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    Choosing the right camera model for the location

    I have a color4M-T 3.6mm and 5442 3.6mm cameras. Looking for a suggestion where to use each. Do I use Color4M-T or 5442 for the driveway? 5442 or Color4M-T for the Cul de sac overview? I have one color4M-T and one 5442 currently. Trying to decide where to use each. The driveway has two crossing...
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    EmpireTech PTZ5A4M-25X

    Any interest is a new/never installed PTZ5A4M-25X PTZ camera? I have one I purchased from Andy last year with the intention of replacing a Lorex PTZ, but never had the chance to do so. Since I have now been restricted from installing PTZ cameras on our property, I have no use for it currently...
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    Yo-yo gas prices

    I'm sure this is likely discussed in other threads, but only as a side dish. Let's make this the main course. Here in Palm Bay, the gas prices are up and down more than a yo-yo. A week ago, it was $3.59, then $3.79, 3.67, 3.81 and yesterday it was back up to $3.99. Can't wait to see what it is...
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    Blue dot above text cursor and other strange things

    Anyone notice a blue dot above the text cursor recently? It almost looks like MS snuck in an AI text editor to Edge. I also noticed rounded rectangular text balloons in the lower right-hand corner, sometimes with a rainbow outline and sometimes not. I have Copilot disabled in Edge
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    UNV quad camera - yikes!

    https://nellyssecurity.com/products/ipc8645ea-adzkm-i1?utm_medium=paid&utm_id=6656064023271&utm_content=52574987888475&utm_term=6656064023671&utm_campaign=6656064023271&fbclid=IwY2xjawTNjO9leHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAC_RcaLEe2JyaWQRMU1RbUprOTdpb1d3TEJvU3JzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEekT9qBJk...
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    IR illuminator install

    I wanted to revisit adding an IR illuminator to our narrow side yard, specifically placement as there is quite a bit of obstacles to deal with. With that in mind, my initial thought was to mount on the short fence panel next to the gate directly below the camera as it would be equidistant from...
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    Delete account?

    Anyone know how to delete an account? Can you self-delete or does admin need to do it?
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    64 camera installation in steel strap flip flops (no toes)

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    IPC-HDBW4231FP-AS ok for a shed camera?

    Have a IPC-HDBW4231FP-AS I forgot about and thought I'd use it for the shed install. Any info on this camera?
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    Dahua rebrand PTZ?

    This looks a lot like a Dahua but rebranded. 2mp 25X zoom https://enssecurity.com/2mp-25x-starlight-dome-ptz-ip-camera-spt4c225ir-es6.html
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    Monitor recommendations?

    Need a cost-effective monitor for the stand-alone NVR I will be installing in the shed, any recommendations?
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    Setting motion triggers Day and Night

    How does one set IVS triggers by day and motion detection at night for LPR cameras? I have a B52IR-Z12E with the blue and white GUI I'd like to set this up on.
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    Another B52IR Z12 failing

    As the title says, another B52IR-Z12 is giving up the ghost. This is the 3rd one since last year. It's fine and then goes black and comes back on. The off time varies - from a few seconds up to a minute. The recording timeline verifies that the camera stops outputting a signal as the timeline...
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    RF Detector?

    Is there a handheld device to detect RF and where it is emanating from? It would be helpful to show signal strength to pinpoint direction and closeness. Hell, it would be a bonus to show the activity/events of the RF in real time as well. Any suggestions?
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    Weird NVR behavior

    Recently noticed random selections on the NVR viewing through HDMI on my LG monitor. Most of the time, the monitor is off. Sometimes when I turn it on to view the cameras, a single camera will be displayed, not the camera overview screen. It happens very randomly. It may not happen for a week...
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    Used EmpireTech NVRs?

    Any used or refurb EmpireTech NVRs available?
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    PTZ scheduled presets

    Is it possible to set a PTZ for a preset on switchover at night and back to the original preset on switch to day?
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    Finding a used 4 or 8 channel NVR on the cheap

    Since eBay is vacated of Dahua products, is there another source for a used 4 or 8 channel Dahua NVR? I need a small DVR for our shed and want to keep it affordable
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    Replacement cameras with a hitch

    I'm looking to replace the last 3 Lorex turret cameras in the system before they get too expensive or many of the cameras are discontinued. I need to replace the 2 crisscrossing cameras in the driveway and the other one near the front door. The hitch? They have to run in color at night since...
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    Lighting in a narrow side yard

    I've had a small dome PTZ on the rear corner of our soffit viewing the narrow side yard that leads to the gate to the back yard since 2020. I'd like to improve the lighting since it does not have IR. I tried using a cheap solar/battery light temporarily to experiment, but it splashes light...
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    Holy crap, $450 for a WD purple 10TB drive now!

    I purchased 10TB purple drives in 2025 for $260 each, they are now $450!!!! Are they made of gold now?
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    Recommended ANPR camera for residential use

    I know it's a pretty broad question to ask, but does anyone have any suggestions for an ANPR camera in a residential area. It would help to have some real-world experience to compare. I'm looking for something that can be set up as a stand-alone ANPR
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    • Forum: LPR
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    IVS and Video Meta data?

    Can IVS and Video Metadata be used together on Camera AI web 5.0? Trying to set up trip wires and still have meta data shown on screen - how?
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    MS Edge Explorer option removed Windows 10 in latest update

    Well, with today's MS Edge update, it looks like Explorer was removed. The option no longer exists on my Windows 10 laptop. And while Palemoon does work, it is so painfully slow.
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    Warranty period on EmpireTech cameras?

    One of my B52IR-Z12B LPR cameras is resetting. When it switches from Day to Night, it goes offline and comes back on a minute or two later in day mode, but switches back to night again and repeats the cycle. I purchased it in the first quarter of 2025, is it still under warranty?
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    eBay now removing listings on Dahua cameras due to national security?

    I had a listing for 3 of the same Dahua cameras removed by eBay yesterday due to national security concerns. See below for the email they sent: Hello, We had to remove one or more of your listings for not following our Electronic equipment policy. We understand that this must be frustrating...
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    Random Database errors

    Anyone else seeing random database errors when navigating the forum?
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    Low-cost label maker

    Hi all. I'm looking for a low-cost wire label maker to organize my network cable mess. I can't see spending hundreds of dollars on a DYMO as once it's used to organize my cables it will more than likely sit in a drawer or in a cabinet and forgotten. Any suggestions?
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    One B54IR Z4E down during the storm

    The 5442 Z4E I put up recently went dark during the thunderstorm we are having. It sits right above the B54IR ZE which is working, and both are connected via combiner/splitter. I swapped the connections from the splitter at the NVR and the 2 channels status also swapped. I even replaced the...
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    Adding additional cams for identification

    Moved this to a new thread in order to keep things manageable
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