New Member going insane

[Jawsquip]

Hi
Thank you for creating this forum. I have just installed four ZXtech up cameras with WiFi
The pictures are perfect in the daytime but foggy at night. I have scoured forums for advice and keep reading I need to turn off the IR as it’s reflecting against the dome cover. I can’t work out how to find the setting let alone turn them off!
Help!

 

[fenderman]

Hi
Thank you for creating this forum. I have just installed four ZXtech up cameras with WiFi
The pictures are perfect in the daytime but foggy at night. I have scoured forums for advice and keep reading I need to turn off the IR as it’s reflecting against the dome cover. I can’t work out how to find the setting let alone turn them off!
Help!

send that crap back...that is the best solution.

 

[Jawsquip]

Was hoping for more to be honest...

 

[trucams]

Some IP cameras have a direct login via the local network address with additional settings that are not viewable from an app or other recording device. Likely most here will not know much about a ZXtech camera. If this is your camera, perhaps the linked manual will provide answers for you if you do not have it? https://domar.com/download/TECH_PAGES_FILES/MINI_NVR/Mini NVR SUPER MANUAL 1.0.1.pdf

 

[aristobrat]

Was hoping for more to be honest...

You’re in a tough spot. You’re using a model that most folks haven’t heard of, and if you do find a way to turn the IR down, the glare may be reduced but the image is likely to be grainy when nothing is moving, and blurry when something does move.

 

[fenderman]

Was hoping for more to be honest...

Why? It's the best solution...you purchased junk...

 

[Silas]

Shame you didn't find the forum BEFORE you bought them...

 

[fenderman]

Shame you didn't find the forum BEFORE you bought them...

he just installed them...likely can still return them.

 

[looney2ns]

Avoid Wifi for cams. You'll not be happy long term.
As others said, return cams and do your research. Click the Wiki button at top of the page.

 

[Jawsquip]

The problem is dirt/dust on the domes. The picture in daytime is pretty much perfect. I’m either going to try out a light with motion detectors ( trying this week with one light with camera ) or..
Can anyone recommend some cameras for me?
I want WiFi but also Ethernet connections as that’s how I’ve got these setup now.
If I’m buying 4 new ones I might look at zoomable lenses too.
Thanks for the positive comments. I am in the uk if that helps recommendations.
Thanks
Dave

 

[Jawsquip]

Avoid Wifi for cams. You'll not be happy long term.
As others said, return cams and do your research. Click the Wiki button at top of the page.

Thanks.
The wiki page from the menu? I’m just trying to see what cameras I can upgrade to

 

[Jawsquip]

Shame you didn't find the forum BEFORE you bought them...

I wish I had

 

[TonyR]

The wiki page from the menu?

Yes. if you read nothing else, please read Cliff Notes from that wiki.
No domes, no bullets...choose turret.
No wireless, go wired (POE).
No CCA, use solid copper only.

 

[Jawsquip]

Thanks!

 

[Jawsquip]

Could you point me to a turret camera I could read up on?

 

[TonyR]

Could you point me to a turret camera I could read up on?

The Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z, many threads. starting ==>> here.
Buy from Andy ( @EMPIRETECANDY ) of Empire Technology ==>> here.

 

[Jawsquip]

Thanks Tony. I will have a look now

 

[Jawsquip]

It’s USA, at least I have a spec to work with
Thank you again.