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    Running multiple NVRs Pros and Cons

    You shouldn't have any issues with multiple NVRs. Just go into DMSS and SmartPSS and either add it in using IP address or by serial number. While it is two different devices you can make a custom layout for viewing cameras from different units.
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    POE is POE. As in "power over ethernet". When you turn on the "extend" feature it will take into account that the distance/length will be farther and will adjust for voltage/current drop. Having a port that says POE+ does not automatically mean the port will have extend mode. Having just the...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    Yes. You can do that. It's just that it would mean running another two conductor cable with a 5521 barrel plug to the camera/power supply which most won't want to do. Then need to make sure waterproofing is done on camera side for that plug. Another thing is needing to disable the POE power...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    POE+ or just basic POE has nothing to do with the max distance of the cable run. It has to do with the max amount of power the port is able to send out. POE is 15 watts. POE+ is 30 watts. Then there is high POE which is 60 watts and higher. Honestly with a regular camera then the standard...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    From my understanding when I was deciding on a NVR, the "E" is the ability to use extend mode for the POE. Where a standard cable length is able to effectively do 328 feet runs max on a good quality cable and termination, the extend mode would allow for longer distances using the same cable...
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    Upgrading NVR from Hikvision DS-7604NI-K1/4P(B)

    Determine what you want out of the system and what you want to improve on. Are you wanting more detections/AI that the current cameras/NVR aren't providing? Where are the cameras plugged into? Are they on the built in POE on the NVR or external POE switch? Do you know the password to the...
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    Adoption issue with NVR pro Ubiquiti

    -Try logging into the cameras in question using the IP address of the camera. Any issues? -Look on your network for another device that has the same IP address of your camera. That would cause connection and accessibility of the camera to go in and out. -Check power to see if it is an...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    I have the NVR5216-16P-4KS2E. From what I remember about Dahua naming..... "NVR" is IP..... "5" is the series. "2" is how many hard drive/SATA ports available. "16" means how many channels the recorder is... "16P" is how many built in POE ports on the unit. "4K" means max video output...
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    Handling User Access - Dahua NVR

    Technically you could use software like SmartPSS and add all the devices to for management. It should send all the alerts and notification to the software. Could even go with like they say the DSS platform but there is more involved with setting that up. For one it requires a server to be set...
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    Luminys

    I can say this.... Most of the personnel for Dahua USA and what is now Luminys is the same. There was a lot of people leaving Dahua and Hikvision before due to being scared regarding what would happen due to the NDAA ordeal though. Not too sure as far as what is really different as far as...
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    Handling User Access - Dahua NVR

    With Dahua recorders, on the local monitor plugged into the unit directly, you will see on the top right corner the spot to click to get the QR code. You will also be able to access this QR code when logged into the recorder directly using a web browser. This QR code is for the serial number...
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    Luminys

    Looking at the specs, it is the same product. At the end of the day, it is Dahua stuff not made in the Dahua factory. This is why they are NDAA. Luminys even has a chart showing what Dahua model number is what product for Luminys.
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    NV41AI-8P-4K HDD Recommendation

    Here is a rough calculation going by the three 4MP cameras you have. The numbers could go up or down depending on the max bitrate, bitrate type (variable or constant), frames per second and the detections used (metadata). I would say go with at least a 2TB hard drive. If it was me I would go...
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    Turret camera - horizontal?

    You can mount the camera directly to the wall if you would like. You would only use the junction box or wall mount to get a better angle and to hide the wiring in case you can not push everything back through the hole in the wall. The eyeball of the turret can be adjusted to any angle you want.
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    PTZ Camera setup nightmare...

    There are a few things to think about.... First is the PTZ itself. If using the PTZ by itself then it will also miss other areas that it is not looking at. Second is using PTZ with spotter cameras. Spotter cameras need to have the detection set up. Under the detection is PTZ trigger...
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    Need a cctv system for an indoor office with the following features

    Forget the cloud recording.... those only do event recording and since not all event recording will catch everything..... sometimes the recording won't get triggered so it won't get recorded. Get an NVR. Get your cameras. Add an SD card in each camera for times that the cameras lose contact...
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    NVR or Computer to Support up to 128 Cameras

    If going the NVR route, look at the max incoming bandwidth specs for the unit. Lots of times a unit may say 64, 128, 256 channel capable but the "gotcha" is the incoming bandwidth is not high enough to support all the cameras. So in theory a 64 channel is able to add 64 channels but you would...
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    NV41AI-8P-4K HDD Recommendation

    Most of the higher capacity drives I have seen spin faster. This is due to the fact that most often the larger drives are on recorders that have more cameras. Depending on the resolution of the camera, the hard drive needs to have a high enough throughput to support all the data stream (video)...
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    Good deal Annke 180 degree dual 1/1.8 for $220?

    On both the FCD600 and the NCD800, I was able to get the mic and speaker working. The speaker is on the back of the camera itself. Speaker is used for two way audio and the sound from the active deterrence. I don't use blue iris so not able to comment on that. I've got mine added to a LTS...
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    Good deal Annke 180 degree dual 1/1.8 for $220?

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    Good deal Annke 180 degree dual 1/1.8 for $220?

    The cables can be routed out after taking out the silicone plugs. If they aren't in the spot that you would like then you can take the camera apart and flip it around 180 degrees. It would be a multistep process. Need to take off the screws on the plate in the picture. The camera portion would...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    Features shown on the NVR's is a mixed bag. Some will show the feature but not let you use it or give an error when trying to turn it on. This is because it will have the camera use that feature. If the camera doesn't have the feature then it cannot be "turned on". If you add the LaView...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    If you can find a newer firmware for this unit then that would be where I would first start. The unit you have is VERY old and the specs don't seem to be that great. The current firmware you listed is from 2016. As others have said, that NVR is a Hikvision OEM unit. I feel that it is better...
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    Good deal Annke 180 degree dual 1/1.8 for $220?

    Yes it can be wall mounted. The camera comes in two parts. The camera itself and the mounting bracket that the camera clip to. This mounting bracket has a spot marked "front". Make sure this is facing the correct direction before mounting the camera or the image would be upside down. This...
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    Unifi Teleport

    I am able to ping the devices and seems I am able to go in a browser and get to the NAS login page. I am not able to add the NAS as a network drive under windows. It is not able to see it. I noticed that any discovery tool for my cameras are not able to find anything. I can only access IF I...
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    Unifi Teleport

    Anybody experience issues with the Ubiquiti Unifi Teleport feature? Making the connection back to the network is no issue. Connects fine. Issue it that it puts my computer in the wrong network. My home network is 192.168.8.X. Teleport function connects me in on a 192.168.2.X network. Went...
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    PTZ or 180 degree wide angle?

    You may try one of the PTZ's that have dual lens. Here is the one I have in mind.This one will have a 180 degree camera on top to be use as a general overview camera. The PTZ could be used to get a more detailed shot. What it could also do is have the top 180 degree camera trigger the PTZ to...
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    Any experience with LTS NDAA Compliant Pro-VS Series equipment?

    These are made by Uniview.
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    Good deal Annke 180 degree dual 1/1.8 for $220?

    The only angle to really need for adjusting is the tilt (up/down). This camera has a 180 degree FOV so no need to move it left/right. Only time the wire is in a sharp bend would be if you have it mounted on ceiling or soffit with the camera push (tilted) all the way up. But in doing that half...
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    Sold my house and would like to properly transfer over my NVR and access to Hik-Connect to the new owner -- help this noob please!

    The Hikvision E-series NVR is an older unit which doesn't have the "unbind" button under "Network/Advanced/Platform Access". Due to this, if this NVR is bound to a Hik-Connect account, you would need to fill out the form on the Hikvision website to get the unit unbound from the account...
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