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  1. mik

    late night prowler

    Yes, from what I understand you are correct. I did catch one in my car once and have to say I won't do what I did then. I was pissed and confronted the person with 40 cal loaded and cocked ready for trigger pull. Dude was all doped up and didn't know what he was doing. Pretty crazy. Cops...
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    late night prowler

    Here's a video of a guy checkin my doors too. He's lucky we're all asleep. In Texas, its not good to be found stealing on a redneck's property at night. https://youtu.be/vHvt9nrOhTc
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    Using Mac to view Dahua cameras

    Also, I'm using Dahua 4k series nvr
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    Using Mac to view Dahua cameras

    Anyone know of some good apps that can be installed on my Mac to view cameras? It's impossible to log into the nvr with the mac. I'd Pay good $ for an app that worked!
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    Attic Rated POE Switch?

    My 2 cents...I don't think putting electronics in the attic is a good idea unless specifically made for that environment. You likely won't know there is a problem until you have a big problem. There aren't any smoke alarms up there and you won't smell the burning until things get really bad...
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    Hitting cameras web pages with a laptop in an NVR with POE

    Shockwave, can you send me the link to this video? I can't get it to come up. Thx!
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    Vandal proof cameras with PIR in the camera - any suggestions?

    Yup, they are really proud of those cameras. In looking at the "saving's" when you go with their cameras, it seems they have kept the pricing for IP cameras from 4 years ago...the prices for the IP cameras are dropping like flat screen TV pricing. I did like the idea of each camera having...
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    Vandal proof cameras with PIR in the camera - any suggestions?

    Looking for a IP camera that has PIR technology in the camera...any ideas?
  9. mik

    Blue Iris - what is it and what can it do?

    ..the downside it that it requires a decently powerful pc depending on the quantity and quality of the cameras you are using. fenderman, when you say decently powerful PC, what do you mean?
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    Testing out a New BEAST

    fmflex, what did you end up choosing for PTZ?
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    Blue Iris - what is it and what can it do?

    I'm sure this has been asked/answered but can't find it. So is this software to use your computer as a NVR? Can you use this to remotely look at cameras that are on another NVR? Thanks and apologize if this has already been asked.
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    Deer Feeder Cam set up - no power/internet

    Thanks ServiceXP and iphelpc, both are great suggestions. And i thought i'd have some ridiculous setup with solar panels and ac to dc converters, and all this other crud and whoop there it is, they already make them! Now to figure out b/t the two suggested cameras which is better. I'm going...
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    Deer Feeder Cam set up - no power/internet

    So, I'm trying to set up a camera system that runs off of a batter/solar system and transmits the pics/video over an internet connection provided by a hotspot or some other type of cellular device. The place is in south Texas and would love to be able to see what's at the feeder...
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Re: Good source to buy Hikvision items at. Same here...catalog with prices. Also looking for PTZ cameras. Thanks!
  15. mik

    Some installation pics from today

    Vector18, have you ever tried Ubiquity products for wireless bridges? I'm going to need a bridge for an application and curious which is the more robust brand/technology.
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    Another PTZ install today

    Vector18, I'd like to install a PTZ on the beach that can stand up to salt air and a lot of hot sun. Is there any specific camera you would suggest? Nice set up here, makes me want to one installed!