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    Smart Codec.

    So the actual recording is the one that uses the Web Service? Or how do I see the actual recording? Also, should I enable Smart Codec? And, what bitrate should I use? I posted what I'm using in #9. What happens if I lower it? What is the impact?
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    Can someone post a screen shot or video of a bad low light camera?

    Do you have a comparison of the Axis Q3517 vs. Dahua 5231R-ZE? For center vs. edge lit IR illumination.
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    Can someone post a screen shot or video of a bad low light camera?

    My question was which of those shown in the comparison chart do you have? Or are you an installer or store? I thought you were an end user.
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    My uniden garbage failed me...

    Could you have set the Unidens to 24/7?
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    My uniden garbage failed me...

    Thanks for sharing. I wanted to learn about the problems during your incident, so I could learn from it. You confirmed two problems with the camera. One is that the motion never triggered. Two is that you didn't like the image quality anyways. Do you think there were two people involved in...
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    My uniden garbage failed me...

    So what was the problem with the Uniden cameras during the bike incident? Did it not detect the motion at all? Or was the quality poor? I just got the IPC-HDW5231R-ZE installed a few days ago. I have the outdoor cameras set to 24/7, and the garage one set to motion.
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    My uniden garbage failed me...

    Glad you're happy with the new camera. What time of day were your bikes stolen?
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    What does pi stand for?
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Are the fans in these Dahua NVRs variable speed fans? So if it's cooler, will it blow at a slower speed? Also, what does everyone think of the fan I linked to in #883? Will that be quieter, and if so, how can one tell? I'm kind of getting used to the noise. It's not too different from when...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Thanks. It's something for me to think about next time. I do like the physical set up I have, as in where my router/modem/switch is located, and where my NVR and TV are located. And I just bought a non POE switch a few weeks ago (because I knew my NVR had POE switches inside). I wouldn't...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    I can't answer the part about the secondary router, because I don't know. But I just thought I'd suggest an alternative. I was like you, and I had the combined router/modem from my ISP. I also use it for VOIP. Then in 2015, I dropped the voice from my ISP, and switched to Ooma. I bought...
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    Smart Codec.

    This is the bitrate I'm using: Should I keep it the same, or lower it? What impact will lowering the bitrate have? Will it affect the overall image quality? Should I be using constant or variable bitrate?
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    Smart Codec.

    I don't know what happened to @aristobrat's post. It was there a minute ago. But I'll check the bitrate that my actual cameras are set to tonight, and take screen shots. The 1084 kbps in the disk calculator was automatically filled out after I selected 2MP and Audio On. Does my storage use...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    How loud is your POE switch?
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    I don't have a closet to accommodate the NVR. Plus I just got it installed 2 days ago, and the wiring for all of the Ethernet cables goes right to where the NVR is. And I like the location, right next to the downstairs TV. From reading right now, it seems like fans on NVRs go out frequently...
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    Can someone post a screen shot or video of a bad low light camera?

    What camera do you have?
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    Can someone post a screen shot or video of a bad low light camera?

    I have mowed weeds too. :) Yes, I can see that even in the distance near where the car is, each blade of the mowed weeds is still visible. On the SWC, it looks like mushy oatmeal.
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    I have my ASUS router working behind my modem. I didn't do any bridge mode or port forward. I followed the instructions in this guide (which I linked to in post # 881): Randy : OpenVPN on a Asus router
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    Smart Codec.

    Also, while this tool isn't a Dahua tool, it is another recording calculator. DVR/NVR Record Time Calculator (now with both H.264 and H.265 support) This one estimates that with 7 cameras at 24/7, it should use 99 GB a day with H.265. So between both the Disk Calculator above, and this other...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    Yes, agree. I just wanted to post that things were expected as I wanted them to. Since it was my first time remotely connecting. Also, to anyone else who is doing the VPN for the first time, or if anyone had questions, I could share my experience that it worked for me.
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    Smart Codec.

    I can take screen shots of the framerate configuration from my actual cameras, in case someone wants to see if I can improve it.
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    Smart Codec.

    @EMPIRETECANDY Why do I have different hard drive capacity readings, based on the software? When I use the Web Service, it says I've used 6.97 / 7.27. That's about 300 GB in 43 hours. I have 7 cameras set to 24/7, and the garage camera set to motion only. They are all set to 15 fps...
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    Smart Codec.

    Thanks. Right now, all I have is one camera with simple motion detection. The others are 24/7. Do you think I should enable smart codec?
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    Smart Codec.

    What does this do? Does setting smart codec to "open" save space? Is there a reduction in image quality? How does smart codec work?
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    I guess I'll think about this next time. Right now, my TV stand doesn't have a cabinet, it's open. I like that because it makes it easy to access the cables in the back, for any devices. But, if I ever change furniture, I'll think about getting something with a cabinet for the NVR. I would...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    So would the setup be quieter if the NVR didn't have built-in POE, but was connected to an external POE switch? Are there any tips to make the NVR quieter? Can I put a towel over it or something?
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    Can someone post a screen shot or video of a bad low light camera?

    So would the grass, and those tiny building things on the left, look better with the Dahua?
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    Can someone post a screen shot or video of a bad low light camera?

    Great video. This is what I was looking for. The grass doesn't look very clear on the Hikivision. And the cat doesn't look very well defined. I can't make out even the outline of the cat very well. On the 5231, the body definition of the cat is clear, and I can see the blades of grass on...
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    Can someone post a screen shot or video of a bad low light camera?

    Did anyone buy a bad low light camera (any brand), and have a screen shot or video? I just had the HDW5231R-ZE installed. I had read and seen videos of it. I just want to compare with something bad, in low light, so I can see the difference. Thanks.
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    I just got the NVR5416-16P-4KS2E NVR installed. It is loud. I haven't heard a device this loud since maybe a PC from 1999. I have it in the living room, and I can still hear it if I go to other rooms downstairs. Also, I have a desktop; plasma TV, Tivo DVR, APC battery backup, all in the...
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