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    Camera for License Plates

    Thanks Ryan! My comments go back to best practices - 'why do it in software when you can do it in hardware'. If the budget allows and performance is similar, I will always choose the dedicated LPR camera over a server based solution.
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    8MP eyeballs?

    This is a pretty good 4k cam. I am running these until a bigger sensor model comes along. The above price seems high, I got mine for $186.00 including shipping. The seller I use is now listing them at $194.39 with shipping. (there must be supply issues as this model seems to be getting more...
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    Camera for License Plates

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    New official RTSP support for Wyzecams

    flakey? I have been using 2 cams for about a week with BI ands RTSP and they have been rock solid. No dropped connections observed so far. So much so that I am starting to think a wifi cam might not have to be unilaterally rejected as not worthy. The official RTSP firmware does 1080p, which...
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    Small Indoor Camera for use with BlueIris??

    Wyze has released a beta app and firmware to enable rtsp on their cams: Wyze Cam RTSP The firmware does rtsp at full 1080p and works perfectly in Blue Iris. These things work way better than their price belies and even though everyone poo poo's wifi IPCs, I have 2 and so far have not logged...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Doorbell push notification (and PIR as well) continues to work darn near instantly with the RCA branded jobbies and the RCA app under iOS. All this chatter prompted me to retest this morning.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    There is no Upload Logo button available in iVMS-4200 on the HSDB2A using both the Mac and PC versions of iVMS-4200. :(
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    The Chime controller box (RCA calls it the 'Power kit') is out of sync with the doorbell. Disconnect power to the Power kit and the Doorbell for 20 seconds, power everything up, and then use the app to configure the Chime Type (this actually programs the 'Power kit' and configures the Doorbell...
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    Backdoor Camera/Doorbell (Need to make a decision quick)

    I would run 18/2 as well as cat 6 to the doorbell location to future proof. (there are no (reasonably priced) POE doorbells (that work) today but in the future there may be). POE always gonna be better than WiFi and power, POE always gonna be better than ethernet and power.
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    I had 3 of these turds and I experienced the low volume as well on every one. The deal breakers for me was the glare from the IR on the dome at night, unreliable doorbell control/ringing and the habit of the doorbell to drop connectivity to the app after 24 -48 hours until a doorbell power...
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    Need suggestions on long runs (1,000'ish ft)

    I am going to go all Fender on you and say even under ideal conditions, Powerline adapters are junk. If you want any sort of reliability don't even consider them. Also I will bet that the buildings have independent electrical services so the chances of the adapters even linking up is nil.
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    Need suggestions on long runs (1,000'ish ft)

    I am assuming you are not direct burying the cable (unless you want a full time job troubleshooting your connections). While you could pull the cable through as you assemble the conduit, after this is buried, how are you ever going to pull replacement/upgraded cable thruogh these long runs? I...
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    Need suggestions on long runs (1,000'ish ft)

    PVC Conduit is not rated as waterproof (even though it is most times). It is a moot point as in most humid climates condensation will cause water to collect in it and it is very common to have the cables in the conduit submerged. This is why you still have to use burial rated cable in buried...
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    Looking for outdoor PTZ that's not a massive big brother camera for my house

    All the sheep will spout "PTZ's are dumb, put up 4 stationary IPCs instead, blah blah blah blah", but.... The SD1A203T-GN is my goto IPC now for the ubiquitous residential 'soffit-cam'. The are starlight, the IR is not behind the dome so no glare and minimal spider web issues, low profile (one...
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    I am using the doorbell chime ring to trigger a 24VAC relay (DPDT) and if you used a solution like this you could easily do it. The relay in my case triggers a sensor on my Home Automation system and triggers this MP3 player to play the ringtone of my choice over a non-powered speaker.... (as I...
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    I am confused as both I and Aocam recommended a 24V transformer but you want to try a higher amperage 16v unit.
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    If it is a mechanical chime, running it at a higher voltage is pretty safe (unless someone holds the doorbell button down for 10 minutes, and even that might be fine! (as these old school beasts can take a lot of abuse)). The main side effect is you may notice a more assertive chime.
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    Media Convertors - CAT6 to COAX to CAT6

    Yes I use these for long runs. These work great and way easier than all the nonsense you read in other threads about using fibre optic / solar / AC power for distant points where you need access points / IPCs / Intercoms / Door bells / controllers (example - entry gates). Quality RG-6 is...
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    DH-SD1A203T-GN WDR function not working..

    My recently shipped DH-SD1A203T-GN's have yet another version: 2.623.0000000.5.R.R4.383, Build Date: 2018-10-16
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    What would be a good 4k poe camera?

    I order from AliExpress all the time. (I placed another order today). I have never received 'hacked', China-version, or counterfeit hardware. I have always received exactly what what was described. All hardware that has had updated firmware released have been successfully updated with the...
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    How to access ringbell from another PC?

    5, 4, 3, 2, 1..... Detonate! RingMyBell, you just got Fendered.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I have not been able to get the mike button in BI to work with the HSDB2.... so far.... I can hear the sound from the HSDB2 in BI just fine.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    My RCA HSDB2's have the oval lens cutout... and the mic hole.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    PM me about the plates... :) But I think they WILL have to be modified to fit (as bookemdano mentioned) (unless the rendering of the LaView is not correct.... which I have experienced before) And they do have the black button embedded.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Yep, I missed this. I wonder if I bought the crappy version!
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Physically they should be identical... LAView has pre announced the ONVIF functionality in an upcoming firmware update, it is unknown if (but very very probable) all versions will get the same update in functionality later this quarter. But to be honest, I don't miss it as there is the RTSP...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Hey buddy I have 3 of these babies (RCA model) and I have all but the Black faceplates sitting around collecting dust.
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    Sweet! LTS is releasing an ONVIF compatible doorbell with SD card slot and 940nm IR

    Ya, down for sure. Can't see your porch pirate bait with the current setup.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Same with me FWIW in my deployment, BI feed is the exact same quality as the RCA app (which is excellent)
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    Techage system - anyone have experience with these?

    budget way too low for an 8 camera system for a business.
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