New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
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TechnicLee
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The sun you see is from the RCA ezviz doorbell that I sent back. The Amcrest AD110 in my other picture doesn’t have that issue. Also both DB’s cover the same area, apart from the RCA ezviz which covers more of the sky. As a result of the added sky coverage that is not needed, a lot of image quality is lost in comparison.
The AMcrest AD110 is also hooked up to my Blue iris, via Onvif as pictured from my TV
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TechBill
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Do anyone know if PIR Alarm will work without a memory card?
I helped a friend install their DB1 but they didn’t get their card in yet. DB1 works fine when viewing live stream or if someone press button.
The PIR alarm is not trigging or sending notifications to their phone. I told them that I think maybe it because it detect no cloud account or memory card.
I helped a friend install their DB1 but they didn’t get their card in yet. DB1 works fine when viewing live stream or if someone press button.
The PIR alarm is not trigging or sending notifications to their phone. I told them that I think maybe it because it detect no cloud account or memory card.
Dashcam, which one is that and is it using van batt power.
Found it on a prev post.
Cheers
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TechnicLee
Young grasshopper
I got one, and I sent it Back.
I got the Amcrest AD110 pic attached, to replace it. The picture quality is so much clearer. Both were in the H
the RCA is deffo not 3k, if it is the quality gets lost in the huge fisheye lens that lets it down.
That would be the Reolink RLC422W wireless dome camera which is bolted in the centre bulkhead of my van, in between passenger and drivers seat. When parked on the drive at home it records to Blue iris, it also records to the micro sd card within the camera which is good for when I’m out driving.
It is powered by a second auxiliary leisure battery that is under the passenger seat, that also powers a mains inverter next to the camera. The battery is charged by a dual charging relay via the alternator.
A further update which may or may not be of interest. All now seems to be running well, I have installed a Haydon – Safety Isolating Transformer – 24V ~2000mA, 48VA as the power source and a Mechanical Chime – Eterna DC1WH - which I am sure is a standard chime just rebranded with UK supplier name. When I set up the DB1 originally using he EZVIZ software, it updated the firmware to EZVIZ v5.2.4 build 200220. I have kept the Netgear EX6120 range extender which now gives -53dBm of 5G signal as reported by the bell.
I had some issues with registering my phone number until I realised that having a Hikconnect and EZVIZ account did not seem to work. Deleted both accounts and just set up a Hikconnect account which seems fine - the only thing I cannot seem to do is stop the "built in" chime on the door bell itself. Would appreciate any ideas as to how to do this - can't see anything in the app or using iVMS-4200. Do I need to delete bell from Hikconnect and set up EZVIZ account just to do this? Have been able to remove the EZVIZ logo via the PC. Have been able to stop the PIR detection "buzz" on the bell.
BI (latest version) added camera without issue and found the stream and happily records 24/7 as well as sending email alert.
On Android 9, I had to ensure that there was no battery optimisation and that the Hikconenct app could operate over other apps (otherwise it just rang in background - double edged sword this one!)
Thanks again to those who have put information on this site - it was great to be able to start with.
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
The only way to disable the internal bell sound is to use ezviz firmware and disable it with ezviz mobile app. The other fw and apps don't provide this option unfortunately. If you don't need ONVIF functionality, you can stick to EZVIZ firmware, but if you do need it, you'll have to stick with the doorbell built-in ding-dong sound. Ezviz is the only vendor that has done this customization.
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
If you have time, could you write a small guide, with screenshots maybe, to configure this? We could put it in 101 and it would help users. Thanks.
Will try to do this - I just have to find the settings again!!If you have time, could you write a small guide, with screenshots maybe, to configure this? We could put it in 101 and it would help users. Thanks.
If i use the Hikvision firmware then with the motion sensor page in batch config, does it work independently to the pir sensor or is that the area the pir will cover and alert if need be, is this tied to the pir detection area on the notification settings in app, are they 2 different things or is it the same sensor with different ways to set it.
I ask because i found i can turn the notifications of in the app and let BI notify me as it sends a picture with the alert, but would like to optimise the area.
Cheers
I ask because i found i can turn the notifications of in the app and let BI notify me as it sends a picture with the alert, but would like to optimise the area.
Cheers
The PIR sensor is a wired device that the camera firmware / OS is integrated to. There is also video motion detection which uses video algorithms to determine motion.
This type is purely firmware or software detection. Historically it's only been OK for outdoor cameras as trees, birds, et all would trigger it. I am guessing that the Hikvision cameras firmware are very similar as I two Hikvision camera boards with very similar firmware to the Hikvision Doorbell camera.
As @alexdelprete has mentioned before the cloud apps are similar to each other and use the same in the cloud service. Each vendor though has tweaked their apps for minor differences in configuration and using same or similar firmware for the doorbell camera.
This type is purely firmware or software detection. Historically it's only been OK for outdoor cameras as trees, birds, et all would trigger it. I am guessing that the Hikvision cameras firmware are very similar as I two Hikvision camera boards with very similar firmware to the Hikvision Doorbell camera.
As @alexdelprete has mentioned before the cloud apps are similar to each other and use the same in the cloud service. Each vendor though has tweaked their apps for minor differences in configuration and using same or similar firmware for the doorbell camera.
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
Read this post. The whole discussion (check also the starting post and posts after that one) should clear your doubts about how it works with any video recording sw or NVR.
Let me also add this: in the logs of the camera (you access them via batch config) you can see continuous motion detection events, and then you see PIR Alert events. The PIR events are the ones that trigger the recording (either on SD card or tagging the stream via RTSP to the NVR).
Here are my logs, today we had parents visiting at 11.21 and they left at 18.02. I see lots of motion detection events logged, but I see PIR Alerts only when they were at the external gate, in the detection area.
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alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
This is a very interesting question. If configured with an NVR or sw like my Synology Surveillance Station, the camera continuously sends the video stream and it also sends "PIR Alert" events in the stream, so the NVR/sw can record that information.
So I would say that it should work also without the SD card, since recording in some setups is done by the NVR/sw, so no need for SD card. But this is just an opinion based on how I would have designed it, not sure they decided to do something else. If the SD card would be a prerequirement to trigger motion detection, they should've put an sdcard in the box, even a small one, otherwise you don't have basic functionality. Since they didn't include it, I think it works also without sdcard recording. But I could be wrong.
It's just a matter of removing the SD card and see what happens, for someone that is currently receiving alerts obviously. Or from the logs in Batch Config.
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Many thanks for reply. As the unit still has the EZVIZ firmware it looks liking removing the bell from Hik-Connect, putting it back on the EZVIZ app and then removing the "chime" and then go back to Hik-Connect. okay, a job for a rainy day!
Attached please find how I set my app up - hopefully it makes sense - if not come back to me with queries / corrections etc.If you have time, could you write a small guide, with screenshots maybe, to configure this? We could put it in 101 and it would help users. Thanks.
Yes it is still the top DB out there in it's price range. Still has the most options available of any DB out there too. And the best video quality, even being a fish eyed camera. I would rank Nest the next in line in video quality, but we tried to zoom in on a Nest and was unable to read a package label like you can on our DB. The eufy is a good contender in video quality but it has almost zero options. Neither of these fit this Forum/Thread group of DIYers...
Not sure if anyone saw this new DB coming but it look like another 1080p DB. What is interesting is the AI claim, guess it is replacing PIR. Not a fan of battery DBs but they have their place.
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Well said. There is a reason this Thread has over 200 pages, I am still amazed at how many options this DB has. Just look at our 101. Been thinking of maybe splitting the 101 up, adding a 201. Maybe 101 for Install and basics and 201 for more advanced options. I reserved page 201 first msg. just in case we do and time permits.Also space and cost probably. This camera has an unbeatable price/performance ratio, IMHO. There are overpriced doorbells which force you to subscribe expensive cloud services. But obviously intended audience is not the hobbyst like us. Not everybody likes or knows how to do these things, it requires a little bit of IT and electronic knowledge. Not for "apple users" let's say.
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
If you try to disable the option via the app, with hikvision fw on the camera, you have an error. it's a feature that requires BOTH EZVIZ fw on the camera and ezviz mobile app.
Once you upgrade to hikvision fw and reset, obviously you have the chime back.
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
Amazing job. I will review it later. You seem to write manuals as a job, are you an engineer?
@David L take a look at this document. Fantastic guide, for Android 9.