Chiming In. From my memory, there was a RCA firmware version that those who did not upgrade their RCA DB to the latest RCA firmware before changing to Hik's firmware was bricking their units. This was around the beginning of last year, or maybe 2020, would have to look back.
Not really, I was one of the original upgraders so it's been a while and I had an original RCA unit.
Very, very nice. You should have written our 101...Give me a few days, I will go through your write up, Working this weekend...Thanks...I've written up a detailed report (probably too detailed!) on how I have set up my EZVIZ DB1. I cover how I built a cheap but reliable sensor to detect bell pushes using a Shelly Uni, I provide a detailed analysis of the network traffic generated by the device, I include step-by-step screenshots of using Batch Config Tool and flashing firmware based on the previous post here by @alexdelprete, I provide comparison screenshots of the different apps and some observations about their inter-compatibility (e.g., RCA and Hik-Connect share the same backend, and Guarding Vision can share devices with Hik-Connect/RCA), and I do a bit of dissection on the firmware.
It's probably too much information for most people, but I felt compelled to write up my notes after a fairly long journey learning how to get the most out of it. I hope it's useful. Here it is:
Deep Dive into the EZVIZ DB1 Doorbell with Home Assistant
I’m on a mission to rid my house of Cloud dependencies and recently replaced my Google Nest doorbell with an EZVIZ DB1 (also known as the Hikvision DS-HD1). The DB1 has higher specs than the Nest or Ring, but a more open design. It is highly configurable, has a locally-accessible ONVIF API and...seanblanchfield.com
If anyone spots any mistakes or suggestions,I'd be keen to fix them. Just reply here. Thanks, Sean.
I just use BI Motion Zones
going to downgrade as well since I need snapshot for Scrypted. Wish me luck.
If you need a certain firmware, let me know. I have collected them.
Apparently this issue is a known bug on these Hikvision NVR’s. Guess I’ll have to live with it for now, or just rely on the microSD card in the db for backups.Hi all, I’m trying to chase down issue preventing me from viewing event playback on my Nelly’s flavor db.
I have the db set to record to my NVR (NVR7608-8P-4K2) as well as a microSD card. Whenever I try and view playback on GV or Hik-Connect apps I see the above error, and when I try to view NVR footage at the time of the event the video is stutters, is pixelated, basically outright unusable. I have tried rebooting both NVR & db but that hasn’t helped. When I look up the db settings on the NVR it shows Main/Sub/Main (Event) video settings. In testing the only way I can get playback is if I completely power off the NVR. Any tips/advice would be appreciated as the issue I’m seeing basically makes the db worthless for viewing and footage when doorbell is rang.
How many CAMs do you have connected to your NVR?
Six, including the doorbell.
Which firmware are you running on your Nelly's?
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!
Thank You...
So I just checked the US and EU site and they have not posted the firmware yet...thanks for you post.
I updated using the HIK-Connect app, my DB1 has the stock Ezviz firmware. Version is at the bottom of the pic.
