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    true cloud hosting for ip cameras

    With BI look into using TailScale for remote camera monitoring using UI3. As point out above, uploading camera data to the cloud would be expensive. For my setup it would be about one terabyte per day.
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    Extending a Blue Iris Network - Assistance on How to Keep Secure?

    I like to think of the RF Ubiquiti link as nothing more than a CAT5e cable between the two locations without POE. Agree on the use of VLANs and ACL. Was considering that option, but for the first run will go with the added NIC for the extra subnet. That will keep the power usage down as the...
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    Extending a Blue Iris Network - Assistance on How to Keep Secure?

    Yes, the bind box was checked limiting BI to one IP. With it now unchecked, my .55 subnet is now showing. That is a PLUS for sure. Thanks for the how to. It is most appreciated!
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    Extending a Blue Iris Network - Assistance on How to Keep Secure?

    Did some testing the last few days in regard to using the managed Cisco POE 24 port switch or the Dahua unmanaged 24 POE switch. Was concerned about the overall cost of power and ease of system implementation in spite of the advantage of adding a VLAN with the Cisco. The Cisco 3560G 24PS-S-V05...
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    how can i view blue iris remotely?

    Have not had much luck with ZeroTier. However, have TailScale working 100% on both a cell and tablet. Plus it is free. If you do not have an internet connected computer one can also install the client on certain routers to access your LAN and UI3.
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    Extending a Blue Iris Network - Assistance on How to Keep Secure?

    Will the person at the remote home location have to add a NIC to their computer set on the .56 subnet in order to access UI3? Can BI be setup to provide access to UI3 on both 192.168.56.1:81 and 192:168.1.132:81 (my home LAN) using the modified setup? i.e. Web Server > Local, internal LAN address
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    Extending a Blue Iris Network - Assistance on How to Keep Secure?

    Appreciate the reply. The yellow is the RF link to the existing subnet at .55. The green is not of importance and was added as a possible location to add either a Cisco 3750 switch or ANC 5510. Like your idea of adding a third NIC to the BI computer. That would simplify the entire process as...
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    Extending a Blue Iris Network - Assistance on How to Keep Secure?

    Plan The Spring plan is to extend the BI network from the present home location to another home down the block. An Ubiquiti RF link will be added to the POE switch on the .55 subnet side of the system. Three Dahua cameras will be added at the remote location all on the same .55 BI subnet...
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    IP Camera Installation Question

    The suggestion above about using a WIFI radio link seams to be the easiest solution. Have used the Ubiquiti airMAX Lite Beam (about $120 total) for a number of years to send data from a remote POE camera to Blue Iris. Just think of the link as a long CAT 5-e cable but without POE. The working...
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    High zoom PTZ recommendation

    Here is the datasheet for the SD8X442FA-HNF camera. Take note that it is a POE 302.3bt standards camera. i.e. 90 watts. The overall power requirements are in the range of 70 W thus your standard POE or POE+ will not power this cam. If your layout and needs would allow it, consider the...
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    Camera quit working in the cold

    One could also try a temporary run of CAT-5e to rule out a connector issue. The connector could loose contact when getting cold. Or there could be an internal issue that is not making a solid connection when it is cold out. i.e. think poor PC board solder joint Also, if a chest freezer is...
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    High zoom PTZ recommendation

    EmpireTech (Dahua) SD8A840-HNF-PA 1/1.8" CMOS 8MP 40x Starlight IR PTZ AI Network Camera could fit your needs. Check the data sheet to make sure. There is also the DH-SD8C845FG-HNF which is on a 1/1.2 sensor in place of a 1/1.8 unit.
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    camera w/ IR off until motion

    That would work depending on efficiency. i.e. will the blaster takes less power than the present setup for the same image quality? The OP runs the PTZ on battery power and would like to decrease overall power consumption. The other issue with an external IR lamp is placement so that it would...
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    camera w/ IR off until motion

    If the camera has an alarm out it could be possible to trigger that function to turn on an external IR lamp. However, the issue of how the camera responds to the added IR plus image stabilization time, in relation to when the image is taken, would be of concern. Even with this setup, it...
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    camera w/ IR off until motion

    If you were to pursue this, then first determine the amount of power used with the IR on. Then measure the power when the IR is turned down to a level that will still produce accurate triggering but perhaps a not so good image. Then see if the power saving difference is great enough to...
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    5442-ZE upgrade for better identification at longer distance - Z4E vs Z12E vs ANPR?

    Some other camera considerations that might fit your needs. HFW-5242H-Z6E-MF 8mm - 48mm 1/1.8 2 MP HFW7442H-Z4-4MP 8mm - 32mm 1/1.8 4 MP These are both "set and forget" zoom. For daytime use a dedicated LPR camera, depending on FOV, can be used for both plates and face ID. However, at...
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    Corner Mount Bracket Installation Best Practice Advice Request

    This works well for a flat non corner mount that takes advantage of using the existing studs (16 inches OC) for a secure mounting bracket. The 4 carriage bolts were used for the PTZ and left in place after PTZ removal as they can only be removed if the entire mount is removed.
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    Corner Mount Bracket Installation Best Practice Advice Request

    For mounting a heavy PTZ used a piece of 3/4 inch painted outdoor plywood. A piece that is 22-24 inches long and 6 to 8 inches high are the general dimensions. Place over two studs and use 2 lag screws on each end to secure to the center of each stud. For the metal bracket use smaller bolts...
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    Amazon Driver Training Required

    Tried to, but ended up in terminal chat hold!!! Amazon also does not support mp4 uploads only the standard still image uploads. Not overly concerned with the post, but it would be great if the driver was contacted and corrective action taken on Amazon's part.
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    Amazon Driver Training Required

    This is from the 180 cam substream providing a better overview.
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    Amazon Driver Training Required

    Good catch. Hopefully it is a backup cam. But they are only as good as the person behind the wheel. In this case it is a he. Perhaps a recent hire to boot. The license plate is easy to read. Interesting that it is licensed in Nevada and not Alaska.
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    Amazon Driver Training Required

    Guess it time for the installation of backup cameras in Amazon delivery vans. Bet that there are additional Amazon driving examples by other forum members. Original video export from BI reduced from 80 megs to 3 megs, sharpened, color corrected and cropped in Shutter Encoder.
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    Door Checker

    It was warm last night at 20 F. But had been in the single digits and lower for most of the week. He did check most of the cars on the block then went across the street to check more. Did not stop by our place as there is a lot of outside lighting that seems to, at this point, discourage...
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    Door Checker

    Door checker at 4 AM Monday. One would think that with a van marked as "Locksmith" with large letters would not be a prime target. Dahua HFW-5242H-Z6E-MF (8-48 mm -- 1/1.8 -- 2 MP) B/W with IR. Video from BI at 60 megs reduced to 2.9 megs with Shutter Encoder.
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    Dahua 5442T-ZE at 70-100 ft - tuning limit or upgrade needed?

    T The 5442 is a set the zoom once and leave it at that setting once the desired field of view is set. A PTZ however, is designed to follow, zoom in/out and focus without operator intervention. Dahua does have a number of cameras that are designed for PTZ use. They are much more costly than...
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    Anyone understand how the BI Time Lapse setting work

    Another option, for a future project, is to use Blue Iris to capture a JPEG image every minute as an example. Or on a time schedule of your choosing (m:ss.s) in place of the built in BI time lapse function. These individual JPEG images can be placed in the 'stored' BI folder in the 'record'...
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    Audio Over IP, Use Camera Or Another Way?

    In the US it is called a 70.7 volt system although other voltages can be used. Used in PA systems to reduce power loss with long interconnections between speakers. The older systems used tapped transformers to set the power level to each speaker. Set some at 5 watts with others at 30 watts, etc.
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    Audio Over IP, Use Camera Or Another Way?

    Some other considerations.... Real-time audio streaming over LAN — simple, efficient, and noise-tolerant https://github.com/makalin/NetSonus "Did this many years ago with a Shoutcast server and Winamp Clients! Had it set up in under 20 mins... You might want to also look in to NDI Audio...
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    Audio Over IP, Use Camera Or Another Way?

    Check out these two links to see if they will be of any use for your scenario. https://dahuawiki.com/IPC/2_Way_Talk_Setup_IPC https://support.amcrest.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410690210189-How-to-Enable-Two-Way-Audio-Using-Blue-Iris...
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    4k 1/1.2" CMOS sensor with IR

    Andy is very good at answering emails. Try the below email address for Andy. [email protected]
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