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  1. pete_c

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    What firmware and model doorbell are you using? I put the Hikvision firmware on the EZViz doorbell because I wanted RTSP and ONVIF and the doorbell with the EZViz firmware kept bouncing. I do not know why it kept boucing. I also locked myself out of the EZViz app. Went to using the Nelly app...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    In the old house I purchased a new Doorbell chime and upgraded the transformer. In current home upgraded transformer. I used the power kit for both configurations. The power kit is to stop power stealing of the chime. Similiar to the power stealing which occurs with a thermostat. I had that...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    My original Nelly which I converted to a Hikvision started to fail with a stuck button issue and the PIR was totally crushed. Its been a couple of years now of running fine 24/7. I had installed Hikvision Firmware Version build 200321 and configured it with a couple of circuit boards to...
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    @WannaTheater Mine was doing that and I rebooted it and all is well.
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    The official "WTF" thread

    Googling... When a Mazda CX-30's speedometer acts strange (like upside down) after a battery change, it's usually an electrical glitch from the power interruption, fixable by resetting the infotainment system or the whole car, or adjusting the Active Driving Display settings in your owner's...
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    Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year all!!!!
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    OMG Thermal!

    Very nice David. We went out to dinner with our old neighbors visiting here for Christmas. Then watched late night movie until 2:30 AM. Doing Christmas by Edwards house tonight...
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    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

    Merry Christmas all!!!!
  9. pete_c

    Windows Remote Desktop Replacement?

    Here all of the "servers" are in the basement on a wire rack. You can utilize the old free version of VNC. Works well inside your network.
  10. pete_c

    Windows Remote Desktop Replacement?

    I use Ubuntu RDC (Remmina) with Windows and BSD and Linux desktop servers. Remmina does VNC and RDP. I have no issues. I also have used NoMachine. I would recommend it for Windows users. I do not use Windows 11 desktop to remote to any devices on my network. A while back switched my...
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    BI deleted camera still shows up in Home Assistant

    You can delete the entire mqtt db... /var/lib/mosquitto/mosquitto.db Currently used mqtt entries will repopulate the db. then delete the un needed mqtt entries in the BI device list.
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    Anyone out there tried these Wago connectors?

    I had to install two automated switches in old house in a few rooms that had ceiling fans / lights / switched outlets and used Wago nuts. Still very tight and all of the boxes were metal so used a plastic mud plate to expand space. 1/2 of the duplex wall outlets were switched at the wall...
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    Anyone out there tried these Wago connectors?

    I started using Wagos when upgrading my in wall automation switches. With every updated also replaced all wire nuts. Just used Wagos here for my new SUV LED lighting. 18 guage wires. I also added new connectors for endeavor as I did not want to cut wires.
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    For the Hikvision with ONVIF enabled I am not aware of vehicle or people detection.
  15. pete_c

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    My motion sensor here is mostly cracked. Never used it much as it was very sensitive. It does get warm. That said it is working fine today. Thinking you asked on Cocoontech about ONVIF. There is software in Windows and Linux to check features. It is also part of the Home Assistant add on...
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    Need help choosing a UPS

    Here have a Generac in place and have been using Cyberpower UPS's for years now with mostly no problems. Also have a surge protector on my fuse panel. Been using Powersonic batteries for the last few years for UPS's and alarm panel (OmniPro 2) I did have a lightning strike a few years back...
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    Running cabling "out" through vinyl siding, and up the exterior for mounting location // Street view location

    In the two story house the attic was 9 foot high in the middle. I built a catwalk out of 4' X 4's in the middle of the attic from one side to another and put lighting in along the top, This made it easy to wire the bedrooms and hallway. Put a chase in the middle of the attic down to the...
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    IPcams outside looking towards house, and elsewhere

    I had irrigation installed in my old house and used irrigation lines for outside cameras facing the house. I put two in back in berms and one in the front berm. I used 6 X 6 posts and drilled holes in the middle of the posts down past ground level. Posts were about 6 foot and buried 2 feet...
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    Running cabling "out" through vinyl siding, and up the exterior for mounting location // Street view location

    I just installed a camera on the corner under the eave. I ran the cable in the corner piece of the siding down to water spigot level. I put caulking in the hole and sealed the top using a siding repair kit then painted it the same color as the siding. Here is the view: I did similar in...
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    HOME ASSISTANT (Assist) Voice Assistant

    @George M Are you the George M from Cocoontech and Homeseer? I am using Home Assistant now more than Homeseer. I am running HA, Homeseer and Cumulus MX on one box right now...works...
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    HOME ASSISTANT (Assist) Voice Assistant

    Here connected my PE to a combo bluetooth audio amplifier to mini book shelf speakers sort of hidden in cabinets next to TV. Been mostly playing with AI lately.
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    HOME ASSISTANT (Assist) Voice Assistant

    Yeah my son gave me his old 3 D printer. Its a Makerbot...very old...its an intro to 3 d printing...
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    HOME ASSISTANT (Assist) Voice Assistant

    I had looked at this. Printing it would be with Edward as he purchased a new Bamboo printer. I am not getting really good prints unless the design is really simple.
  24. pete_c

    Camera placement under deck

    When I finished my deck I built a chase from the house out to the end of the deck. It was 120VAC, switched 120VAC for a lamp over the grill, natural gas line, 12VDC, camera POE wires and speaker cable for outdoor speakers. The chase was a bit hidden with cross support beams. coming right...
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    Hi all

    Welcome @Peppins !!! Favorite city in Italy to vacation at was Asiago.
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    Hi !

    Welcome @Joecool15 !
  27. pete_c

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Personally what I did while running my Lenova Tiny PC. No smartphone app used. Used / Using a Lenova Tiny is running W2016 standard Windows server. (XP, W7, W8, W10 and W11 should also work) Note its been a long time that I have done this and I keep referring to AI Google searches which end...
  28. pete_c

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Personally I would configure it at home on your workbench leaving the firmware alone then updating to the Hikvision firmware. On the workbench just attach a power cord to an AC doorbell transformer (buy it from Amazon then return it once you have completed your testing).
  29. pete_c

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    FW 200321 offers more features (ONVIF) for connectivity. Firmware is same domestically and internationally.
  30. pete_c

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Welcome to IPCamTalk @noparking247. It should work. Personally took mine off the internet and switched it to older Hikvision firmware. It still works fine here. I did test it initially and the audio functions worked. Nelly's Security NSC-DB2 NDB313-W V5.2.4 HikVision FW build 200321...
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