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  1. amrogers3

    Anyone familiar with the Dahua NVRs?

    DHI-NVR608-32-4KS2 I am trying to change the sub screen layout and I can't get it work. No matter what I choose, I still get 9 camera channel views. I changed the "Live Layout" to 4 and no effect. Trying to get 4 camera channels, 3, 7, 8, 9 only
  2. amrogers3

    Thoughts or recommendations

    My wife leaves work very early in the morning, well before any daylight and before I am up. I have one last camera to set up on the side of the house to catch anyone who may be hiding and lying in wait for her to come out. I have an old school boobiecam (I believe it is the...
  3. amrogers3

    Any issues mounting a wood camera box?

    I fabricated a wood box for mounting a camera under my eaves. My eaves were too narrow for a normal Dahua junction box. Any recommendations or things I should do before I mount this under the eaves? My main concern is water getting and sitting between the camera and the wood. I am going prime...
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    Is there a way to switch remote channels on a boobiecam?

    I have a boobiecam and a Dahua NVR. The boobiecam has two channels. Is there a way to switch these up in the NVR? I have searched high and low and can't seem to find the option in either the camera settings or the NVR. I am trying to switch how these display on my TV. I am trying to display...
  5. amrogers3

    Anyone have a copy of SmartPSS?

    I downloaded lite version but would like to get a copy of SmartPSS before they killed the download.
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    Live view stops on DMSS; is there any way to make it a continuous feed?

    I googled this but couldn't find an answer. I am using DMSS (1.99.710) on an iPad and using the camera's IP to connect. It connects and live view works but then after about 15-30 seconds it stops. It never reconnects after it stops. Is there any way to configure DMSS to run a continuous feed...
  7. amrogers3

    IR lights are flickering at night; tried but can't fix it

    I can't figure this out. I messed with ALL of the "condition" settings and nothing is working. This happens when dusk hits and the IR kicks on. I tried google with no luck but maybe I am not searching the correct issue. Any suggestions on what settings to adjust or what to google to figure out...
  8. amrogers3

    Camera is triggering alarm; can't figure out why and need help reading logs

    I've been dealing with this for a while. The alarm will randomly kick on during the day. I don't have any triggers set during daylight hours. I have several cameras connected to a Dahua NVR. I checked the log on the NVR and it shows this: I am not sure I am reading this correctly. Does this...
  9. amrogers3

    IVS issue with IPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2 (Boobiecam)

    Got an issue with setting up IVS on channel 2 on IPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2. IVS is enabled. but when I try to click the + to set up an IVS rule, it does nothing. Tried to reset to default and save and save failed. Anyone else encounter this issue? I did a search for this issue on here but...
  10. amrogers3

    Relay question

    Hey guys, I'm not sure if you can help me with this question. I am having some issues with a relay in the attic. I think the heat is murdering these things. I thought it was due to power surge but I've had two die this summer with no power issues. I can't really move this guy inside very easily...
  11. amrogers3

    Camera is generating Intrusion Alarms but IVS is off

    I have a color-4KX that is generating alarms every few seconds on Dahua NVR, NVR608-32-4KS2. IVS under smart plan is unchecked and IVS is unchecked. I can't figure out what would cause this behavior. Anyone seen this before?
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    How to make IVS work if pointed to the ground?

    Been trying (unsuccessfully) to make IVS work. I have a Boobie cam on the porch with one camera point down for mail. I want to use that cam to detect someone coming up to my door at night. Relay out is wired to a siren. I have been trying both tripwires and intrusions and nothing works. The...
  13. amrogers3

    Question about the Boobiecam 5441F-AS-E2

    Device TypeIPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2-3.6mm System VersionV2.840.0000000.18.R, Build Date: 2022-06-29 I set this camera up about a year ago. I noticed a while back it wasn't triggering on IVS so I updated the firmware per Andy to this one: I thought I took enough screenshots to set this back up...
  14. amrogers3

    Question about SmartPSS

    I am trying to search and download past recordings. SmartPSS isn't able to find cameras but I can browse to them if I type in their IP address. Here is an example, I put in the network range but it doesn't find any cameras. But I can browse to them with no problem Any ideas what I could...
  15. amrogers3

    Camera doesn't trigger

    Problem camera is an IPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2-3.6mm Firmware v2.840.15OG004.0.R Build date 2021-10-27 Anyone have a camera you set up that doesn't trigger on IVS? The camera works but doesn't do any detection. I am hoping a factory reset and reconfig will make it work again. I reset the camera to...
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    save failed for IVS on a IPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2-3.6mm

    I installed this camera about 6 months ago and configured it with no problems. I went in today to change some IVS settings and I keep getting a "save failed" error. I also have a Dahua NVR, DHI-NVR608-32-4KS2, but I always program the cameras by directly accessing their IP address through a...
  17. amrogers3

    Replacing Boobie cam lens

    Hey guys, I am trying to replace a Boobie Cam (IPC-HDBW5441F-AS-E2) 2.8mm lens to a wider angle lens. I've tried several but can't get them to work. Every one I have tried has resulted in a blurry image. I tried screwing and unscrewing to various depths and it remains blurry. Anyone replaced...
  18. amrogers3

    How-to guide for triggering ALARM_IN from NVR relay

    Problem: how to trigger Audio Linkage on camera B from camera A with no ALARM_OUT wire. Solution: wire NO and C on NVR to ALARM_IN wire on camera B. I asked this question couple weeks past but didn't get much feedback or guidance so I dug in and did some experimenting. I was afraid of...
  19. amrogers3

    Alarm out triggering Alarm in

    I tried googling this and reading the operations manual but couldn't find an answer. I am curious if it is possible to trigger ALARM_IN on a camera from NO1/C1 on NVR? I can test this, just wanted to check with you guys before I break something expensive. I'm trying to use a tripwire on a...
  20. amrogers3

    Camera for blind spot

    I have a blind spot by the garage door. I have cameras covering most of the driveway but I missing the area from the garage door out to about 5 feet. Someone could easily hide in this spot and I wouldn't be able to see them. I already ran the cable where I would like to mount the camera. I am...
  21. amrogers3

    How to use ALARM OUT and a K80 control power supply

    I hope this can help someone. I needed to be able to use ALARM OUT on a couple of backyard cameras to trigger a siren. To do this, I used a K80 power control supply that provides power and operates as a relay. You can get this off Amazon. I used 18/2 security cable for the wiring. I got it by...
  22. amrogers3

    5442's with audio linkage?

    I've looked at most all of the 5442s I could find and I dont see that they have a built-in speaker like the Color4K-X does for audio out. I am trying to blast out the "you are under surveillance" audio recording when the IVS is triggered, i.e. Audio Linkage. I can't find a 5442 that supports...
  23. amrogers3

    What could be causing IR glare?

    Mounted the IPC-HDBW5441f-AS- E2 2.8mm. I noticed I have some weird IR glare in the corner. There is no light on that side of the house, it is completely dark. Turn on illumination and there is glare. When I turn on illumination, there is significant IR glare. Anyone know why this is happening...
  24. amrogers3

    Vertical black stripes on feed

    Got a Dahua IPC-T5842T-ZE varifocal turret. It was working fine, full screen then 2 vertical black bars appeared, one on each side of the picture. I read the vertical black lines appear when there is a aspect ratio problem but the picture was full screen with no black bars when I installed it...
  25. amrogers3

    Can't find cameras

    I am using NVR608-32-4KS2. I added a couple cameras to NVR, initialized, changed IP address and everything was working fine. I needed to delete couple cameras from the Added Devices list in the NVR and I was to re-add them in a specific order. Problem is, now I can't find the cameras. I tried...
  26. amrogers3

    Having trouble installing Boobie Cam on 137

    I have PFA137 mounted under the eave and trying to attach the HDBW4231F-E2-M to it. First off, there are a sh*t ton of plugs (power, audio in, audio out, ethernet, and alarm wires) and the length of the cable is super long. I cut off the power adapter but might need audio in and out. Second...
  27. amrogers3

    mount help for two cameras

    Got two cameras having trouble mounting. One is a bullet IPC-Color4K-X and the other is a mini-dome IPC-HDBW4231F-E2. I am trying to drop the IPC-Color4K-X down one foot from a horizontal ceiling. Problem is I dont think they make a ceiling mount for this particular camera. What would you...
  28. amrogers3

    alarm wire from IPC-B5442E-Z4E

    Couple questions about this guy. I have 5 skinny wires coming form the IPC-B5442E-Z4E. Where is the best place to find compatible devices that work with the Dahua cameras? I looked on the Dahua site but didn't see anything. I am looking for a siren and light, something that will generate sound...
  29. amrogers3

    Gland size for CAT6

    I know this has been asked before but in the posts I could find, the OP was looking to attach conduit. Is there a gland that both fit Dahua junction boxes and tighten down only using CAT5/CAT6, without using conduit? The set I bought off Amazon and the only sets I can find will fit the Dahua...
  30. amrogers3

    Dual CAT6 gland for junction box

    It looks like they dont make a dual cat6 gland. How would you run two cat6 cables from a junction box opening? Both cables will have to come out of the same opening.