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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    Most doorbells use 12-24VAC. I just tested out the Hikvision DS-HD2 doorbell today and used an old 16VAC power supply from an old alarm system. Needless to say I am also not happy with that either as there is NO webGUI and it makes a beep noise every time you walk by it which can NOT be...
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    Hikvision DS-HD1 doorbell camera

    I just installed this camera today. Very different than the usual process for other IP cameras. For starters, you can't change the IP address to static, there is no web GUI, and you can only record to memory card or a Hikvision NVR. Was kind of expecting to be able to record to SMB like other...
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    Hikvision PTZ patrol stops for no reason

    Is this still an issue? I am looking at a hikvsion PTZ colorvu camera to replace 3 cameras by having them use a patrol zone and im worried that 24/7 movement like that would reduce the lifespan significantly
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    I heard BI smart alerts don't work well with Reolink cameras. Is that true? The only reason I don't use BI is that because I prefer first party software for hardware like this. But if it can handle the human/vehicle detections and supports PTZ controls I might actually consider it. Also what...
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    Of course you can receive motion notifications like any other camera would, but would you receive notifications from visitors when they push the doorbell button? That is also a useless feature since it just creates a notification instead of using a more suitable interface for calling like...
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    You need the reolink app to receive push notifications and also to use the "talk" function to speak to the person ringing the doorbell. It makes no sense to use blue iris for this type of device unless you wanted a low key camera that records audio with no other features. Personally the...
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    Most doorbells are wifi because they are intended to replace an old fashioned doorbell which two wires. Honestly this is the way to go even for new installations unless doing commercial work, but then you may want to go the axis route in that case anyways because they offer integration with...
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    Comment by 'Clucky' in media 'Right LPR camera'

    I guess you aren't worried about revealing your name, state, neighborhood, and license plate :wave:
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    I didn't come here to get buying advice. I came here to provide that. And you're welcome :)
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    Look at the total lack of disrespect these moderators have for paying customers on the OFFICIAL reolink subreddit. That is the problem I am having here. As a user I have a right to submit any kind of feedback I want, and they try to belittle my concerns and look for reasons to marginalize me...
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    Stay away from Reolink. They are clowns. Unify has the same product line and is from a much more trusted company that doesn't insult their customers by putting ads in their face and then banning them when they complain.
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    Hik connect notifications stop working after a while

    Also I made this tasker project for the Hik Connect app notifications which will automatically silence and dismiss the notifications during certain hours that can be reconfigured, and also includes a quick setting toggle so you can turn on and off the notifications at your will. It does not...
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    Hik connect notifications stop working after a while

    They do match. I think the issue was related to dynamic DNS, UPNP, or an incorrect time. The camera's manual didn't explain how hik connect worked, so I assumed I needed UPNP and DDNS configured. I turned both of those features off and corrected the time, so we shall see.
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    Hik connect notifications stop working after a while

    How would I be able to test if that is the case?
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    Hik-Connect and UPnP

    I'm having issues with Hik Connect notifications that stop working after a while. See my post here
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    Hik connect notifications stop working after a while

    I saw that when I googled it but still have no idea what that even means. I'm a camera monkey, not a network engineer.
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    Hik connect notifications stop working after a while

    Not sure what that is or how to check
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    Hik connect notifications stop working after a while

    I am supposed to be recieving a notification every time a vehicle is detected on my LPR cameras. However only email notifications come through. The Hik connect app after a while just stops sending notifications and then I have to delete both cameras and add them back. I just did this again...
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    Reolink cameras are garbage and their reddit moderators are unprofessional trunk slammers

    Quick question. Does Blue Iris support person and vehicle detection? I don't want to be woken up at 3:00 AM in the morning because a fly flew in the view or a rat was running around. The reolink analytics suppringly are good for what you pay for, but the trade off is that you have to use...
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    Reolink cameras are garbage and their reddit moderators are unprofessional trunk slammers

    Install them close to the ground that way when it rain you can constantly wipe the lens clean so that the auto focus doesn't go insane
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    Reolink cameras are garbage and their reddit moderators are unprofessional trunk slammers

    I want you all to take a look at this post right here. The complaint was about seeing ads in the reolink app which OP did not like. Afterall, who the fuck likes ads on free software let alone paid software? Reolink is just an overall dumbed down product for dummies. That's why there are ads...
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    Looks like running a FTP server on windows works well, and then I can have the files save to the NAS. Just a little clunky but hey atleast I am back in business. Looks like the only other problem I have with these cameras is they eventually get blurry because the focus type is set to manual...
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    Care to explain more?
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    Thanks but when I make a new account with all custom permissions enabled it tells me "username or password wrong" when I test. In the possibility that the test is wrong, I set up a timed snapshot to every second and verified that no snapshots were uploaded to the shared folder. No entries in...
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    I have all the permissions allowed for this user account and confirmed that even my reolink cameras could upload (those 3 PTZ text files). Their support is useless and tells me a contradicting statement that FTP and SMB/CIFS is not supported on third party NAS devices, while showing me a guide...
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    Anyone know of a third party NAS (like QNAP) that is able to be used as an FTP server for Hikvision? Their support is now indicating that they don't know what the hell they are talking about by saying that I need to use a third party FTP server running on windows - but not a third party NAS...
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    At this point it looks like the only option is to get a Hikvision NVR, but I don't know if you can host an FTP server on them or not. I mainly need a storage solution for FTP LPR snapshots, but also want continuous recordings for backup since plate recognition is never perfect.
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    Nope. Its just a shitty company called Hikvision that makes you have to use their proprietary products. I knew I should have spent double on the UNV LPR cameras. This is what happens you use this rubbish owned by the Chi-coms
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    That was one of the things that I first did. Only I used a generic FTP client for android and was able to connect using the same credentials. I also tried making an FTP server on my phone and was able to connect the Hikvision camera to it. So the problem might just be this Synology NAS not...
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    Having trouble getting FTP to work on Hikvision

    I think I am going to swap out the the NAS first while I can still return it. I really want these cameras to work and its a shame that I can't get a name brand NAS to work right out of the box on two of the same cameras. Which models are proven to work for Hikvision?
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