate the cameras to your setting - in all likelihood they let them simply run on auto. They may not even spend the time to set it up to allow you to see it remotely.
 
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