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  1. essjay

    Thinking about going desktop

    Speaking from experience I'd not run your PC dual purpose. I have something similar - i7 4790, 32GB RAM. The short is yes it works but i find that it hogs (or I think it does) the Ethernet connection - something is hogging the Ethernet, the cameras/Blue Iris, VirtualBox with a single Windows 7...
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    New computer needed for Blue Iris

    I think the older Dells running the i5 45X0's had the option of a mid tower case which had space for a couple of 3.5" drives and then Velcro in an SSD for the OS (they had 3 SATA ports including the one being used for the DVD). I don't think any of the newer generation of Dell's come with that...
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    Nvidia Shield + TinyCam Pro

    Have to agree, I love my two Shields. Have one of each generation (2015 and 2017). Can't say I notice a difference between the players but the newer controller is so much better. I like the remote the 2017 model came with also and the kids can figure outs the UI's. We binned the satellite TV and...
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    New computer needed for Blue Iris

    Receive it yet? I've been avoiding the SFF machines as running a second 3.5" hard drive might be problematic.
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    Do you monitor your system in your bedroom?

    I have a TV in the bedroom and use an Nvidia Shield for media duties. The Shield has HDMI-CEC enabled so I hit the OK button on the Shield remote and it switches on the TV. On the Shield I'm running Tiny Cam Pro. So I don't have a constant monitor but if I hear a noise I can have the TV booted...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Well that's a bit of a concern. I was set to put money down on one of these in the next day or two but if this is a preexisting issue on a previous model/generation then I can't see Dahua looking to fix it now.
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    The IR Cannons

    Seems those IR "cannons" that @nayr uses are not on AliExpress any longer but I did find the sellers website if anyone needs them: 3800mW - CCTV 5-90Degree Adjustable Focus 3800mW Surveillance IR Illuminator LED Array 850nm 5-80M|EP-AJD10|Infraed IR Lights 4500mW - CCTV 5-90Degree Adjustable...
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    Amazon Fire Tablet as a CCTV Viewing Monitor?

    It works but you only get between 3-5 fps as there is no onboard hardware decoding (I flashed the Nexus ROM onto the tablet and installed TinyCam). I have one mounted inside above my front door showing the cam pointing at the front door. Good enough to get a idea of who is at the door. The 7"...
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    Dahua NVR 5216-16P-4KS2

    How are people connecting to this with a mobile device using iDMSS Plus? A VPN between the mobile device and router and then connecting on the local network or over the Easy4IP/cloud option?
  10. essjay

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z5 7-35mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z5)

    Any photos of how to mount the camera parallel to a wall or would I need a special mount? IE. Can the bracket be at 90 degrees to the camera itself?
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Thanks.... I presume iDMSS requires you to use their cloud connection, Easy4ip to create access to the NVR? And with iDMSS can you disable the notifications that pop up on your phone and just open the app to see a list of alerts?
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    So is it only IVS trip wire/intrusion zones that are causing the bugs reported on this thread? I presume normal motion detection works as expected? As I've never used an NVR before and only Blue Iris I presume the recording and motion detection functionality is similar. That is I can record...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Anyone running the NVR5416-4KS2? I'm looking to add more cameras to the house (perhaps up to 12 in total) and two more WD Purples to my PC running Blue Iris. This might push be over the SATA ports on the motherboard and available disk trays on the case. So I might have to build/buy a dedicated...
  14. essjay

    Primer for night time settings?

    I don't doubt it - the Hiks look crap at night. Ordering a couple of Starlights this week. A fixed turret and varifocal turret to compare.
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    Primer for night time settings?

    Thanks, I have 6 of the 3MP Hiks with the 1/3 lens......
  16. essjay

    Cam catches thieves - makes me wish I bought better camera

    Some great information, appreciate it! How many coachlights are you running (each with the 1200lm bulbs)? My LEDs are kicking out 3600lm and I still need gain at 75% on my cheap Hikvision cams or else it's too dark. Very interested to see the difference when I get a couple of Starlights.
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    SD59xx0U-HNI Install Pics

    No benefit really in a home environment. All the cameras run at 100 meg anyway. For the home, CAT6 is plenty even for streaming 1080p at full rate.
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    SD59xx0U-HNI Install Pics

    Especially if you are using mostly solid cable.....
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    Cam catches thieves - makes me wish I bought better camera

    That picture quality is incredible. What settings do you have on the cams? I have two dusk to dawn LEDs floods which should put out about 3600lm in total so I'm interested to hear how you have the cameras set up to achieve that quality.
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    SD59xx0U-HNI Install Pics

    Great photos, appreciate it. What junction box is that? Did it come with the camera itself?
  21. essjay

    SD59xx0U-HNI Install Pics

    Great thanks. Any photos of the camera with this mount?
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    SD59xx0U-HNI Install Pics

    Hi guys, I'm looking for some photos of the SD59xx0U-HNI (or SD59xx0U-HN) range mounted/installed. I'm considering installing one but concerned it might be too big for the front of my house. Also is the mounting threads similar across the other Dahua mounts? I see the "Lite" version has a more...
  23. essjay

    Offsite (Cloud) Backups

    Does anyone move their recordings off site or to the cloud? I'm playing with the idea of using ARQ + Amazon Cloud Drive to move my Blue Iris files offsite. In particular I'd only move files under 4TB which would cover me for motion alerts but not the constant recording, non-motion files...
  24. essjay

    Indoor cam option suggestion

    So just to confirm the IPC-HDBW4231F-AS is a good option for indoor use? I'm looking for an indoor camera but not really restricted to size so the frisbee/UFO ones could suffice or that flat Hik one (DS-2CD2432F-IW). Using Blue Iris.
  25. essjay

    Only Getting 3fps on a Tablet Running tinyCam Pro

    Strange. Happens on the tablets and the Nvidia Shields (both of them). Like I said not a big issue. Thanks for your input though!
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    Only Getting 3fps on a Tablet Running tinyCam Pro

    Thanks Alex. I believe you're the tinyCam developer? Nice app! The HD7 is a different device to the Amazon Fire 7" I think. The one I have is a budget model (around $50 and $35 when on sale). I've tried tinyCam on both a Fire 7" with FireOS and with the Nexus ROM and the same issue on both. PS...
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    Only Getting 3fps on a Tablet Running tinyCam Pro

    Nope it wasn't in low bandwidth. I guess 3fps will have to do. It only for a monitor anyway with no recording. BI handles all that stuff. Thanks....
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    Only Getting 3fps on a Tablet Running tinyCam Pro

    Yeah think so. When looking at the frame rate it's telling me H264 SW. Installed some Hikvision android app and the motion is perfect but the image not as sharp.
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    Only Getting 3fps on a Tablet Running tinyCam Pro

    The WiFi might not be the issue. Just did a speed test and it's showing 40Mbps over the internet so that's at least the speeds I'm getting internally over WiFi. Have hardware decoding on. No difference.
  30. essjay

    Only Getting 3fps on a Tablet Running tinyCam Pro

    Hi guys, Hoping someone can help me out..... Picked up an Amazon Fire 7" tablet specifically to wall mount by my front door and to only show the front door camera. I've flashed the tablet with a Nexus ROM so it's only running vanilla Android and a couple of apps in total including tinyCam Pro...
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