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Switching to SS and M1 Mac mini
Just a question Neurobit, are you running all them cameras in Continuous mode as well as Motion recording?
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Switching to SS and M1 Mac mini
Wow Neurobit, that is truly amazing.
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3:10PM
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Larger image for creating/editing motion/trigger masks
I don't think that is needed as it is very easy to simply keep holding of the mouse button and scroll around. Also it gives more precision than a drag select method would do. On top of that, its not something that is done repeatedly, its usu…
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abid
December 2020
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Instant Replay, where?
Sorry I was thinking it will automatically and simply replay the last number of seconds that were set in Preferences -> General. Yes, thank you I now understand how it works.
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abid
December 2020
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Instant Replay, where?
This is a useful feature. However I am having a problem if anyone can help. When I click on Instant Replay, the current video stream is paused (I know this because the time stops) and I get a yellow bar at the top which decreases from (i.e. it goe…
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abid
December 2020
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Floodlight Cameras
Actually I was thinking the other way round: a Floodlight with a camera such as the Ring one, but that won't work with SS as its a closed system. Steinel is a good solid brand of floodlights. They have a nice one (shorturl.at/kvyz2). I wond…
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abid
December 2020
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Issue with server not located-iOS 14.0.1 and Security Spy 5.2.6
jennajon, how did you solve this?
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abid
October 2020
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Browser message "This Connection is not Private"
It is OK now. Thank you Ben. -:)
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abid
October 2020
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Full Screen upon Load
Thanks Ben, if you could let me know the AppleScript to use for that please.
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abid
January 2020
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upgrade software
https://store.bensoftware.com/store-upgrade
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abid
January 2017
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SecuritySpy - Messages.app and iMessage Integration
Whether Armed or not, the pics command sends one photo
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abid
December 2016
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Email notification doesn't work with SecuritySpy v 2.2.2
SS 2.2.2? I thought I was old. What OS is that on?
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abid
December 2016
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SecuritySpy - Messages.app and iMessage Integration
Kidney514, I did as you said, removed the six lines. At first I had some issues where it was only responding to the first command and thereafter not responding. Did a bit of tinkering around and also used a separate iMessages account rather than us…
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abid
December 2016
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SecuritySpy - Messages.app and iMessage Integration
Yes, its macOS Sierra. Test it at your convenience. No rush. Once done, please update here. Meanwhile I will try it out on macOS Lion 10.7.5. Thank you.
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abid
December 2016
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SecuritySpy - Messages.app and iMessage Integration
Yep you were right, it was HTML. I have replaced the file but now getting the following error: Event: Message Received in Active Chat File: SecuritySpy Remote Control.applescript Error: The operation couldn’t be completed. /Users/abid/Library/Appli…
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abid
December 2016
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Quick Link to Captured Footage from Live Page
This would be beneficial
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abid
December 2016
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SecuritySpy - Messages.app and iMessage Integration
HELP! I am trying to get this amazing script to work. I have followed the instructions but I am getting the following error message whenever I send any message: An error occurred while executing an AppleScript event handler. Event: Message Recei…
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abid
December 2016
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Port Forwarding stopped working!
Installed new SSD in iMac. New copy of SS installed on Sierra I'm back up and running. Thanks.
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abid
December 2016
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Port Forwarding stopped working!
Thank you Ben, I appreciate that. It's okay I am doing a complete re-install. If that doesn't work, then I'll email as you offered.
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abid
December 2016
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Port Forwarding stopped working!
Checked Super Hub settings, it's in Modem Mode. Restarted everything and been tinkering around with Router port forwarding settings all evening and still not working. Tried on MacBook and port forwarding works fine there. Noticed iMac gett…
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abid
December 2016
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Port Forwarding stopped working!
The IP addresses are the same and the other port forwarding to an NVR is still working. However, I will log in directly to the Super Hub to check and confirm. And I will restart the Super Hub and Router again. It looks like its something to do with…
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abid
December 2016
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iOS App Bugs/Feature Requests
Tap and hold on it for a second and whilst pressing, swipe left and a DELETE button magically appears.
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abid
December 2016
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Re-ordering the Video Device List
Glad to see that this can be done. Ideal if you have many cameras and want to group certain ones together.
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abid
December 2016
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iOS App Bugs/Feature Requests
I have purchased the upgrade and purchased the in-app purchase. Very happy with both apps. Keep up the fantastic work. Feature Requests: 1. Push notifications definitely. 2. Motion Alerts: When in the app, it could beep or make a short sound upon …
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abid
December 2016
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Mac Mini 2009
Jerry, this is fantastic news. -:) If you want to have a very high frame on the more capable iMac, then you get simply get a 1 camera license for that, it's only £30.
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abid
February 2016
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Mac Mini 2009
I feel I must comment. I've installed CCTV systems for a few friends and family and have used both Security Spy and the Hikvision NVRS. I would choose Security Spy over Hiks NVRs as things simply work. Things like push notifications etc are…
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abid
February 2016
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Change Default Folder Location for Captured Footage
Aaah, that's where it is. That's fantastic as it gives a greater control of this setting. Thanks Ben. Loving your software. -:)
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abid
December 2015
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Re-ordering the Video Device List
Sorry, you misunderstood me. I'm talking about the Device List
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abid
November 2014
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only bw video in security spy .. no color
In Settings -> Camera Settings, you probably have selected the Depth to be Greyscale. Change it back to Color for all cameras.
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abid
August 2014
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Does a user have to logged in for the software to run?
The way the Mac OS is that the User needs to be logged in for any application to run. It does not run in the background before logging in, like Windows Services. What you could do is get the user to automatically login and then use Applescript to r…
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abid
August 2014
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