New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
- Thread starter fleece
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These are indeed both the same thing. I am installing and will update thread this evening. Thank you again!
When opening the batch config tool my camera shows up (EZVIZ DB1) at the bottom, but I can't do anything with it without creating a password at some point.
If I click "One-Touch Configure" then the first thing it does is ask for a password and says it will use it as the device password.
If I click "+ Add" then it asks for a username and password...
Without doing either of these things it doesn't appear I can use the Bath Config tool, am I missing something?
Edit: Never mind, figured it out. username is "Admin" and password is the verification code on reverse of doorbell.
However, I can't access any settings for it.
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However, I can't access any settings for it.
You should be able to change a few settings with Batch Config.
Exit from Batch Config. Load it again. Click on the upper section box next to the doorbell line. Hit refresh. Then click on configuration icon. Takes a few seconds for it to come up.
You should be able to change a few settings with Batch Config.
Exit from Batch Config. Load it again. Click on the upper section box next to the doorbell line. Hit refresh. Then click on configuration icon. Takes a few seconds for it to come up.
I can do all of that up to being able to click on the config icon:
The new firmware version for the EZVIZ now has the option of "Smart Chime" - here are some screen grabs of what it looks like if you try and set it up with a rando serial:
It searches for the chime on WiFi - so it will be triggered within EzViz's ecosystem.
It searches for the chime on WiFi - so it will be triggered within EzViz's ecosystem.
I can do all of that up to being able to click on the config icon
Well that means you are not logged in as admin or maybe just logged in as an operator.
If I click "+ Add" then it asks for a username and password...
When you added it did is show up on the top. Don't try to change anything on the bottom section.
Try using iVMS-4200 / configuration instead of the Batch Configuration program.
Well that means you are not logged in as admin or maybe just logged in as an operator.
When you added it did is show up on the top. Don't try to change anything on the bottom section.
Try using iVMS-4200 / configuration instead of the Batch Configuration program.
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
You have a DB1? Which firmware version are you referring to exactly? I don't see any updates available on mine.
Pliable Pixels
Getting the hang of it
Well, an update.
1. I installed this transformer (30VA 16V)
2. Took out all wires and just connected my doorbell wires to the transformer - one wire to each transformer nut (If you look at the transformer picture in the link above, it doesn't matter which of the two doorbell wire goes to which nut)
3. To re-iterate, that is the only two wires connected to my transformer (doorbell 2 wire)
4. I forgot to add the doorbell fuse (bear with me)
5. Tested that I am getting around 17V from transformer nut. Tested that I am getting around 17V in doorbell wire at doorbell end
6. EZViz app came up, showed my feed. I pressed the button a few times, and got incoming bell notifications.
7. Then the EZViz doorbell stopped working after 5 minutes. I validated that transformer was still ok (17V) and doorbell wire at doorbell end was still working.
Note that in my system, when powered on, the doorbell is always streaming (I have a personal NVR that connects to its RTSP stream).
I've validated that there are no shorts/etc on the wires at least at the ends I can see (and as I said before, my previous video doorbell, DBell, never had these issues)
Questions:
1. If my transformer is putting out 17V how did my EZViz bell stop working? Admittedly I forgot to add the fuse, but the bell is rated 8-24V
Next Steps:
1. I will be getting a new EZViz bell this weekend (this will be my last attempt with this brand) in the hope that something is wrong at the bell end
2. I've also installed an EZViz compatible chime (this product)
3. Once I get my new bell, I plan to wire in the chime along with the bell before I power the circuit breaker on, along with the power adaptor as described in @David L 's diagram
Sigh. What are the chances something will blow again :-( ?
1. I installed this transformer (30VA 16V)
2. Took out all wires and just connected my doorbell wires to the transformer - one wire to each transformer nut (If you look at the transformer picture in the link above, it doesn't matter which of the two doorbell wire goes to which nut)
3. To re-iterate, that is the only two wires connected to my transformer (doorbell 2 wire)
4. I forgot to add the doorbell fuse (bear with me)
5. Tested that I am getting around 17V from transformer nut. Tested that I am getting around 17V in doorbell wire at doorbell end
6. EZViz app came up, showed my feed. I pressed the button a few times, and got incoming bell notifications.
7. Then the EZViz doorbell stopped working after 5 minutes. I validated that transformer was still ok (17V) and doorbell wire at doorbell end was still working.
Note that in my system, when powered on, the doorbell is always streaming (I have a personal NVR that connects to its RTSP stream).
I've validated that there are no shorts/etc on the wires at least at the ends I can see (and as I said before, my previous video doorbell, DBell, never had these issues)
Questions:
1. If my transformer is putting out 17V how did my EZViz bell stop working? Admittedly I forgot to add the fuse, but the bell is rated 8-24V
Next Steps:
1. I will be getting a new EZViz bell this weekend (this will be my last attempt with this brand) in the hope that something is wrong at the bell end
2. I've also installed an EZViz compatible chime (this product)
3. Once I get my new bell, I plan to wire in the chime along with the bell before I power the circuit breaker on, along with the power adaptor as described in @David L 's diagram
Sigh. What are the chances something will blow again :-( ?
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The option for 'smart chime' wasn't there when I first set up the device, but after updating it was there when adding the device again.
Then the EZViz doorbell stopped working after 5 minutes. I validated that transformer was still ok (17V) and doorbell wire at doorbell end was still working.
I connected a spare AC transformer in the house for days testing my Hikvision OEM doorbell. It was a direct connect from Transformer to doorbell (2 wires).
When you write "stopped working after 5 minutes" are you saying that a doorbell press didn't illicit any sounds or did your WiFi connection drop?
Personally here do not use any of the cloud applications here for my smart phone access.
I connected a spare AC transformer in the house for days testing my Hikvision OEM doorbell. It was a direct connect from Transformer to doorbell (2 wires).
When you write "stopped working after 5 minutes" are you saying that a doorbell press didn't illicit any sounds or did your WiFi connection drop?
Personally here do not use any of the cloud applications here for my smart phone access.
I'm trying to enable WDR on my hikvision using iVMS-4200 but the option isn't listed. Did you have to do anything special to get access to the WDR setting?
Can I just confirm that creating a 'super user' in iVMS is not going to bugger up the password for the camera? (just wary of the warning of non-reversible password changes)
EDIT: I went ahead and created a super user for iVMS figuring this was just for the software.
It does appear to allow me to change more setting in iVMS - and it is classifying me as an Administrator under 'priority'. Not sure why Batch Config wasn't working.
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Pliable Pixels
Getting the hang of it
Pliable Pixels
Getting the hang of it
I am hoping so. I've ordered a replacement.
No, doesn't really get noticeably hotter.
I am optimistic that a new one should work fine.
Been following your stuff on Zoneminder for a very long time. It is nice to meet you (virtually) here on the ipcamtalk forum.
Been following your stuff on Zoneminder for a very long time. It is nice to meet you (virtually) here on the ipcamtalk forum.
Pliable Pixels
Getting the hang of it
I'm hopeful too (and is my last resort, before I trash EZViz 
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Very nice to meet you too - did not know there are ZM/ZMES users here!
)Very nice to meet you too - did not know there are ZM/ZMES users here!
Replying to an old post... I'm slowly working through the entire thread and this question didn't appear to get answered.
The blue component is an electrolytic capacitor - likely in the power circuit that converts the AC input from the transformer to DC for the video doorbell to function from. It's interesting that there's a connector on that component.
The battery is under the white tag that says, of all things, "Rechargeable Li-ion Polymer Battery". Another battery indication is the yellow wrapper underneath the white label. Small, embedded batteries are often wrapped in what appears to be kapton, which has a yellowish color. The battery will likely fail at some point, so seeing a connector on it is so surprise. Those doing bench testing or bricking recovery that are annoyed by having to wait for the battery to discharge for a full power reset might try unplugging that white connector at the upper left corner.
bob2701
Getting comfortable
Same here, still on 191212 and no updates shown????