Whether you run Home Assistant/PiHole/PiVPN like in my DIY Smart Home, or run any critical software on any Linux-based system or your homelab, you need to plan for that one scenario none of us like to think about. What if the power fails, especially when you are not around to perform disaster ...
In my tutorial on how to block IP cameras from accessing the Internet, I used the example of wireless security cameras.But what if you have wired IP cameras and want to achieve the same result - block PoE IP cameras from accessing the Internet? Fear not, all you need to have is any one of the ...
One of the most common questions I have been getting about our DIY Home Security system is this: How to setup a VLAN and firewall rules to block IP cameras from accessing the Internet?Wondering why you would want to do that? Here are a few good reasons:Most security cameras like to phone ...
Ever wondered what's in the air you are breathing? All over the world, our cities are getting more and more polluted. Air pollution is an invisible killer that takes over 4 million lives every year.But it's not just outdoor air that can be harmful. Common activities like cooking or burning ...
QVR Pro is a great free option if you want to record up to 8 channels on your QNAP NAS. Just make sure you buy a NAS that supports the QVR Pro app.If you are unsure which NAS to go for, check out our recommendations for the best NAS to use as a DIY NAS NVR.How to install the QVR Pro ...
If you have a Hikvision IP camera or NVR and have tried to login to the admin page using Firefox, Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, you are probably familiar with this error message:"Please click here to download and install the plugin-in"So you close your browser, install the plugin, restart ...
So the one thing you thought would work 24/7 with absolutely zero down-time has just decided it can't be bothered.Before you chuck your seemingly malfunctioning IP camera out of the window, here are a few things you may want to check first. Because you know the VueVille family is frugal and ...
Imagine having to open different apps to live-view your many different cameras from different brands. What a pain, right? Thankfully there is a better way!We started our home security journey with a single outdoor security camera. Soon, we were hooked and started buying more IP cameras to ...
