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So there is no digital alarm output on these? the model number is DS-2CD2332-I, so the model number has an S in it. I am trying to setup BlueIris to use the onboard hikvision motion detection but it requires configuring the alarm output, which is missing?

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Do the Hikvision 2CD2332 IP Cameras have an Alarm Output? I do not have the option/tab on mine under Advanced Configuration -> Events, the Camera has firmware v5.2. Does anyone else have this camera and the option for an Alarm Output?

Thanks, a couple more questions though. Is there a difference between the 2332 version of the turret and the 3332 version of the turret? The 3332 version is about $10 cheaper. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIKVISION-DS-2CD3332-I-HD-1080P-3MP-PoE-2-8mm-Dome-Network-Security-IP-Camera-/251677750788?pt=US_Security_Cameras&hash=item3a9929b604 Also, would it be better to put one of these where my current camera is on my porch? or would it be better to put it under the soffit of the garage garage and get an 8mm or 12mm lense and direct it at the door? The reason i ask is that running network cable by the front door will be much more difficult that it would be if it was attached to the garage (current camera there is wireless). I am just not sure if the quality would be worse or better if it i moved it. On a side note, i think i might give xprotect another look, the more i think about it i could always use xprotect for the live viewing/recording and just use the cameras themselves to send out alerts when there is movement.

Thanks for the advide, If I can convince the Mrs to let me spend the extra money i will go with the hikvision probably. Any specific recommendation for models I should be looking at? In the picture of the front of my house where my current dlink camera is, would a bullet or a mini dome be a better choice? Also what would be good for a clean shot of the driveway, Would the best place to place one be under the soffit of the garage facing out toward the street? Is one piece of software (ivms, blueiris) better than the other or does it run down to personal preference? I might just have to get a hikvision camera so I can test out the software and see if I like it more than blue iris.

I have lurked the forums for a while now and finally registered. We currently have 5 IP cameras (VGA) that we use for various tasks and i really want to get better video quality and a few more cameras. We are fortunate to live in a low crime area so the additional cameras are more for a "just in case" scenario than a true current security need. Here is my current setup Cameras 3 Foscam 8910W's - 2 are used as baby monitors and 1 is used to monitor a play room in our house that the kids use. 2 Dlink DCS-930L's - One is mounted on the front porch and one is in our garage. These do not have night vision but our front porch light comes on at dusk so it has not been a problem. Software I currently use iSPY (free edition), it has taken a lot of tweaking to get it semi stable, but in all i do not like it, i get way too many false alerts. I also use LiveCams Pro on my iOS devices for camera viewing around the house and when we are away. I picked iSPY at the time because it was free and sent email alerts out with snapshots. What i am looking for Replace camera on porch with a IP camera that is at least 720P HD IP camera to cover driveway HD Camera to cover back entrance to house Replace Dlink camera inside garage with a HD camera that has IR My budget is pretty low, i have been looking at a few cheap cameras like these. Possible for inside garage - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GYQIES/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1LKQ281PIIC8X One of these for all other HD cameras needed? - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GYR2A2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1LKQ281PIIC8X or http://www.newfrog.com/p/new-3-6mm-1-0m-1080x720p-hd-p2p-outdoor-security-ip-camera-onvif-us-plug-73193.html?utm_source=BS&utm_medium=slickdeals&utm_campaign=DEAL I know the above are cheap cameras that most people on the forums here would not consider, i am just looking for a cheap, workable solution. I did find some hikvision (DS-2CD2032-I) cameras on eBay that i can get for $90 a piece from china, but that is 3x the cost of the other cameras, and i am not sure if i would get 3x the value out of them. Does anyone have any recommendations? Are the cheaper cameras i listed absolute garbage that i should not touch with a ten foot pole? My expectations would not really be that high (as long as the picture quality is better than what i have now), i would not expect the features of a $1000 camera for $30-$40. As far as software goes i am trailing Blue Iris at the moment and so far it is OK, i have it installed on an Intel NUC (DN2820) and it hovering around 25-30% CPU currently with the four VGA cameras i have now. I also trialed Milestone Xprotect Go and i really liked it, however the lack of email notifications in the free version pretty much kills it for me, and the $49/camera cost for the next version up is more than i wish to spend. Does anyone else have any recommendations for another software product that might fit my needs? I could not find a good pic of the front of my house, so i pulled one from google street view, the red star is where my current camera is for the front door. I really appreciate any help you experts can offer, thanks.