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Best NVR camera systems 2023

XVR AiD — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:56:51 +0000

Best NVR camera systems 2023, With the best NVRs you can build a powerful CCTV security system which won’t cry wolf without monthly fees, NVR is short for Network Video Recorder, a device which acts as a hub for an IP-based security camera system. It is a storage and review point for your CCTV which means you don’t need to sign up to remote service to store your video.

Looking for the best NVR? This guide will help you find the right one for you, help you through the jargon, and get your recorder at the best price.

NVR is short for Network Video Recorder, a device which acts as a hub for an IP-based security camera system. It is a storage and review point for your CCTV which means you don’t need to sign up to remote service to store your video.

That means, of course, it’ll need cameras, typically connected by power-over-ethernet (PoE) cables (see our guide to the best PoE cameras), and a storage medium like a hard drive.

Retailers often package the same NVR in several different bundles, mixing up the types and numbers of cameras and hard drives, or simply leaving this all to you. There are real bargains to be had with some of these all-in-one kits, and the only real downside is some spectacularly confusing product names.

An NVR, incidentally, is not quite the same thing as a DVR (or Digital Video Recorder), which appeared in the late 90s. They look similar and store video too, but a DVR is built to accept and digitally compress analogue or digital video via coax sockets; an NVR expects a digital input.

The advantage of an NVR-based security system is that, because the video is being compressed by the cameras, local processing power is available for AI functions like detecting movement. This, in turn, means you don’t need to dig into your wallet for a subscription service; both storage and AI analysis are provided by a device you own rather than a service you lease.

Given that subscription services usually only store the clips their AI identifies as significant, having your own NVR may give you the power to review every moment yourself rather than being dependent on an algorithm to parse the events your camera sees. All the advantages of networking like remote access and – of course – the ability to work with all IP cameras, wired or wireless, remain.

We look at some of the key features in detail at the end, but something else to remember if you’re in the USA is the China trade war; major security player HikVision have already fallen victim to US internal bans on new products and may end up on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list.

Key features to look out for are remote access, PoE (Power over Ethernet), which can simplify wiring, hard drive capacity (indeed if any drives are included at all), the resolution limit, the number of channels or cameras it can handle, and if there are any means of backup. Remember that a 4K camera uses more data throughput than a 1080P one, so an NVR can handle fewer of them – this is where the compression method (e.g. H.264 or H.265) can make a big difference.

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1: EufyCam HomeBase 3

The EufyCam HomeBase 3 and various bundles bring the glossy consumer experience of IP cameras like those from Google or Nest – including AI-like face detection – but don’t leave you paying every month. This device also has a home-friendly design so you can leave it on a countertop (good if you have limited space near your router).

Some security pros might not appreciate the non-traditional approach with only clips recorded when the cameras detect motion. The flip side is that the NVR is a more accessible experience. Even without adding a hard drive the 16GB included will likely capture a couple of months of ‘events’ (clips by triggered movement) from your cameras; add a drive and that can go up to a lifetime. It also means the cameras can be installed wirelessly, with battery power, meaning getting up and running is virtually painless. We especially liked the S330 eufyCam 3 bundle with solar-powered 4K cameras featuring floodlights and night vision

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2: Amcrest 5 Series NV5232E-16P

Best DVR for multi-brand compatibility

While not everyone will need the 320Mbps throughput, if you’re looking for a powerful NVR which affords some flexibility when it comes to choosing your cameras (and don’t mind paying for that) then the Amcrest 5 Series seems to have that in the bag. Eight of the sixteen Ethernet sockets are PoE, likely enough for most customers though it seems a shame they weren’t all enabled.

We certainly can’t complain about the level of effort which seems to have gone into usability in what is not always the most user-friendly product category; a great example is the QR codes to bring up quick remote viewing via the Amcrest View app.

The device is certainly not the cheapest on this list, given the list price doesn’t’ include a hard drive and you’ll need at least one – likely two unless you opt for the motion detection mode. It does, however, offer some of the features of subscription services via the app and web features, as well as the advantages of a hardwired device; not to be sniffed at.

3: Swann AllSecure650

Best NVR for uninterrupted security

Swann has always built innovative systems, and this is no exception. Adopting an elegant upright design, the NVR PowerHub is the basis of several new Swann packs including the AllSecure650. We like this system not only because of the elegant design, but because it offers so many options in a small package. It also, brilliantly, turns the main annoyance of battery camera systems to its advantage; an extra battery is included (total of 3 for a 2 camera bundle).

The extra battery lives in the hub, where it not only charges but offers backup power backup in case of an outage. When you need to swap a camera battery you have a spare, ready to go, so you can swap it with one – rather than two – trips up the ladder to the camera.

It does not, however, ditch all the functionality of a traditional NVR as it attempts to blend into the home or small business. While you can control nearly everything via the app, as well as enjoy remote access, there is also a mouse socket and HDMI port for use with a monitor. The supplied 1TB storage will also manage 2 years of clips by Swann’s reckoning, after which you can opt for Dropbox or USB transfer.

Best NVR camera systems 2023

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4. Synology Deep Learning DVA1622

Best AI NVR for homes and small businesses

Synology offer multi-drive RAID storage systems – many which can take on a little monitoring on the side – and devices like this built with it front and center. There is the power to drive AI on up to 16 streams of video including separating people from animals, intrusion detection and even license place recognition. Businesses can even use the AI system to detect whether face mask rules are being complied with. This AI also helps distinguish threats in poor lighting thanks to the GPU power. Recording can be backed up across drives or both can form a single volume

As well as HDMI connection for a monitor, the device can be reached remotely via iOS and Android apps and on virtually any computer via a browser interface. The USB 3.2 ports (front and back) offer keyboard and mouse connection.

This is a great choice for smaller installs, but bigger businesses might need something like the 4-drive FVA3221.

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5: Reolink RLK8-800

Best DVR for reviewing video history

Despite having only one SATA bay, the Reolink system makes a lot of room for storage by adding an eSATA socket at the back. The system is also typically bundled with its preferred Reolink 4K cameras which provide stand-out sharp footage which is easy to review thanks to the fresh modern interface. Reolink also offer a great variety of cameras and a doorbell.

Built-in operating systems can be a tad clunky, but connect the supplied mouse to the NVR and the Reolink interface, whether on 4K TV or VGA screen, is a bit clearer. The 24/7 recording is accompanied by a timeline which highlights events (people or vehicles) and can be filtered as you browse. While it doesn’t sound a lot, in practice most CCTV reviewing is for these things.

When connected to your local network via the LAN socket, assuming an internet connection, the system can use the same alert tech to send specific activity alerts to your devices.

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6: Annke 4K 8CH PoE NVR

Best NVR for affordable plug-and-play

Clearly built for practicality, the Annke H800 makes connecting a USB drive easy without re-positioning by adding an extra USB socket at the front as well as the rear one for the mouse.

The in-built OS isn’t beautiful, but actually very smart; you can choose to disable motion detection by zone on each camera view and, even as you refine the detection, you see a handy live view of where the algorithm is spotting action. Other handy features include quotas for individual cameras to prioritize some recordings drive vapacity.

The system includes event-driven or “Smart” timeline review of recorded video, the latter allowing you to search video for movement within areas you specify – a handy tool for finding if someone went into a specific corner of the shot after the fact.

Phone integration for Android or iOS also brings notifications though only one user account can be connected.

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7: Swann SRNVR-88580H

Best DVR for AI features

What shines out with the Swann system is the more advanced facial recognition tools which put person/vehicle recognition in the shade. Yes, generalized person or vehicle alerts are still very useful, but Swann allows the known faces can be named. That makes specific alerts possible if, say, one of the kids gets near the treats. That is the kind of benefit consumer smart cameras offer, built on with integrations with Alexa and Google Assistant, but without the cost of a subscription.

A third USB socket covers mouse, backup drive and downloading to a USB stick
without needing to unplug anything – usability plus.

On the down-side, pet detection does require a cloud subscription (perhaps that just feels a worrying threshold to cross). In reality the fact Swann offer a cloud option – and secure backup using it – will be a handy option for some, even if it does bring with it a monthly fee. Swann’s Enforcer Kit system also has a number of 4K CCTV cameras with red and blue flashing LEDs and sirens built in which can be acquired in a bundle with the NVR for an effective deterrent system.

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8: Lorex D861A82B 4K DVR

Best NVR for smart home integrations

This elegant-looking NVR actually has the same sockets as most other 4K 8-channel systems from the back, but is chic enough to sit comfortably under a living room TV. There the central panic button, which triggers all lights & sirens built into connected cameras, could end a home invasion.

The main Lorex NVR software also allows you to set up effective deterrence rules using person and vehicle detection and features area search for easier review.

There is a similar level of design polish in the remote access app save for one thing; if you do connect wireless and wired cameras you’ll need to tidy up the alerts yourself to avoid duplicates.

We also appreciated that the Apple TV wasn’t forgotten; and smart home fans will love the ability to add sensors (like gate or door opening) as well as cameras via a Lorex Sensor Hub.

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9. Synology DS923+

A RAID system with security-friendly extras

As well as dedicated NVRs, Synology are synonymous (sorry!) with all sizes of data storage devices. While many entrust their data – especially with limited amounts of it – to the cloud, there are many reasons to have a physical backup system. Hot-swappable drives mean every piece of information can be backed up within the device, and a network connection means it is available via your home network, or remotely.

Since the machine is essentially a small computer, it can run apps on its own OS, from Mail Server to (more relevant here) Synology Surveillance Station. This lets you use some of your overall drive space to store video from your connected security cameras.

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10. CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4

For those who want to make security a hobby experience

Make no mistake, this is not the same approach as the other products on this list. This isn’t a ready-made box with all the necessary PoE sockets to connect a series of cameras to but, since an NVR is essentially just a computer in different clothes, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the enthusiast community is continuously refining software to power NVRs.

If you feel motivated to build your own, why not start with a Raspberry Pi 4? Unless you’re only using USB cameras, you’ll also need a PoE Ethernet Switch (like the BV-Tech) and certainly some kind of storage (it’s unlikely the microSD card slot in the Pi will cut it for long, but many folk already have a spare external hard drive lying around). From there it’s simply a matter of choosing an OS and a piece of software; Shinobi is available for free and supports ARM architecture, as does ZoneMinder, so there are two good starting points.

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11. Amcrest 4K NV4216E-AI

Best NVR for big multi-camera set-ups

If you need a more powerful NVR – with greater camera capacity – than the NV4108E above, then Amcrest have you covered; the 4216E-AI supports up to two 8GB drives inside and has 16 PoE ports for cameras on the back, all capable of 4K resolution. The system is happy with H.265 and H.264 and has a high-speed throughput of 200Mbps, dropping to 80Mbps when the on-board AI functions are active. This sacrifice buys you human and vehicle detection (and search in recordings), offering functionality to compete with the subscription services from Google Nest and Amazon Ring among others. Amcrest’s App is similar in scope. The machine even has microphone sockets for two-way-talk from the NVR.

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12. xmartO WNQ28

Wi-Fi NVR which can keep your CCTV separate from home network

If you’d like to install a CCTV system with some of the advantages of your own NVR, but aren’t interested in undertaking the cabling, then the WNQ28 seems a rational choice. It eschews the PoE network switching components in favor of two antenna to create its own wi-fi network which you can connect cameras and viewing devices to. xmartO also include their “G3 Auto WiFi Relay” feature which can use cameras to extend the network.

With or without this, the advantage of this device is that it keeps CCTV cameras on a different frequency from your home’s potentially already heavily taxed wi-fi (an issue many of us are starting to notice as high-speed broadband becomes more common). On the down-side it offers a fairly generic Linux-based OS and doesn’t have high bandwidth, while it definitely prefers xmartO cameras. Nevertheless it definitely helps keep things separate when building your network, so we can see some DIY fans strongly preferring this.

How to choose an NVR system

Selecting an NVR forces you to think about the very heart of your security system, and the choice you make will depend on whether you’re starting from scratch or you already have cameras you need to connect to. In either case, make the right choice and it’ll offer years of use even though you add and swap cameras and hard drives.

• Storage bays:
While you only need one hard drive to store days of video, having multiple ones gives you different RAID setups to maximize storage or create live backups.

• Camera connections:
If the NVR has a built-in network switch then wires can run from it straight to the cameras. Otherwise a separate Ethernet switch will be required.

• PoE:
Look for the connections to provide power to the cameras using the Power Over Ethernet standard, since this minimizes wiring and is a recognized standard.

• Camera compatibility:
Major brand’s cameras are generally cross-compatible if they support the ONVIF standard, but you can’t guarantee AI features are supported by competitor’s software. Just another reason to look for a bundle!

• Operating System:
While the leading brands have developed their own software, there are various Linux based systems out there meaning it’s possible for companies not much more advanced than enthusiasts to develop their own NVR.

• Trade sanctions:
In the USA Lorex, EZVIZ and HikVision have had their products restricted from government purchase. HikVision is similarly restricted in the UK and in both countries, this might only be the beginning. It is a step toward the banning of new products for all customers. The governments cite the firms’ links with Chinese government surveillance and, they say, has human rights violations. Regardless of the evidence, if you’re building a system it might be wise to look for a brand that will still be on the shelves when you want to add to your system.

CCTV Super Password Tools

XVR AiD — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:13:59 +0000

CCTV Super Password, Synthesis of reset methods to recover the passwords of recorders, cameras. Hope everyone supports. If you have new reset methods or other carriers please email me to help me keep up to date with new methods and firms. Thank you.

CCTV Super Password

Default Password List

HIKVISION Reset Password

DAHUA Reset Password

KBVISION Reset Password

RaySharp Reset Password

JUAN DVR Reset Password

FUHO Reset Password

iCATCH Reset Password

TVT Reset Password

VSS Web Reset Password

Xiongmai Tech Reset Password

Camera Manufacturer	Username	Password
3xLogic	admin	12345
ACTi	Admin	123456
ACTi	admin	123456
Amcrest	admin	admin
American Dynamics	admin	admin
American Dynamics	admin	9999
Arecont Vision	admin
AvertX	admin	1234
Avigilon	admin	admin
Avigilon	administrator
Axis	root	pass
Axis	root
Basler	admin	admin
Bosch
Bosch	service	service
Bosch	Dinion
Brickcom	admin	admin
Canon	root	Model# of camera
Canon	root	camera
CBC Ganz	admin	admin
Cisco	no default
CNB	root	admin
Costar	root	root
Dahua	admin	admin
Dahua	888888	888888
Dahua	666666	666666
Digital Watchdog	admin	admin
DRS	admin	1234
DVTel	Admin	1234
DynaColor	Admin	1234
FLIR	admin	fliradmin
FLIR	admin	admin
Foscam	admin
GeoVision	admin	admin
Grandstream	admin	admin
GVI	Admin	1234
HIKVision	admin	12345
Honeywell	administrator	1234
Honeywell	admin	1234
IndigoVision BX/GX	Admin	1234
IndigoVision Ultra
Intellio	admin	admin
Interlogix	admin	1234
IOImage	admin	admin
IPX-DDK	root	Admin
IPX-DDK	root	admin
IQInvision	root	system
JVC	admin	Model# of camera
JVC	admin	jvc
Longse	admin	12345
Lorex	admin	admin
LTS Security	admin	12345
LTS Security	admin	123456
March Networks	admin
Merit Lilin Camera	admin	pass
Merit Lilin Recorder	admin	1111
Messoa	admin	Model# of camera
Mobotix	admin	meinsm
Northern	admin	12345
Oncam	admin	admin
Panasonic	admin	12345
Panasonic	admin1	password
Pelco	admin	admin
PiXORD	admin	admin
PiXORD	root	pass
Qsee	admin	admin
Qsee	admin	123456
QVIS	Admin	1234
Reolink	admin
Samsung	root	4321
Samsung	root	admin
Samsung	admin	4321
Samsung	admin	1111111
Sanyo	admin	admin
Scallop	admin	password
Sentry360	Admin	1234
Sentry360	admin	1234
Sentry360	admin
Sony	admin	admin
Speco	root	root
Speco	admin	admin
Speco	admin	1234
StarDot	admin	admin
Starvedia	admin
Sunell	admin	admin
SV3C	admin	123456
Swann	admin	12345
Toshiba	root	ikwb
Trendnet	admin	admin
Ubiquiti	ubnt	ubnt
UDP	root	unknown
Uniview	admin	123456
Verint	admin	admin
VideoIQ	supervisor	supervisor
Vivotek	root
W-Box	admin	wbox123
W-Box	admin	admin
Wodsee	admin

Company: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd
Website: http://www.hikvision.com
Device Port: 80, 8000, 554…
Software: iVMS 4200, Hik-Connect….
OEM: 3xLogic, ABUS, Acegear, Activecam, ADJ, Advidia (Video Insight / Panasonic brand), Alarm.com, Alibi (Supercircuits), Allnet, Alula, Anaveo, Annke, Arcdyn, Armix, Aukoo Technology, Aventura Technologies + criminal charges for fake manufacturing, Avue, Cantek, CCTVStar, ClearWay, Covert Security, Dax Networks, DMP, Dodwell BMS, DSS, Dunlop, DVR Unlimited, Ellipse Security, Epcom, Esypop, Ezviz, Global Network Security, GovComm Intelligent Transportation Systems, Grundig, GVS Security, Hinovision, Hitachi, Hitosino,

Honeywell, Hunt CCTV, Hyundai Security, Infinite Pixels, Inkovideo, Innekt, Interlogix (UTC), Invidtech, IP Cam Talk, JFL, Jlinks, LaView, LTS, Mercury Security and Facilities Management, MicroView, Nelly’s Security, Norelco SafeCam / Spider Vue / Invezia, Northern (Tri-Ed / Anixter), Novicam, NTT, Oculur / A1 Security Cameras, Onix, Paxton, Pnet, Power Technology, Protect Group, Raster, Remark Thermal, RVi, Safety Vision, Safire, Scati, SecurityTronix, Sentry CCTV, Sharp, Siqura / TKH, Smart CT Solutions, SnapAV / Luma, Space Technology, Syscom, Technomate, Toshiba, Trendnet, Vantage Security, Vezco CCTV, Videoteknika, Winic, Xyclop, Zicom

Company: Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd
Website: http://www.dahuasecurity.com
Device Port: 80, 3777, 3778…
Software: SmartPSS, DSS, gDMSS Lite, iDMSS Lite, iDMSS Plus….
OEM: 2M CCTV, Activecam, Advidia / Panasonic, Altoros, Amcrest, Ameta, Ascendent, Backstreet Surveillance, Bosch, BV Security, CCTV Security Pros, CCTV Star, CP Plus (Orange Line), Dax Networks, eLine, ENS, Expose, Lorex, GSS, Honeywell, IC Realtime, Ikegami, Impath Networks, Inaxsys, IndigoVision, Infinity CCTV, Innekt, Intelbras, KBVision, Lumixen, Maxron, Montavue, Oco, Optiview, Panasonic, People Fu, PlatinumCCTV, RedSpeed, Rhodium, RVI, Saxco, Security Camera King (Elite), Space Technology, Speco, ToughDog, Tyco Holis, Tyco Illustra Essentials, Unisight (EmPower), VIP Vision, Watchnet, Winic, Zuum

Company: Guangzhou Juan Optical & Electronical Tech Joint Stock Co., Ltd
Website: http://www.juancctv.com
Device Port:
Software: Eseenet pro, EROCAM…
OEM: N/A

How to: Press UP button 10 times on the front panel quickly.

Company: FUHO TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD
Website: http://www.fuho.com.tw
Device Port: – 80, 8000, 9000, 15961…
– 80, 8670, 101(102)
Software: Vacron Viewer, Calstillo Player, Tmeye…
OEM: QUESTEK 6600 Series

How to:
User: admin
Password: 86244455
Note: if you can’t reset password with user and password like above. Please power off, and remove pin CMOS (on mainboard), after power on and login DVR with user: admin, password: 010100

Company: iCATCH Inc
Website: http://www.icatchinc.com
Device Port: 80
Software: iWatch DVR II, Bubo Bubo, SCDVR….
OEM: Vantech, QUESTEK

How to:
Method 1: login directly via the monitor with account
User: admin
Password: 12888
Method 2: Reset password with XML file

Download File: XML file
-> copy file to USB. Plug the USB into the DVR -> Wait DVR reboot

Company: Shenzhen TVT Digital Technology Co., Ltd
Website: http://en.tvt.net.cn/
Device Port: 80, 6036
Software: SuperCam, Superlive, SuperlivePro, Superlive Plus NVMS…
OEM: Hisharp, QUESTEK

How to:
Method 1: login directly via the monitor with account
User: admin
Password: 6036huanyuan
Method 2: login directly via the monitor with account
User: admin
Password: ttvvtthuanyuan

Company: Videopark Technology Co., Ltd. (ZenoTech)
Website: http://www.zeno-tech.com/
http://www.videopark.com.cn/
Device Port: 80…
Software: Vss Mobile, Zeno Cam…
OEM: N/A

XMeye Alarm Notification Settings 2023

XVR AiD — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 21:08:04 +0000

XMeye Alarm Notification Settings 2023 Please make sure DVR or NVR has connected to the router and Internet successfully. You can judge by the picture below. If it always keeps disconnected, please click here to get some help. You had better use Gmail, not Yahoo or Hotmail.

How to Set Up Motion Detection App Push Function?

1. Please make sure your system‘s firmware build date is after 2016. If not, please contact to upgrade.

In your email, please log in system and go to the Main menu–>Info–>Version and tell us your system‘s version like V4.02.R11.85100115.10001.130900 and build date like 2015-05-25

2. Please enable the mobile reported function in the Main menu–>System–>Netservice

3. Go to the Main Menu–>Alarm–>Motion detection to enable mobile reported.

4. Add a system to app XMeye. Here is a method.

https://help.annke.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000250041-How-to-connect-DVR-NVR-on-phone-app-xmeye-

XMeye Alarm Notification

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5. Enable Alarm Push in APP.

When there is motion detected, your phone will receive a push.

If everything is set correctly, but there is no push, please double check to make sure your phone enabled notification for app XMeye.

Why Does System Sends So Many Email Alerts And Keep Recording All The Time?

To explain this question, we need to know the theory of how motion detection works. The DVR system can detect small image optical change. It can be triggered by small image change from the camera. Image is transmitted by a light signal. Therefore, even if there is no object in front of cameras such as human, animal or car, the system may still be triggered by small light change such as floating cloud, shaking leaf.

Most customers hope the system can only be triggered by a big object like people and ignore the small movement. But based on the theory of how motion detection works, there is a false alarm. It is hard to say the system is faulty since not only Annke brand system faces such issue, but also other brands who use a light sensor to work for motion detection function.

To reduce false alarm, you can turn the sensibility to lower and set schedule alarm.

Or you can select a smaller area to detect movement.

XMeye – How to Set up Email Alerts?

Here are the steps for you:
1. Please make sure DVR or NVR has connected to the router and Internet successfully. You can judge by the picture below. If it always keeps disconnected, please click here to get some help. You had better use Gmail, not Yahoo or Hotmail.

https://help.annke.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000250141-What-to-do-if-DVR-or-NVR-can-t-connect-to-internet-successfully-

2. Please enable alarm and email alerts function.

3. Log in Google account, go to ‘Security‘, then turn on ‘2-Step Verification‘. Click on ‘App Password‘ to create your App Password (16 digits).

4. Please set up an email in the DVR setting like the picture below. If the mail test succeeds, it is working.

The SMTP server is smtp.gmail.com

The Port is 465 or 587

Tick the SSL

The user name is your Gmail account

The password is your App password (16 digits) from Google

The sender is your Gmail account

The receiver can be any email.

What to Do if DVR or NVR can’t Connect to Internet Successfully?

Please plug DVR or NVR into the router with network cable if you wanna use a computer or phone to connect the recorder locally or remotely.

You can judge whether the recorder was connected to the internet by the status of a network like a picture below.

If the status is not connected, it means the recorder did not connect to the cloud successfully.

Here are the methods:

1. Please check the yellow and green light on the ethernet port of the recorder. One should be blinking which indicates the recorder has connected to the router successfully. If not, please change the ethernet port of the router or another reticle to have a try.

3. Go to the Main menu—-System—Network to confirm DHCP is ticked.

4. Please reset the recorder to the factory default setting.

5. If you can, please change the router to have a try.

Please sent an email to to ask new firmware to upgrade. But you need to inform us the model of your system. It is made up of numbers and letters such as DL81A. You can find it at the bottom of the recorder. Please refer to this link to find it.

How to Turn on the “Less secure apps” in Gmail account?

Email Test Failed and Sent Email Fail may be caused by not allowing less secure apps to access the email account. You may follow the steps below to change the settings.

Step 1. Log into your G-mail account and go to Google apps —> Account–> Security page.

Step 2. Scroll the page down to Less secure app access and click to turn it on.

Note:You can also click here to enter your Gmail account and turn on the “Less secure apps” directly.

How to Set Up APP Push Notification for Motion Detection?

Here are the steps about how to set up the push function for the security system.

1. Log into the Annke DVR/NVR system, then go to Menu–>Configuration–>Network–>Platform Access. Make sure the status is ‘Online‘.
Note: If the status is ‘Offline‘, please refer to this instruction to make it online at first: What to do if P2P status shows offline?

2. Go to Menu–>Camera–>Motion to enable motion detection and Notify Surveillance Center.

3. Add the system to app Annke Vision. Here is the instruction: How to connect system by Annke Vision?

4. Enable the alarm push function on the app.

Go to the APP setting to Enable Push Notification:

5. When finishing the APP setting, please connect the APP setting to the exact device. Go to the live view interface and enter the Setting page here:

6. Finally, please go to Alarm Notification to enable it and set up the Notification Schedule:

Note:

For the notification schedule button description:

A. Disable: Default is disabled, disable means you can receive the push always. 24h*7

B. Enable: You can enable it to set your own notification schedule.

Such as Monday: 00:00–08:00 + 15:00–18:00 ( It default is 00:00–23:59, so if you want to add multiple time segments, please edit the default 00:00–23:59 to your first-time segment, and then add the second one. Or you will get an error prompt message: The time segments cannot be overlapped.) And please note that the setting will be effective from the next day.

So if you want to enable the push function always, we suggest you disable the notification schedule, and the push function will effective immediately.

When there is motion detection, your phone will receive a push.

If you cannot receive a push, please double-check to make sure your phone enabled notification for the app Annke Vision.

If you cannot receive a push, please contact support@annke.com with your system‘s firmware version and build date like the picture below.

How to Set Up Email Notification?

Purpose: You could set up the email alert function to receive the motion notification.

Steps:

1. Please use Gmail, not yahoo nor Hotmail.

2. Check P2P status and make sure it is online. If it is not online, here is a solution.

https://help.annke.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000648061

3. Log in Google account, go to ‘Security‘, then turn on ‘2-Step Verification‘. Click on ‘App Password‘ to create your App Password (16 digits).

4. Go to Menu–>Configuration–>Network–>Email and set up the email alert like the picture below.

SMTP server is smtp.gmail.com

the user name is your Gmail account

SMTP port is 587 or 465

password is your App password (16 digits) from Google

Tick SSL

the sender can be anything

sender‘s address is your Gmail account

the receiver can be anything

receiver‘s address can be any email address

tick option enable attached file

click test. If the test succeeds, all is working.

6. Go to Menu–>Camera–>Motion to enable Send Email Linkage Action. After you finish all, click Apply to save all your setting.

7. Then you will receive notifications via email when there is motion detection on the system.

Notice:

Starting May 30, 2022, Google will no longer support the use of third-party apps or devices which ask you to sign in to your Google Account using only your username and password. This is why the email notification of motion stopped working.

General Guide of Watching Cameras on PC by Guarding Vision

XVR AiD — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:18:28 +0000

Purpose:

General Guide of Watching Cameras on PC by Guarding Vision This article introduces basic skills to get along with the PC software Guarding Vision.

There are two ways to connect Guarding Vision with the ANNKE system. Each of their advantage and deficiency.
Loca access via IP address provides a better experience on the camera view and playback, while remote access via P2P cloud allows access even from abroad.

2. Playback/download footage

How to Playback And Download Recordings on Guarding Vision?

Playback/download works better under local access. It might take a while for loading when doing this via remote access.

Access the DVR/NVR System via Guarding Vision Software on PC (Via IP Address)

Summary:

This article shows you the steps to access the ANNKE system on a computer via the client software Guarding Vision.

Adding via IP address only allow local access (ANNKE system and computer must be in the same network/router). But you will get a better experience when watching camera live view/playback and download recordings, etc.

To access the system remotely on Guarding Vision, please add via P2P Cloud. See this instruction.

Video Guide:

Step by Step:

1. Download and install the software Guarding Vision on your computer.

For Windows, click here to download.
For Mac, click here to download.

2. Plug the ANNKE system into your router via an Ethernet cable.

3. Make sure your computer has been connected to the same router as the ANNKE system.

4. Run the software Guarding Vision. Register an administrator account.

Note: This account is only for logging in to Guarding Vision. It’s not the same as your ANNKE system account. (It is suggested to select “Enable Auto-login)

5. Run the software, and go to Device Management -> Device Type -> Device.
If the system and computer are in the same LAN network, you can see the device information under the Online Device list. Select your device, click on Add to Client.

6. On the pop-up page, set the details as the picture below shows, then click on ‘Add’.

Note:

The IP address of the system may vary from the network. Ensure the IP address you input is correct.
The user name must be ‘admin’.
Password is the one you used to log in to your system on the monitor/TV.
Remember to tick Export to Group.

7. The device information will then be shown on the tab page Device for Management. You can see the Net Status is online as the picture shows.

8. Go to the Main View tab page, click on the folder under the Camera list to expand the camera channels. Double-click on the channels to see the live streaming.

Access the DVR/NVR System via Guarding Vision software on PC (Via P2P Cloud)

Summary:

This article shows you the steps to access the ANNKE system on a computer via the client software Guarding Vision.

Adding via P2P Cloud allows remote access (ANNKE system and computer can be in the different network/router). While you may find the camera live view/playback and recordings download become laggy due to unstable network.

To access the system locally on Guarding Vision, please add via IP address. See this instruction.

Steps:

1. Download and install the software Guarding Vision on your computer.

For Windows, click here to download.
For Mac, click here to download.

2. Plug the ANNKE system into your router via an Ethernet cable.

3. Run the software Guarding Vision. Register an administrator account.

Note: This account is only for logging in to Guarding Vision. It’s not the same as your ANNKE system account. (It is suggested to select “Enable Auto-login)

4. Register an account (P2P account) on the mobile app Annke Vision.
Register an account on Annke Vision via your phone number or email address.

5. Come back to Guarding Vision. Go to Device Management -> Device Tap -> Add New Device Type; tick Cloud P2P Device and click OK.

6. Click Cloud P2P Device to enter the login screen. Select your country/area, click Login.

7. Then log in with the user name and password of your Annke Vision APP account.

Note: If your user name is the phone number, please input it in this format ‘+441234567890‘ (no space between the country code and the phone number).

8. If the ANNKE system has been added to the Annke Vision account beforehand, you can see it on the list automatically.
Otherwise, add the system to ANNKE vision account first.

9. Go to the Main View, click on the folder under the Camera list to display the channels. Double-click on the channels to see the live stream.

How to View the TSCloud Topsview on the PC

XVR AiD — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:30:50 +0000

The article will introduce how to connect the system to the PC. If you have a concern about the instruction, please submit a request here to the technical support for more details.

1. Please check the network status of the TSCLOUD system. If the users want to view the cameras remotely, the status must be connected. It could be checked on the Main Menu–>Version>Nat Status.

If it is not connected, please refer to the below link to fix it: Bottom Post

2. Download the software on your PC named VMS. Here is the download link:

http://www.sanncegroup.com/document/TS/VMS.exe

3. Run the software and set up a password for the software. It is better to enable Auto Login.

4. Set up Password Protection in case you forgot the login password.

5. Click the Device and Add. Then please choose TSCloud as the method to add.

6. Input the information about your DVR. The password is the login password of your DVR, not the login password of the software.

7. The Device ID can be found on the DVR monitor. Here is a picture:

8. After that, please go back to the Live View page. Double-click the cameras to view them.

What to Do if Your Device’s Nat Status Does Not Show Connected?

If the users want to view the cameras remotely, the status must be online. It could be checked on the Main Menu–>Version>Nat Status.

If it is not connected, please try the below troubleshooting:

1. Make sure the receiver is connected to a router via ethernet cable. You can try to change another ethernet cable and another router port to check.

2. Go to Main Menu–Network, uncheck ‘DHCP‘ and change the Primary DNS to “8.8.8.8“, then click ‘Apply‘. Then please check the Nat Status again.

3. If the Nat Status is still not connected, please go back to Main Menu–Network to check “DHCP” again. Then please check the Nat Status again.

4. If it still does not work, please submit a request here to the technical support for more details.

How to Upgrade Your Camera Firmware on a Computer?

XVR AiD — Tue, 10 May 2022 19:40:18 +0000

How to Upgrade Your Camera Firmware on a Computer? If you found you can’t repair your camera to your NVR, it will be that your camera’s version not compatible with your NVR’s. Please kindly install a search tool to detect your camera’s version and then upgrade it into the corresponding version. Then please try to repair the camera to the NVR again.

Confirm the camera’s version.

1. Please connect the camera to the router by ethernet cable and power on the camera by the adapter.

2. Install this software on the computer to search the camera’s IP and its firmware version.

http://support.annke.com/document/Computer%20Software/IPCamSuite-1.2.26.8.exe

A. If the camera’s version is lower than 1.7.8, please upgrade it to 1.7.8 by the following steps. (It need to upgrade it into 1.7.7 at first, then after its version is 1.7.7, then upgrade it into 1.7.8) After upgrade, pls note to reset the camera to the factory setting.

The 1.7.7 firmware:

support.annke.com/document/JA/IPCfirmware/IPCHI18E_WIFI_20161221_IPCAMERA_WS18E_1_7_7_573013.rom

Then after its version been 1.7.7, please use the same method to upgrade it into 1.7.8

The 1.7.8 firmware:

support.annke.com/document/JA/IPCfirmware/IPCHI18E_WIFI_20180406_IPCAMERA_WS18E_1_7_8_573013.rom

B. If the camera’s version is between 1.7.8 to 1.9.3 (not including 1.7.8), please upgrade it into 1.9.3 by the same method above. After upgrade, please note to reset the camera into the factory setting.

The 1.9.3 firmware:

support.annke.com/document/JA/IPCfirmware/IPCHI18Ev2_WIFI_20171011_IPCAMERA_N18EV2W_1_9_3_578010.rom

You can also upgrade it into a 2.3.1 version.

The 2.3.1 firmware:

support.annke.com/document/JA/IPCfirmware/IPCHI18Ev2_WIFI_20180606_IPCAMERA_N18EV2W_2_3_1_578010.rom

Reset the camera after upgraded.

How to Upload Record Images to FTP Server?

XVR AiD — Tue, 10 May 2022 19:28:34 +0000

How to Upload Record Images to FTP Server? If the referred POE cameras work as a standalone camera, they support the FTP function, and the motion detection captures could be uploaded to the FTP server if you build up an FTP server on your computer.

Here are the steps about how to upload the captures to the FTP server:

1. Please powered on the camera by using an external 12V power adapter.

2. Please connect the camera to the router via the ethernet cable.

3. Please run the SADPTool on the computer to activate the camera and find the IP address of it. The computer needs to connect to the same router as the camera is connected.

Here is the link to download the SADPTool:

For Windows: http://support.annke.com/document/Computer%20Software/SADPToolV3.0.3.3.rar

For Mac: http://support.annke.com/document/Computer%20Software/SADPTool.pkg.zip

4. Open the IE web browser, and input the IP address of the camera to log into the web interface of the camera:

5. Go to Configuration–>Network–>Advanced–>FTP to input the FTP server’s parameters as below picture:

Server Address: FTP server IP address

Port: port of the FTP server. It is 21 as usual.

User Name: FTP server username

Password: FTP server password

Confirm: Confirm the FTP server password

Directory Structure: The path you want to upload the captures (Note: please don’t input the /, :, \, : into the path)

After you input the FTP server parameters correctly, click the Test button. If the FTP server works, the test will be succeeded.

6. Go to set up the motion detection alarm for the camera: Enable motion detection for the camera–>Set up the Arming Schedule–>Setup the Linkage Method:

7. Next, go to set up the capture schedule for the camera:

8. If all settings are correct, the pictures of the motion detection alarm will be uploaded to the FTP server:

If you have a concern to set it up, please kindly submit a request in the help center to the technical support. Our technical support agent will help you to double-check the settings.

How to Live Stream Your Device on YouTube

XVR AiD — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 20:52:57 +0000

How to Live Stream Your Device on YouTube

Purpose:

Using FFmpeg as an encoder for YouTube Live has fewer requirements on the hardware. While you may need some basic knowledge about FFmpeg.

ffmpeg -hide_banner -loglevel fatal -rtsp_transport tcp -i rtsp://%USERNAME%:%PASSWORD%@%CAMERA%:554/ Streaming/Channes/ID/?transportmode=unicast.sdp -f lavfi -i anullsrc -c:v copy -c:a aac -map 0:v -map 1 -f hls -hls_time 4 -hls_playlist_type event -method PUT “https://a.upload.youtube.com /http_upload_hls?cid=%STREAM_KEY%©=0&file=stream.m3u8”

2. How to achieve it?

To achieve the above, we will need to:
1). Install FFmpeg on your Windows computer.
2). Get the RTSP address. For a stable RTSP address, we will need to set a Static IP and set up DDNS for your ANNKE device.
3). Get the YouTube stream key: Once your YouTube account has access to YouTube Live, you can find the stream key as the below picture shows.

3. Installing FFmpeg

Here is the instruction: https://www.wikihow.com/Install-FFmpeg-on-Windows#

4. Set a Static IP Address for your ANNKE device

Propose: An ANNKE Device with a static IP address can still be accessed by the same IP after reboot.

Step:
1) Disable DHCP
2) Make sure the device is online

1) Disable DHCP
Log in to your ANNKE Device. Below is the Web interface of the ANNKE device:
Go to Configuration-Network-Basic Settings-TCP/IP, Uncheck DHCP, fill in the below box per your computer in the same network.
Note: You can check DHCP and click Save at first, this will fill in the below box automatically. Then uncheck DHCP and leave the below box as they are.

2) Make sure the device is online
After the above, go to Configuration-Network-Advance Settings-Platform Access, make sure the option Enable is checked and Register Status shows Online as below picture.

If it shows Offline, refer to this instruction to make it online at first: https://help.annke.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000648061

5. Set up DDNS for your ANNKE device

Propose: An ANNKE device with DDNS service will have a static IP/hostname on the Internet. This allow you to visit the ANNKE device by a static URL. To achieve this, Port Forwarding on your router is also required.

Steps:
1) Setup your DDNS account
2) Enable DDNS on your ANNKE device
3) Port Forwarding

1) Setup your DDNS account
There are some free DDNS service providers. In this article, we will take NO-IP for example.
After you created an account on the NO-IP website, Click your name at the top right corner, go to Account, then Dynamic DNS
Click Create Hostname

Create your hostname in the box. Leave other parameters as default, click Create Hostname

You will see the hostname in the list.

2) Enable DDNS on your ANNKE device
Log in to your device, go to Configuration-Network-Basic Settings-DDNS, tick on Enable DDNS, fill in the boxes as below:
DDNS Type: NO-IP
Server Address: dynupdate.no-ip.com
Domain: your hostname on no-ip.com
User Name: your user name on no-ip.com
Password & Confirm: your account password on no-ip.com
Then click Save to apply the change.

3) Port Forwarding

Purpose: Port forwarding allows other devices to visit a device in your local network.

Steps:
The steps may vary according to different routers. Below steps are based on the router Virgin Media Hub 3.0:

Click Create a new rule, then fill the boxes as below:
Local IP: your device’s IP.
Local start port: 554
Local end port: 554
External start port: 554
External end port: 554
After that, click Add rule to apply the change.

Now, you can go to canyouseeme.org, input your port number in the Port to Check box, and click Check Port. If you can see the message ‘Success, I can see your service on [your WAN IP] on port (554)’, then the port forwarding has finished.

6. Get the RTSP address

Steps:
1) RTSP address format
2) Test your RTSP address

1) RTSP address format
rtsp://IP:RTSPPort/Streaming/Channes/ID/?transportmode=unicast.sdp

Explanation
ID means mainstream or sub-stream and channel number. If the ID is 102, we will get
a sub-stream of the first channel. If the ID is 101, we will get mainstream.
RTSP URL supports to add username and password:
rtsp://admin:12345@IP:Port/Streaming/Channels/ID/?transportmode=unicast.sdp
The type of authorization supports BASIC and DIGEST.

Examples
Get sub-stream from IP camera on channel 1
rtsp://172.28.1.52:554/Streaming/Channels/102/?transportmode=unicast.sdp

2) Test your RTSP address
Once you finish getting the RSTP address, try it on the VLC player to make sure it’s working.
In VLC player, use the shortcut Ctrl+N or navigate to Media-Open Network Stream. Input your RTSP address in the box, click Play.
When the RTSP address is correct, you will see the live stream from your camera in about 5 seconds.

Access the DVR/NVR System via Guarding Vision Software on PC

XVR AiD — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 21:13:10 +0000

Access the DVR/NVR System via Guarding Vision Software on PC

Summary: This article shows you the steps to access the ANNKE system on a computer via the client software Guarding Vision.

To access the system remotely on Guarding Vision, please add via P2P Cloud. See this instruction.

Video Guide:

Step by Step:

1. Download and install the software Guarding Vision on your computer.

For Windows, click here to download.
For Mac, click here to download.

2. Plug the ANNKE system into your router via an Ethernet cable.

3. Make sure your computer has been connected to the same router as the ANNKE system.

4. Run the software Guarding Vision. Register an administrator account.

Note: This account is only for logging in to Guarding Vision. It’s not the same as your ANNKE system account. (It is suggested to select “Enable Auto-login)

6. On the pop-up page, set the details as the picture below shows, then click on ‘Add’.

Note:

The IP address of the system may vary from the network. Ensure the IP address you input is correct.
The user name must be ‘admin’.
Password is the one you used to log in to your system on the monitor/TV.
Remember to tick Export to Group.

7. The device information will then be shown on the tab page Device for Management. You can see the Net Status is online as the picture shows.

8. Go to the Main View tab page, click on the folder under the Camera list to expand the camera channels. Double-click on the channels to see the live streaming.

How to Remotely Configure The Device on Guarding Vision?

Introduction:

The Guarding Vision enables the user to configure the device directly. You may refer to this article to find detailed instructions.

Steps:

1. Connect the device to the Guarding Vision via the device’s IP address.

Access the DVR/NVR System via Guarding Vision Software on PC (Via IP Address)

2. Go to ‘Device Management’ and click ‘Remote Configuration’.

If you have any other questions, please contact technical support at support@xvraid.com by email.

If this article is helpful to you, please click the “helpful” button after you review it. Any comments would be appreciated.

What to Do If Guarding Vision Asks for The Encryption Code in Live View?

Introduction:

When the user is live to view the cameras on Guarding Vision, it is required to enter the encryption code sometimes. The encryption code is the verification code that the user sets up when activating the device for the first time, which can make your security system more secure. In this article, we will show you how to find the encryption code.

Steps:

1. Refer to the link below to find the encryption code first.

How to Find The Encryption/Verification Code?

2. Go to ‘Device Management→Group‘ and click ‘Modify‘.

3. Type in the encryption code on ‘ Stream Key‘ and click ‘Ok’.

Note: If you have more than one camera, click ‘copy to’ to synchronize the configurations to other cameras.

How to Add the AI Floodlight to Your Phone App?

XVR AiD — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:58:39 +0000

Note: 1. The AI Floodlight only supports 2.4G HZ wife frequency, it can’t support 5G HZ wireless frequency.
2. When setting up the camera to the phone, please make sure that your phone is connected to a 2.4G HZ wifi and it can visit the internet successfully.
3. Please make sure the router’s setting will not block the IP address of the Floodlight.
a. The security level will not block the P2P service.
b. Enable the “DHCP” in your setting.
c. Don’t set MAC address filtering.

Steps:

1. Download the app “Camb” from the Apple store or Google play store.

2. Please run the app and register the account first.

Select New user->input the register email->input the verification code which send to your email->create new password->confirm new password->Nex

3. Select login and login into your account just registered.

4. Power on the camera, the blue and red indicator light will be solid for 15 seconds, and you will hear the prompt voice “Waiting for installation”, at the same time the red light is in flashing status, which indicator you can add the camera now.

5.There are two methods to add the camera into your phone app.

A.Via QR code to add the camera

Click the “+”icon-> Scan the QR code->Next->Input WIFI password->Next->Prompt Voice: Connecting WIFI (Enter the search interface and wait for device pairing)->Prompt Voice: Camera is now online->Input the device name->Done

Notes:
a. If the red indicator light is flashing, click Next, if the blue indicator light is flashing, it needs to reset the camera and add it again.
b. If failed, please back and start the search again or reset the Floodlight and set it from the beginning. Here is the instruction to help you reset the camera: https://help.annke.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000312942

B.Via “Seach” to add the device

Click the “+”icon-> Click the search icon->Next->Input WIFI password->Next->Prompt Voice: Connecting WIFI (Enter the search interface and wait for device pairing)->Prompt Voice: Camera is now online->Input the device name->Done

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How to Upload Record Images to FTP Server?

Here are the steps about how to upload the captures to the FTP server:

How to Live Stream Your Device on YouTube

Purpose:

Contents:

Access the DVR/NVR System via Guarding Vision Software on PC

How to Remotely Configure The Device on Guarding Vision?

What to Do If Guarding Vision Asks for The Encryption Code in Live View?

How to Add the AI Floodlight to Your Phone App?