Hikvision D7608 NI E2 8 Network CAM installation
I am in process of installing the Hikvision NVR to pick up 4 existing cams on the network, 2 Axis and 2 Foscams. Understand that 8 POE ports come cofigured plug and play and the need to modify to...
View ArticleNo Amcrest Driver for Ip5m-b1186ew in Blue Iris 5.5.3.7
Hello I am installing BI and there is no driver for the Ip5m-b1186e camera within the model drop down. My questions are : 1) Is there an equivalent driver available in BI v5.5.3.7 and if so which? 2)...
View ArticleIs a Core i5 6500 Rig Still Considered a Feasible BI Platform?
Yeah, I know. A pretty loaded question. And of course, 'it depends'. LOL I'm currently running a dedicated Optiplex 7020 SFF i7 4790, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 4TB spinner, 20 odd cameras from 1080 to 4K,...
View ArticleDahua NVR5208-EI error when trying to enable Face recognition via recorder..
I just got this NVR5208-EI to give some of my old camera AI and I can not seem to figure out what I need to enable or disable for the Face Recocnition to work with one of my cameras. The message I get...
View ArticleNvr 4.0 update crashed my nvr , restard non stop on nvr 4.0
Hello , Nvr 4.0 update crashed my nvr , restard non stop on . Howard can i recover.
View Article***PSA for those with a New DAHUA NVR with Built-in PoE switch
IF you have a Dahua NVR with built-in PoE switch... DO NOT follow instructions telling you to use the config tool or switch the IP of your cameras or initialize anything..! With NVR's typically with a...
View ArticleNVR8CH-8P-2AI Latest FW Update
I just finished the update and there are some significant improvements with the UI. I can now use my Brave browser and everything renders beautifully. The PTZ menu is a fraction of the size it used to...
View ArticleLorex NVR LNR608-N
Hi, Did some searching and came up with some info but it was not specific, so wanted to ask those that are more knowledgeable. I was given a Lorex NVR LNR608-N and was hoping to be able to connect an...
View ArticleUpgrading parts in Blue Iris PC
When I needed a PC for Blue Iris in early 2023, I re-purposed an older PC I had laying around. Since then, I added three WD purple drives to it. The BI PC is a 2015/2016 build with an i5 6500 3.2 GHz...
View ArticleHik-Connect - NVR
Hi guys, In the pic attached from Hik-Connect app, screenshot of two separate different NVRs. On the right you can search only Event, People or Vehicle. Great for constantly recording cameras which...
View ArticleSurveillance Station considerations
I have been asked to put together and recommend a security system for someone that will be deployed in a different state. My setup is all Andy cams with blue iris which I am sure most people have here...
View ArticleQ-See Halifax 4K "Presidio" 16 Channel NVR Recorder, Model: H16CN1.1-2
I have 3 of these that I have forgotten the admin password. Does anyone know or have the software to reset please.
View ArticleQsee QC8832 NVR CD w/full manual needed
I have a Qsee QC8832 NVR that I need the cd that came with it or a copy of it. This cd has the full manual on it, which I can not find anywhere Willing to pay small fee
View ArticleHikVision DS-7608NXI-K1 and no events in Hik-Connect app
Hello, I bought a new HikVision NVR: DS-7608NXI-K1 I currently have the latest software installed: V4.82.000 build 240224 I have continuous recording set in the NVR and people and car detection...
View ArticleSmartPSS 2.02.0 - No Video Displayed
I just set up a new Dahua NVR4208-8P-4KS2 and when I'm logged in locally, I can see all the cameras and control the system as intended. When I use SmartPSS 2.02.0 - I can remotely connect using my...
View ArticleBetter person and face detection. Need advise upgrade Lorex N841A8-Z to ??
I currently have a Lorex 4K 8 channel model # N841A8-Z installed at my home. This system was bought from Costco in 2019. The NVR shell looks like the "Fusion" capable systems, but it is not. The system...
View ArticleTimecode issues on my NVR
I have a Lorex system and when I set it up it each of the four cameras has a different time. As I watch the live display, I see the main system timer and then the individual timecodes on each camera...
View ArticleNVR with good mobile app
Need to install a few cams for an office building that my father in law owns. I would like to use some decent POE cams from Andy. Would prefer an NVR over a BI PC. Looking for something with a decent...
View ArticleSmart PSS for Mac M2 chip does not give full functionality
While you can get video feeds from the app, you cannot move them with the ptz controller? Tubac
View Article365 days of saved video/ audio help
I need to maintain 24/7 365 days of audio/ video for 5-6 cameras. 15fps, 2-3mp. My issue is how to decide saving so much data. The options I’ve thought of are below. I’m asking what you think would be...
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