Defeating a firmware check
I've got an Amcrest camera I want to flash to the Dahua equivalent. I know there's risks involved. It's a camera I can afford to lose. There's some sort of check in place that keeps me from flashing to...
View ArticleBypass DND in DMSS on android
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help with this. I have the latest dmss app running on a pixel 7 with the latest firmware. At night I like to have my phone on do not disturb, but I also don't want to...
View ArticleConfused and stressed on dahua nvr camera system, miss matched ip-addresses,...
Hello, A little background on my issue, I recently bought and moved in into a new home and the previous home owner purchased and had a dahua nvr ip-camera system running. He gave me the 888888 user...
View ArticleRTSP plus VLC - Creating a Windows 10 BAT file to run - Can it be done?
Using VLC on a Windows 10 desktop works well to run a RTSP stream. No issue with this working with a Dahua NVR plus Dahua cameras on the windows computer. However, would like to add a desktop BAT file...
View ArticleIVS not sending trigger to BI, but MD/SMD does - why?
I'm in the early stages of learning a couple of Dahua cameras and using them on Blue Iris. I have encountered a puzzling issue with a IPC-T2431T-AS camera: I setup an IVS (intrusion) rule and when it...
View ArticleBricked HDBW4421. Fixed firmware doesn't start (loops)
I realize the camera isn't the latest but I bricked my HDBW4421R-AS. It was running 2.400.0.28 when I tried to flash "DH_IPC-HX4X2X-Themis_EngSpn_N_Stream3_V2.620.0000002.0.R.170830" from the WebUI....
View ArticleIPC-Color4K-T180 versus TIOC version
The IPC-PDW3849-A180-AS-PV is a TIOC version of the 4k-T180 with a less desirable 1/2.7 sensor but with an IR illuminator. Where the 4k-T180 has dual 3.6mm lenses, the TIOC version has two 2.8mm...
View ArticleReview-SD4A425DB-HNY 1/2.8" CMOS 4MP 25x Starlight Auto-tracking MiniPTZ
Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY with have a new Mini PTZ to check out. You can currently purchase here: link Amazon link coming soon. Price as of this writing is approximately $370 shipped. **Please keep...
View ArticleDahua XVR - Email Configuration Gmail - "Alarm Event: SMD(Human) Clear" -...
Hi, I have my Gmail working fine for Motion Detection Alerts Issue is I get TWO Emails for each ONE alert - one email that I want (with an attached image), and one email of a Log that I dont want in my...
View ArticleSD22204T-GN Firmware Update Issue
Hello: I have three Dahua SD22204T-GN cameras. I am attempting to update the firmware in each to DH_SD-Mao-Themis_EngSpn_N_Stream3_IVS_V2.600.0000.0.R.20170601. (NOTE: I also tried the PAL version with...
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Three Night Picts Comparing Dahua IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 (S1), Empire...
These frame captures tell the story. With extra lighting or shorter distance, the differences would be less, but here are the three aimed down a dimly lit street. All three cameras are units purchased...
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Some Dahua Camera settings don't persist after reboot
Hi there! I post this information here in case someone else is experiencing the same problem. Who knows, with a little bit of luck maybe someone can suggest a solution. I prefer to set encoding for...
View ArticleSSA not working properly in night mode
SSA has been a great help as my camera is in a difficult spot, with half the frame pointed indoor and half outdoor, so there's a great variation of light condition during the day. AFAIK it regulates...
View ArticleDahua IPC-T5442TM-AS random "no signal" in Blue Iris
I just moved several cameras from another property to my house. They all worked fine at the remote site (as far as I can tell). They are now connected to a TP-SG2210MP PoE switch. I am getting random...
View ArticleSD6AL830V-HNI - problem with PTZ (Tour counter limit?)
Hi! Camera PTZ Dahua SD6AL830V-HNI has been working for about a year, no problem. Recently, the message "Some function will be locked when it reaches 95% " and "Current Rotation Times 98%" appears in...
View ArticleAn Awesome Camera
I'm new here, but I wanted to share my experience with the Dahua PTZ6C2M-45X I recently installed. As a cattle farmer, my barn is centrally located in the pasture. I chose to mount the camera on the...
View ArticleI have the Loryta IPC-B54IR-ZE and having noise issues at night
Hi I have the Loryta cam aimed at my owl cam and I am having issues with background noise (artifax) at night. I hate to reset all my settings. Can someone tell me what I need to change in my settings...
View ArticleDahua NVR 4416 settings view & camera IP address
Hi I've been searching around for ages and can't find anyone else that has had this issue. I'm new to IP cameras and have managed to finally access my DVR via internet explorer mode and the IP address....
View ArticleAny interest in Python bindings for Dahua camera control?
I had to control a Dahua SD49225T-HN from Python so I made a Python library to make it easier. I used it in a little program I made to control the cameras called EasyPTZ: EasyPTZ - Dahua Camera...
View ArticleSeparate IVS Rules for Cloned Spotter Camera - Is it possible?
Using BI (5.7.7.18) with a Dahua PTZ and a Dahua spotter (5242) cam. The PTZ Web 5 camera IVS rules are set for people detection only. The spotter IVS camera rules (Web 4) are set for both people and...
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