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Take a look at trail/hunting cameras. Pics are saved to SD card as well as available via cellular. Very low power consumption (batteries last a long, long time).

The touchscreen probably can't decode H.265. Why not use the H.264 stream?

A quick google search shows this as being an analog camera so not sure why they would be using a PoE injector. Can you post some pictures of what you are describing?

Doesn't look like Hikvision or Dahua. Probably a Taiwanese manufacturer (vivotek, etc).

A quick google search shows the User Manual which looks like it indicates using the PTZ control interface to configure the focus and zoom for the camera.

Hi Tom! Thanks for the reply! 30 days is what we're aiming to achieve because thats what they're requested. Am I right in thinking dropping the FPS could improve the record length? Also checking / updating to the latest firmware and turning on H.265+ rather than dropping the bitrate as H.265+ is more efficient at compressing as opposed to having it off and fixing the bitrate so say 3k? Kind regards, SAS. So are you not using H.265+? Make sure you select that video profile in your recorder/VMS.

Define decent as far as price? 4K cameras can be had for under $300 now.

Do you have a 4K monitor to view it on? If it's an IP system you can buy a 4K and drop it in with no worries. You will just not "see" 4K unless you have the appropriate monitor.

Look at this video by some company that looks like the rebrand Hiks - Looks like you can do what you're looking for. I just wonder how good that analytic actually is.

I thank you for responding. May I ask do I drill the vinyl siding at a slow setting (if possible), and do I need a conduit? I have purchased vinyl siding clips since I was not aware if I would need the conduit or not. Note: Only drill the siding where you are mounting cameras not just to get the cable through. You should keep the holes underneath the siding as much as possible. How many cameras are you installing and where on the house are you mounting them?

LTS is an authorized Hik distributor if you want to buy Hik labeled items they have them as well. They are about 25% more expensive than their LTS branded cameras. At least do a google search of their site.

Steve, I've put in a few hundred LTS systems. They are in Port Washington (near Manhasset). The stuff just works, you won't need support really. If something doesn't work just bring it back and they'll exchange it. Send me a PM if you have any questions.

How is the doorbell working even though you can't see the webpage? Is it only visible through the app?

Where are you located? LTS has several offices throughout the US and they sell rebranded Hikvision. They will sell directly to the public if you walk in to buy.

Dome cameras tend to suffer quality issues at night (IR reflection on dome plastic). I like bullets and turrets as they are easy to aim and adjust but bullets are easy to smack and turn the other way as opposed to a turret.

Tom good to see you man. I remember years back looking at these cctv systems for my welding shop and found a lot of your posts helpful. Glad your still around. I'll see what I can find for cvi with motorised lens. There are some inexpensive cameras that actually support a spot monitor with BNC output and then will record on an NVR. I've used Interlogix (rebranded Hikvision) dome cameras that have this feature. TVD-3202/TVD-3201 are Interlogix part numbers I know off the top of my head. You could do some digging and find the Hik equivalent.

I agree that the software may be overkill for a small project, but there is definitely a ton of value for it in the commercial space. I think the difference between full coverage vs. just viewing someone near the home are two different design strategies. I will agree going with turret cameras will save you some headaches.

Have you tried a different input on the DVR? How about a different cable? Take a new coax and run it directly from the camera to the DVR and report back.

Lift up the siding and you should have only one or two main penetrations going outside. You can hide all the cabling behind the siding pretty easily, just use outdoor rated cable. What exactly are you worried about?

You need to upgrade the firmware to get rid of the hack as they are able to bypass and reset the login information. If it's exposed to the internet, the firmware should be upgraded.

Those cameras should come up in the NVR with no issues. You can definitely slap in an NVR in place of the PC, just set a static 192.168.0.xx (.15 if you want to keep everything the same) and it should auto-discover cameras on the network. If you opt to get rid of the PoE switch and go with an NVR that has one built in, I'm not so sure you'll really see much power consumption difference depending on how old that switch is.

90% of the low budget cameras come from the same factory line with a different color sticker on them. Swann or Lorex aren't terrible - especially if you can take advantage of some of the rebates/promos run by BJs/Costco. I would tell you to throw away the premade cables, buy some Cat6 cable and connectors, and make sure to go with IP cameras. You can definitely get a better system, but they are tough to beat at that price point.

We need more info. How large is the gym? Do you have basic floor plans? How high are the ceilings?

Does your SIP provider actually support hosting the video as well? Typically this is a limitation on most Hosted PBX providers and is not standard. HostPBX.us is one I've used for Axis intercoms.

Katie - Looks like you can still get to the NVR but don't have the right plugins installed in your browser. Who is the manufacturer of the recorder? Send me a private message if you need any additional help.