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    Hikvision poe switch

    If you would be using this switch for all network traffic then I would recommend that you pick up a switch that is at least gigabit for all the ports and not just the uplink. In order for you to have some sort of VLAN function to segregate networks then this switch would be managed. Other...
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    Hikvision poe switch

    The cloud management on the Hikvision switch is not a subscription so there is no charge. It is basically like a way to redirect and log into it for changing setting and looking at the status. Just like how your NVR and cameras would use Hik-Connect. Same concept. POE+ should be enough for...
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    Hikvision poe switch

    So cat cabling can reliably do 100 meters/328 feet depending on cable (CCA vs OFC), the quality of the terminations (RJ45 connectors) and if there are any environmental interference (running network cable in the wrong direction next to AC lines/shielding). This is the first thing. If going...
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    Dome camera

    Under the illumination settings for the camera, it probably got set to "Night" mode. This would turn on the lighting on the camera so if this camera has IR then it would flip the IR filter to account for it so your image would be in black and white. Usually it would be on auto so it would...
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    DO NOT UPDATE DS-2DE4A425IW-DE

    I remember a couple years ago there was a batch of PTZ's that had issues. The issues were with the servos prematurely going out. Also what I would assume was code optimization of the firmware was not too great. The firmware part was back when Hikvision got banned due to NDAA and had to use a...
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    Hikvision poe switch

    I would say the main selling point for using a Hikvision POE switch is for the higher POE power pool and the extend mode. For the extend mode there is a switch where if you turn it on, the max distance goes up to 820 feet depending on the cable quality and environment. Note that the throughput...
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    Finding a used 4 or 8 channel NVR on the cheap

    I probably have a few in my collection of equipment. What specs are you looking for?
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    Hikvision camera selection

    The M-series lacks the "engines" which is an extra CPU/GPU use just for processing the detections from the NVR side. To answer your question... The M-series NVR in my opinion has a more powerful main cpu than the newer units. If you look at the in/out bandwidth the specs are higher. The...
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    Hikvision camera selection

    I checked on my M-series unit and it does not have acusearch. So looks like it has GUI 5.0 but doesn't support the acusearch part. My other units, "NXI" and "Acuseek", does. I believe this is because of the extra processing GPU that is in the NXI which allows it to be able to do the...
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    Hikvision camera selection

    I am pretty sure it does have it. Would have to go back and check. I never really do playback and searches. I did find this though. https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/newsroom/blog/2024/08/hikvisions-smart-search-and-acusearch-filter-video-security-to-save-time/
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    (SOLD) WTS: Hikvision Thermal IP Camera. DS-2TD1228-2/QA

    Just wanted to note that this camera is on a USA firmware. Not too sure if it could be flashed if a firmware that is from a different region.
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    Hikvision camera selection

    The M-series if updated to the latest firmware will support acusearch. https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/products/network-products/network-video-recorders/nvr-5-0-firmware/?category=Network+Products&subCategory=Network+Video+Recorders&series=NVR+5.0+Firmware&checkedSubSeries=NONE If not updated...
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    Hikvision camera selection

    I would say to go with a larger, as far as channels, for the NVR. So if you need 8 channels (camera) then go for a 16 channel. There always seem to be a spot that you may wish had better coverage so a NVR with more potential channels would be ideal. As far as which NVR you would need to ask...
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    (SOLD) WTS: Hikvision Thermal IP Camera. DS-2TD1228-2/QA

    Will this be shipped in the USA? I am not going to ship this international due to complexity.
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    Hikvision camera selection

    There was a firmware that added acusearch to the cameras. The camera in your screenshot has the grille on the side. That means it has the built in speaker/mic for use with two way audio and active deterrence. The one without will just have the built in mic. Darkfighter will just have a...
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    Hikvision camera selection

    IP cameras in general do their processing for the detection from the camera itself. It basically will offload and keep the NVR from having to do it which if too many detections are done from the NVR side would encounter a "No resources" error since the CPU has a finite amount of processing...
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    Hikvision camera selection

    As far as having detections done by the NVR, it depends on if the NVR supports it. For Hikvision the "NXI" NVR's would usually have it. The amount of detections that could be done can be found out by looking at the NVR's spec sheet. There are a couple things that need to be done for this to...
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    Hikvision camera selection

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    Camera suggestions for outdoor, no power, no sun, no internet?

    I have seen places mount cameras on a light pole and then pull power from the pole itself. Usually these power sources are around 277VAC so there will need to be a converter to drop the voltage down to your standard 110-120 VAC. So that would be your power source. Then use a point to point...
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    Hikvision camera selection

    I would say most if not all would be POE. As far as the different types of technologies: Darkfighter - Low Lux Acusense - Has features such as active deterrence and some extra detection types Ultra/Pro - Usually used for PTZ's with main difference being sensor size and optical zoom amount...
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    Outdoor to indoor Cat 5e cable runs

    Since you are doing this for yourself then I am sure you are free to run it as is. Just note that the jack on the CMX (outdoor) is just has UV and moisture resistance. Not fire. So in case of a fire then you would be at disadvantage as the extinguishing point of the jacket itself will...
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    Junction box threaded waterproof plugs? Source?

    I personally got these that I use. It's not a cap like the original but it does come with rubber plugs in case you are not using a conduit to cover the opening. It comes with two of those ear plug looking nubs. Seems I lost one for this pack. This fits perfectly on my Hikvision and Dahua...
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    Introducing: UniFi Protect G6 Edge Cameras | NVR + Edge AI + Camera. One device.

    I see one downside on these.... So these use way more power than the current Unifi cameras... BUT according to the spec sheets, the temperature rating is still the same. More power equals more heat needing to be dissipated. I mention this because here in Texas, Ubiquiti cameras and access...
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    It looks like better ONVIF support is coming to UniFi Protect

    The part about the AI Port and the AI Key seems interesting. With the current AI Key having basically a 16 gig Jetson Nano Orin inside, wonder what the new and higher powered one would have? Same for the AI Port X. There has got to be more processing power in a newer chip so there probably is...
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    Intermittent dropouts in the 24/7 ( 5232-16P-EI )

    How is the camera settings set up? Default settings? Variable bitrate? Fixed bitrate? What size HDD? Default camera settings are usually set up to provide the best video in ideal conditions meaning the FPS and bitrate is set VERY high. HDD's have a finite amount of throughput they are...
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    Hikvision NVR POE not working

    There should be a menu on the NVR for POE. One would show if the POE power is on/off along with if the extend mode is enabled or not. Another would show the watts sent out through the port. I would check that first in case the POE power output is turned off. Here is an example from my NVR...
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    (SOLD) WTS: Hikvision Thermal IP Camera. DS-2TD1228-2/QA

    New in box. Seal opened (silver tape) to check contents. Never installed. This is an extra camera I didn't end up needing. I picked it up to detect wild animals coming onto my property at night but didn't need as many as I thought. DS-2TD1228-2/QA 4MP optical sensor. Active deterrence...
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    Why I can't recommend Ubiquiti cameras at this time

    From my experience, Ubiquiti is all about the software implementation. The hardware will leave a lot to be desired. Specs-wise the sensors aren't necessarily the best. Major red flag is the partial plastic construction and also the operating temperature. Ubiquiti lists the high temps as 122...
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    Luminys

    From a hardware standpoint, they seem to be more or less the equivalent for the current offerings. I'm sure once new models come in then probably will see more drastic changes. Do note that software (firmware) side it seems the Dahua/Empiretech one is still better in my testing. From what I...
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    Review of the Hikvision OEM model IPC-T2347G-LU 'ColorVu' IP CCTV camera.

    Check the image settings. Is the Day/Night Switch set to "Night" mode? If so then it would keep the light on.
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