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    Help choosing cameras and system from a recent burglary victim

    Interesting reading. This morning I had 3 neighbors and a cop looking at my video footage of a little "bastage" walking up our driveways and checking for unlocked doors. He managed to get 2 laptops from the neighbors that "had our hands full and just forgot to lock our doors". Even with 2...
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    I set up a friend with that same configuration over a year ago and it is still working fine today.
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    Exported reg keys, rebuilt OS, reinstalled now locked out?

    Unfortunately it says "Not Found!". I think I am screwed. I emailed support and they are looking to see if they can find my registration info... Thanks for the reply.
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    Exported reg keys, rebuilt OS, reinstalled now locked out?

    Perhaps a future version can incorporate the ability to backup the full key. I'll email Ken when I re-purchase my license ...
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    Exported reg keys, rebuilt OS, reinstalled now locked out?

    So what is the purpose of the import/export v4.reg function, just to backup and restore camera configs?
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    Exported reg keys, rebuilt OS, reinstalled now locked out?

    Sorry I did not make it clear in my first post but I cannot find the key. I also cannot find an email giving me a clue where I bought the license from. Yeah, it sucks to be me...
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    Exported reg keys, rebuilt OS, reinstalled now locked out?

    Yeah after this mess Windows 10 is on the things-to-do-list, hopefully next week. I logged in as admin and launched BI with Administrator privilege but I still get prompted for a license key and can't move forward until I click on demo. All of my cameras showed up but they have the demo stripe...
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    Exported reg keys, rebuilt OS, reinstalled now locked out?

    I had some odd issues with my BI pc (kept crashing every 15 mins). I took advice offered here and tried to back out the Intel HD drivers but no luck (went back several versions, clean reboot in between, still crashing), also tried backing off restore points (Win 8.1). Finally I went extreme...
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    New camera crashes BI computer

    I am running BI v4.6.3.0 x64 on an [email protected] CPU with 16GB ram (Windows 8.1). Last week I received a new NSC-2X8-DM EXIR POE camera from Nellys. This is now my 12th camera controlled by BI. Oddly after installing the camera the BI PC started crash/rebooting. I have a monitor plugged into...
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    Anyone get SWANN NHD-815CAM working with Blue Iris?

    Has anyone had any new success connecting the Swann NHD-815 cameras to BI? My buddy has a Swann NVR8-7300 and (4) cameras. The images fit fine on a monitor in a 4x4 matrix. When we went to add a 5th camera the matrix went to 3x3 with 5 cameras and 4 black screens and he hates it. I contacted...
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    Swann NVR - 3rd party camera?

    My buddy wants to add an additional camera to his Swann NVR8-7300 system (it came with 4). Has anyone successfully (and happily) added a non-Swann camera to a Swann NVR8-7300? If so, what brand/model did you buy? Thanks very much.
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    Sometimes there is something to be said for dealing with a local brick and mortar store. Like having a local throat to choke when something goes terribly wrong :)
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    Shouldn't be a problem. But if Costco is within a few bucks I would go with them. Absolutely no hassle returns and they add a free year of warranty on top of Swann's.
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    Sorry for the delay, had to be social with some friends... Your config sounds fine. I recommend taking the cameras directly out of the box and connecting them to the NVR first to make sure they run ok before you bring in the POE and Powerline equipment. If you can buy them from Costco, even...
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    For this guy's house we have the NVR in the living room with a 28" monitor so he and wifey can see what's going on in the yard or on the porch. From a security aspect that's not the best idea as bad guys will see it, take it, and tada no video evidence! But that's what they wanted. There is a...
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    No worries. I'm just sitting at my desk geeking out on a saturday afternoon instead of doing yard work and I get how frustrated you probably are in mid project on a Saturday and can't get answers! A POE switch should work fine in the garage. Microcenter has one for $49. The 110-12vdc(?)...
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    I am successfully using a POE switch and Powerline Adapters with the Swann NVR7300 and NVR7400. The garage has a 110v feed from the same circuit panel as the house so the Powerline adapter works fine. I have (2) cameras mounted on the garage using 110v adapters for power and their network...
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    Aliexpress experiences?

    I have seen links to some Dahua cameras to the Aliexpress website. I have never purchased from them so I did a little googling. One site I found ".. makeuseof..." had some pretty critical reviews. Most were complaining about the shipping time, many complained about incorrect products and...
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    Backyard POE recommendation

    Ok. I'm more optimistic about the turret now. Fastb - can you explain what you meant about the "MP trap"? I would have thought that the better the picture resolution meant better overall image? Does a higher MP res. translate to worse night vision? For my purposes it will be 99% snooping...
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    Backyard POE recommendation

    Thanks for the reply. It would mostly be used for watching my dogs during daylight hours when I'm not around the house.
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    Backyard POE recommendation

    I'm considering making my next camera purchase a Dahua. I've heard the price is lower and the firmware isn't quite the mess as with Hikvision cameras (I have several). I'm looking for an outdoor POE with a built-in mic. It will be mounted in the corner of my yard at the 90 degree intersection...
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    Surveillance for Dummies

    I did some research on the pre-packaged systems from Microcenter and Costco. My first plan was a Swann NVR (NVR8-7300) with 4 cameras for about $599 at Microcenter, then I found a similar Lorex package at Costco for $499. I went with the Lorex. The wiring was easy enough. The device found...
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    Surveillance for Dummies

    Interesting prices, "marid2apterbilt", where do you shop?
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    Surveillance for Dummies

    Replacement Swann cameras at Costmo ... $229 for (2) domes OR (2) bullets ... Yeah, I'll have to give it a shot.
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    Surveillance for Dummies

    Bullshit artist? Hmmm, sounds more like a Stand-up Philosopher (or a politician). Heh, I think I'm back to the Swann package at Microcenter http://www.microcenter.com/product/444824/8_Channel_NVR_with_Smartphone_Viewing_-_4_x_NHD-815_HD_Cameras "Only 6 left in stock". Better hurry. Bring...
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    Surveillance for Dummies

    Found this one on Costco website http://www.costco.com/Lorex-8-Channel-HD-IP-NVR-with-2TB-HDD%2c-4-3MP-Cameras-with-130'-Night-Vision.product.100277302.html There's a few negative reviews. Anyone have any experience with Lorex?
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    Surveillance for Dummies

    Thanks. The cameras are advertised as 3MP so I'm hoping they can't be THAT bad. I looked at Swann's website and they do advertise 7x24 tech support. The one person I did speak to at Swann immediately confessed my questions were over her head and quickly transferred me up a level, so that...
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    Surveillance for Dummies

    Thanks all for the suggestions and experiences (and warnings). I truly believe that no good deed goes unpunished but at least they'll feed me when I come over to fix what they tinkered with. They're all pretty close enough to be considered family so I'll take what I get for my time. For...
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    I spoke with Swann tech support today. They confirmed that the POE connections on the back of the NVR are just that - a switch with POE ports. They also confirmed that we can use an Ethernet Over Power or PowerLine Adapter to run cameras into the switch and even use another switch plugged into...
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    Swann NVR & PoE Switch

    Has anyone connected a Swann camera to a Swann NVR through a 110v AC PowerLine Adapter? My buddy has a detached garage with no good way to run ethernet to it other than over 110v. We bought a TP-Link PowerLine adapter and got network connectivity into the garage with no trouble. The TP-link...
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