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    Firmware Updates for NVR and Cameras

    My NVR S/N got an "RR", and the cameras got "WR" - so i guess its safe to update. Currently and AFAIK, I don't have a specific issue with the cameras or NVR, on the other hand i didn't tried to set or use its abilities yet, things like line crossing, notifications, etc. so might be updates in...
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    Firmware Updates for NVR and Cameras

    Hi, I own 6 dome cameras and an NVR (no ports on the NVR, cameras works via POE switch) with the following firmware: * Cameras - DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS with: * FW: V5.4.3 build 160902 * Encoding FW: V7.3 build 160829 * Web Version: V4.0.1 build 160405 * NVR: DS-7616NI-I2 with installed...
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    Hikvision Cameras and NVR Firmware and Audio Out

    Hi, I just connected my 6 dome cameras and an NVR (via POE switch) with the following firmware: * Cameras - DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS with: * FW: V5.4.3 build 160902 * Encoding FW: V7.3 build 160829 * Web Version: V4.0.1 build 160405 * NVR: DS-7616NI-I2 with installed * FW: V3.4.95 build...
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    DS-2CD2142FWD-I(W)(S) Mounts

    Hi, I need an advice for mounting 6 x DS-2CD2142FWD-I(W)(S) HIKVISION cameras on different surfaces, the important thing is to hide all the pigtails (S model so it have sound pigtails in addition): 1 camera will be mounted on a lowered ceiling - no problem here, cables will be pushed to the...
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    HIK Dome or Mini Dome

    thanks, in the picture i see that the dome has much more ir leds, will that make a much difference?
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    HIK Dome or Mini Dome

    anyone??
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    HIK Dome or Mini Dome

    Hi, i compared the dome and the mini dome specs and it looks exactly the same except the pan on the dome is 0 - ~355 while the mini dome is 0 - ~55. question is - does it really matter for an indoor room corner position?? and if i missed something and there are more differences? *** it must be...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    hope you don't mind but sliding from the topic for 1 sec, where it is best to locate the turrets? this is the design of the backyard, its 9.8 meters wide and ~6 meters deep, sorry its not in english, i wrote the description for you to better understand the diagram: the left and right fences...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    tangent - what i am looking for is a security camera with just an audio out.. this will be wired connected to an amplifier in my room, when we will go to sleep i just set it to this input to be able to hear if something happens.
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    OK, you made some good points.. I also have a 2U server laying around doing nothing :), with 2 sockets holding Xeon CPUs, its 4 cores each i think (or 8?? o_O).. with 16GB of RAM (I can expand to 32GB i think), I can install windows on an SSD and have a dedicated 500GB/1TB HDD to it so it will...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    thanks spencor - i think o would go with the hikvision as a solution, i have the knowledge to set up an edge to edge solution, just need a few more pieces of the puzzle.. and this forum looks like THE place to get the answers. Nayr - this is currently the CPU my windows machine is holding...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    Can you please give me some more details? what is video analytics? motion detection? line crossing, etc.?
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    Hi all, got another question, this time about the NVR, i read allot about that if i want to use Blue Iris I need a windows machine and its recommended to be based on an i7 CPU. Now - the strong CPU is needed for what? if i want to have a live view all the time? with a dedicated screen that will...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    Thanks, What i need is to have 2 cameras audio open all night every night.. looks like just the Hikvision Domes and Mini-Domes have audio out which i can use, but all of you here say domes are :eek:... maybe another brand or company can give me a POE 3MP 1080P camera with audio out? something...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    Thanks ! OK - Domes are out, Turrets it is for the outside. BTW the frontdoor is is not on the outside, its like a hall - does it makes a difference and a mini dome will be OK? i don't want something too big and messy outside the door. What about those CUBE model for the rooms? it looks like...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    Sorry, thats the turret link: Free shipping New model DS 2CD3345 I same as english DS 2CD2342WD I 4MP array 30m IR Network Dome security ip camera H265-in Surveillance Cameras from Security & Protection on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    Thanks toohp & nayr for your inputs, Few things: * First of all - no wireless at all - all is going to be POE with a dedicated 8 port POE switch. * What are the advantages of a turret camera over a dome? the crazy IR sensor and 3-axis? From what i see in its spec it won't be suitable for the...
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    thanks, will look into that.. can anyone else share his thoughts on the environment solutions i described?
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    IP Cameras Home environment - need some advise please...

    Hi, It's my first post in the forum, after reading ALOT here ! (great forum BTW) - I hope that's the correct forum to post this. I will be moving in to a new house in a few months and going to remodel it all, one of the things I want to do is to have IP security/monitor cams. Would appreciate...
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    Hello All

    Hi, I joined to get some advice on products and setups while building a new house. Thanks, Itay