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    NVR with specific futures

    So any other guys out there just joining, if you happen to read this, this is an example of what NOT to do. Joining this forum, asking for advice, then getting into an argument straight away with a Staff Member. Ok, I'll go away now and watch.
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    Do you utilize the VLAN settings on your network in conjunction with your Surveillance System?

    I have my camera's isolated on VLANs because I don't trust my cameras ;) Since the cameras work for me, are they considered employees?
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    Buy one varifocal, and try it, and see how things look through the camera. I had read and researched, but seeing what the cameras sees was still an "eye opener", lol. Also, things look different at night, using ir lights.
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    Separate IOT and "normal" networks?

    My cams are all on vlans, so I guess there is no point to isolate them. But I'm still thinking about doing this for my IOT devices, but not sure if I need to. Right now, all of my IOT are homemade, a Pi and some ESPs, would be hard to attack them I think. But eventually, I'm sure I'll be...
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    Separate IOT and "normal" networks?

    Reading this post To Port Forward or Not To Port Forward? And then googling on three dumb routers has got me thinking about creating separate networks for my IOT/Home Automation type devices from the rest of my home network. I actually have a couple of Asus routers sitting around that I could...
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    Try this Camera Calculator / Design Software keep PPF>100, tutorial upper left of page.
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    To Port Forward or Not To Port Forward?

    For some reason, this made me think about a joke where two guys are running from a bear or lion or some wild beast. One guys asks the other guy if he really thinks he can outrun the bear. Other guy responds I don't have to, I just have to outrun you. My home security doesn't have to be...
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    Help Getting Into Smart Home / Home Automation

    Electrically, you can definitely do it. I'm just not sure about the ESP Easy software. But the software does read the b20's address, and you have to select it when you setup the device, so the software may support it also. Try it and let me know what happens ;) I setup another b20 the other...
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    Off topic now, but are you saying a 4mp at 88 deg will give you the same picture quality as a 2mp at 44 degrees? When looking at the same spot for the same amount of detail? I'm pretty sure if you compared cams in real life you would find this not to be true. Randy
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    Help Getting Into Smart Home / Home Automation

    Wemos has 9 GPIO pins. But if you can, avoid using GPIO 0, 2 and 15. IO 0 and 2 have to be high at boot up, 15 low. It may work fine with a b20 connected to them, but it's easiest to not use them, and not have to worry about it. I make a configuration spreadsheet for each ESP I have, to...
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    Whats the focal length for the costco cams? All of these systems provide fixed length cams, and they are all the same. And they tend to be wide angle. Wide angle seems good, lets you see everything, but in reality you won't be able to id anyone unless they are right in front of your cam. This...
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    To Port Forward or Not To Port Forward?

    Breaking into cameras is what I would be worried about. Chinese cams are well known for having backdoors and getting hacked. Gives someone a linux machine on your network if they can hack into a cam. I have put my cams on vlans, so they can't get to the internet, and no one can get at them...
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    To Port Forward or Not To Port Forward?

    So I'm going to trust Nayr on this one, in real life he's a network security guy. I'm sure that are lots of opinions out there, but I don't know the pedigree of the guys giving them. Also, he doesn't recommend pptp, only recommends openvpn or L2TP/IPsec I use AES-256-CBC encryption, I'll be...
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    Help Getting Into Smart Home / Home Automation

    I find a dvm to be REALLY useful for these little projects. A little cheap one is fine, but you electronics buddy might have one you can borrow. For power, you can use a little usb plug and a micro usb cable to provide 5v to the mini d1. I've been cutting the ends off of old usb cables, and...
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    New Home - First Security System

    So far my Blue Iris cam system is isolated from my Domoticz system (HA) from my alarm, a Honeywell Vista 20-P based system. I would think you can get motion detect status from the cameras, but its not something I care about so I've never looked into it For the alarm system, although the design...
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    I know the price is tempting, but you really should stay away from the costco/big store type bundles. Better to pay more in the beginning, and get a system that will do what you need.
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    Front Door Mount Pictures...

    Will the camera be exposed to sunlight? The plastic in dome cameras clouds up over time when exposed to UV. One reason turrets are recommended.
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    New Home - First Security System

    Are you wiring alarm sensors into your doors and windows? I like wired sensors so you don't have to worry about batteries, jamming, etc.
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    Looking for a camera security system.

    Stay away from wireless cameras, hardwired much more reliable. When you need something to work 24/7 it makes a difference. Plus its a ton of data to go over your wifi network. I have one 720p camera, in my garage. It sucks compared to my other cams. But I can see if the cars (and my...
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    New Home - First Security System

    FYI, I don't know if you can install a starlight turret directly to a wall, its not designed to do that. I think you'd need to go to a bullet if you want to mount camera directly to wall I used a PFA137, I think this is the minimum required. Since the 137 is the same diameter as the camera, it...
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    Replace keypad on ADT Vista 20p system

    I bought the 6160rf keypad, and also a 5816 wireless sensor. Over the weekend, I replaced an old 6150 keypad with this new keypad. Had to disconnect battery, and then unplug the alarm to install, but it was pretty easy otherwise. There are lots of youtube videos out there that walk you through...
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    BI with private/anonymous VPN

    If you are port forwarding, then STOP read this VPN Primer for Noobs
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    Advice : camera for driveway & Garden

    Hopefully not pointless lol. Ideally, the driveway camera is placed so you could identify anyone that approaches your place. Looks like your door is by cam 1, so right above the door may be a better location. Also don't put the camera over 8 feet high, or you'll just see the tops of peoples...
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    Advice : camera for driveway & Garden

    For the one to check up on the kids, a wide angle should be fine since you don't need to identify them lol. For the other one, not sure what you're trying to accomplish? Most people try to put them to cover entry points, front doors, windows, gates, etc. So if somebody did break into your...
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    Help Getting Into Smart Home / Home Automation

    Well there are quite a few sensors supported Devices - Let's Control It Shipping takes a little while through aliexpress, so you may want to order a wemos soon so you have it when you're ready to try it. And although it takes up more space, this base is pretty cool Aliexpress.com : Buy Tripler...
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    Advice : camera for driveway & Garden

    A rather common mistake is to go for a wider angle lens to try to cover more ground. So you can see what's going on, but you won't be able to tell who did it, their face will be too small in the picture to see any details. With a 2.8mm lens, you're likely to have this problem. A vari focal for...
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    Help Getting Into Smart Home / Home Automation

    Or get a BIG battery lol. But like tangent said, I think there could be ways to work around the battery problem, people run ESPs on batteries a lot. But I've used a DS18B20 which uses the 1 wire bus. It has three pins, power, ground and data. Connect the data pin to one of the ESP IO pins...
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    Garage Door Automation

    I already had a Domoticz system running, and wanted to be able to monitor and close my two doors. Since I have two doors, I ruled out any commercial options, too much money for me. I ended up using a ESP board (Wemos mini D1) connected to a couple of relays. The relays are wired in parallel...
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    HikVision or dahua for a retail store

    Maybe it's just me, but I'd be inclined to go with Dahua since it sounds like that guy was better. But I'd ask them both for a demonstration of what they want to sell you, and see what you think after the demo. If you are worried about break ins at night, then ask to see how the cameras look...
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    Anyone Used Abode For Home Security?

    I just came across this, which may be of interest Are alarm companies trying to lock out the diy crowd? - DoItYourself.com Community Forums The lyric may not be as DIY friendly as the older honeywell stuff. BTW, you might want to do some more searching, or ask alarm questions on that forum...
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