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How to decide the type of CCTV you need?, Security System - CCTV
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adamw
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Jul 11 2021, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(vodka @ Jul 11 2021, 02:05 PM) Yup have power outlets and house running mesh, WiFi coverage should be no issue. I see, is there any other model or brand, you would recommend? Thanks You can consider CamHi IPC with Sony 335(5Mp) CMOS Sensor or in fact any wifi ip camera with this sensor with ONVIF support. Cheaper and better night time quality. This post has been edited by adamw: Jul 11 2021, 02:52 PM
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adamw
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Jul 12 2021, 01:00 PM
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QUOTE(vodka @ Jul 12 2021, 12:53 PM) Thanks, is the EZVIZ X5S-NVR good enough? If you are not using EZVIZ wifi ip camera, no point to spent so much to buy a low end NVR. If your Wifi signal is good at the 4 camera points any wired NVR will do.
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adamw
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Aug 29 2021, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(mini orchard @ Aug 29 2021, 07:00 AM) For the small house and store ..... 4( C) For the front gate ..... 4(A) A movement sensor can be a nuisance alert inside the orchard and at main gate when there are small animals or passing cars....I have 2 sets of photo beam in my compound plus few visiting squirrels and lizards and my alarm gets triggered once awhile. My IP camera with human detection does not get triggered when squirrels come visiting. Attached thumbnail(s)
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adamw
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Aug 30 2021, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(k town shit @ Aug 29 2021, 10:59 PM) Any Smart Home camera that will call my Phone when there is suspicious motion detected? I think it's possible if you have a spare phone with a sim card using the tasker app.
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adamw
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Aug 30 2021, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(TOMEI-R @ Aug 30 2021, 03:50 PM) Hi guys.. I am comparing the Xiaovv Pro XVV-6120G-B10 to the Tapo C310. Would appreciate your inputs into both of these. Thanks in advance. Is the Xiaovv = Xiaomi? Normally would not recommend Tplink cctv but at rm46 buy first regret later C310
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adamw
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Aug 30 2021, 05:25 PM
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QUOTE(TOMEI-R @ Aug 30 2021, 05:11 PM) Haha Thanks for the link... but why not Tapo cctv? Anyway the price is for the power cord only...  Oh sorry didn't read properly. Tplink is not well known for CCTV products. In fact their low end networking products quality is also like shit nowadays. If I have to choose between Xiaomi & Tplink I would choose Xiaomi. But if I have a choice I awould also not used Xiaomi products. Too much problem on China region or internaional version. I am a Tuya fag
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adamw
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Aug 30 2021, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(TOMEI-R @ Aug 30 2021, 05:33 PM) Understood. But of course the price difference btw original Tuya and TP/Xiaomi is pretty far off. Anyway, Thanks a lot for your input.  Tuya is very cheap also.
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adamw
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Aug 31 2021, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(d3ck @ Aug 31 2021, 04:28 PM) Thanks. If wired I'm looking at 5MP Colorvu from Hikvision. Is this the best bang for the buck in the market or is there any available brand? HIKVISION mobile app sucks. I think if you read through the previous post one user already regretted buying HIK. For me currently UNIVIEW mobile app is the best but this is only my personal opinion.
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adamw
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Sep 15 2021, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(si perfeck! @ Sep 15 2021, 01:34 PM) Anyone use tplink vigi system? I guess it is still new, not much review on the net. For the nvr, if i use 1000ft @ 300meters rj45 cat6 (poe) cable to connect the nvr and cctv, should be okay right? I means the cctv will function normally and recorded clearly? Or the quality will drop as the poe cable is too long? Plan to use tplink vigi or hikvision nvr system at my site. Any other nvr system which is worth to try? I would not recommend TPlink at all for professional used as it's safer to used the top 3 brands. And if mobile view is important you can consider Uniview. Btw, unless you used extended POE, normally maximum length recommended is only 100m. This post has been edited by adamw: Sep 15 2021, 02:03 PM
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adamw
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Sep 20 2021, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE(VWXYZ @ Sep 20 2021, 10:50 AM) looking for 8ch NVR for my onvif capable camera. any suggestion? Anyone can tell me how to differentiate between entry level / mid / high end NVR...in term of specs What brand/specification is your Onvif camera?
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adamw
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Oct 6 2021, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(surfsmurf @ Oct 6 2021, 08:04 AM) Hi, I've finished my hse reno with cat6 cable installed for cctv. Now looking for a 8ch system. 5 cctv will be outdoor but not directly exposed eg in porch. Most likely will be mounted on plaster ceiling. Will a bullet cam be too heavy for this ? For a 8ch nvr, i need to uplink it to my router if i want to access it via hp app. Wouldn't that take up 1 lan port n leave me only 7 for cam ? Last is any recommendation which brand, model n where to buy it at good price ? You can buy 8ch NVR with POE so only need 1 Lan cable for the NVR and some bullets are very small & not too heavy so unless your plaster ceiling is extremely thin it should not be an issue. This post has been edited by adamw: Oct 6 2021, 09:48 AM
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adamw
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Nov 6 2021, 11:07 AM
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QUOTE(coolgoh98 @ Nov 6 2021, 10:45 AM) I read back a few posts, still, seem no similar use case. I just want to have 1 CCTV for my front door. maybe a second one in the future. I am looking a wifi CCTV but seems all video will store on a local SD card only. If the thief is smart enough to take my CCTV then defeat my purpose. Any one can give a some recommendations? make sure the cctv have good video quality, most of the time I see a record on the FB or News is like shit, If the Wifi camera have cloud or ONVIF can be backup to cloud or save to NAS/NVR but most Cloud have to pay monthly or annually though. This post has been edited by adamw: Nov 6 2021, 11:08 AM
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adamw
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Nov 11 2021, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(WhatMan @ Nov 11 2021, 10:29 AM) I need to know which CCTV setting will consume more power: CCTVs + PoE Switch (using D-Link DES-F1006P-E) or CCTVs + power adapters Please ignore installation/PoE/cost advantage/disadvantage argument. I just want to know which is power efficient in the long run since have to run these device 24/7. Used solar
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adamw
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Nov 11 2021, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE(Forever94539 @ Nov 11 2021, 02:06 PM) Hi if i'm using Hikvision NVR, will I be able to use the pan and tilt feature from IMOU camera connected via onvif? Should be able to but 2 way audio won't work.
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adamw
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Nov 27 2021, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(ckl1998 @ Nov 27 2021, 12:56 PM) Hi, am considering wired or wireless cctv. How is the performance of wireless cctv if they are placed external, let's say for a 2 storey terrace with build up of around 2600sqft? Basically, 1 at car porch, 1 at backyard, 1 front upstair, 1 back upstair. How is the signal strength? Signal strength depends on where you place the AP. You can also used your phone to test how is the signal strength where you intend to install this camera. Another option is to used dedicated Wireless NVR with their own paired Wifi ip camera. Eg. from Sopee wifi nvr
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adamw
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Nov 28 2021, 11:51 AM
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QUOTE(ckl1998 @ Nov 28 2021, 11:47 AM) Do you think new house under renovation, I should consider wired instead of wireless? Yes, used cat6 & wired it even for points that you are not sure. If double storey or more run cat6 to every floor link with the designated fiber incoming supply. You won't regret doing this.
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adamw
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Nov 28 2021, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(ckl1998 @ Nov 28 2021, 12:48 PM) Though the camera is PoE type, should I add power point next to it for future proof in additional power source required? No need extra power cable. Technology won't go backwards.  And actually even though it's POE, only 2 pairs is being used, Cable 1236. You still have 4578 as spares. This post has been edited by adamw: Nov 28 2021, 02:28 PM
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adamw
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Nov 30 2021, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(ckl1998 @ Nov 30 2021, 02:22 PM) 5.0MP camera (with true WDR) is 2.5 times the price of 2.0MP. Other than price, any disadvantages of using high resolution camera in residential? Any implication of viewing online via internet if the resolution is high? You will only need 120dB WDR or higher if the camera is in a low light placement looking out into a brightly lit environment. If price is not an issue, there is no disadvantage on using 5Mp or even 8Mp(4k). For internet viewing you can always select the 2nd stream if bandwidth is low. In fact some app will prompt you to switch to low resolution iautomatically.
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adamw
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Nov 30 2021, 08:31 PM
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QUOTE(ckl1998 @ Nov 30 2021, 06:14 PM) Have you heard about this brand Centrix? I think a local brand. How is it? Sure but I think Ip camera/nvr they should be selling rebadge UNV, well at least that was before MCO when their sales contacted me. As for HD Analog HVR, they used to be selling the XMeye aka Xiongmai. Just google Xiongmai and you will know how great it is
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adamw
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Dec 1 2021, 12:10 AM
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QUOTE(ckl1998 @ Nov 30 2021, 10:11 PM) I see. No experience with this brand. Here is the spec of the camera, price is close to 400 per piece, competitive?  I have one demo of same spec ipc just without SDcard but added in speaker for 2 way audio plus white led. If you want to view live can PM me for instructions. I have yet to set the AI though. This post has been edited by adamw: Dec 1 2021, 12:18 AM Attached thumbnail(s)
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