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    Recording issue on one camera only?

    I recently installed a sercom rc4551 camera in a bird nesting box and I'm viewing it (along with four other cams) on an android tablet with tinycam pro. I can't seem to get the video recording feature WITHIN tinycam to work on the sercom. It works fine on all the other cams. When I tap the...
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    LocalServiceControl.exe preventing auto boot

    In the event of a power outage, I've set up BI to run as a service and my BI windows machine to power on when a/c power is restored. During the boot process I'm prompted to allow LocalServiceControl.exe to run requiring keyboard input. Kind of defeats the purpose of setting things up this way...
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    Accessing secure cameras remotely

    Thanks. I'll read up a bit on Tailscale.
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    Accessing secure cameras remotely

    I have an HP Elitedesk running BI. It's set up with two NICs. One has access to the internet, the other does not. I also have two switches, each connected to it's own NIC on the PC. My cameras are connected to the switch without Internet access. The other switch allows connection of numerous...
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    Google pixel tablet

    Thanks Tony. I don't have the pixel yet. I'm using a samsung galaxy tab S4 to monitor cameras and its getting a bit worn. I have some screen burn in. Thought the newish pixel might be a good match for Tinycam. I've been using the Galaxy with Tinycam for years without issue.
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    Google pixel tablet

    Anyone know if Tinycam pro will run on the newer google pixel tablet? Wondering how it looks.
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    New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

    I'm curious at what height are you guys mounting the doorbell? Trying to find a spot for one and have read anything from 40 to 50+ inches high. How high are you mounting these?
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    Ubiquiti dream machine SE

    I have the dream router. Software is great. Wifi coverage kinda sucks tho. Just ordered a U6 LR access point and hoping it helps cover my property. Would think you'd want more storage than what comes built in. Can you add a large surveillance specific hard drive to that unit?
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    Amazon Delivery Driver

    It's been my experience Amazon drivers are generally friendly and happy at their job. Gotta assume Amazon treats their people pretty well. Could be a reason they are as massive as they are. I know there are Amazon haters out there. Anytime I can get obscure items to my door in 2 days is a win in...
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    Tinycam Monitor PRO Android - 100% dropped frames

    No expert here, but did you try using software encoding instead of hardware? As I recall, this helped me with a similar issue.
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    TP-Link AV600 Powerline Ethernet Adapter with two cameras?

    Thanks. I wasn't thinking switch for some reason. I see how that could work. Have an unused 6 port I'll put to good use.
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    TP-Link AV600 Powerline Ethernet Adapter with two cameras?

    I've been using the powerline adapter above to control a camera in a shed about 50-60 feet from the house. I'd like to put another camera in the shed and am wondering if there is a way to use this one adapter to operate two cameras? I have 120v power in the shed, so poe isn't needed. Would just...
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    Pre Wire for a friend

    Pretty sure the 3/8 is the width of the heat shrink tubing when it's flat. Not sure 3/8 will fit ethernet cable. Anyone know for sure?
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    Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE

    I'll see if I can figure that out. But where to buy one? Call me crazy, but I prefer to buy from an authorized retailer or someone like Andy that is trustworthy. Hate buying from unknown sellers.
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    Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IW-DE

    Bought one of these a few years ago and have been pretty happy with it. I'm looking for another and it seems to have disappeared from the BH Photo site. It doesn't say discontinued, the page is just gone. Anyone know if this is still a current model? If not, have a substitute? The thing I like...
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    Chap catches dog walker that doesn’t clean up after their dog

    So many times I've wanted to do that! Waiting to see someone I recognize. Gonna pick it up, knock on their door and say, your dog dropped this, thought you might want it back.
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    Typical CPU usage

    Reply Thanks. Will give it a shot.
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    Typical CPU usage

    How do I turn off hardware acceleration?
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    Typical CPU usage

    The monitor connected to the BI pc is an old Dell. Resolution must be pretty low. Scaling is set to Fast. CPU frequency is hovering around 3.8, Base speed is 3.0 It does look like Remote Desktop is responsible for some of the usage. The only other process using cpu of any amount is BI. Which...
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    Typical CPU usage

    lol. Had a feeling that was the case. Thanks for helping folks out here. Will play around and update if I find anything.
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    Typical CPU usage

    I don't send clips at all. Have never used MMS or SMS with this pc or with BI Is this what you wanted to see? On alert and on reset are both empty. Not running BI as a service. Think that's a good idea?
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    Typical CPU usage

    So, the cams switched to night mode and cpu usage dropped to around 20. Drops to below 10 when I minimize BI. Does that tell us anything?
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    Typical CPU usage

    I get the IP thing. It's just simple to do and makes me feel better. lol All cams are on H.264, two of the 5442's are set to Encoding Strategy "general". (the third is an older firmware) and is set to Smart Codec "off". The fourth The Hikvision doesn't have a codec option other than H.264
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    Typical CPU usage

    Thanks for the help. All cams are exactly the same in the video tab. I just posted one. One thing I noticed, not sure if it's related. In the clips tab at the left, I see clips with zeros seconds and often with no data. Sometimes a small amount. They occur at the top of the hour. Say, 1:59:59...
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    Typical CPU usage

    Thanks. Here are a few settings screen shots. For camera specific shots, all cameras are set up the same.
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    Typical CPU usage

    Yes, I have done all that. Did you read the quote at the bottom? Note: If you use sub streams, your CPU usage will likely be low enough that you can ignore this section and run whatever frame rates you want. Regardless, 15 fps vs. 20 fps makes no difference on the cpu.
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    Typical CPU usage

    The main GUI at the pc BI is running on.
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    Typical CPU usage

    Will do when I get back to the pc. Thanks.
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    Typical CPU usage

    That's what's puzzling me. I've done all that and cpu is still around 50%
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    Typical CPU usage

    I have four cameras. Three Dahua 5442s and a Hikvision PTZ. All 4mp. (resolution for all cameras are set at 1920 x 1080 in the Browser interface, I have the cameras all set at 20fps in both frame rate and iframe interval. Bit rates are all set at 6144. In BI, Direct to Disk is enabled for all 4...
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