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I can't directly access your system to diagnose the issue, I can suggest some steps and resources that might help: Zoneminder typically uses "zone triggers" to start recording when motion is detected within a specific area of the image. Continuous recording, on the other hand, captures everything ...

I understand your concern about managing storage space in ZoneMinder. Here's how you can achieve your goal of limiting storage to 2TB with automatic deletion: 1. Storage Areas: You're on the right track with Storage Areas. This feature allows you to define specific locations and policies for event ...

Hey Paul, don't give up yet! It's definitely possible to integrate your bulb camera with ZoneMinder if you find the right settings. Here are some tips: 1. Check compatibility: While not having ONVIF isn't ideal, check if the camera has any proprietary protocols supported by ZoneMinder. Look through ...

Understandable dilemma! While rm -r * works in a pinch, there are definitely safer and less drastic options: Configure ZM to automatically rotate and archive older recordings to a separate storage (external HDD, NAS) while keeping crucial recent footage on the main disk. If you feel comfortable with ...

I understand your struggles setting up the Lorex QLR460 with Zoneminder on Debian 11. Troubleshooting multi-channel capture can be tricky, but we can work together to get it working! Here are some steps and suggestions: Potential Oversights: Kernel Modules: Did you load the necessary kernel modules ...

Beyond getVersion and login: Test additional API endpoints, like monitors.json or events.json, using curl or Postman to ensure comprehensive functionality. Review API Configuration: Double-check API settings in ZoneMinder's zm.conf file, specifically ZM_API_HOST, ZM_API_PORT, and authentication ...