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    New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review

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    New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review

    FYI: Blue Iris - ONVIF triggers I don't know if anyone else has encountered this. But I was using the Amcrest human detection as a ONVIF trigger to start recordings in Blue Iris. This suddenly stopped working and I didn't understand why since I hadn't changed anything in the Amcrest or BI...
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    New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review

    The latest iOS app v3.12.4 resolves slow SD playback for me.
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    New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review

    I can’t help other than I can confirm the same behavior except that I stream to Blue Iris. I’m using Blue Iris to detect the Amcrest’s human motion detection as an “external trigger” (so all video I want is captured on my BI server; I only use the microSD as a backup). Sent from my iPhone...
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    New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review

    Thanks. I think I got it (although I couldn’t view your diagram). For what it’s worth, my first unit died while connected the mechanical chime with chime kit installed. It was working fine for a week (with people ringing the bell). But then it just died after one ring from the Amcrest button. I...
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    New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review

    I have this working with my mechanical chime (chime kit is installed) but I'm nervous since my first unit died after a week (when the doorbell was rung). I'd like to bypass the mechanical chime (disconnect power wires from chime) and am not sure if I should still connect the power wires through...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Here’s one explanation for why a power resistor is recommended: https://forum.digikey.com/t/powering-ring-video-doorbells/343
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I use my RCA without a chime and only have the “resistor” attached. However, the “resistor” seems to just be a fuse (virtually zero DC resistance when I measure with my ohm meter). So I’m not really sure what it’s doing? I’ve read about Ring users placing a 50W 25 ohm power resistor in line from...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I use a VPN and don't really need the RCA app. BI instant push notifications work for me but they don't include images. It seemed like that was a more recent feature (?) but I'm probably 4-6 months behind the latest BI version. In BI, I send an image as an MMS which is near-instant most of...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Yeah, you're probably right - thanks. I like the form factor and don't need the two-way communication or push notifications (since BI and Homeseer alert me before someone even pushes the button). In addition to privacy, I didn't like the idea of uploading 20GB per day but it looks like it only...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Thanks for all of the helpful tips here. I just installed the RCA HSDB2A and am using the RCA iOS app and Blue Iris. A couple questions: Is there a way to turn off access to the cloud? For security reasons, I'd rather only allow traffic on my LAN (I use a VPN to access Blue Iris). I have...
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    Impressed with SeaLevel

    Thanks for the super helpful explanation! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Impressed with SeaLevel

    Thanks - that makes the Sealevel recognize the on/off motion states. When there's no motion, I measure a voltage (slightly less than the 12.0V from the power supply) across the Sealevel input and Common. During motion, I measure a couple volts across the Sealevel input and C. Is it ok that...
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    Impressed with SeaLevel

    I have a stupid question. I have a Sealevel POE120 and some PIRs. I can get the Sealevel inputs to trip when I apply a voltage across. But the PIRs don't output a voltage when tripped. So how do I wire things up to get the Sealevel to detect motion from my PIRs? Thanks
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    Setting schedules via MQTT?

    I'm just starting to learn about MQTT so I can't offer anything on that front. But if you're looking for a way to change your BI profile* (e.g., to a profile that won't record on your indoor cameras), then you can send a http command in the format of...
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    Error 8000007a and Hikvision Illegal Login Lock [solved]

    I'm posting this as an FYI in case anyone runs into a similar issue. I just purchased a Hikvision DS-2CD2442FWD-IW. I’d been running several other Hikvision DS-2CDxx cameras for a while without issue. This new camera initially set up fine and I could view its stream with Blue Iris. After a...
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