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    Dahua GUI 5.0, 4 camera timeline, gone or hidden?

    I’ve been configuring Dahua DVR and NVR‘s for 10 years and this new 5.0 GUI is a lot to take in. this particular NVR is a 5216Ei, after I configured a few days ago it did a firmware update and it updated to March 2026. My favorite Dahua feature to show my customers is how easy it is to do...
    • Wifiwarren
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    • dahua gui nvr playback search
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  2. Holbs

    Dahua vs Luminys differences: 100% rebranded or more like 85%?

    I greatly fancy Dahua IP cameras for the ROI of what I pay for and what I get: quality of hardware, firmware, configurations, a whole slew of different hardware/software options, etc. Have 20+ Dahua IP cameras at my house with Blue Iris + Dahua NVR. I also own a network cabling business which...
    • Holbs
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    • dahua luminys
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Dahua
  3. E

    PTZ 3D Positioning Support

    I have an older 2MP Dahua OEM PTZ connected to Blue Iris. When accessing the PTZ via SmartPSS Lite, the "3D positioning" function seems to work - that is, I can click and drag to draw a box in the video viewport, and them the PTZ will frame up to the box I drew. Very useful for quickly and...
  4. saleh.poushesh

    Dahua almost bootloop! DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X

    Hi, I have a Dahua XVR DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X . This device has a boot loop problem, but when I hold the reset key and then turn it on, the device boots! The device has two HI3531 V100 CPUs. The next problem is that the device doesn't get a lot of common commands like "help" and "printenv". I tried...
  5. F

    Dahua cam for office entrance

    Hi, I’m looking for a camera to monitor an office entrance door + indoor hallway. Camera will be mounted indoors, ceiling-mounted at ~2.6m (8.5 ft). Main goal: reliable detection of intruders outside business hours. Requirements: Dome or turret Budget: $100–350 (max $500) At least detection...
    • fedter
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    • dahua dome office turret
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    • Forum: Dahua
  6. C

    Where could I look to hire help setting up Dahua NVRs

    I did not see a forum here. Does anyone know where a good place would be to post an ad? I need to find someone proficient with the newer AI features we can hire for multiple projects.
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    API for Image Time Plan

    I cannot seem to find this expanded time plan in the API documents (the ones I have at least): DAHUA_HTTP_API_3.26. Tried looking in: configManager.cgi?action=getConfig&name=VideoInDayNight configManager.cgi?action=getConfig&name=VideoColor...
    • DanSan
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    • api dahua image schedule
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    • Forum: Dahua
  8. E

    Anyone running the SD8X442FA-HNF?

    Anyone on the forum using the beastly SD8X442FA-HNF? (EmpireTech SD8X442FA-HNF 1/1.8”CMOS 4MP 42X Starlight Laser Nonred Net). I would be intrigued to see some sample footage, at various distances, and to see what the "laser" IR can do...
  9. karloch06

    chinese dahua nvr problem

    i have this nvr DH-NVR1108HC-8P-HDS4 , when i bought this one i found that it is chines version not global , i can not change language and can not use p2p connection , can anyone helps me about this problem ? in my opinion i need patched firmware , what about you ?
    • karloch06
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    • chinese firmware dahua dahua #dlink
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    • Forum: Dahua
  10. andrewy

    Dahua, Hikvision, and other Non-NDAA brands are no longer sold in the USA

    I've been a Montavue customer for a few years now and have nothing but great experience with them. Since they have strictly been using Dahua cameras I was a bit concerned about this ban and called their support line to which they confirmed that they are switching to a different manufacturer...
    • andrewy
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    • dahua hikvision manufacturer ndaa
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    • Forum: Dahua
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    Dahua keeps dropping Frames Per SEcond (FPS) to around 5 - 6 even though it's programmed to do 25.

    My Dahua keeps dropping FPS to around 5-6, even though it's programmed to do 25. If I restart the camera, it goes back to normal. I have another camera of the exact same model, and it never does it. What causes this? And how to fix it? Device Model DH-SD6AL445GB-HNV-IR ONVIF Version...
  12. brianegge

    Managing All Your Dahua Cameras with AI via MCP

    I built an open-source MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Dahua/Amcrest cameras and wanted to share a practical example of what it enables. The Problem I have 15 Dahua/Amcrest cameras. They're on an isolated VLAN with no internet access. Managing settings across all of them means...
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    Dahua PTZ IP Camera DH-SD49225XA-HNR-S3 - sporadically changes PTZ position

    Hello Community, I'm experiencing the following problem with my Dahua DH-SD49225XA-HNR-S3 PTZ camera, software version: V2.812.0000018.0.R Build: 2024-11-13 Problem description: The PTZ camera sporadically changes its position on its own, without any user intervention or control input. The...
    • cam-da
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    • dahua ptz ptz fail
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Dahua
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    NETSDK Returns Error in SmartPSS – Playback Works in Web GUI

    I’m getting a “NETSDK returns error” in SmartPSS when trying to playback recordings. Live view works fine, and playback works normally in the Web GUI using the same account and time range. Does anyone have an idea how to fix this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
  15. Ollie

    DSS Express V8 - Does 1-channel license lift the global 2TB storage cap?

    When activating a single-channel license (DSS8EXV) to move from the "Free" to "Licensed" version, does the software still enforce a strict 2TB limit for the entire server, or does it allow 2TB per initialized partition? I have a 4TB drive partitioned into two 2TB volumes that both initialize...
  16. Ollie

    DSS Agile 8 (Android): Receiving Video Alerts but Missing Snapshots

    Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with DSS Agile 8 on Android. I am receiving video notifications/alerts, but snapshot alerts are not appearing in the app. My Setup: DSS Server: V8.002 Mobile Client: DSS Agile 8 (Android) Connection: Local Wi-Fi (Server and Phone are on the same subnet). Port...
  17. Ollie

    Stuttering/Blinking Playback on IPC-HDW5442TM-ASE after 2025 Firmware Update (V2.840.0000000.30.R)

    Hi all, I’m looking for some insight on a playback bug with my IPC-HDW5442TM-ASE (1st Gen). Since upgrading to the latest Feb 2025 firmware (V2.840.0000000.30.R, Build: 2025-02-27), I’m getting a consistent 1–2 second "blink" or freeze in DMSS right at the start of any recorded IVS event (also...
    • Ollie
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    • 5442 5442tm-as dahua firmare freeze stuttering
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Dahua
  18. asm340cs

    Lorex Cloud LHV221600/LHV2016 Boot Loop Help!

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for recovery help on a Lorex Cloud LHV221600 DVR. It may be the same hardware family as LHV2016 (that's the hostname that shows up on LAN), but I’m not 100% sure. Model string I’ve seen in env is deviceid=lhvb11f1e4f6. Problem The unit boot loops continuously. Over...
  19. K

    Can i directly connect a non-onvif IPC to a dahua NVR and use RTSP.

    Hi all, We just had our swann system's NVR die and I am doing a mad scramble to try to learn enough to get a system running with a new NVR (dahua NVR5216-16P-EI ?!?). I am hoping to use at least some of the 16 x NHD865MSB cameras with the addition of some real cameras that can actually pick up...
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    Looking for advice to replace existing cameras

    Hi all, I'm currently running Reolink RLC-1224A cameras but they haven't met my expectations (poor nighttime performance and the streams to frigate are not great), so I'm looking to replace them with a Dahua, Hikvision, or Empiretech based system. I'd appreciate advice on camera selection for...
  21. atanner

    Camera quit working in the cold

    Good afternoon! I have two EmpireTech IPC-Color 4K-T cameras. Both are outdoors. One of them has decided to quit working since the cold weather hit. I brought it inside, connected a shorter cable from the PoE directly to the network switch, and it stayed on for four hours. I took it back...
    • atanner
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    • cold weather dahua help needed network issue
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    • Forum: Dahua
  22. leonardokoleci

    I need an API call that returns a list of all cards/users

    I’m working with the Dahua CGI API on a VTO (Doorbell) unit and I’m hitting a wall retrieving the actual Personnel Names. I can successfully query the card database using:http://ip/cgi-bin/recordFinder.cgi?action=find&name=AccessControlCard However, the response returns the PersonID/UserID...
  23. leonardokoleci

    I need help accessing and exporting logs from a Dahua doorbell.

    I’m a developer trying to access doorbell unlock logs via an API so I can display them in other systems, but I can’t find any API endpoint or permission that exposes these logs. I do have SSH access to the device, but I don’t have root privileges, so I’m unable to access system files or code...
  24. cpmnoob

    QTH916 DVR just stopped working

    So I need some advice, I have an old Q-SEE cameras set up at my business back from before they went out of business. The camera's I have are QTH8056DA and I've got 8 of them. I was just trying to figure out how to get their specs or figure out what other Dahua rebranded DVR's would work with my...
  25. wopi82

    Review - EmpireTech IPC-T54PRO-AS 1/1.8" CMOS 4MP WizColor

    Hi everyone, here is a review of the new IP camera I purchased from Andy, the T54PRO-AS, which is likely a sibling model to Dahua’s recent HDW5459H-ASE-PV-PRO. It features a 4-megapixel sensor paired with an f/1.0 lens. The camera supports Smart Dual Light (IR + warm light) and includes a...
    • wopi82
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    • comparison dahua empiretech review t54pro-as
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    • Forum: Dahua
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    Slow download speed of recordings in SmartPSS Lite

    Hi everyone! Let me explain my setup. I have a Dahua WizMind Series 5 IP camera installed in a sports complex. It’s connected via PoE to a Hikvision PoE switch, which in turn is connected to the ISP’s router. Recordings are stored directly on the camera using a 512GB SanDisk Ultra microSD...
    • Fedex7
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    • dahua download download speed slow slow download smartpss smartpss lite speed
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    Slow download speed of recordings in SmartPSS Lite

    Hi everyone! Let me explain my setup. I have a Dahua WizMind Series 5 IP camera installed in a sports complex. It’s connected via PoE to a Hikvision PoE switch, which in turn is connected to the ISP’s router. Recordings are stored directly on the camera using a 512GB SanDisk Ultra microSD...
    • Fedex7
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    • dahua download download speed slow slow download smartpss smartpss lite speed
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    • Forum: Dahua
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    Slow download speed of recordings in SmartPSS Lite

    Hi everyone! Let me explain my setup. I have a Dahua WizMind Series 5 IP camera installed in a sports complex. It’s connected via PoE to a Hikvision PoE switch, which in turn is connected to the ISP’s router. Recordings are stored directly on the camera using a 512GB SanDisk Ultra microSD...
    • Fedex7
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    • dahua download download speed slow slow download smartpss smartpss lite speed
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Dahua
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    problem with 00000000 in HAC‑HFW1509TLM‑A‑LED‑S2

    Hello, i have problem with 3 camera dahua HAC‑HFW1509TLM‑A‑LED‑S2 in low resolution that show me 00000000 on bottom right position, i can't enter in osd menu, and cant change video format to 5mp any idea how i can resolve this problem? i read some place where i can switch video format by little...
    • pagu
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    • dahua
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    How to center bounding box using 3D move without changing zoom with the Dahua HTTP API.

    Hi, I’m controlling a Dahua PTZ through the HTTP CGI interface. The moveDirectly command works well for centering a bounding box from image coordinates, but it always performs a zoom-in so the selected rectangle fills the frame. I need to keep the current zoom level exactly as it is, just...
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