Good calving cameras / security cameras

How do you get the Hikvision PTZ online? It has been working fine, but today it has gone offline and I was wondering if there was a way to turn it online again via the Hikconnect app.

Anyone know how to do this - should be simple!

Yes wifi works in the shed, had issues with 2nd TP router in house today & had to reset the system, hopefully all should work now

No and my router is on the opposite side of the wall from the meter. Really shouldn't have any more effect than a mobile as the smart meter just has a built in 3G modem. My house / yard has a few wireless networks some in the same 2.4Ghz band as WiFi without issues.

But if you feel something is interfering you can change the WiFi band by a few Hz from your router and/ or access points.

Sorry I misunderstood your comment, it's the power line/WiFi adapters you are using. To be honest they are a black art at the best of times. 20 yards to an outside shed is well beyond their intended use. Any change in your wiring could effect them alright, not necessarily the smart meter, a new appliance with a motor could be the culprit either, either way your reception was on a cliff edge to start with so it wouldn't take much to push It off. A wireless bridge would be a far better option or even better is to run a cable.

Deteriorating components in the WiFi plugs such as capacitors could also be the culprit and only effect it's longest range while still working over shorter distances.

I got 2 sets of these (4 in total) to connect different buildings to the house:

They work as a pair out of the box, but be warned every one of them is pre set with the same password, so worth logging into them and changing.

I had to send the camera back to supplier due to the cooling fan continuously running. Seems to be a known problem with the Hikvision cameras. Was an annoying and distracting noise from it. Also, at times it tended to freeze and then sweep to a backwards position.

Seller thought second issue might be a programmed scan kicking in. How I'm not sure though. PTZ repairs go back to Hikvision themselves.

I had trouble getting reception with my reolink as well. Think the corrugated sheets were affecting the signal. Try putting the camera in the stable where you want, then go home or to a place where you phone has better reception to try it then. I had poor connection in the shed but when I came away home with my phone it works great.

I have found the reception on my phone to be crucial. Need phone to have good 4g to connect.

Thanks for feedback, no i don't really need a mic, don't really need record function either but the 2 current fixed cameras are set to record by default and i did'nt bother to mess with them, i presume the PTZ will record the same as the fixed cameras when it's routed back to the NVR?

One question i forgot to ask, the PTZ will be mounted in the middle of the shed which is about 20 feet away for the nearest fixed camera, can i simpy unplug the fixed camera and extend the POE cable as far as the middle of the shed?

If so is this what i'm looking for? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coupler-Abrity-Ethernet-Extender-Connector-Black/dp/B08XNN76K6/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3QPDGHY1PWRZU&keywords=POE%2Bcable%2Bextender&qid=1641413425&sprefix=poe%2Bcable%2Bextender%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-11&th=1

Any issues with loss of signal when using these?

Thanks.

I'm trying to fault find my camera setup, i'm receiving a "no video" feed on the dvr, i think the problem is the powerline adapter being used.

I did'nt install the system and i'm not up to date with netwoking and cameras so i'm learning as i go.

I have a pair of tp-link av600, one in the attic and one on the inside of the hayshed about 50m away, i'm thinking there must be interference between the two av600, do they transmit the signal via electrical wires or are they wireless boosters?

I've re-paired them and the wifi light is on on both the transmit and receiving end, but still no signal getting to the dvr.

Are the tp-link av600 the right thing to be using?

No, they are not really suitable for use between buildings (and probably shouldn't be used for any permanent network anyway). They transmit over the powerlines. Any appliances/equipment with motors can really interfere with them.

A wireless bridge would be far more reliable, Nanostations are very popular and work over KM's but over 50M there are some cheaper options. Running a network cable is the most reliable option but not always practical.

Are the camera's wired network? or Wifi? or do they connect to the DVR directly with BNC video leads?

Depends on the hollow.

Wireless Bridge needs line of sight, if that can be achieved using poles then that is one option.

3G/4G/5G are options depending on signal and speeds available.

Do you have power on out farm? Solar is an option but some compromises may be required depending on what sort of video quality you want to achieve.

Thanks for the reply, cameras are wired via POE.

Now I think of it I have cameras on the house as well they are wired direct to the router on the attic again via POE, but no signal from them either, maybe its a router problem as well?

Well that makes most options simpler.

If you can get line of sight wireless bridge would work, if not a 3G/4G/5G router will allow you to connect any type of camera system you like, if it's for calving use PAYG and only top it up when needed. Do you know what operators work well there?

If you want good quality kit and are going with someone to supply/fit I'd go with someone installing Hikvision Cameras. Any good installer can supply 4G cameras and/or camera with a 4G router.

Technically professional CCTV installers are meant to be PSA approved.

Are static cameras better than ptz for an out farm where you'd be connecting via sim card?

Got a Hikvision ptz at home farm and it has a tendency to latch the directional command and spin 360deg.