Review-Dahua IPC-HDBW4231F-E2-M Dual Starlight Cam

[pozzello]

this works for me as well:

but ONLY if I have the {CAMNO} macro in the URL. wittaj's config per screenshot above no workie for me. YMMV...

 

[looney2ns]

All of this was already discussed on the first couple of pages of this thread.

 

[MacFun]

Yet it recognizes there are two channels.
View attachment 29756

I like the idea of a critter cam, something mounted down low I would assume..... Where do you mount your critter cams? Recommended cams or use whatever is not critically in use elsewhere?

 

[looney2ns]

I like the idea of a critter cam, something mounted down low I would assume..... Where do you mount your critter cams? Recommended cams or use whatever is not critically in use elsewhere?

For our critters, it's a PTZ mounted on the peak of the roof of our sunroom on the back of the house.

 

[Idan Ohayon]

Hi
just installed the IPC-HDBW4231F-E2-M cam, seems to be working OK but i am unable to view and record both Channels on SmartPSS (able to view and record just 1 channel out of the 2)
i saw it's a recurring topic, is there a way to overcome this ?
thanks !!

 

[flynreelow]

Hi
just installed the IPC-HDBW4231F-E2-M cam, seems to be working OK but i am unable to view and record both Channels on SmartPSS (able to view and record just 1 channel out of the 2)
i saw it's a recurring topic, is there a way to overcome this ?
thanks !!

tmk, recording works on both channels, but IVS will only work on one. its been awhile, correct me if Im wrong.

 

[looney2ns]

Hi
just installed the IPC-HDBW4231F-E2-M cam, seems to be working OK but i am unable to view and record both Channels on SmartPSS (able to view and record just 1 channel out of the 2)
i saw it's a recurring topic, is there a way to overcome this ?
thanks !!

Read the first few pages of this thread, I show how this is accomplished.

 

[Idan Ohayon]

Thanks
Can i also use this firmware for it ?
IPC-HDW5231R-ZE Rhea V2.800.0000016.0.R.200605 Latest new firmware

 

[looney2ns]

Thanks
Can i also use this firmware for it ?
IPC-HDW5231R-ZE Rhea V2.800.0000016.0.R.200605 Latest new firmware

No

 

[glura]

Can this camera be purchased through the store here? I see a link at top of page that states "We have teamed up with Amcrest, Nelly's Security & Empiretecandy to bring you a discounted, 1-stop-shop for your favorite brand cameras! " however don't see this model, so don't know if it's out of stock, simply not available through here, or there is another route to purchase from the retailers listed. thanks.

 

[wittaj]

Yes, you need to reach out to @EMPIRETECANDY directly either by DM here or purchase on his Amazon or AliExpress sites.

 

[glura]

Has anyone installed this with a junction box? I purchased 3 of the cameras to mount under soffit via the Empire Tech amazon store, which showed the P130 junction box frequently purchased with the, so bought 3 of those as well.
But, after receiving them and viewing them together, they aren't compatible. The camera's cables run out the side and that junction box has a cover. And without the cover, the holes of the box don't match up with the camera. So, there doesn't appear to be a way to use the P130 junction box with this camera.
What do you use so the camera's cable is not exposed outside a junction box?

 

[Jimbo7]

What do you use so the camera's cable is not exposed outside a junction box?

I have one on a PFA137.

James

 

[glura]

I have one on a PFA137.

James

thanks James. Just ordered 3 of those.

 

[timblaktu]

They have all the usual features of the cameras. They just identify as Camera 1 Channel 1 and Camera 1 Channel 2.

Walter, does each stream use 1 license, 2 total for the unit?

On Synology's page about Camera licenses, they seem to imply that a multilens camera with one IP only uses one license:

 

[wittaj]

I believe it would count as two licenses since it says per channel and this is a two channel camera. In an NVR, it counts as two cameras.

 

[flynreelow]

Yes need 2 licenses

 

[homebrewdude]

I have had this camera running for some time now. And now everday I loose connection and have to power down and re-power the cameras.
Anyone else have this issue?

Are there logs I can check to see what the problem is?

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

replace a cable to try, and make some hard reset on the reset button, what is the currently firmware you are using?

 

[homebrewdude]

It ran fine for months. Replacing a cable is not that easy. I guess I can pull the camera and set it up in my office.

• Version

Device Type IPC-HDBW4231F-E2-M

Software Version 2.622.0000000.32.R, Build Date: 2019-08-27

WEB Version V3.2.1.780670

ONVIF Version 16.12(V2.4.3.574996)

S/N 5GB7E7C20DF2711