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DAHUA TECHNOLOGY TO SELL LOREX TO SKYWATCH
Yes, I understand that Lorex cameras are currently not NDAA compliant due to being Dahua-manufactured. Amcrest has apparently also confirmed their products aren't NDAA compliant either (see Edit below for source). Skywatch, (a Taiwan company) bought Lorex for the primary purpose of entering... -
DAHUA TECHNOLOGY TO SELL LOREX TO SKYWATCH
Yup, that's what I thought too - especially after reading the press release from Dahua... https://www.dahuasecurity.com/newsEvents/pressRelease/7717 Dahua referred to Lorex as a "crown jewel" but selling it was in the best interest of shareholders and customers. Hmm. -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Yeah, AVP is known to do that when messing with video settings on the doorbell. The configs just aren't in sync somehow and additional settings get added that can screw up the video quality. Ancrest really doesn't want you to use anything but SmartHome app to change settings, although if you... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Yep. That's it, except you will also be prompted for camera credentials. -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Thanks for posting you had some luck! Are you sure the image in BI is perfectly square? It will definitely be much squarer than the AD110 but should be slightly wider than tall. The AD410 resolution of 2560x1920 equates to a 4:3 aspect ratio. The AD110 has a 16:9 aspect ratio so it will... -
Is there an acknowledged recent AD410 manufacturing defect?
I would think asking IPCT Vendor specific questions that this would be a better place to be. As to the technical questions about the actual hardware issues encountered - those have already been raised to Amcrest Support. -
Is there an acknowledged recent AD410 manufacturing defect?
Oh - so the escalation team can answer an IPCT Vendor specific question as to why the AD410 is no longer sold here? I was wondering if IPCT would be a better path to ensuring a Q/A'd or updated device - but since it's not even available - Never MIND! -
Is there an acknowledged recent AD410 manufacturing defect?
Hi Carlos @CarlosBarletta - I've always purchased my Amcrest cameras from Amazon, but I do recognize that you are an IPCT vendor that I sometimes keep an eye out for any available discounts. I am curious why the AD410 doorbell isn't listed for sale here. Did it used to be and was pulled or... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
thanks @TechBill for this update. eliamcrest is a bonafide Amcrest support employee who has only very recently been providing assistance in the Amcrest Forum. It's sure good to hear it confirmed it was a developer mistake that will be corrected soon. And to clarify further - the only part... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Actually, once Internet access is blocked, the ring light will flash continuously from the start. When the firmware is tweaked to trick the doorbell into thinking it has an online connection, the light will stop blinking - BUT - after a few days, this setting is auto reset and has to be... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
I've not seen that in my router's firewall logs (ASUSWRT/Merlin). Yes, Amcrest's servers are hosted on AWS. I 'm not familiar with Scrypted but with Home Assistant using either the Amcrest or Dahua integrations, doorbell and motion events are indeed processed locally. Amcrest2Mqtt can also... -
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New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
I am quite concerned the upcoming AD410 firmware will also bork the API and local event processing. In fact, the latest AD110 firmware update did break local event processing, but not the API. It isn't clear if this was a developer error or was intentional. Home Assistant users are needing... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Not really omitted, but modified to be SmartHome app specific. What's more important to me is do the triggers (events) work with Home Assistant, is LOCALcontrol/event handling possible, and is the API still available? My understanding from reports in this forum is that the DB6I's latest... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Thanks - that's exactly what I expected. I believe this test also rules out an environmental cause. It may not be a reflection off the outer lens, but it's possible there's a lens deformity causing it. It could be the IR LED's aren't properly mounted/recessed and the camera iris is seeing... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
I've been following issues with the AD410 on multiple forums since its release. Apparently this side flaring aberration may be a manufacturing defect with only a relatively recent batch. What happens when you orient the doorbell horizontally as a test? Is the IR flaring now top and/or... -
Currently using SmartThings and might want to change.
Yeah, both of those systems you linked are more than capable of running HA - but not directly on Windows! (You would have to run the Windows Linux subsystem or other VM to host HA on a Windows machine). But then you also said you wanted a dedicated system, so realistically, you don't want...- GaryOkie
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Currently using SmartThings and might want to change.
Gosh, a month later - I'm sending the only reply? Have you landed on your replacement system yet? I too started with Wink but then went with a Vera+ Hub. I have long ago switched to Home Assistant and am very happy with it. It supports all the devices/capabilities you have listed. Mine...- GaryOkie
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A New Doorbell
Thanks for the heads up about this alternative replacement integration. Just read through the limitations/polling issues beyond the fact it is cloud based. Ugh, far from ideal. @green1 reported that reverting the firmware to the previous version restores local control and "standard" Dahua API... -
A New Doorbell
Hi Andy / @EMPIRETECANDY - Are you able to confirm with Dahua what the situation is with the DB6I latest firmware update? From a post here a few weeks ago, it was reported that the latest update had completely disabled the HTTP API support on this device. This breaks integration with Home... -
OH SH%T
Good to see so many repair options for a copper pipe "hole in one" event. I will share that my son experienced an even more incredible hole in one in his wall. He was drilling a small 1/8" pilot hole into a wall stud (for a TV mount) that happened to be exactly where a horizontal run of... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
I do still recommend the AD410. To clarify the comments about updates - since the AD410's release well over a year ago, there hasn't been a single update notification in the SmartHome app. (There have been several for the older AD110). However, if you contact Amcrest Support with an issue... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Any idea if this is yet another "only if you ask for it" ADx10 firmware release and if it will include updates other than WDR? There hasn't yet been a SmartHome firmware cloud update notice for the AD410, so hopefully this will be a global release. I have received a newer firmware from... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Yes, that's doable. If you are using the HASS custom Dahua integration for the AD410, there is a built-in service call: dahua.set_infrared_mode target: camera.cam13_main mode: Auto, On, Off brightness: 0 - 100 inclusive Sets the infrared mode. Useful to set the mode back to Auto If you... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Can't help with your Synology issue other than to say that I haven't heard of this issue being reported before. There isn't a documented API call to factory reset any Dahua/Amcrest device that I've seen. -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Yeah, that's why I didn't mention that ASP could be used to change settings. It is known to change other video settings in an unpredictable bundle. My porch is also brightly lit, and the doorbell in auto mode never turns on the IR, so the video remains in full color, which I prefer. I do... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
Hi @TheLaw - It's possible to tweak AD110/AD410 IR light settings via the API. In the Amcrest CGI API manual, refer to section 5.1.5 Lighting. To examine the current settings: <ip_addr>/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=getConfig&name=Lighting returns for the normal (general) [0][0]... -
Rearview mirror cam suggestions
Hi @Meanie - In 2019, I purchased a very similar DYMCO mirror-camera from Amazon (no longer listed). I wanted it as a backup camera and for road incident "insurance". The first one failed after several months, and the Chinese vendor quickly replaced it. After a couple of years, it was... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
@mooch91 - You should submit a support ticket to Amcrest asking for it. Smart Home Support And while your're at it, also ask for release notes. I know they won't/can't provide them, but the more we hound them to improve their update process, the better. Apparently if you contact them by... -
New Amcrest AD410 doorbell Cam Review
You were misinformed. The latest AD410 version Amcrest Support sends out is 2021-06-10 . Yours is only 4 months older and is the same version I have, but who knows what was fixed? Amcrest doesn't provide release notes, dammit. I have not installed it. Also, my WDR option on the Android SH app...