Pet cams with two way audio and work with BI.

David9723

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Looking for a upgrade in my pet cams only requirement is they need to be wireless. Been using Hikvision cube cameras for years they work but compared to the new color cameras from Dahua they look bad and the two way audio is awful.
 
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I have the Amcrest in the garage, that has just failed.
Should I replace it with the same 1080p, or the new 4K version?
I believe that the 1080p should be better, since it has the 1/2.7 sensor, right(4k is 1/3)?
Though the new 4k one even has auto tracking.
 
I have the Amcrest in the garage, that has just failed.
Should I replace it with the same 1080p, or the new 4K version?
I believe that the 1080p should be better, since it has the 1/2.7 sensor, right(4k is 1/3)?
Though the new 4k one even has auto tracking.

4K on a 1/3" sensor would be an absolute shit show. Would you mind buying one and uploading some night video for us? lol
 
I knew the answer, but man the 4k and auto tracking is very tempting.
 
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I have the Amcrest in the garage, that has just failed.
Should I replace it with the same 1080p, or the new 4K version?
I believe that the 1080p should be better, since it has the 1/2.7 sensor, right(4k is 1/3)?
Though the new 4k one even has auto tracking.
Don't you mean 4MP, not 4K (8MP) ?
 
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You are right, it is 4MP.
 
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Have no need for PTZ, is that TP link really better than a ds-2cd2442fwd-iw? I was wrong with what camera i had.
 
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Have no need for PTZ, is that TP link really better than a ds-2cd2442fwd-iw? I was wrong with what camera i had.
Try one! For $23 it's barely a gamble!
I've spent more than that on meals for 2 at a fast food place!
 
True but for $23 i would not expect much.
Oh, I wouldn't either but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised...free returns on Amazon if not!:cool:
 
I mean it is for a pet cam indoors, so you don't need to count hairs on the pet or anything LOL. Look around and see what is going on. A little motion blur or ghost isn't a big deal for this situation.
 
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Can you set a static IP for these TP link cams?
No, you cannot BUT..... once your router's DHCP server assigns it an IP, just log into your router and reserve that IP. :cool:
 
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Do the Tapo C111 work the same? Also i wonder if i can block these cameras from the internet with my firewall.

I assume they use the cloud normally?
 
Do the Tapo C111 work the same?
Yes, according to TP-LINK.
But be aware that the BI app can hear the Tapo cams but cannot speak to them at this time.
Also i wonder if i can block these cameras from the internet with my firewall.
Yes, AFTER you ctreate an account with the app, etc. following the instruction to provide a RTSP stream.
I assume they use the cloud normally?
Yes but certainly not if firewall blocks access to Internet.