Our IP camera can connect directly to your network or computer, and there are three ways to do so. The three ways listed below do not require a NVR. A NVR, or Network Video Recorder, is the device that IP cameras connect to.  The NVR records video provided by the IP cameras to a hard drive, either in HD (720p, 1080p), 2K HD, or Ultra HD (4K) depending on the type of NVR and type of camera that’s being used with it.

IP cameras are network-based cameras, however they don’t require Internet access in order to be used as they are standalone devices that can be used on a local network. A simple local network can be either of the following:

1.An IP network camera connected with a network cable to your desktop computer’s network port.

2.An IP camera connected to a router that is connected to a desktop or laptop computer, but the router is not connected to the internet.

Only if you want to view your system remotely from the internet then you would have to connect the system to the Internet.

Do I need a NVR for my IP security camera system?

A NVR is not necessary in order to view your network cameras or even record video. If you are testing cameras, looking for a temporary setup or want to set up something inexpensive then using a computer with an IP camera is a good alternative to a NVR.  SmartPSS is our computer software program that allows PCs to view and record IP cameras. However, this kind of processing will demand a lot from the computer. Most likely, you wouldn’t be able to use that computer for personal use as it would be bogged down processing video from high resolution IP network cameras.  Also, computers can be unreliable and crash, potentially leaving you with no recorded video.

NVR products are standalone devices using a Linux operating system which is known to be rock-solid and crash free, and designed to be operate 24/7 and maintain system security with user account access permissions. For a complete security camera system, you will want to use a NVR along with cameras. SmartPSS software can be used as a client software to connect from a computer to a NVR to watch cameras connected to the NVR and to playback/download recorded security footage.

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Three ways to connect an IP camera to a computer

Before we begin, it is important to understand that network camera systems require the ability to transport video and power to work correctly. Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that transmits video/data signal and power over one Ethernet cable. In situations where PoE isn’t available, a 12V DC power adapter will be necessary to supply power to the camera.

Secondly, you will need to use our IP finder Config Tool to find cameras on your network. For more info on basic networking knowledge as to how IP addresses matter when deploying network cameras, please read our guide about connecting security cameras to the internet.

Now, let’s discuss the three ways to to connect to an IP camera from your computer.

1.12V DC power adapter with a network cable straight into a PC

2.12V DC power to camera + network cable to router

3.Camera to PoE Switch or PoE Injector

How to Connect IP Camera to Computer

1) 12V DC power adapter with a network cable straight into a PC

a) For this method we will provide power to the camera using a 12V DC 1amp power adapter that plugs into a 110V AC outlet. Below is a picture of our trusty power adapter.

b) Next, connect a network cable from the camera to your computer.

c) Set your computer’s network port to a static IP address like 192.168.1.200 so you can talk to the camera. Here’s how you do it on a Windows Computer:

d) All newer cameras with firmware from 2018 and onward have stringent password rules that require initialization before making any configuration changes to the camera including the IP address. In order to set the password and password recovery email address you must login to the web interface of the camera. Be sure to note down and keep the credentials you are setting in a safe place that you will remember.

There are no master reset passwords for our equipment. If you forget your password, recovery email address, and security questions that you set on the camera at time of initialization, resetting the camera requires factory service which will incur out-of-warranty costs to reflash the camera.

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e) Once you have a static IP address assigned to your computer’s wired network port, turn off WiFi on your computer. You can find the camera’s current IP address by using the Config Tool as shown. Our test camera has a current IP address of 10.1.1.65. If you need to change the IP address to let’s say 192.168.1.120, you can do that by clicking on the pencil icon to edit.

Note: if you have a password other than admin set on the cameras, then you will need to enter that in the “search settings” options before attempting to edit the IP address. See the illustration below on how that is done.

f) As explained in our article connecting security cameras to the internet, for two devices on a network to talk to each other, they must have the same IP address scheme. In 1C we set our computer’s address to 192.168.1.200, so we need to set change this camera’s address to 192.168.1.X where X is a number between 2 and 254, and not same as the our computer’s current address. We picked 12, so below is a screenshot of what to set your camera’s ip address to if you are following along in our guide. Set the subnet to 255.255.255.0 and gateway to 192.168.1.1.

g) After changing your camera’s IP address to one that matches your network, type the new IP address of your camera into the URL of internet explorer. Here’s a brief example:

You can also view the camera using our PC software. If you don’t already have it, you can download SmartPSS from here. Here’s how if you already have SmartPSS installed.

In summary, the above is a quick and easy way to connect an IP camera to a computer with a hardwired network port. This is great for the following scenarios:

• You don’t have a router and want to set up a closed circuit system between a computer and a security camera.

• You are trying to test an IP camera or troubleshoot it.

• You are trying to connect to a security video recorder directly from a computer.

Most computers have only one network port, so this method can be problematic as it would use up your only network port, preventing you from having a hard-wired Internet connection. The next 2 methods will demonstrate how to set up a network camera on a network. Method 2 is for setting up a camera with a 12V DC power supply and Method 3 entails using a PoE injector or switch. The only different between these two methods is how power is supplied to the camera.

2) 12V DC power to camera + network cable to router

This method will show you how to connect an IP camera to your router and view it over a network, while supplying power to the camera using a 12V DC power adaptor.

a) Connect a 12V DC power supply to your camera and connect the power adaptor to the wall to power the camera.

b) Connect a network (Ethernet) cable from the camera to the router to establish a data connection between the camera and the router.

c) Give the camera about 2-3 minutes to boot. Use our IP Finder Config Tool to find the camera on your local area network (LAN).  Below is a screen shot of how it looks in our case.

The camera currently has an IP address of 10.1.1.65. As explained in our article connecting security cameras to the internet, for the camera to be reachable from the computer on your network, its IP address has to match the IP scheme of your network. In our case our router IP is 192.168.1.1, so we are going to have to change the IP address of the camera. To change the IP simple press the pencil icon to edit.

d) We are going to set the camera to an IP of 192.168.1.X, we chose 192.168.1.12. Before we go ahead and change the IP address, we have to think about duplicate IP addresses on the network which would create networking issues. To see if a specific IP address is available on your LAN, use the command prompt in Windows to ping the address you intend to use. Below is a video explaining how to use the ping command. You can use this command on Mac as well by using the terminal.

e) Let’s change the IP address. In our case we set it to 192.168.1.12. Subnet mask is usually 255.255.255.0 on simple networks, and the gateway is the IP address of the router. Press OK.

f)  Once the camera is assigned a new IP address, you can access the camera using your Web Browser or SmartPSS as shown in 1F above.

3) Camera to PoE Switch or PoE Injector

We discussed that PoE supplies power to the camera, so a 12V power adapter is not necessary in this scenario.

In this method you plug an ethernet cable from the camera to a PoE port on a compatible PoE switch or injector. The PoE switch or injector connects to the router.

Here’s how you connect to a PoE switch.

Here’s how you connect to a PoE injector

Again, use the Config Tool to find your camera’s IP address and change it to match your network scheme (if necessary) as described in steps 2C thru 2E. Once the camera is on the same network as your computer you can login and watch the camera as shown in Step 1F.

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Summary

At this point, you now should know a good amount about networking and have used the above mentioned steps to make your very own IP camera system using your computer and IP camera.

Viewing an IP Camera on a Smart TV

Among the many different ways that security cameras are used, we are often asked if it is possible to view an IP camera directly on a Smart TV without using a NVR recorder. With most Smart TVs on the market there is no application that is available to watch IP cameras directly on the TV. In this guide we show how to use an Android TV box by downloading an App to connect an IP camera to a Smart TV or any monitor that has an HDMI input.

All IP cameras from CCTV Camera World support a RTSP video stream that is usable by third party programs and apps. The App that we suggest you use on an Android TV box is called VLC Media Player. You can login and access the RTSP stream from an IP camera and have it display on a TV.

Keep in mind any device that can download VLC Media Player can do this process like iPhones, iPads, Android tablets, and phones.

What equipment is needed?

Here’s the list of all the equipment that is needed to connect an IP camera to a Smart TV.

1.IP camera from CCTV Camera World

2.PoE injector or 12V DC Power Adaptor to power the camera

3.Network cables to connect the camera to your computer network

4.Android TV Box from any online shopping marketplace

5.Computer network to connect the camera and Android TV Box

6.Internet connection to setup and install Apps on the Android TV box which can later be removed after the setup process is finished

7.SmartTV or Computer Monitor with HDMI input

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How to connect IP security cameras to an Android TV Box

Before you can access the stream from the camera you will need to have it connected to your computer network and verify that it’s accessible. If you purchased a standalone IP camera from CCTV Camera World the camera is likely already configured with an IP address. Check the top of the camera box for the login information label. If the camera has not been configured, or you need to set it up on your network we recommend following our How to Connect an IP Camera guide.

You will also need to set up your Android TV box on your network, consult with the manufacturer of your box to find out how to do this.

You will need your IP address, username, and password that is set on the camera in order to access it. Inside of the VLC Media Player app you can access network streams. Inside of the app navigate to adding a video source and select network stream. Using the example RTSP stream below plug in the information for your camera’s IP address and type the text into the media player URL.

rtsp://192.168.1.109:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0

After you’ve typed in the correct RTSP stream for your camera you will be required to login to your camera stream. Type in the username and password for your camera to allow the app to login to your camera stream.

If you receive an error, double check that your camera is connected to the network and you’ve typed the correct username and password. Provided the camera is set up on the network and you are able to login you should now see your camera stream inside of the VLC Media Player App.

Keep in mind that Smart Camera features cannot be used with the RTSP stream. If you would like to use Smart Detection features that your security camera may have, you will want to use an NVR to display the camera on your TV.

Watch our video below that shows the setup process described above on an Android TV box.

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Create port forwarding rule in the router

Description

Port forwarding is a function of network routers that allows a user to configure specific communication ports to be routed to devices on an IP (Internet Protocol) network, such as a computer, DVR, or IP camera.In this case for CCTV equipment, it allows the user to view and control CCTV equipment remotely. Follow the step by step instructions and the instructions your manufacturers hardware to setup port forwarding, or try PortForward.com to search for your routers settings.

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Connect NVR to network with a CAT5 cable.

2. Download and install ConfigTool from DahuaSecurity.com, under Support->Download Center->Software

3. Run the ConfigTool.

4. The ConfigTool should display your IP Camera. Click the, “” icon to open Internet Explorer and access your NVR.

5. Configure Internet Explorer security settings to allow the plugs to work. Link to Internet Explorer Setup

6. Login with the default credentials: User Name: admin Passsword: admin

7. Under, Main Menu -> Setup -> TCP/IP Change the IP Camera to, “Static” if the camera is currently set to, “DHCP”

8. Open another tab and enter the, “Gateway” address listed under your NVR’s Network settings. Example: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, 10.0.10.1

9. Login to your gateway and locate the, “Port Forwarding” section.

10. Create port forwarding rules for each port you wish to forward for the NVR. (Usually you will only need to forward the HTTP and the TCP port.) Default Ports: TCP: 37777 UDP: 37778 HTTP: 80 RTSP: 554 HTTPS: 443

11. The end result should look like the below image. We used a Cisco router for this example.

12. Hit, “Save” in the gateway interface, and open another tab.

13. Go to, “www.canyouseeme.org” and check that the ports you opened on the gateway.

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Read Also : 2MN NVR XVR Troubleshooting 2024

How to locate device on LAN via ConfigTool 3.20

Description

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Note: If your IP Camera is connected to the back of an NVR, these instructions will not apply. Please see, “How to Connect IP Camera to NVR” 

1. Download and install ConfigTool.

2. Run the ConfigTool.

3. The ConfigTool should display your IP Camera’s IP address. Click the, “” icon to open Internet Explorer and access your IP Camera. Alternatively, you can input that IP address into your browser manually.

4. Login with the default credentials: User Name: admin Passsword: admin

Configure Internet Explorer Security Settings

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right hand corner

3. Click, “Internet Options”

4. Click the, “Security” tab.

5. Click the, “Trusted sites” icon.

6. Click the, “Sites” box immediately below the zones.

7. Input your devices IP address into the top box, click, “Add” and then, “Close”

8. Click, “Custom level…”

9. Click the drop down box at the bottom of this window, and change the setting to, “Low”

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10. Click, “Reset” and then, “Yes” in the confirmation dialogue.

11. Click on the, “Advanced” tab.

12. Ensure the following are ENABLED:

13. Click, “Apply” and then, “OK”

14. Reboot your computer, and try to access your system.

Add a Device via P2P using SmartPSS

Description

This allows you to add cameras or recorders via P2P to SmartPSS

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Locate the serial number of your NVR or DVR. The serial number can be found at the following locations:

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On the underside or side of the unit

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In the web interface, under Info->Version

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On the system interface under Main Menu->Settings->Network->P2P

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On the system interface under Main Menu->Info->System->Version

2. Launch SmartPSS. At the main page click Devices

3. Click +Add to add a device

4. The Manual Add window will appear.

5. Use the drop-down box to change ‘Method to add’ to ‘SN(For Device Support P2P)’

6. Enter the Serial Number for the unit in the field SN.

Enter the username and password for the device then click Add

7. The added device will appear in the Device List

8. From the main page of SmartPSS click Live View

9. The added device will apear in the Device List and can be expanded to view all video channels from the device.

DDNS Setup

Description

DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name System. The main advantage for DDNS is If you have a dynamic ip address, (where your address can change monthly by your ISP if not static) the DDNS service will track and update with your new IP address automatically. So no matter what your numeric IP address is, your DDNS address will work even if your numeric IP address changes.

Prerequisites

(port 37777 is default, 38888 is an example)

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1. From the Main Menu Select Network

Step 2. Select DDNS ➞ Check off the “Enable” box.

Step 3. Select “DDNS Type” from the Drop Down menu. Please Note depending on the series model of the recorder you will have either Dahua DDNS or Quick DDNS as one of the options from the drop down menu.

After DDNS is selected it will automatically generate a Host IP. In this case because Dahua DDNS is an option it is www.dahuaddns.com . If Quick DDNS is an option it will automatically generate the designated www.quickddns.com as the host IP.

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Step 4. Select either “Default Domain” or “Custom Domain Name”. By Selecting “Default Domain” a Domain Name for the device recorder is the MAC address for this recorder. In this case 4C11BF0B0436.dahuaddns.com is the designated default domain name for this particular recorder. By selecting “Custom Domain Name” you may choose a custom name up to 60 max characters. Please note if you are using a custom domain name you cannot use the same custom domain name from or for another device.

Step 5. Input your email address ➞ Select “Test” and if successful it will prompt a pop up “Successfully Registered” ➞ Select “Yes” ➞ Select “Apply” ➞ Select “OK” to save settings.

DDNS Web Registration and Management

For QuickDDNS Go to www.quickddns.com

For DahuaDDNS Go to www.Dahuaddns.com

Please Note You cannot access the settings, live view or playback of the recorder through DDNS.

Step 1. DDNS Registration Click on Not registered link → Enter the registration page → Follow system instructions to complete registration.

Step 2. Go to The email you registered with to activate ddns account.

Step 3. After you have activated your username, you can log in DDNS website to manage and view devices under your account. When you login DDNS website, go to Equipment where you can view and manage devices under your account. Click on device domain name link to open corresponding Web interface.

Dahua DDNS Setup

NOTICE

Notice of Discontinuation of DahuaDDNS & QuickDDNS

Click Here to Download PDF Document

Description

DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name System. The main advantage for DDNS is If you have a dynamic ip address, (where your address can change monthly by your ISP if not static) the DDNS service will track and update with your new IP address automatically. So no matter what your numeric IP address is, your DDNS address will work even if your numeric IP address changes.

Prerequisites

(port 37777 is default, 38888 is an example)

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Go to www.DahuaDDNS.com and

2. Click, “Not Registered”

3.Input your information, and click, “Register”

4. Open your email and locate the activation email. Click the link in that email.

5. If you see the below message, please proceed with the below instructions. 

Enable Domain Name Access on Device

1. After the device boots up, please wait 1 to 3 min until the network indicator becomes green.

2. Locate your device with the ConfigTool. Click Here to Download ConfigTool.

3. Input your device’s IP address into Internet Explorer, and login.

4. Go to Settings -> Network -> DDNS

5. Click, “Test” once the test is complete, click, “Save”

DDNS Setup No-IP

NOTICE

Notice of Discontinuation of DahuaDDNS & QuickDDNS

Description

This article is a step by step setup guide for NoIP DDNS. NoIP DDNS is Dynamic Domain Name System which is a method of automatically updating a name server. This is primarily used if your public IP address on the internet changes from time to time (dynamic IP). Setting this feature up will give you another configured hostname.

Prerequisites

(port 37777 is default, 38888 is an example)

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Go to https://www.noip.com/

2. Create an account -> Go to your email registered with noip.com. An email activation will be sent to your registered email to activate noip.com account.

3. Once account is activated select “Create Host Name Now”

4. Input a host name of your choice > Select Add “Host Name”

5. Login into Recorder via Web Service or Physical recorder. From the Main Menu select the network tab > Select DDNS on the left hand side. Check off “Enable” > Click on Drop down to select “No-IP”

6. Input host IP > Domain Name > User Name > Password > Do not forget to click “APPLY” to save settings.

Enabling Quick DDNS from Local Recorder

Description

This article is a step by step setup guide for Quick DDNS. Quick DDNS is Dynamic Domain Name System which is a method of automatically updating a name server. This is primarily used if your public IP address on the internet changes from time to time (dynamic IP). Setting this feature up will give you another configured hostname.

Prerequisites

(port 37777 is default, 38888 is an example)  

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Main Menu Select Network

2. Select DDNS ➞ Check off the “Enable” box.

3. Select “DDNS Type” from the Drop Down menu. Please Note depending on the series model of the recorder you will have either Dahua DDNS or Quick DDNS as one of the options from the drop down menu.

After DDNS is selected it will automatically generate a Host IP. In this case because Dahua DDNS is an option it is www.dahuaddns.com . If Quick DDNS is an option it will automatically generate the designated www.quickddns.com as the host IP.

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4. Select either “Default Domain” or “Custom Domain Name”. By Selecting “Default Domain” a Domain Name for the device recorder is the MAC address for this recorder. In this case 4C11BF0B0436.dahuaddns.com is the designated default domain name for this particular recorder. By selecting “Custom Domain Name” you may choose a custom name up to 60 max characters. Please note if you are using a custom domain name you cannot use the same custom domain name from or for another device.

5. Input your email address ➞ Select “Test” and if successful it will prompt a pop up “Successfully Registered” ➞ Select “Yes” ➞ Select “Apply” ➞ Select “OK” to save settings.

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DDNS Web Registration and Management

For QuickDDNS Go to www.quickddns.com

For DahuaDDNS Go to www.Dahuaddns.com

1. DDNS Registration Click on Not registered link → Enter the registration page → Follow system instructions to complete registration.

2. Go to The email you registered with to activate ddns account.

3. After you have activated your username, you can log in DDNS website to manage and view devices under your account. When you login DDNS website, go to Equipment where you can view and manage devices under your account. Click on device domain name link to open corresponding Web interface.

View the RTSP stream with VLC media player

Prerequisites

Example URLs

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Download and install VLC. Click here to go to VLC Homepage

2. Click Media—Open Network Stream.

3. Input RTSP URL in Network Tab.

4. Click Play button, then the video will display.

About the URL of the RTSP, please see the explanation as follows.

URL Syntax

rtsp://:@:/cam/realmonitor?channel=&subtype=

For example, we request the extra stream 1 of channel 1,the URL is: rtsp://admin:admin@10.7.6.67:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1.

The IP Camera supports both TCP and UDP transmission forms. It also supplies basic authentication and digest authentication ways.The authentication process is similar with 3.2 Authentication.

For the RTSP port, it is 554 in default, If it was changed, please change the port number in the RTSP URL.

For the IPC, you can see the RTSP port in the Web page:

Two Way Talk Setup

Description

This section will show how to setup / use Two Way Talk function with Dahua devices.

Testing

Computer Audio Setup Prerequisite (WebUI, SmartPSS and DSS Express)

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Typical Computer Audio Interface (inputs/Outputs)

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Microphone plugged into Microphone input (red) Speaker plugged into Output (green)

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Both Microphone and speaker plugged into computer

SystemUI Old

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

2. Hover the mouse cursor near the top of the screen until the bar appears

3. Click the Microphone icon to begin Two Way Talk

4. The icon will highlight when Two Way Talk is active

5. Click the icon again to end Two Way Talk

SystemUI New

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

2. Hover the mouse cursor near the top of the screen until the bar appears

3. Click the Microphone icon to begin Two Way Talk

4. The icon will highlight when Two Way Talk is active

5. Click the icon again to end Two Way Talk

How to Setup FTP to Record Snapshots and Sub-Stream

1. Download SmallFTPD from the following link: http://sourceforge.net/projects/smallftpd/

2. In the root of one of your hard drives, create a folder titled, “FTP”

3. Locate the file you downloaded and extract the contents of the zipped file to the FTP folder you just created in the root of your hard drive.

Your computer should look similar to the image above.

4. Double click, “smallftpd.exe“

5. Click, “Settings” and then, “General”

6. Note the port, and click, “OK”

7. Click, “Settings” and then, “Advanced”

8. Click the box next to, “Use local IP” and click, “OK”

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9. Click, “Settings” and then, “Users”

10. Click, “Add”

11. Input the following:

Login: admin

Password: admin

Max. simultaneous connections:3-100

Inactivity timeout(s): 999

12. Under Directories click, “Add”

13. Leave Virtual Path set to, “/” and set the Physical path to, “C:/FTP” and click, “OK”

14. Under Permissions click, “Add”

15. Leave Virtual Path set to, “/” and set the Permissions to, “LRW” and click, “OK”

16. Click, “OK” to exit the User Properties.

17. Click, “OK” to exit the User Menu.

18. Click the, “Play” button to start the FTP server.

19A. For a NVR or DVR, go to Main Menu-> Settings -> Network -> FTP, and input the following: NVR or DVR

Host IP: (Your PC’s IP address)

Port: 21 or the port you setup earlier in SmallFTPD

User Name: admin

Password: admin

Remote Directory: /

File Length: 10-512

Image Upload Interval: 10-60

Channel: (any)

Period: (any)

19B. For an IP Camera, login to the IP Camera via web browser and navigate to, Setup-> Storage -> Destination -> FTP, and input the following:

IP Camera

Server Address:(Your PC’s IP address)

Port: 21 or the port you setup earlier in SmallFTPD

User Name: admin

Password: admin

Remote Directory: /

Once complete click, “Save” or “OK”

20. Once complete, check the SmallFTPD and the “C:/FTP” folder. They should look like the below images:

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How To Setup FTP Snapshot

Please Note You must have an FTP currently set up for this to work.

Step 1. From the Main Menu Select Camera > Encode > Snapshot

Step 2. Select Manual Snap Time. This selection will determine how many snapshots are taken at a time.> Select Channel you want snapshot enabled for > Select Mode Trigger or Timing. Trigger is for events such as motion detect or alarm. You can use timing to set periods for which day of the week and or time you want to snapshot > Select image size > select image quality > select interval > Select “Apply” > Select “OK”

• For Timing Go to the Storage tab > Select Schedule Select Snapshot > Choose which type of event snap shot such as motion, alarm and or IVS if model has IVS capabilities. > Set schedule for which event for the periods, days and hours you wany snapshots set for.

• You can also set the schedule by selecting the settings icon.

•For Trigger Go to Event tab > Choose event type > Check Enable > Check Snapshot and channels > Repeat process for the different types of events > Apply > Save

Step 3. Select Network Tab > Select FTP

Step 4. Check Enable > FTP Server address > Input Username > Input Password

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Step 5.Select Channel or all channels > Select Day or all Days > Input period times > Check off event types such as Alarm or Intel > Click “Apply” > Click “Save”

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

Definition

Prerequisites

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the local Device Recorder Menu select Networking

2. Select Networking ➞ Select UPnP

3. Select “Enable” ➞ Select OK Apply ➞ Save

Multicast

Here you can set a multiple cast group. Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

-224.0.0.0-239.255.255.255

-“D” address space

-224.0.0.0-224.0.0.255

-TTL=1 When sending out telegraph

-For example

224.0.0.13 PIMv2 router

-239.0.0.0-239.255.255.255

-Private address space

Except the above mentioned addresses of special meaning, you can use other addresses. For example:

Multiple cast IP: 235.8.8.36

Multiple cast PORT: 3666.

After you logged in the Web, the Web can automatically get multiple cast address and add it to the multiple cast groups. You can enable real-time monitor function to view the view.

Please note multiple cast function applies to special series only.

PPPoE

PPPoE interface is shown in the above image. Input “PPPoE name” and “PPPoE password” you get from your ISP (Internet service provider). Click save button, you need to restart to activate your configuration. After rebooting, NVR will connect to internet automatically. The IP in the PPPoE is the NVR dynamic value. You can access this IP to visit the unit.

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Can I add cameras over the network?

Yes, you can add cameras over the network, they do not have to always be connected directly to the NVR. You can use a switch on the network that connected to the same router as your NVR. Please follow these steps to set this up:

Log into the NVR and go to Camera>Camera Management, click on Manual Add, and enter the IP information for the camera. Use the default username: admin password: 123456

Can I connect all the cameras to a switch, then the switch to one of the NVR ports?

No, unfortunately each port on the back of the NVR is only designed for 1 camera. This will only allow about 2 cameras to show up. To use a switch, you’ll have to connect the switch to the same router that the NVR is connected to. Then you’ll proceed to setup the cameras over the network. Please see the Adding cameras over the network FAQ.

Can I use my PC to view my cameras remotely?

Yes, you can use your external IP address to view your cameras and manipulate configuration via Web Browser. Our plug in will only work on Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Once one of those browsers are open, type in your external IP address in the URL bar. If the port forwarding is done correctly, it should bring you to your NVR log in page. Log in using the same credentials as you would directly on the system. After you’re logged in, click the link to download and install the plug in. Restart the browser and click the “All Main” button on the left-hand side, and it should bring up your camera streams.

LaView NVR setup and user guide

Read Also : LaView DVR User Guide

Can I use port forwarding to setup remote viewing for my NVR?

Yes, you can setup your system via port forwarding. Although, this setup is recommended for more advanced users. You will need to note the IP Address of the NVR/DVR. To obtain this, go to Main Menu>Maintenance>System Info>Network, your IP address will be the IPv4 address at the top. Then you’ll need to log into your router via web browser on a PC. Once logged in, you’ll need to add ports 80, 8000, and 554 to the port forwarding rules. For help with port forwarding for your router, contact the manufacturer or your ISP. There are also guides for a lot of various models of routers here https://portforward.com.

The port forwarding setup should look something like this:

Application   Start     End         Protocol   IP Address

DVR1                 80           80         TCP            192.168.x.x.

DVR2               8000      8000       TCP            192.168.x.x.

DVR3                554         554       TCP            192.168.x.x.

To make sure test the ports on www.canyouseeme.org, and if they are open you can add the information to your phone app.

LaView Net App Setup:

*Make sure Wi-Fi is off on the phone when attempting the remote view.

How do I change the camera names on my system?

To change the camera names go to Menu>Camera Management>Advanced>Basic>IP Camera Name. In that section, you can edit the “Camera Name” Option, please click apply at the bottom before selecting another camera.

How Do I Set up Remote Viewing for My Surveillance System?

Assuming you have the IP address of the NVR/DVR, there is a 4-step process to set up remote viewing. Learn more about remote view camera set-up here.

Are There Any Cameras that Also Allow Me to Monitor the Audio as Well as the Video?

Yes, we have multiple solutions available to our clients. Here is our most popular audio camera.

Does the Surveillance System Come with All of the Wires, Switches, and Accessories I Need?

Yes. The kit comes with everything you need to install the system and begin recording immediately, including  any necessary wire, PoE switch, or AC 12v adapter required for the system to operate.

How far Apart Can I Set up My Wireless Cameras?

The environment, particularly barriers such as cement walls, steel structures, or large trees, play a big role in transmission distance. A wifi camera will typically transmit well for about 150 feet outdoors and 50 feet indoors.

How do I connect my NVR to my Phone?

Please download and use LaView Patrol:

Note: The app set up is done on an Android device, the iPhone set up will be almost identical.

2. Click on the “BACK” button. Tap the “+ Device” option to add a device.

3. Enter IP address information and click “Save”. Your new device will be on the previous screen. To obtain his IP address go to Main Menu>Configuration>Network. Your IP address will be the “IP address”. (Please note: This setup will only work inside the local network. To enable remote viewing, setup port forwarding and use your WAN IP address from your network. See port forwarding instructions.)

4. Select new device and choose the channels you wish to see, click the Play/Live button.

How Do I find my system’s IP address?

To find your system’s IP address go to Main Menu>Configuration>Network. The IP Address at the top is your local IP. If your IP address is 0.0.0.0 or 192.0.0.64, this means your system is offline. There are a few causes from this, but usually it’s a bad ethernet cable or the cable is not plugged in properly to either the NVR or Router. If those are checked to be correct, try restarting your router by unplugging it for a minute and restarting the DVR.

Do I Need Internet to Activate My Wireless Security Camera System?

Not exactly. You can set up your wireless security camera system without any internet at all, as this is not a requirement to begin recording. In order to access remote viewing on your mobile devices, you will need a live internet connection.

Does the Surveillance System Come with All of the Wires, Switches, and Accessories I Need?

Yes. The kit comes with everything you need to install the system and begin recording immediately, including  any necessary wire, PoE switch, or AC 12v adapter required for the system to operate.

Are There Any Cameras that Also Allow Me to Monitor the Audio as Well as the Video?

Yes, we have multiple solutions available to our clients. Here is our most popular audio camera.

What are the Advantages of Installing a Wifi Security Camera System?

A wifi security camera system is significantly easier to install than a traditional system, because there is no need to run special wires to each wifi camera. This not only helps the day of installation, but also allows clients to position cameras in places they might not otherwise be able to place them.

How Do I format my HDD?

To format your HDD you’ll need to go to the Main Menu>System>Storage>Management Tab. Once in the HDD menu, highlight the HDD information. Then click on “Format” at the bottom. Please note this will delete all information off the HDD.

How do I playback my recordings?

To playback videos go to Main Menu>Playback. In that section choose your camera(s) on the right-hand side. Then double click any of the days on the calendar. This should automatically start playback for that day. Use the bar at the bottom to jump to a specific time during that day.

How Do I set up my recording schedule?

To set the recording schedule you’ll need to go to Main Menu>Configuration>Schedule>Record Plan. In that section, you’ll have access to each channel’s recording schedule. The camera’s will automatically start and stop, recording, at desired times. If you want to set up only motion recording to each camera, select “Setting” on the right-hand side for the desired day. Choose MD for Motion Detection for the day and set a desired time, if not all day. Then you can copy the schedule to other days at the bottom. Click apply then ok, then apply again. You can now click copy at the bottom and copy the schedule to other channels as well. Or choose another channel at the top to setup a different schedule.

How Do I upgrade my system’s Firmware?

Make sure to download your firmware from our website here: https://www.laviewsecurity.com/cms/download/

Once the file is downloaded, extract the file and place it onto a flash drive. Then connect the flash drive to a USB port on the NVR.
Please go to Main Menu>System>Maintenance>Version and select upgrade. Choose your Firmware file from the list.

How to I download videos off my NVR?

To download video footage you’ll need a flash drive inserted into one of the USB ports on the system. Then go to Main Menu>Backup. Once in the Backup page, you’ll need to select the USB device from the list. Then click on “Backup” at the bottom and you’ll have the file selector screen show up. Make sure AVI is checked, then proceed to backup. You can select a specific channel along with date and time you want to backup. Click on Add, then the list should update. Each file will have a start and end time. Check mark the files desired for back up and click backup at the bottom. Once the progress bar finishes, you now have the files on your USB drive.

I forgot the password for my system, how do I reset it?

Please email us at info@laviewusa.com to reset the password for this system. In the email please mention you need a password reset along with the model number and date that displays on the main view of the system. A technician will reply with some instructions and a temporary password for your system.

I have port forwarding setup, but my external IP address keeps changing. Can I fix this?

Yes, you can either contact your ISP and ask them for a static IP address or setup a DDNS. LaView does offer a free DDNS service that you can setup with these instructions:

To set up a DDNS please go to www.laviewddns.com and register.

After registering and creating your domain name we need to enable the DDNS feature.

Please go to Main Menu>App Center>DDNS.

Enable DDNS: √ (Checked)

DDNS Type: Laview

Domain Name: “yourdomainname”.laviewddns.com (“yourdomainname” is the name you created don’t use that or the “ “)

User Name: your email account used for www.laviewddns.com

Password: password used for www.laviewddns.com

Server IP: Laviewddns.com

Port: 8000

Please note, in order for the DDNS to work, port forwarding must be setup. You can now use your Domain name to access your system instead of IP.

I have some trees in my yard that are triggering my motion detection. How can I fix this?

You can setup areas for your motion recording within the camera’s configuration. Go to Main Menu>Configuration>Alarm>Set Area “Setting”. In that section, you’ll have a preview of one of the camera along with a red grid over it. You can clear the area and only draw specific areas with motion detection. Or you can just remove the areas by clicking and dragging over the red boxes. Everything in red will trigger motion, anything clear will not.

Which mobile app do I need?

-If you have DVR starting from LV-N52xxxx please download “LaView Patrol”

-If you have DVR starting from LV-N9xxxx, LV-D11xxxx, LV-D21xxx, or LV-T94xxxx, please download “LaView Net”

-If you have DVR starting from LV-D04xxxx, or LV-D51xxxx  please download “LaView Mobile”

The system worked seamlessly until last week when it suddenly shut off and now won’t come back on

Would suggestion you follow the instruction below for troubleshooting,

1.Please ensure the cameras are connected, would suggest you to connect them directly to the PoE ports at the back of the system.

2.At the day time, try to cover the camera lens with your hands to see if there is a IR red light on the problematic cameras. And please also check if the camera goes hot when it is connected.

3.The camera appears not to get powe if there is no light and heat. We will need to check if it is the camera/port/cable issue.

1.At first, please switch the problematic camera to the workable PoE ports to test. You can also go to your PoE Configuration setting to check the power.

2.If it still doesn’t work with another port, please exchange the cable to check again. If possible, you can also add the camera to another system to confirm the problem.

Please contact our support team for further support if it does not help.

What should I do if I connect a LaView Saturn Camera to LV-N96, LV-N95, LV-N98 series NVR but only get 720P maximum resolution in main stream?

If you only get 720p in mainstream, it means the IP camera is set to H.265. Please use the following instruction to switch the camera to H.264 compression.

What features are LaView Saturn Series Camera compatible with LaView (LV-N95, LV-N96, LV-N98, LV-N99) Series NVR?

LaView Saturn Series IP Cameras have many great features designed to work with LaView Saturn Series NVR. If you already have a LaView NVR and wish to add a LaView Saturn IP Camera, you can do so using this instruction. However, we recommend using LaView Saturn Series IP Cameras with a LaView Saturn Series NVR for best performance.

The following features of LaView Saturn IP Camera are compatible with LaView Series NVR:

The following features may NOT be compatible

How to reset LaView Saturn IP Camera

3. Press and hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds until the camera restarts, and then the camera will be restored to factory default settings.

How to connect a LaView Saturn Series IP Camera to a Non-Saturn Series NVR

5a. If you are connecting the camera to the NVR PoE port, set up the Target IP to 192.168.254.xxx (xxx being a random number from 2-254), and Gateway to  192.168.254.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Then unplug the camera from the PoE switch or Router and connect it to the NVR using Cat5e cable.

5b. If you are connecting the camera via LAN, use DHCP or set up the IP address to your network range. For example: Target IP 192.168.0.217, Subnet 255.255.255.0, Gateway 192.168.0.1

6. Go the NVR Menu => Camera => Camera.

7. Click on the channel which the camera is connected to (ie if the camera is connected to port 3 on the back of the NVR, click on channel 3). If you are connecting the camera via LAN, Click on any unused channel.

8. Change ‘Plug and Play’ to ‘Manual’ and enter the camera IP address (192.168.254.xxx or 192.168.0.217 as in previous example)

9. Change protocol to ONVIF and Management port is 80

10. Enter user name and password you set up when you activated the camera in step 3.

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 Specification Sheet – NVR – LV-N9508Q8E

 Specification Sheet – Camera – LV-PBK80804C

 Quick Start Guide – NVR – LV-N9508Q8E

 User Guide – NVR – LV-N9508Q8E

 Firmware – NVR – LV-N9608C8E LV-N9616D6E v3.5.31

 Client – LaView Net Client for Windows

 Client – LaView Net Client for Mac

 Video Player – VSPlayer for Windows

 Video Player – VSPlayer for Mac

 IP Portal – IP Search Portal (SADP) for Windows

 Plugin – Web Component for Safari / Mac

 Technical Support Articles

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How do I connect my TVI system to my phone app?

Please follow these steps to setup your mobile device. You can watch the YouTube videos and follow along or follow the instructions bellow.

IPhone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshaTac0ka8

Android:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1DtkrYLIas

LaView NET app:

*If using 4G/LTE with bad signal, you may not obtain a picture. Attempt using a strong signal.

LaView DVR User Guide

Read Also : Camius DVR installation and user guide

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How do I download videos off my TVI System?

To download video footage you’ll need a flash inserted into one of the USB ports on the system. Then go to Main Menu>Export>Normal. Once in the exporting page, you’ll need to select the channel the video was recorded on along with the starting time and end time to search for footage.

Then click on “Search” at the bottom and you’ll have some video previews show up. You can select any of the previews and play it on the top right hand side. When you know what files you’ll need check mark the box on the upper left hand corner of the preview window and click on “Export” at the bottom. Once the export is done, you’ll now have all the files on your flash drive.

How do I format my HDD?

To format your HDD you’ll need to go to the Main Menu>HDD>General. Once in the HDD menu, check mark the box to the left-hand side of the HDD information. Then click on “Format” or “Int” at the bottom. Please note this will delete all information off the HDD.

How do I playback my recordings?

To playback videos go to Main Menu>Playback>Normal. In that section choose your camera(s) on the right-hand side. Then double click any of the days on the calendar with either a dark blue or red on them. This should automatically start playback for that day. Use the bar at the bottom to jump to a specific time during that day.

I have everything plugged in, but all I see on my screen is “No Video”

The system should automatically pick up cameras once they are connected and have power. Be sure to check the power source for the cameras. If the power is connected correctly there may not be enough power be supplied. Cup your hands over the lens and if the IR lights turn on, then the camera has enough power. If not, you may need to try a different outlet for the cameras.

I’m having issues connecting my DVR to my phone.

Possible Fixes:

1.Please go to Menu-Configuration-Network and under the General tab make sure enable DHCP is selected, if it is not enabled then select enable and apply. If you had to enable it, restart the NVR and try the P2P setup again.

2.If you are still having issues, make sure DDNS is NOT enabled(unchecked). If DDNS is checked, uncheck it and apply then go back to Platform Access and disable P2P and apply. Once both are disabled, do a power cycle and reboot the unit. After the unit restarts enable P2P again, and do another power cycle.

3.Go to Extranet Access, Platform Access or DDNS and make sure LaView P2P is selected then apply, also make sure “Enable Stream Encryption” is disabled.

4. If none of these work, then it could be a network issue. Try to restart your modem/router by unplugging it for about 45 seconds. Plug it back in and restart the NVR, then try to reconnect your system to the P2P account.

How do I find my system’s IP address?

To find your system’s IP address go to Main Menu>Maintenance>System Info>Network. The IPv4 Address at the top is your local IP. If your IP address is 0.0.0.0 or 192.0.0.64, this means your system is offline. There are a few causes from this, but usually it’s a bad ethernet cable or the cable is not plugged in properly to either the DVR or Router. If those are checked to be correct, try restarting your router by unplugging it for a minute and restarting the DVR.

Which mobile app do I need?

-If you have DVR starting from LV-N52xxxx please download “LaView Patrol”

-If you have DVR starting from LV-N9xxxx, LV-D11xxxx, LV-D21xxx, or LV-T94xxxx, please download “LaView Net”

-If you have DVR starting from LV-D04xxxx, or LV-D51xxxx  please download “LaView Mobile”

My system keeps rebooting every few minutes. – LV-T93 units Only

You’ll need to upgrade the systems firmware to fix this issue. Try to upgrade the firmware immediately after the system has restarted to avoid a potential reboot during the upgrade process. Please follow the instructions below to do this.

Please download the firmware here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yf6thpfyx04ag33/digicap.dav?dl=0

Once you have that file, put it on a flash drive and connect the flash drive to the DVR. Go to Main Menu>Maintenance>Upgrade and click on the Digicap file, then upgrade at the bottom. Once this is complete the system will reboot, and you’ll have the new firmware.

How do I find my system’s IP address?

To find your system’s IP address go to Main Menu>Maintenance>System Info>Network. The IPv4 Address at the top is your local IP. If your IP address is 0.0.0.0 or 192.0.0.64, this means your system is offline. There are a few causes from this, but usually it’s a bad ethernet cable or the cable is not plugged in properly to either the DVR or Router. If those are checked to be correct, try restarting your router by unplugging it for a minute and restarting the DVR.

I need to reset my password – LV-D04xxxxx

Please email us at info@laviewusa.com to reset the password for this system. In the email please mention you need a password reset along with the model number and date that displays on the main view of the system. A technician will reply with some instructions and a temporary password for your system.

How do I back up files off my DVR? – LV-D04xxxxx

To backup files on your DVR connect the USB drive to the USB port then go to Main Menu-Storage-Backup-Select USB device-Backup-Select “AVI”-Choose Start & End Time-Add-Select File-Start. Once the file has been backed up to the device please disconnect the USB drive.

How Do I set up recording on my DVR? – LV-D04xxxxx

Instructions:

2. Go to Main Menu>Configuration>Record>Record Plan>SET>Select period 1 for Normal(Continuous) or MD (Motion Detection) and then check the Select All box to copy the settings to the rest of the week. Click Apply then OK. If you’d like to set up a different schedule for each day, set the record plan for specific days individually.

3. Click the “Copy” button in the Record Plan section to copy the settings to all the other camera channels, press Apply and then Ok. All channels will have the same color scheme if this is done correctly.

How do I connect my DVR to my cell phone? – LV-D04xxxxx

Please use our point to point service. To get the P2P service working on the DVR go to Main Menu- Configuration- Network- make sure DHCP is checked (if not please check then click app. to apply). Then go to P2P under network and make sure that state says online (For model LV-KDT0808B7W go to Advanced-P2P service).

If it says the DVR is offline please check the Ethernet cable. Once P2P is confirmed online we will move to the LaView Mobile app that you can download from the Play Store or App Store. In LaView Mobile we will add a device with the “+ Device” then enter the Device ID and password shown in the P2P area. Make sure to save on the top right. Once you have your new device click on it then select 4 cameras and click the Play button. Live View should now start.

Please download the LaView Mobile app. Use the links below.

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vss.laview&hl=en

 Apple IOS:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/laview-mobile/id955357794?mt=8

For the Ipad use the HD version, this is for tablet use.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/laview-mobile-hd/id972423374?mt=8

LaView Mobile P2P Set Up
Note: The setup was done with an Android phone. The iPhone setup process is almost identical.

2. Click on the “+ Device” option.

3. Go to DVR, Main Menu>Configuration>Network>P2P then scan QR code or manually enter Device ID and password.

4. Press the “Save” button to be taken to the device list.

5. Select Device and select cameras. Press “Play” for Android or “Live” for iPhone to start live view.

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Getting started guide for iDVR-PRO analog CCTV / HD security camera DVRs.

These are the initial setup steps that CCTV Camera Pros recommend that customers follow for iDVR-PRO HD-CCTV DVRs. These instructions were written for the new hybrid iDVR-PRO DVRs which support CCTV, HD-TVI, and AHD cameras. This article covers the initial configuration setup that is recommended before getting into any other advanced setup of your new CCTV DVR.

iDVR-PRO HD CCTV DVR Setup

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Setup Topics

Here are the setup topics that are covered in this article in the order they should be performed.

Connect Monitor, Power Supply, USB Mouse

After you unpack your new DVR, locate the power supply and USB mouse that is included. Connect the mouse to the USB port on the front or back of the DVR. The USB mouse is the easiest way to navigate the user interface of the DVR. You can also use the IR remote control if you prefer. Please note that a wireless remote is not included with iDVR-PROA models.

Next, connect a monitor to your DVR. Even if you do not plan on keeping a monitor connected to your DVR because you will manage your DVR over your network, the initial setup still requires a monitor to be connected.

Supported Monitors

Please note that all iDVR-PROs models have an HDMI and VGA monitor ports. YOU MUST use a widescreen format HD monitor that supports one of the following video resolutions.

1080p resolution (1920 x 1080) is recommended for the best experience.

Connect the power supply included with your DVR to the power input on the back of the DVR, then to a power source (wall outlet). The DVR will boot up.

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Test Cameras Before Installing

If you are using any new cameras with your iDVR, we highly recommend bench testing them before you mount them. What does bench testing mean? It simply means that you connect each camera to a power supply and monitor before you mount them. This can be accomplished by connecting each camera to your DVR and viewing them on the monitor that you connected to your DVR.

Testing your cameras before installation has the following benefits.

 Confirm all cameras are working properly before mounting them.

 Opportunity to also test all of your cables if you are using premade CCTV cables.

 Configure video inputs on DVR for CCTV. AHD, or HD-TVI type cameras (details below).

 If any of your cameras use an OSD or varifocal lens, it gives you the opportunity to get familiar with these operations, which is much easier to do on the ground rather than up on a ladder.

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Using Pre-made Cables to Wire Your System

If you are using pre-made cables to install your system, we have a complete premade Siamese cable wiring guide that you can find here. Please reference it to see many examples of how pre-made cables can be used to wire analog CCTV and HD CCTV cameras. It is a great reference – especially if this is your first installation.

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Using RG59 Cable Spools to Wire Your System

If you are using spools of RG59 Siamese cable to install your system, we have a complete RG59 Siamese cable wiring guide that you can find here. Please reference it to see how-to use RG59 coax cable to wire an iDVR-PRO system with analog CCTV and HD security cameras – with individual power supplies or a power supply box. It is a great reference – especially if this is your first installation.

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DVR Interface Introduction

Watch this video to learn how easy it is to navigate the iDVR-PRO using the USB mouse that is included. This is a great video to get familiar with how to navigate the user interface.

Time / Date Setup

It is important to set up the time, date, and timezone of your DVR before you begin recording operations. Otherwise, you will be unable to figure out the true time that an event occurred. Follow these steps to set up the time and date on your DVR.

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CCTV, AHD, HD-TVI Camera Setup

iDVR-PRO hybrid surveillance DVRs support analog CCTV and HD-over-Coax cameras (AHD and HD-TVI formats supported). Each channel of an iDVR-PRO can be configured to use any of those camera types.

Watch this video to see how to specify CCTV, AHD, and HD-TVI camera types for each channel of your DVR. Important Update! The latest iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs now automatically detect the video format of each camera. The newest models no longer need to be manually configured as the video explains.

Video Recording Setup

iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs support the following video recording modes.

Watch this video to see how to set up recording on your DVR.

Additional Setup

This article is our recommended starting point to set up a new iDVR-PRO surveillance DVR. There are many additional configuration options that the iDVR-PRO is capable of. Please refer to these pages for more support and setup information related to iDVR-E DVRs.

Surveillance DVR Dual Monitor / Spot Monitor Live Display Setup

for iDVR-PRO HD / CCTV Camera DVRs

This article will go over how to set up the dual monitor / spot monitor feature for iDVR-PRO HD surveillance DVRs. All iDVR-PROs have high definition HDMI and VGA outputs. iDVR-PRO A models only support dual monitor mode. The iDVR-PRO H series DVRs support dual monitor and spot monitor modes. In spot monitor mode, can use the HDMI output as the main monitor and VGA as a spot monitor or vice versa. This is a good solution for users that need to see a continuous live view their security cameras on one monitor and use the other monitor for DVR management such as general viewing, playback, settings, etc. You can watch a demo video here.

Dual Monitor

In dual monitor mode, both the HDMI and VGA outputs the main display (mirror mode). Dual monitor mode is supported by A and H model iDVR-PROs.

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Spot Monitor

iDVR-PRO8H and iDVR-PRO16H models support spot monitor mode, in addition to dual monitor. This allows one monitor to display a customizable continuous live video feed, while the other monitor displays the main monitor for DVR operations such as configuration and recorded video playback.

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Spot Monitor Setup and Live Camera Display

Watch this video to see the spot monitor setup at CCTV Camera Pros office using an iDVR-PRO16H DVR and 16 HD CCTV cameras (1080p AHD and 1080p HD-TVI type cameras).

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HD Spot Monitor Setup

Follow these instructions to select between dual monitor and spot monitor modes.

1. By default, the iDVR-PROM and H series DVRs are to set to output duplicate displays on both the VGA and HDMI outputs.

To set up one of the displays as a spot monitor, select Menu > System Setup > Display > Dual Monitor.

Next, change the Display Mode from Duplicate These Displays to Main Monitor + Spot.

Once we have it set to Main Monitor + Spot, to the Display Type and set which monitor you would like to run as the Main Monitor and select which you would like to use as the Spot.

NOTE: We recommend keeping the Display Resolution set to Auto. This way it picks up the best resolution for your monitor’s spec.

2. Next, you can setup custom display screens and camera ordering for the Spot Monitor display. Click the Edit button next to Spot. You can now select the Add View Type button to select the cameras you would like to display on the Spot monitor. You may configure up to 16 displays that consist of single, quad, 9 channel, and 16 camera screen views.

Once you have the cameras / views setup, you can select the Apply button. That is it, you have successfully setup the iDVR-PRO DVR to run Dual Monitors.

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Legacy Model Spot Monitor Support

Our legacy, non HD iDVR-PRO models (analog CCTV only), use an analog BNC output for the spot monitor. You can refer to this article for analog spot Monitor Output Setup information.

Please, continue below for setup instructions if you have an iDVR-PRO8H or iDVR-PRO16H that supports HD over coax cameras (AHD and HD-TVI cameras).

Surveillance Video Recording Setup for iDVR-PRO HD H.264 CCTV DVRs

Follow these instructions to set up the surveillance video recording type for iDVR-PRO HD security camera / H.264 DVRs from CCTV Camera Pros.

Recording Modes

iDVR-PRO CCTV DVRs support the following recording modes.

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Setup Instructions

To configure the recording mode that you want to use, hover the mouse cursor over the lower part of the screen. The DVR main menu will appear. Click Menu > Record Setup.

The following screen will be displayed which shows all of the recording modes that the DVR supports.

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If you want to set up a recording schedule for continuous, motion, or alarm based recording, you must click the drop-down box on the above screen and change the mode from autoconfiguration to manual configuration. Autoconfiguration sets all cameras to record at the max resolution and frame rate for continuous, motion, and alarm type of recording.

If you select manual configuration, you can set different choose a different frame rate, resolution, and video quality / compression for each camera (even for different time frames). Using the mouse, select the recording type that you want to set up.

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Continuous Recording

If you select manual configuration then continuous recording, the following screen is displayed which lets you setup unique configurations for each camera and you can also click on the schedule tab to set a schedule for when each camera will record continuously (effectively making this scheduled recording mode).

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Motion Detection Recording

If you select manual configuration, then motion recording, the following screen is displayed. One this screen users can choose the resolution, frame rate, quality, and whether audio recording is on or off (surveillance microphone required) for each camera when motion is detected.

Users may configure each camera for motion detection recording by selecting the motion sensor option under the camera menu. Users can turn motion detection on / off, enable an icon to be displayed on the screen when motion is detected (Mark field), and sensitivity level for each camera. Users can also define specific zones within each camera view for motion detection by selecting the edit area button.

The below screenshot shows how to mark the door in this room as the only area that motion detection will be applied to.

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Alarm Recording

If you select manual configuration, then alarm recording, the following screen is displayed. One this screen users can choose the resolution, frame rate, quality, and whether audio recording is on or off (surveillance microphone required) for each camera when an external alarm (such as door sensor, PIR motion sensor, etc) is triggered.

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Intensive Motion Detection Recording

If you select intensive motion recording, then you may configure different recording resolutions, frame rates, and video quality for when each camera is recording continuously and while motion is detected. The idea behind this recording mode is to conserve space when there is no motion (but still record) and record at a higher resolution, higher frame rate, and quality when there is motion detected.

Intensive Alarm Recording

This mode is very similar to intensive motion recording. If you select intensive alarm recording, then you may configure different recording resolutions, frame rates, and video quality for when each camera is recording continuously and when an alarm is triggered. The idea behind this recording mode is to conserve space when there is no alarm (by recording at a lower frame rate and resolution) and record at a higher resolution, higher frame rate, and quality when an alarm is triggered.

Intensive Motion / Alarm Recording

This mode is also very similar to intensive motion recording. If you select intensive motion / alarm recording, then you may configure different recording resolutions, frame rates, and video quality for when each camera is recording continuously vs. when an alarm is triggered or motion is detected. The idea behind this recording mode is to conserve space when there is no alarm or motion (by recording at a lower frame rate and resolution) and record at a higher resolution, higher frame rate and quality when an alarm is triggered or motion is detected.

Panic Recording

The panic recording settings control the video resolution, frame rate (FPS), video quality and whether audio surveillance is on or off when panic recording is triggered on the DVR. Panic recording is enabled when a user presses the panic button on the front of the DVR or from the user interface menu using a mouse. When panics recording is enabled, this overrides any current recording mode (schedule, motion, alarm, etc. and sets all cameras to continuous recording).

Avoid Security Camera Motion Detection False Alarms

How-to adjust motion detection sensitivity & mask areas on iDVR-PRO CCTV surveillance DVRs

Anyone who uses video motion detection with a security camera system knows that it can be tricky to get the motion settings just right in order to avoid false alarms. It is especially tricky with outdoor security cameras because of all the things in nature that create motion. CCTV DVRs typically have sensitivity and motion mask areas to help. This article will guide iDVR-PRO surveillance DVR users of how-to setup the sensitivity settings and motion detection mask areas so that video motion detection can work as effectively as possible with little or no false alarms. You may also be interested in these instructions which explain how to set up motion detection recording on your DVR using an external alarm input.

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Introduction

The TV-NVR1508 NVR is network video recorders that offer a standalone solution for managing IP cameras and systems. The built-in high-quality decoder can deliver 4K/ 5MP/ 3MP/ 1080p/ 720p/ D1/ VGA/ CIF IP camera streams. Each channel can be individually configured to record in SD or HD resolution to suit your needs.

The internal HDMI and VGA engine supports adaptive motion refinement technology, which provides HDMI output with maximum resolution of 4K and VGA output with 1080p resolution. The NVR can be easily installed in all environments through the TCP/IP network, and the support of Camera Search Tool and Web Services Dynamic Discovery (WS-Discovery) protocol allows for locating all the cameras on the network and can generate a preview thumbnail of each channel. The self-diagnostic feature can estimate remaining recording time and monitor

S.M.A.R.T status, network status, and other information.

Files recorded by the NVR can be exported to USB flash drive, or the files can be downloaded via Backup Manager, Remote Player, FTP client software, or Network Places. Mobile support for iOS, and Android allows for remote viewing of connected cameras at high frame rates. Browser-based live monitoring and video playback features are also supported.

The NVR also supports external METADATA device, such as POS, ATM, GPS, etc. METADATA can be embedded within videos and saved as a database where you can search for METADATA history according to content, date, and time.

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Release Links

• TRENDnet Cloud Recording, Remote Monitoring and Playback
• Tiandy NVR Full Installation Guide
• 2M DVRs installation guide

Features

• Standalone NVR

• Supports up to 4K UHD, and 1080p 120 FPS IP cameras
• Each channel up to 12 Mbps incoming network throughput
• 4K HDMI and 1080P VGA output
• Compatible with iOS and Android devices
• Metadata can be embedded into videos
• Supports Setup Wizard
• HTML5 streaming multiple browser supported
• P2P easy remote access supported

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Chapter 1 Stream

You will see the following screen through HDMI or VGA connection once you power on the NVR:

The information shown on the top of the screen is described as follows:

• Division/Sequential Name: Click to select a camera division to display.
• System Date/Time
• HDD: The top shows the current number of hard drives being used for recording. And on the bottom shows the storage capacity used.
• Network Status (Mbps): The top side Rx is received throughput in Mbps and the bottom side Tx is transmission throughput in Mbps. Circle color represents:

Green: Giga Orange: 100Mbps Red: Error Status

Note: This information is available depending on models.

Move mouse cursor slightly to display the NVR controls (as shown in the image below):

Below controls can be seen at the bottom of the screen:

Note: This information is available depending on models.

Below are NVR controls that are at the upper-left corner of the screen:

Chapter 1-1 Live

Live video will display on this page.

Chapter1-2 Play / Backup

Click calendar icon to enter the PLAYBACK page as shown below:

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2.

3.

Recorded Period: Recorded data duration

Month Picker: Select the month by clicking on the left/right arrow

Date Picker: Select a date by clicking on it

No recording

The date has recorded data

Current date

Selected data

1. Time Picker: Select hours/minutes/seconds by clicking on up/down arrow
2. Play Time: selected date/time for playback
3. Playback: Click to play the selected video recording
4. Cancel: Click to go back to playback page

Chapter 1-2-1 Playback

Please select a date and time from the calendar and time picker respectively, to start playing desired recorded video or alarm video to enter the Playback as following screen:

Details of the controls at the bottom of the PLAYBACK screen are described as follows:

Note: This information is available depending on models.

Chapter 1-2-2 Backup

If you need to back up recorded files, click the E] backup icon to enter the BACKUP page as shown below and select the backup range, channel number and the file format as desired.

Record Period 2019/12/15 01:00:00-2019/12/25 20:43:11 ^{1 2} Not Installed:

⁷ HD AVI & Estimate File Size

File Fur mot

⁹ Backup 10

Cancel

Click to enter NVR SETTINGS and click General on the top panel, where you are allowed to adjust system configurations of the NVR. The details of the tabs are described as follows:

Chapter 2-1 General

• Device ID: Assign an ID for the NVR to be controlled by the remote controller.
• Audio Out Volume: Adjust the volume of the NVR.
• Sound On Button Press: Switch on/off the sound when pressing remote control buttons.
• Last Boot Time: Shows the last time the system is rebooted.
• Automatic Logout: Log out automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity.
• Automatic Login: Specify user account to log on automatically when the system power on.

Chapter 2-2 Time

• Date/Time: Set the date/time of the NVR.
• Date Format: Modify the date display format.
• Time OSD: Switch on/off the time to be displayed on the screen.
• Time Zone: Change the time zone of the location where the NVR is installed.
• Time Sync Mode: Choose how you would like the time to be synced.
• NTP Server: Enter the NTP server you want to use.
• Time Sync Interval: Choose the interval for the time to be synced.
• NTP Status: The status of connection to selected NTP server will appear here.

Chapter 2-3 User

The NVR supports up to 15 sets of individual user settings (including default user administrator, operator, and guest), to which you can assign different access privileges.

• User: Enter the name of the user (applicable only to User01-12).
• Old Password, New Password, and Confirm Password: If you would like to change the password, enter your previous password and enter the new password and confirm the password. Press Show to reveal the password.
• User Permission: Set the access privileges of the user to administrator, operator, or guest.
• Load Default: Restore to the default settings.

Chapter 2-4 Storage

Chapter 2-4-1 HDD MGT

In HDD MGT, there are HDD format, file system defrag, check HDD malfunctioned blocks, and HDD periodic inspection. Select a desired HDD and click Format, File System Defrag, Bad Block Check, or Regular Check.

Regular Check:

Allows you to set the interval between system checks: Parameters: Click each device to enter the screen below.

System Reserve Ratio allows you to allocate the percentage of HDD space that will not be occupied by recorded files. In Mount Option, choose the writing mode for the hard drive.

Chapter 2-4-2 S.M.A.R.T.

The S.M.A.R.T. status of your hard drive is displayed in S.M.A.R.T., where you can run analysis (either short or extended) on the HDD. Choose between Short or Extended analysis and click Analysis to start the process. You will see HDD status, information, attributes, and event history under HDD S.M.A.R.T. Information.

Chapter 2-4-3 USB MGT.

Connect a USB device (flash drive or hard drive) to the NVR, and check the one you want to format under this page, and then click Format.

Chapter 2-5 Event

Chapter 2-5-1 System

The search field in this page allows you to search for specific event reports at different time and of different content. Press Download to export the event report, Reload to update.

Chapter 2-5-2 Operating

You can examine the operating status of different users under this page. Press Download to export the event report, Reload to update.

Chapter 2-5-3 Alarm

The event history is displayed in alarm log.

• Event Period: Recorded event duration.
• Search Time: Display search duration.
• Calendar: Select date to search
• Channel: Select channel number to search

Chapter 2-6 Maintenance

• Firmware Update: Choose a firmware file and click Update to proceed firmware update.
• Export Settings: Click Export to copy system settings to a USB flash drive.
• Import Settings: Click Import to apply a system setting that is stored in the plugged USB flash drive.
• Factory Reset: Click Reset to restore the system to the factory settings.
• Soft Reboot: Click to soft reset the system.
• Watchdog Test: Click to test the system watchdog function. This will reboot the NVR.
• Kernel Version: The kernel version of the system.
• Support: Click to open server execution log options dialog, record system execution details.

Chapter 3 Network

Chapter 3-1 General

Enter the required information in the fields:

• IP Mode: Select the connection type of the NVR from Static, DHCP, and PPPoE.
• IP Address: Enter the IP address you want to use, and press IP Test if necessary.
• Subnet Mask: Enter the desired subnet mask.
• Default Gateway: Enter the desired default gateway.
• Primary DNS: Enter the first priority DNS server.
• Secondary DNS: Enter the secondary DNS server in case the primary DNS is not available.
• Video Port: Specify a desired video port.
• HTTP Port: Specify a desired HTTP port.
• HTTPS Port: Specify a desired HTTPS port and configure HTTPS.
• FTP Port: Specify the desired FTP port.
• MAC: This is the MAC address of your NVR.
• PPPoE Account: If you choose to connect through PPPoE, enter the account name here.
• PPPoE Password: Enter the required password for PPPoE connection.
• PPPoE IP: Your PPPoE IP will be displayed here.
• Hotspot IP: Your hotspot IP will be displayed here.

Chapter 3-1-1 Configuring HTTPs Port

The DHD DVR series support HTTPs (Hypertext Secure Transmission Protocol) service. HTTPs is an Internet protocol that ensures the integrity and confidentiality of data as it travels between users’ computers and websites. When users visit any website, they want a secure and private online experience.

HTTPs can be regarded as the advanced security version of HTTP. The SSL protocol is added as a security certificate. Therefore, the website can prevent data thief from directly seeing the transmitted data even if they intercept the transmitted information by using the encryption on the agreement.

There are two options to set HTTPs service:

1. The first option is to create a free self-signed certificate by filling-in the blank field below. Then, click Create Self-signed Certificate.
2. The second option is to purchase an SSL certificate by filling-in the blank field below and click on Create Certificate Request. Then, click on the Export Certificate Request to download the request into a PC and use to apply for official certification. After purchasing the SSL certificate from a third party company, click on the Import Signed Certificate.

Import Signed Certificate

Chapter 3-2 Advanced

Chapter 3-2-1 TCP/IP

NVR supports three sets of virtual IP addresses. When TCP/IP is switched On, the NVR can access the camera or another NVR using the specific IP.

Chapter 3-2-2 P2P

1. When activated successfully, a QR code will appear on the screen, and you can access the NVR with Sentinel app by scanning the QR code.

• Enable: Choose On to activate the service.

Chapter 3-3 E-Mail

When an alarm is triggered, the NVR can automatically send e-mail notifications to the recipients you designated.

The setting options are described below:

• Send E-Mail: Check the box to enable sending e-mail notifications when an alarm is triggered.
• E-Mail List: The list shows all saved e-mail addresses.
• Edit Contact: Enter the email address you want to save as contacts and click Modify.
• Authorization: Check if your e-mail account requires login authorization.
• SSL/TLS: Check if your e-mail sever requires encryption.
• E-Mail Account: Enter the account name of your e-mail.
• E-Mail Password: Enter the password of your e-mail.
• Sender: Enter the name you would like to display in the e-mail.
• E-Mail Host: Enter the IP address of your e-mail server.
• Port: Enter the port of your e-mail server.
• JPEG File: Check to also attach JPEG photos when an alarm is triggered.
• Candidate: Choose an email address and press Down or Up arrows to add contacts as recipients.
• Receiver: The list of recipient(s).
• Annotation: Content of the email notification.
• Trigger Conditions: Designate when to send the notification email by Channel Events and System Events.
• Channel Events: Click to open the dialog below.

• Motion: Check to send e-mail when movements are detected.
• Alarm: Check to send e-mail when external alarms are set off.
• Video Loss: Check to send e-mail when connection with IP Camera is lost.

• System Events: Click to open the dialog below.

E-MAIL – System Events-.

• HDD S.MAR.T. abnormal
• HDD track error
• HDD Temperature high

• HDD S.M.A.R.T. abnormal: Check to send E-Mail when an S.M.A.R.T. error is detected.

• HDD track error: Check to send E-Mail when an HDD error is detected.

• E-Mail Test: Click to send the testing email to verify out the settings.

Chapter 3-4 FTP

When an alarm is triggered, the NVR can automatically send snapshots to the FTP server you designated. The setting options are described below:

• FTP Server: Enter the IP address of the FTP server.
• Port: Enter the port of the FTP server.
• Account: Enter the account name of the FTP server.
• Password: Enter the password of the FTP server
• Prefix & Postfix: Specify the prefix and postfix of snapshot files.
• File Name Format: Change the file name format to suit your need.

Check the cameras that you want to send notifications to the FTP when an alarm is triggered, and specify the folder name where the images are saved.

For details about Trigger Conditions and Channel Events, please refer to the descriptions above.

Chapter 3-5 DDNS

With DDNS, you can access an NVR connected to the Internet through the DDNS URL, whatever the actual IP is. The setting options are described below:

• Server: Choose the DDNS server you want to use.
• Hostname: Enter the hostname of the DDNS server.
• User: Enter the username to log in to the DDNS server.
• Password: Enter the password to log in to the DDNS server.
• WAN IP: Enter your WAN IP if the NVR cannot automatically get the correct address.
• Check Interval: Choose the time interval you want the system to check theDDNS connection.

Note: The DDNS feature requires Internet connection.

Chapter 3-6 Other

The NVR also supports other protocols such as UPnP and SDDP, and related configurations can be modified in the OTHER tab. The setting options are described below:

• UPnP Device Name: The device name shown on the UPnP network.

• UPnP Service: Switch on/off the UPnP service.

• IE Default Live View: Select the default streaming type (H.264 or MJPEG) when streaming using Internet Explorer.
• Reset on Ethernet Error: Reset the PHY when an Ethernet error is detected, and leave a record entry in the event table
• Browser Auto Logout (30 Minutes): Log out automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity.
• SDDP Device Name: The device name shown on the SDDP network.
• SDDP Service: Switch on/off the SDDP service.
• IP Address Filtering: Switch on/off the IP filtering function, press Setup to open the filtering IP address setting dialog.
• Over Bitrate Protection: Switch on/off protection function that when network input throughput over the limitation reducing live video decode to protect recording data.
• ONVIF Service: Turn on ONVIF support when using with other ONVIF equipments.
• IPScan Service: Turn on to work with Camera Search Tool

Chapter 4 Camera

Chapter 4-1 General

• Camera Name: Enter the camera name to be displayed on the streaming screen.
• Camera Source: Allocate a NVR channel for the camera. Select Off, IP camera, or Auto.
• IP Address: Enter the IP address of the camera you want to connect.
• HTTP Port: Enter the port for HTTP connection.
• RTSP Port: Enter the port for RTSP connection.
• User: Enter the username required for camera authorization.
• Password: Enter the password required for camera authorization.
• Stream Type: Choose whether to stream only the primary video or dual (primary & secondary) videos.
• Primary Stream: Select the FPS and GOP for the primary stream.
• Primary Stream Bitrate: Select the bitrate for the primary stream.
• Secondary Stream: Select the FPS and GOP for the secondary stream (available only if Dual Stream is activated in Stream Type).
• Sec. Stream Bitrate: Select the bitrate for the secondary stream.
• Decode Ref. : Select the number of reference frame for the decoder, and choose Immediate for lower latency or Smooth for smoother but higher latency video.
• Display: Disable the video function (live feeds and playback) of the selected camera.
• Sync Time with NVR: Turn On for the camera to sync time with the NVR.
• Security Protocol: Check box to allow HTTPS connections to the IP camera. The recommended HTTP port setting is 443.
• Test: Press to check ONVIF device information including manufacturer, model #, firmware version, serial # and hardware ID.
• Assign RTSP URL: Assign required RTSP URL, NVR will connect to camera via required RTSP URL but not Onvif.
• RTSP Multicast Setting: Assign required RTSP multicast port.
• IPScan: Click IPScan to scan for connected devices on the network.
• Cancel: Click Cancel to stop scanning.
• Auto Adjust IP: Automatically assign IP for connected cameras.
• Snap: Show snapshot thumbnails for all the cameras.
• Set IP: Assign an IP address to the camera.

Chapter 4-2 Video

In this page, you can adjust several camera parameters including Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, and Sharpness.

Click Default to restore the NVR to its factory settings. Click Refresh to update the preview image.

Chapter 5 Record

Chapter 5-1 General

• Record Mode: Switch on/off scheduled recording.
• Audio: Switch on/off audio recording.
• Post-alarm Record: Enable to record after an event takes place. Set the time (second) for the NVR to record after the alarm is triggered.
• Weighted Record: If any alarm is triggered when Weighted Record is turned on, the recording frame rate will be adjusted to the pre-determined value (which can be set in CAMERA SETUP). Otherwise, the NVR will record at a lower frame rate (approximately 4-5 FPS).

Note: System Recording Mode must set to Schedule and Recording schedule set to Always.

Chapter 5-2 Schedule

To modify the recording schedule, switch the recording type from Always (continuous recording), Alarm (record only when an alarm is triggered), or No Record (disable recording), and highlight the desired date and time accordingly. Click Apply All to apply your selection of recording type to all dates and time.

Chapter 5-3 Advanced

• System Recording Mode: Choose between Manual or Scheduled recording.

• Overwritten: Switch on to overwrite old files when the storage is full.
• Pre-alarm Record: Switch on to start recording for a period before an alarm occurs.
• Limited Recording: Set the number of days to record (from now to the designated day).
• Protected Recording: Set how many days of video the NVR will preserve.
• Estimate Recording Time: The estimate number of days that can be recorded based on the hard disk size
• Average Recording Bitrate: The average video stream size based on the current bandwidth received by the NVR.
• Average Recording Size: The available recording space according to the current installed hard disk.
• Average Recording Time: The estimate number of days that can be recorded based on the hard disk size.

Chapter 6 Alarm

Chapter 6-1 General

• Alarm Input Type: Set the alarm sensor to Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed (NC), or IP Camera. The last option will trigger the alarm only when receiving a signal from IP cameras.
• Motion Enable: Switch on/off motion detection. Remember also to set the motion detection area in the tab MOTION AREA.
• Motion Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity of motion detection. Higher sensitivity indicates that the alarm can be more easily triggered.
• Save Event Snapshot: Enable to store a snapshot on the hard drive when an alarm is triggered.
• Motion Popup: The display view pops up when the motion is triggered.
• Specify Alarm Text: The alarm text displays on the channel when the alarm is triggered
• Display View: Turn on/off the display view when the alarm is triggered.
• Display Type: Switching display view to camera/view when alarm is triggered.
• Alarm Popup: The display view pops up when the alarm input is triggered
• Metadata Popup: The display view pops up when the metadata event is triggered
• Display Content: Camera: Switch display to the selected channel. View: Switch display to the selected split view group.

Chapter 6-2 Motion Area

Click and drag across the grid to highlight motion detection areas. Click Apply All Channels to apply the areas to all camera channels.

Chapter 6-3 Output

Chapter 6-3-1 Buzzer

• Enable: Turn On to activate the buzzer.
• Trigger Conditions: See Channel Events and System Events above for more details.
• Alarm Send Interval: Set the frequency of buzzer beeping when an alarm is triggered.

Note: SYSTEM SETUP > GENERAL > Buzzer must be enabled.

Chapter 6-3-2 E-Mail

Channel Events | System Events | Schedule

30

(S—100 Seconds]

BUZZER

E-MAIL

FTP

NOTIFICATION

Trigger Conditions

Alarm Send Interval

• Enable: Turn On to activate e-mail sending.
• Trigger Conditions: See Channel Events and System Events above for more details.
• Alarm Send Interval: Set the frequency of sending alarm notification e-mail.

Chapter 6-3-3 FTP

BUZZER

E-MAIL

FTP

NOTIFICATION

Enable Off

Trigger Conditions

Alarm Send Interval 10

[5-1 CO Seconds]

Channel Events

Schedule

• Enable: Turn On to activate FTP sending.
• Trigger Conditions: See Channel Events and System Events above for more details.
• Alarm Send Interval: Set the frequency of sending image files to an FTP server when an alarm is triggered.

Chapter 6-3-4 Notification

• Enable: Turn On to activate app push notification sending.
• Trigger Conditions: See Channel Events above for more details.
• Alarm Send Interval: Set the frequency of sending the app push notification when an alarm is triggered.

Chapter 7 Display

Chapter 7-1 General

• HDMI Mode: Switch the output mode between DVI and HDMI.
• HDMI Resolution: Select a screen resolution that fits your screen.
• VGA Mode: Choose HDMI Sync to synchronize the videos for VGA and HDMI outputs. Choose SPOT to display an HDMI/VGA switch button in the real-time view. Click the switch button to switch control of split views between HDMI/VGA.
• VGA Resolution: Select a screen resolution that fits your screen
• OLED IP Address: Turn on/off IP address display on front panel OLED.
• Camera Name: Adjust the channel name OSD position on local live view display. Opposite field is to select channel name text color for on-screen display.
• Status Area: Adjust the status OSD position on local live view display. Opposite field is to select status text color for on-screen display.
• Date / Time: Enable or disable the date and time OSD from the local live view screen.
• View/SEQ Name: Turn on/off View/Sequence OSD on split screen view
• Alarm Text Color: Select alarm text color for on-screen display.
• Error Message: Turn on/off error message in live view.
• Split Border Line: Select borderline size/color on split screen view
• Startup Display: Specify video to display after the DVR startup is completed.

Chapter 7-2 Advanced

SEQUENCE

Split 1 Interval

Split 4 Interval

Split 6 Interval

In this page, you can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of the NVR output. Click Load Default to restore to the factory settings.

Note: Availability depends on model.

Chapter 7-3 Sequence

5

(5 ~ 30 Seconds)

5

(5-30 Seconds)

5

(5 ~ 30 Seconds)

You are allowed to view videos of multiple cameras in sequence. Specify the Sequence Interval for the NVR to switch to the next camera or camera group for monitoring.

Chapter 8 PTZ

Chapter 8-1 General (For PTZ cameras only)

• Transfer Mode: Choose a PTZ communication protocol from HTTP, ONVIF, or Fish Eye. Otherwise use RS­485.
• RS-485 Protocol: Choose a RS-485 control protocol for your RS-485 PTZ device.

Note: Transfer Mode must be set to RS-485. Availability depends on models.

• Control ID: Choose the corresponding device ID to control the camera.
• Control Panel: The type of PTZ control panel.
• Baud Rate: The baud rate of RS-485 communication.

Chapter 8-2 NVR Cascade

This tab allows you to cascade multiple NVRs or adjust relevant settings. For detailed instructions on how to use the NVR cascade function, visit our official website. Enter Support > SDK, and download the document named DVR/NVR IR/keyboard serial commands over HTTP. The settings listed in this tab are described in details as follows:

• Show/Hide: Reveal or hide the password.

• Modify: Apply the changes you’ve made.
• Default: Restore to factory settings.
• Search: Find all other NVR(s) connected to your network.
• Export: Export the settings to the USB flash drive connected to the NVR.
• Import: Load the settings from the USB flash drive connected to the NVR.

Chapter 9 Metadata

Chapter 9-1 General

The NVR supports various external devices such as GPS or POS, and in this page you are allowed the change the settings for these devices. The setting options are described as follows:

• Serial Input: Select the USB port to which your external device is connected.
• Metadata Service: Turn On to enable using external devices.
• Serial Device Server: Enter the server IP for your serial device.
• Server Data Port: Enter the port of your serial device.
• Server Command Port: Enter the command port of the device.
• Emulated Mode: Choose an emulation type from the drop-down menu (see image below).

ESC/POS

ATM NIXDORF

POS BETTERSOFT

V1VIPOS

BJ SUBWAY LINE 1 INTERCOM

• Encoding Mode: Choose between ASCII and UTF-8.
• Baud Rate: Select an option suitable for your device.
• Data Size: Select an option suitable for your device.
• Parity: Select an option suitable for your device.
• Stop Bit: Select an option suitable for your device.
• Flow Control: Select an option suitable for your device.
• OSD Font Color: Choose a color for the OSD font from the spectrum (see image below).

Event Metadata: Enable/disable recording of events triggered by Metadata in the event log.

Chapter 9-2 Event

This tab displays a history of received metadata. You are allowed to search for events based on time, channel, or content.

Chapter 10 Other

Chapter 10-1 Smartphone

This tab provides settings for sending alarm notifications to your smartphone that is paired with the NVR. You can download Sentinel in App Store or Google Play for your iPhone, iPad, and other Android devices.

• Trigger Conditions: See Channel Events and System Events above for more details.
• Push Device List: Click Show to open a dialog, display all registered mobile devices that required push notification.

Sentinel App Download

iOS Android

1. Recorded Period: Recorded data duration ↑
2. USB Status: USB flash drive status detection, click for server to re-detect the USB device. ↑
3. Start Time Picker: Select start time to backup ↑
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Swann Camera Troubleshooting

Let’s discuss Swann camera troubleshooting. Like any other brand of Wi-Fi or IP camera for consumer-grade surveillance, you will come across common errors that you can solve easily in a DIY fashion. Refer to this guide for more details.

The Swann brand claims itself to be security made smarter. It backs up its claim by making some of the world’s best value security system. They’re able to compete against the likes of Ring, Nest, Arlo, Bink, and Wyze by providing the smartest of features and the most intuitive of controls.

Regardless, in case your Swann camera stops working, isn’t recording, isn’t connecting to Wi-Fi, or has issues with playback, “ Swann camera Troubleshooting – Problems and Solutions with Swann security cameras” got your back.

Swann camera not working: How to Fix

If your Swann camera isn’t turning on, check the wiring or battery. If it’s offline or has hampered function, disconnect the cameras, disconnect the power supply, and then restart to see if that fixes the problem. Your camera can also stop working if it’s overheated. Cool it down and try again later.

If worse comes to worst, your Swann camera might be “bricked” or rendered completely broken and non-functioning. If it’s still in warranty, you can get it replaced for free or at least get a discount for a replacement.

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Swann camera not recording: How to Fix

If your Swann cam is not recording, it might be because recording is disabled. Go to “Main Menu” the select record. Fix “Record Setup” and “Motion Setup”. You can also set up the “Record Schedule” too.

Check “Motion Setup” to see if that’s the reason why your camera isn’t recording (it only records when it detects motion).

You can also connect one camera only to your DVR or NVR to see if that fixes the recording issues. You can setup an isolation test, cross-check the camera and cable, and interpret the results to narrow down the issue.

Swann camera not connecting: How to Fix

Check your router and make sure the Wi-Fi password entered is correct. Sometimes, your Swann camera might unsuccessfully establish connection with your router simply because you misread a character or capitalized the wrong letter (it’s case-sensitive).

The cam could also be out of coverage area of the router. Make sure the router and the camera(s) are close to one another to ensure a smooth connection.

If the camera is still have issues with Wi-Fi connection, reset or power-cycle your router and try again. It might be an ISP problem. If you believe the camera is in error, you can reset it back to factory settings using the recommendation outlined below.

Swann playback not working: How to Fix

To playback a video, tap the “Playback” icon, then the “Camera” icon, and then set a start and end date and time. You can also search recordings on the recorder below the calendar then tap “Start Playback”.

Sometimes, when you attempt to playback videos, you get blue lines to show it was recorded but get an “open failed” error message when you attempt to play it. This could be caused by bad configurations, lack of storage space, corrupted video files, and failing DVR components.

This could also root from the latest software update. It mostly affects iPhone users but even Android users are affected. Contact a Swann technician or consider replacement if the problem consists.

Swann camera black screen: How to Fix

Some Swann cam users experience CCTV cam black screen or a blank video at night. This might mean the camera lacks infrared night vision, especially if it continues to record and works fine during the daytime or if you put a lamp or light source where it’s supposed to record things.

Maybe you simply forgot to turn the IR on. Fix this by checking camera settings and enabling the infrared light. If that’s not the case, then the infrared night vision camera might lack an IR cut filter.

It could also have a faulty IR sensor. Either way, you might need to have the device fixed by a technician or replaced altogether depending on the severity of the damage or the state of its warranty.

Off-warranty products might require some repair and finagling from third-party repairmen but this means it’s now outside the jurisdiction of Swann.

How to reset Swann camera?

To reset Swann Camera models NHD-805/806/810/811/815/815AF/816/817/818/819, here’s how to go about it. Locate the reset button. You might need to use a reset key or a pin in order to press it for 10 seconds to start the reset process.

Disconnect the camera from the NVR first before resetting it. You’ll also need to remove it from the PoE switch or power adapter to turn it off completely. Some devices require a pin or cable key to access the small reset button.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions in regards to the Swann cam.

Where is reset button on Swann camera?

On most Swann cams, the reset button is found on the bottom of the device. However, this might vary depending on the model. This button typically requires a needle or pin to push until you hear a click sound. You need to hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the device.

How to find Swann IP camera default password?

The default all-access admin password for Swann is “12345” on the username “admin”. To reset the password for cameras, NVRs, or DVRs, you might need to get the MAC address by downloading some sort of app.

Alternatively, you can reset the camera to default settings by pushing the pin-sized reset button for 10 seconds in order to get the default password back.

Swann DVR default password: How do I find my Swann DVR password?

If “12345” is not the password being used by NVR’s “admin” account and you’ve forgotten what the password is, reset it by downloading and installing the HomeSafe Config Tool first. Open the app, click on your device’s IP address, and note the MAC address.

Now, you can go to the login screen of the DVR, click on “Forgot Password”, and enter the MAC address provided to you by HomeSafe. Click “OK” when you’re done then set a new password.

Why have my Swann cameras stopped working?

You should check first that your camera power supply (or supplies) are properly connected to a wall socket or power strip. If you do have the power supply connected to a power strip, try a wall socket just in case the power strip is faulty or is a specialised unit that doesn’t have all the sockets active at all times.

How do I reset my Swann camera?

Disconnect the camera from the NVR (or from a PoE switch or a power adapter) to turn it off completely. Press and hold the reset button. While holding down the reset button, plug the camera back to the NVR (or to the PoE switch or a power adapter) and continue holding down the reset for 30 seconds, then release.

Why is my security camera black screen?

Some users experience CCTV camera black screen or video going black at night, it’s likely that the camera lacks infrared night vision, or the IR night vision camera doesn’t have an IR cut filter or a faulty IR sensor, or you simply forget to turn the IR on. Quick Fixes: Check camera settings to make sure the IR is on.

How do I get my Swann cameras back online?

All you need to do to get back online is to re-register the camera. Follow the steps below:First, go into the home interface (this is the screen it goes to when you start the app) and tap the “Camera” button on the bottom. On the next screen, tap the camera where it says “Camera is Offline”.

How long do Swann security cameras last?

Unfortunately, details aren’t provided for how long the Lithium Ion battery will last on a single charge, but it’s likely to be around 8-10 weeks based on our use. Obviously, if it’s not practical to take the device down every couple of months, then it may be worth investing in the solar panel accessory as well.

Why is the blue light flashing on my Swann DVR?

The first time you power up your camera, the camera LED will be blinking blue to indicate pairing mode.

Why does my security camera keep going offline?

Security cameras go offline for three main reasons: power outages, loss of internet, or failure of the camera’s components (broken parts or wires). Knowing some quick troubleshooting tips will help you get your camera back up and running in no-time.

What happens if you unplug a security camera?

When your house, the cameras won’t record. When you are away from the home, the cameras record. They’ll still be “working” but not recording.

What to do if all cameras display no image on the DVR monitor?

Is this an existing camera that was working and at some point had video loss? Follow these troubleshooting steps.

1. Test Your Power Supply.
2. Check Power Supply Box Fuses.
3. Test Camera on a Different DVR Port.
4. Use a Test Monitor.
5. Use a Test Cable and Spare Power Supply.

Why is my Swann security camera not connecting?

Make sure that the connection is successful by checking your router and ensuring that your Wi-Fi password is correct. If the camera is still having issues connecting to Wi-Fi, reset the router and try again once it’s back up.

Why does my EUFY camera keep going offline?

Your Eufy camera goes offline if the battery has run out of charge, has lost connection to the HomeBase and Wi-Fi, or you need to update your Eufy app. You should check your battery and check the Wi-Fi settings to ensure that they are working correctly or reboot your camera to solve the problem.

Is Swann a Chinese company?

Swann has always been a leader. From humble beginnings in Melbourne, Australia the business now has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Hong Kong and China and a presence in over 40 countries on 6 continents.

Can Swann cameras be hacked?

A popular wireless security camera designed to safeguard businesses and homes was vulnerable to a spying hack. The flaw meant it was possible to hijack video and audio streamed from other people’s properties by making a minor tweak to Swann Security’s app.

Are Swann 4k cameras any good?

The quality of the cameras are excellent. They feel, look and operate great. Simple setup and easy to use.

What does the blue light on my DVR mean?

The blue light indicates that the DVR (or other receiver) is outputting an HD signal. It could be the HDMI negotiation with your new TV causes it to stay on when the TV is off. If it’s too bright for you, a small piece of opaque tape is recommended.

What does it mean when Blink camera flashes red?

The Blink Video Doorbell flashes a red LED on the ring surrounding the doorbell button when it is seeking connection. During setup, and change of system or Wi-Fi, the red LED shows if the doorbell is ready to connect. If the red LED is not flashing as expected, remove one battery for five seconds and replace it.

What does a blue light mean on a camera?

LED setup reference guide

A flashing blue light on a security camera means you are ready for the WiFi protected setup.

Why do my wireless cameras keep disconnecting?

There are two main reasons that a camera may lose WiFi connection. It may be installed too far from your WiFi router, or it may not have sufficient bandwidth on your WiFi. Please contact our customer support for help in diagnosing this issue and confirming the cause.

Why won’t my security camera connect to my Wi-Fi?

Hold your phone in the location of your camera and check the number of dashed Wi-Fi coverage on your phone. If the connection is poor, if possible, reduce the distance between the camera and your Wi-Fi router. Consider a wired installation or consult your internet provider for solutions.

Why does my IP camera lost connection?

Network Conditions

Surveillance Station may lose connection to your camera when the Internet connection is poor or if changes are made to bandwidth, firewall, or IP address settings.

How do I disable Swann camera?

How do I disable Swann camera?

1. Yea, it’s possible to turn off the INTCAM manually.
2. Try this procedure, using the button on the back of the cam –
3. Press and hold the Pair button for 30 seconds.
4. To turn it back on, just press the Pair button for a second, Don’t hold too long or it’ll go into pairing mode.

Will DVR still record if unplugged?

The Cloud will continue to record your set programs while the physical DVR is unplugged. You are also correct that if your additional TV boxes are unplugged, this will not affect your planned recordings.

How do I stop my security camera from being unplugged?

Indoor cameras

1. Run your camera’s power cable behind furniture or shelving so that it’s harder to spot and unplug.
2. Install cable clips to help keep the power cord attached to the wall. Check your local hardware store for availability.

How do you troubleshoot a security camera?

How do you troubleshoot a security camera?

1. Know your login details.
2. Check the power source (most cameras are PoE)
3. Check to see if cameras work from inside or outside the network.
4. Check the cabling.
5. Reboot the system.
6. Check for IP conflict.
7. Check ARP tables.
8. Update software & firmware.

Conclusion

Even though Swann isn’t as well-known as Ring, Arlo, or Nest, it has a significant share of the Wi-Fi cam market because it caters to a significant niche. Many people are curious how to troubleshoot this camera because they’re loyal Swann customers.

There’s great demand to know how to make sure their Swann devices work and operate smoothly. They also wish to know whether their Swann is broken or fixable in some DIY way.

How to Connect Swann Camera?

If you wish to learn how to connect your Swann cam to Wi-Fi, to your phone, to your TV, to your laptop, to your MacBook, to Alexa, to the Internet, and so forth, you’ve come to the correct guide.

People are curious about the Swann camera because it provides a dependable and affordable alternative to your Ring cams, Arlo cams, and Nest cams. It does everything those cams could do in terms of Wi-Fi-based and app-based operation but in a format much closer to CCTVs.

It’s this dependability that Swann got a loyal consumer base who’d read articles like this about “How to connect Swann camera?” and whatnot. So let’s discuss how to connect the smart cam to different devices already!

How to connect the Swann camera to Wi-Fi?

In order to connect your Swann Wi-Fi or IP cam to Wi-Fi, you need to pair it up with your Swan Security app.

• Go to the Menu: To do so, tap the menu on the upper-left corner of the screen, then select “Pair Device”. Afterwards, tap “Start”.
• Scan QR Code: Attached to your camera is a QR code sticker. Have your smartphone scan that. If you don’t have the QR code, tap “Manual Pair” and get the MAC address above the serial number of your cam.
• Enter Wi-Fi Password: Now you can enter the Wi-Fi password and tap “Next”. Enter a camera name then tap “Next”. Set the camera into “Pairing Mode” by pressing and holding the rest or pair button until the LED blinks blue. Now tap “Next”. Then tap “Start”.
• Congratulations Message: If your cam successfully connected to Wi-Fi, you’ll see an overview on the app. After that’s done, tap “Next”. You’ll get a “Congratulations!” message once setup is complete.

How to connect Swann security cameras to Phones? (iPhone, iPad, Android)

Remember the section above, where you had to download an app and scan a QR code via the app in order to pair up your camera with your phone (whether it’s an Android, iPad, or iPhone)? That’s how you connect your mobile device to your Swann cam.

Get SAFE by Swann for Android devices, SwannView Plus for iOS devices, and SwannCloud for iPad and Android tablets. Swann Security App and SwannView Link can be used for multiple devices.

Finally, download HomeSafe View for desktop PCs doing NVR/DVR remote viewing and AlwaysSafe for NVW-485, NVW-490 & SWWHD-PTCAM Cameras.

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How to connect the Swann camera to the TV?

You can hook up your Swann cam to your TV using the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). It has a hard disk of your recorded footage that a modern smart TV or flatscreen TV with an HDMI connection should be able to read and review videos with.

You can also connect Swann cam to your FireTV by first connecting the Swann cam to Alexa (more on this below).

How to connect Swann camera to Laptop, Macbook?

Download the HomeSafe View for desktop PCs in order to connect your Swann Camera to your MacBook or Laptop. To view Swann cam on your Windows PC, launch the Device Configuration Tool and have it detect the camera and NVR (Network Video Recorder).

Any cameras directly connected to the NVR won’t be shown. The cam’s IP address should be visible here.  Click on it like a link to launch Internet Explorer and view it from there.

How to connect the Swann camera to Alexa?

Open the Amazon Alex app. Click the three lines icon on the upper-left corner of the screen. Select “Skills and Games” tab. Search for the “Swann Skill”. Select the skill then login to your Swann account.  Press “Done” and then select “Discover Devices”.

The new Alexa Skill should then detect your Swann cams and have them listed on the “Devices” tab. Amazon Alexa works with Swann cameras to stream live camera video to your Echo Spot, Echo Show, or 4K Fire TV.

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How to connect Swann DVR to the Internet?

In order to connect your Swann DVR to the Internet, you need to first connect the DVR with your phone or tablet care of SwannLink. From there, it should have the ability to link to the Internet by proxy.

SwannLink connects systems care of peer-to-peer technology. Just scan your ID number or QR code to SwannLink in order for it to directly connect your smart devices to your DVR via the cloud, with the Swann DVR verifying the ID of your smart device as well as the username and password of the Wi-Fi.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Here is the most frequently asked questions section of this guide.

Why is my Swann camera not connecting?

Your ISP or router might have a bad Internet connection. Reset or power-cycle the router to get it back online. If the issue persists, contact your ISP for more details. Or maybe your cam is out of the router’s coverage area. Make sure they’re both near one another for best results.

Finally, check the Wi-Fi password. Make sure this case-sensitive password has been entered correctly when prompted by your app.

How do I get my Swann cameras back online?

Enter the Wi-Fi password again and make sure it’s correctly entered since it’s case-sensitive. Put your cam nearer the router. Reset the router and make sure your ISP is providing you with a solid Internet connection.

If the camera itself is failing to connect to a perfectly fine Wi-Fi, you might need to troubleshoot the cam, its connection to the app, its connection to the NVR or DVR, and so forth. You might need to reset it to factory settings altogether.

How do you reset a Swann security camera?

To reset Swann Camera models NHD-805/806/810/811/815/815AF/816/817/818/819, locate the small reset button (usually found on the underside of the device) and press it with a reset key, needle, or pin for about 10 seconds. Before doing a reset, disconnect the camera from the NVR and PoE switch.

See more: https://support.swann.com/s/article/tAM37IZ5qr

What app do I use for Swann security cameras?

The Swann Security App manages all of your Swann cameras in one central hub. The HomeSafe View app for the PC or Mac is the desktop program for remote viewing of NVRs and DVRs.

AlwaysSafe is the app for NVW-485, NVW-490 & SWWHD-PTCAM Cameras. You can also download SAFE by Swann for Android devices, SwannView Plus for iOS devices, SwannView Link for multiple devices, and SwannCloud for iPad and Android tablets.

How to access Swann DVR from the computer?

To view Swann on PC, You can see this post: https://securitycamcenter.com/view-swann-cameras-homesafe-view-software/

Conclusion

Hopefully, this guide has shown you everything you need to know about Swann cameras when it comes to setting them up, connecting them to different devices, and troubleshooting any errors you might encounter when operating them.

How to Reset Swann Camera?

You’ve reset one camera you’ve reset them all, right? Well, kind of. In the case of the Swann Camera or any other Wi-Fi security camera out there, it’s some variation of finding the reset button, waiting for the light to change, and then you’re done.

The Swann brand claims to produce some of the world’s best value security solutions that also offer the most intuitive controls and the smartest of features. They intend to empower you, the consumer when it comes to their quality products like their Wi-Fi or smart device cameras.

Although they’re not as well-known as Ring, Arlo, or Blink, they have their own market share and niche to cater to. This is why so many people are curious about how to reset the Swann camera. It’s not exactly the same as resetting cameras from Ring and Arlo.

How to Reset Swann Camera

In regards to how to reset Swann Camera models NHD-805/806/810/811/815/815AF/816/817/818/819, here’s the nitty-gritty. There’s an extra cable for the models above that isn’t a connector but a reset button. It looks like a reset key to use on a keyhole or pinhole to prevent accidental resets.

When resetting the Swann Cam to factory settings, you need to disconnect it from the NVR first. Or from its power adapter or PoE switch. This will turn it off completely. Now locate the reset button press and hold it. Some devices might require a cable key or pin to access the button.

Reconnect While Resetting Then Disconnect Afterwards

While holding the button down, plug the camera back to the NVR, PoE switch, or power adapter. Continue holding it down for about 30 seconds before releasing. At this point, disconnect the camera again to turn it off completely.

This should reset your cam to factory settings. Unlike other Wi-Fi camera models, Swann Cams make it more complicated to do a reset to avoid accidental resets, like you accidentally pressing the button or inserting a pin into the reset pinhole when you have no intention to reset to factory settings.

Why Do You Need to Reset the Swann Camera?

Sometimes, the Swann Cam—like any other sophisticated piece of electronics, such as your laptop, smartphone, and tablet—can encounter a glitch or an error that keeps it from properly connecting to your Wi-Fi, using its motion alerts, or uploading its footage to the cloud (if you paid for the service).

You can do a host of things to troubleshoot such errors, including power cycling the device like a wayward router or fixing your router itself to re-establish your Wi-Fi connection if the problem isn’t with the Swann hardware itself.

If push comes to shove and none of those tips work, you can do a hard reset to factory settings (the settings right off of the box or the factory line) to get it working back to normal. You’ll still need to put back your customizations afterwards though.

The History of Swann 101

Swann traces its roots back to Melbourne, Australia. It eventually grew from its humble beginnings, with it now being an international or multinational company with offices in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Hong Kong, and Mainland China as well as Australia.

It even has a presence in over 6 continents and 40 countries. What separates Swann from other security companies riding the Wi-Fi cam thread is that it’s a pioneer in the field of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) security with its often imitated features taken from many of its products.

It has doubtlessly done its part in making households and neighborhoods safer compared to before, when the only cameras regular consumers could afford were Nanny Cams and Baby Cams.

Swann’s Membership with the Infinova Group

At present, Swann serves as an Infinova Group member, thus providing major commercial institutions and startup businesses alike with enhanced security device production through better manufacturing abilities, cutting-edge research and development, and state-of-the-art innovations.

They’re at the forefront of networking and security solutions plus they’re not limited to the video doorbell or Wi-Fi security camera market like the Amazon-backed Ring and Blink camera lines. They’ve also expanded their international network access thanks to their Infinova Group backing.

They’re specifically dependable when it comes to making the one-app ecosystem standard work superbly in their models of smart devices, as opposed to others that use multiple apps or one app per camera model.

Swann’s Focus on Crime Prevention

While other companies would rather turn their Wi-Fi camera offerings into Swiss Army Knives of functionality that assist in making the Smart Home future of the 21^st Century a reality, Swann has established its market presence with a different tactic.

They’re more about giving consumers true security, which means they have more of a focus on crime prevention. They provide their cameras with alarms and direct lines to the police for emergencies instead of turning their camera into the next smartphone with non-essential features.

This is also why most Swann cameras offers two-way talk, sirens, alarms, sensor lighting, motion sensors, night vision, and more. This deters not only midnight prowlers and burglars but also package thieves and neighborhood brats.

Swann’s Enforcer Cameras

Swann’s Enforcer Cameras take crime deterrence to another level by using True Detect detection sensors that detect heat, motion, and people. The people detection in particular keeps down power usage and false alarms involving strays and wildlife like cats, chipmunks, birds, and raccoons.

When triggered, True Detect activates the alarms and chimes with all its trimmings. You’ll get mobile alerts, spotlights, flashing lights, video recordings, and more as though you’ve tripped the museum alarms that alert the security guards (or your closest neighbors).

Many of Swann’s more sophisticated inventions include vehicle and pet detection, face recognition, and the peace of mind that your home is protected through cloud and local recordings. This is why it has camera reset included to deal with software errors from all those settings.

Things of Note

We believe that the Swann Camera allows customers to protect and stay connected to their home and/or businesses no matter the circumstances through best-value and intuitive design. This is reflected upon the ease by which you can reset their cameras.

This proves that Swann is one of the global leaders in security monitoring with consumer electronics or smart devices as well as security-centric solutions for smart homes and commercial establishments of the present and the future. What more can you ask for a renowned company with affordable wares?