Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+

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Is there a newer firmware that adds true Smart IR or is this camera still limited to Auto IR only? Side question: why does Andy charge $18 or more for the PFA130-E junction boxes and other AliExpress vendors charge $11 or $12? Thanks.
 

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Is there a newer firmware that adds true Smart IR or is this camera still limited to Auto IR only? Side question: why does Andy charge $18 or more for the PFA130-E junction boxes and other AliExpress vendors charge $11 or $12? Thanks.
Most of those post slow post so a min of 3 week wait?
 

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Auto IR is now takes the place of Smart IR
Does Auto IR in the latest firmware fix the IR issues that were documented in the initial reviews? I'm just setting up my home system and plan to purchase two of these cameras, but I'm interested to know if I should leave IR off or try the Auto IR.
 

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Side question: why does Andy charge $18 or more for the PFA130-E junction boxes and other AliExpress vendors charge $11 or $12? Thanks.
When you’re ready to order, send him an email or start a forum conversation with him, he can sometimes do a little better on the prices vs his stores (if you’re cool with paying via PayPal).
 

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Everything @aristobrat said ; AND 1 more little tidbit. If you have a Chase Freedom card then PayPal is on their 5% category this quarter for another saving ;)


When you’re ready to order, send him an email or start a forum conversation with him, he can sometimes do a little better on the prices vs his stores (if you’re cool with paying via PayPal).
 

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Is there a newer firmware that adds true Smart IR or is this camera still limited to Auto IR only? Side question: why does Andy charge $18 or more for the PFA130-E junction boxes and other AliExpress vendors charge $11 or $12? Thanks.
Other sellers ship via e-packet, which takes longer. Also, if you're in the US, Andy has these on sale for Black Friday, new and used
 
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Is there a newer firmware that adds true Smart IR or is this camera still limited to Auto IR only? Side question: why does Andy charge $18 or more for the PFA130-E junction boxes and other AliExpress vendors charge $11 or $12? Thanks.
Most likely, because of his shipping method to the US, DHL. It is crazy fast from China/Hong Kong coming in usually 3 or 4 days. I will gladly pay his prices because of his honesty, dedication and overall customer service. He really cares about his business and customers. There, I said it.
 

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Is there a newer firmware that adds true Smart IR or is this camera still limited to Auto IR only? Side question: why does Andy charge $18 or more for the PFA130-E junction boxes and other AliExpress vendors charge $11 or $12? Thanks.
Here’s my thoughts on Andy and other vendors whom I’ve never shopped. Andy is a trusted and proven vendor here, 2 BIG adjectives. To me and I don’t care if I’m buying a camera or any item on eBay I need to trust a vendor and there’s never going to be a time when I value saving $10 more than having the peace of mind when I order anything. I ordered 5 cameras a while back from Andy, small order maybe $600 to $700 and I did so with zero hesitation. I could not do that with any Ali Express vendor. My cameras were delivered from Hong Kong to Perdido Key Florida in 38 hours. How’s that for service? I’ll be placing a much larger order in time and I’ll sleep easy when I send payment. Just my two cents.
 

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Here’s my thoughts on Andy and other vendors whom I’ve never shopped. Andy is a trusted and proven vendor here, 2 BIG adjectives. To me and I don’t care if I’m buying a camera or any item on eBay I need to trust a vendor and there’s never going to be a time when I value saving $10 more than having the peace of mind when I order anything. I ordered 5 cameras a while back from Andy, small order maybe $600 to $700 and I did so with zero hesitation. I could not do that with any Ali Express vendor. My cameras were delivered from Hong Kong to Perdido Key Florida in 38 hours. How’s that for service? I’ll be placing a much larger order in time and I’ll sleep easy when I send payment. Just my two cents.
Thanks for the feedback. I've ordered two of these cameras and the booby-cam to try out in various places around my residence. DHL says they arrive tomorrow and I'm excited. I've been coming up to speed on Shinobi and so far it seems to meet my needs. I'd prefer not to spin up a Windows VM on my Linux server to run Blue Iris at this time.
 

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It’s an expired software license of sorts. Some got through, I had one. There’s a fix but it may not be necessary if your IVS works ok. If not let me know and I’ll help you through the process of getting it updated.

Involves downloading the Chinese version of the config tool...sending an exported file to Andy, He sends you back a file which you upload to the camera.
 

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I think I need to update. I can draw triplines and intrusion boxes. They show up as IVS rules on smartPss. Motion detection works. What doesn't work is that the green boxes never get drawn around the objects that should trigger IVS events. Any help appreciated.

Are any of the other 5442TMs having IVS problems?
 

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Mine don't work full stop even after the latest firmware update and I got the Error in post#513 I ended up selling it to a mate who would never use that feature.
 

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Do you see a red triangle when navigating to information, version then looking at algorithm version in the cam web GUI ?


I think I need to update. I can draw triplines and intrusion boxes. They show up as IVS rules on smartPss. Motion detection works. What doesn't work is that the green boxes never get drawn around the objects that should trigger IVS events. Any help appreciated.

Are any of the other 5442TMs having IVS problems?
 

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I think I need to update. I can draw triplines and intrusion boxes. They show up as IVS rules on smartPss. Motion detection works. What doesn't work is that the green boxes never get drawn around the objects that should trigger IVS events. Any help appreciated.

Are any of the other 5442TMs having IVS problems?
Yes, having issues and Andy was unable to assist. He has gone back to Dahua and waiting response.
 
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