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    Change Day Schedule on Dahua IP Camera via Dahua API

    Updated for March 2026 - Mode Switching for Web 4 and Web 5 Dahua Cams Have updated the camera day/night mode switching for Web 4 and Web 5 cameras. What has been removed is the need to update camera Time Plan Settings (orange/purple block). Thanks to an IPC member, the correct API was...
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    EmpireTech aka Dahua LPR Settings

    Using the API that works for Web 5 day/night mode switch and have the Web 5 cams set for "Customized Scene". However, using Hubitat and HTTP GET statements for cam day/night mode switching based on LUX and not time.
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    EmpireTech aka Dahua LPR Settings

    With Web 5 cams it is possible to have finer control of when the camera switches between modes. In place of just day and night add general or custom 1 or custom 2 using time plan settings to make adjustments to shutter, gain, etc. The overall concern is that this is a time based solution that...
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    EmpireTech aka Dahua LPR Settings

    Yes, agree that LUX is a good overall solution, but also at the same time a bit on the complex side to implement. No plug and play here! LUX in the daytime can reach over 100K. However, depending on placement of the north facing outside LUX sensor the units of interest are in the 100 to 300...
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    EmpireTech aka Dahua LPR Settings

    It looks like your are using BI on Windows 11. Assume that when the day/night URL is placed in the BI browser FireFox address bar that the camera switches mode from day to night and the other way around. If yes, then this is a step in the right direction. The issue, which your are aware of, is...
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    EmpireTech aka Dahua LPR Settings

    Simple is better. Here in the north country, the sun is now gaining close to 6 minutes per day. Thus a lower 48 solution does not work well here at the end of the trail.
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    EmpireTech aka Dahua LPR Settings

    One way to get closer is to use LUX in place of a sunrise/set offset. This takes into account sunny vs cloudy days and switches cameras based on light intensity in place of time. More complex to setup - this is not a turn key solution.
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    Issues with 192.168.0.9

    Check your Apple device and see what the current IP "new" address is. You know that the old one was in the range of 192.168.0.1 but the new one could be anything in the range of 192.168.1.1, etc. https://techzle.com/view-the-ip-address-ipv4-and-ipv6-of-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad You will have to...
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    Extending a Blue Iris Network - Assistance on How to Keep Secure?

    Tested BI using a USB Network adapter on the desktop computer. Setup the adapter to access the subnet at 192.168.55.1. Used the IP address assigned by BI for UI3 and accessed at 192.168.55.28:81. Plus UI3 can also use the other IP address at 192.168.1.132:81 to view all connected cams. For the...
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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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