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    Hik-Connect Lost remote connection to my HiWatch NVR-208M-A/8P?

    Sorry I meant to update. Yes I'm using Hik-Connect, although I understand that's being pulled shortly? It started working a few hours later with no explanation.
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    Hik-Connect Lost remote connection to my HiWatch NVR-208M-A/8P?

    Hi all Over the weekend I started to first intermittently, and then permanently lose connection to remote access my cameras. System is a HiWatch NVR-208M-A/8P. I can still play back and view on the monitor at home, but when I log into the app I get this: If I click on the "more" button it...
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    Upgrade time, Colorvu vs Darkfighter?

    She who must be obeyed has ruled out the Colorvu LEDs. So the question is, what gives the best quality - Colorvu with the LEDs off, or Darkvision?
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    Upgrade time, Colorvu vs Darkfighter?

    Interesting... I'd love to buy one of each to see what suits my different areas best and then return what I don't keep.
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    Upgrade time, Colorvu vs Darkfighter?

    Sounds great, thanks. Do they supply DIYers though?
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    Upgrade time, Colorvu vs Darkfighter?

    Who is the best supplier to buy from? I'm an end user doing a home install and they're all trade only. I'm thinking of getting a 4mp Colorvu and a 4mp Darkfighter to compare at different spots around the house and see what works best before upgrading them all.
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    Upgrade time, Colorvu vs Darkfighter?

    Don't suppose the led can be motion activated?
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    Upgrade time, Colorvu vs Darkfighter?

    Thanks David. I'd happily put the Colorvu on the back of the house, but I don't want the front of the house to have bright LEDs. I know they're a deterrent but I don't want the place to look like a compound either!
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    Upgrade time, Colorvu vs Darkfighter?

    I have a HiWatch NVR and 7 cameras (well 6 currently as one is on the blink). I have these at the minute: Quality has never been great and I'm wondering if it's possible to get much better, or if my layout is just too difficult. I'm rural, with little or no ambient light unless there's a...
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    Hik-Connect HD stream on Hikvision app

    Thanks @steve1225 I haven't had a chance yet to check the firmware. I'm NHS staff so still at work. However I noticed tonight that when I'm at home, the HD stream DOES work. OK I thought, it's because the WiFi signal on my phone is so strong. But then I turned off my 140mbps up, 30mbps down...
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    Hik-Connect HD stream on Hikvision app

    My upload speed at home is around 25-30mbps on average. I do have the latest app. Not sure how to check the camera firmware but I'll investigate.
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    Hik-Connect HD stream on Hikvision app

    Hi My system is actually HiWatch but I'm connecting via the Hik-connect app for remote viewing. On the viewing screen I have 2 options, Basic & HD. My problem is that the app almost never loads up the HD version. It just times out at about 92% and gives a "260015" error. Is this something I...
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    Hiwatch hard drive expansion

    Got around to installing the new drive today. Surprised to see that it seems to have the slots and sockets for 2 drives. Makes me wonder if it can manage more than 2tb. I suppose I could have fitted the 6 and the 2 and see what happened but I just swapped them over. Job done though.
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    Another quality/troubleshooting question

    This was what I was looking at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KKmoon-Illuminator-Security-Infrared-Waterproof/dp/B01M0DBHOB/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=infrared+floodlight&qid=1556888936&s=gateway&sr=8-3&tag=av0c-21
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    Another quality/troubleshooting question

    I thought I was supposed to be reducing IR reflection, lol. I get what you mean though. Someone elsewhere suggested that I could illuminate the back yard by using an IR floodlight. Have you any experience/thoughts on that?
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