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    My First IP Cam for Front Door - Which one

    How does it work if you want to talk back? Microphone or headset input on sound card?
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    How long will PTZ Motor / Gears Last?

    Any piece of machinery made fom plastic or metal may include those same type of parts used in components or moving parts; specifically gears. There useful life is subjective on the weather via humidity, heat, rain, etc. I find manufacturers normal use/wear/tear are not mine based on living in...
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    Bullet Mic Review

    Just bought the Microseven; still looking at cameras for it. What camera for front door with audio do you recommend? I need someth8ng over PoE that provides video and audio.
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    Bullet Mic Review

    For the microseven microphone above which bullet or turret camera would you recommend with an audio input using PoE and Blue Iris?
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    License Plate Camera Residential

    Just a guess but I would assume the best place for these cameras would be under a soffit cross crossing each other from fattheat points?
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    Di-Electric Grease on Cat6

    Which brand?
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    Two Quick Questions

    Awesome... Thanks.
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    Two Quick Questions

    1) With BI can you upgrade the camera firmware? 2) Once I purchase BI is there an annual fee/support fee? Thanks!
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    Camera for Front Door w/ Audio

    Looking to purchase my first IPCam with Audio / Microphone - would like to be able to talk back if possible, for my front door. Going with BI and want something really nice. Anyone got any suggestions?
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    My First IP Cam for Front Door - Which one

    Looking to purchase my first IPCam with Audio / Microphone - would like to be able to talk back if possible, for my front door. Going with BI and want something really nice. Anyone got any suggestions? ### POST WAS MOVED TO CAMERAS
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    License Plate Camera Residential

    Are you running a NVR or BI?
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    License Plate Camera Residential

    Roughly how far out do the license plate cameras pick up a tag? Traffic in front of my home is east and west traveling so I do not even know if a single license plate camera would pick up any tag. Distance from home is roughly 100 feet or less. Any input?
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    Anti Tresspass wirefree solution

    Razor Wire! Instant success! Lol
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    Anyone mount security cameras out in the yard?

    2" pipe to junction boxes, 4x4 post 10 feet installed, used shielded Cat6 - ran extra wires to each post. I wanted four cameras looking back at the home. Your own install will vary but that is what I did and never had an issue with weather.
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    Lightning protection for ethernet cables

    I agree
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    Recording audio could get you in trouble

    what about placing signs which would be taking a reasonable step towards providing notice.
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    Audio Camera Install

    Ok thanks.
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    Lightning protection for ethernet cables

    What options are there for unshielded ethernet in an attic? I only know of APC Surge Module for CAT6 or CAT5/5e Network Line, Replaceable, 1U, use with an APC Chassis
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    Audio Camera Install

    Thank you for the info.
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    Lightning protection for ethernet cables

    Besides Ethernet surge protectors what else can be done?
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    Audio Camera Install

    Cat6 PoE to camera can provide video and Audi?
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    Audio Camera Install

    Do you need to run more than one Ethernet cable for a camera that has a microphone?
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    PoE Switch Suggestion List

    Finally made the jump to lightspeed: 24 Port PoE Switches - Nelly's Security
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    PoE Switch Purchase Help 16 Plus Cameras

    It wasn’t clicking in my head but I understand now. Thanks.
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    Lightning protection for ethernet cables

    I am in the same boat
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    PoE Switch Purchase Help 16 Plus Cameras

    I am on the fence with managed v unmanaged but apparently there is an advantage to the managed switches - especially being able to power cycle the cameras. So I am trying to find the right way but having a hard time.