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by swanston
Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Blue Iris 5
Topic: What does "Triggered: External" really mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 808

Re: What does "Triggered: External" really mean?

Doh, I found it (at least I think I have). The 'External' checkbox in the 'Trigger sources and zones', apologies. I was focused on ONVIF and External was checked on my other cameras (which I guess do not send external triggers). I would still like to understand what that 'external' message comes fro...
by swanston
Sun Jul 07, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Blue Iris 5
Topic: What does "Triggered: External" really mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 808

Re: What does "Triggered: External" really mean?

Thanks for the feedback. I do have CPAI enabled but I thought that was only used after a triggering event (like motion detection). The camera does have ONVIF but I don't want to use that and would prefer to just use blue iris motion and CPAI (unless that is a bad idea, I am new to this stuff) for tr...
by swanston
Wed Jul 03, 2024 3:41 am
Forum: Blue Iris 5
Topic: What does "Triggered: External" really mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 808

What does "Triggered: External" really mean?

I've hunted around but cannot locate a clear answer. I have a new camera (hikvision DS-2CD2183G2-IU) and I'm struggling to find the source of a trigger. My two other cameras are working as expected and triggering properly. However, the new camera triggers with an 'external' indication. Specfically i...