1 hour ago, majorzero said:

It actually does. I once managed to scare off some burglars after seeing them early on my security feed in the office.

On 2/1/2021 at 6:49 AM, Leslie T179 said:

Search for Home Security System with Latest Technology

Ok so you did not use the so called latest technology ..... you just looked at your monitor 

it’s a spam ad

Hi. Dashboard is only with hik AI nvrs or cameras big expense for a basic reporting 

On 4/12/2021 at 8:56 PM, Electromatic said:

I put the DVR on the network.  I can ping the DVR, but I can't view it in a browser.  It might be because the DVR is running Linux and I'm on a Windows machine.

Hi. Windows can work with Linux 

now that you can ping the dvr you will hit another problem .... all licences will have run out on dvr ...... so to get around this you would set your PC time and date to something like March 2003 then try again 

4 hours ago, prop said:

can i add a wireless camera to my optiview dvr?it will support uo to 8 ip cameras.i`m trying to figure out how to add more cameras to view on my laptop.

Hi can you list dvr you have (model) also camera you want to connect

1 hour ago, JohnBrown said:

Maybe would be better try to make custom software? Another popular mobile app among mobile app lovers is the calculator. It has become widely used in most apps since it can offer advanced monetary functions like conversion and subtraction. Some common apps that are made with this app development tool include currency converters, weather-based calculations, and international currency converters. 

Yes that could be another option ...... take ops mind off his problem but at least he would have a calculator 

Hi. Like a lot of systems tripwire does not work alongside privacy masking. 
also you would be taking protection away from apartment B. 
your talking about camera on your floor ..... what about the stairway and camera covering lifts on ground floor ..... your still going to be seen as you enter and exit the block

Hi. Both systems have privacy masking but it’s not going to help in your situation 

you would still be captured as lift areas can’t be masked it would prevent system from recording anything

6 hours ago, xmyass said:

visitors to the floor who are not meant to be there (they come as there is a great viewing area, but also can have mini parties/smoke drugs etc)

Sounds like the camera would be a big benefit to you

only other option is to put a paper bag over your head every time you leave your apartment 

Hi are you inputting the code into dvr ?

with it being 16 way is this for a business or home use

Leeds ... not that far from me

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remember case sensitive 

date change is a sign of being hacked

Hi so long as your date is right on recorder that is the password. 
 

hik units can also be hacked and password changed ..... also sounds like your on the cloud connection 

can you let me know if the date is correct on recorder

what part of uk

7 minutes ago, Maisy said:

HikVision certified engineer who will charge me an arm and a leg.

Hi. You can become certified by just buying a pen with hikvision on it ...... no such thing as hik certified even there tech support know nothing 

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case sensitive.... are you in the uk

Hi. Yes 2001 to 2010 

1 hour ago, Electromatic said:

The DVRs and hard drives are encrypted; so one hard drive won't play in another DVR.   I think the only way I can bypass the encryption is using Speco Player.

Yes that is the same as any dvr once removed 

but in your case you still have a good chance of getting the player off the dvr you have. 
 

connect the dvr you have and install another hard drive (no need for cameras) .... go into settings on dvr and setup a local ip and port so as it’s on your network. 
 

go to pc also on the same network and type the dvr ip into browser with port number

some thing like this http//192.168.xx.xx/5000

remember allow admin mode

it will then give you options on download remote player. Load it onto your pc .... once loaded you no longer need the dvr

next you will need to connect the hard drive you want to extract the footage from to your pc .... hard drive reader or something along those lines 

min settings on the loaded remote software you will see source..... pick your drive

i can’t remember how files are listed 

there is one place you might find the disks but we’re are you located

Hi. Do you still have the dvr ?

the pelco has remote monitoring and player built into the unit and can be extracted by connecting to the unit via LAN which then can be loaded onto a pc same sort of setup like the avermedia DVRs 

2 hours ago, amrogers3 said:

I would def trust Japanese equipment

Hi. Mobotix is good equipment do a search on the forum and you will see many discussions... I listed equipment I install for an American hotel chain.  Problem is it has premium price which in reality cant be justified ..... even there own cameras a few years old can’t be connected to mobotix move nvr .... last few months they have discontinued 70% of there cameras. 
 

just logged into mobotix for a quick price. 
 

move nvr .......... $600

Mobotix m73.......$780 each

mobotix m16 ......$700 each

so for around $3.720 plus cable plus fitting is high for a 4 camera system 

a brand that has also been around a long time is TVT. It is China made and one of the best viewing apps on the market. It outdoes hikvision and dahua 

good to see your doing your homework before you buy

Hi mobotix is now known as Konica Minolta mobotix of Japan 

3 hours ago, amrogers3 said:

What's the best way to find a professional installer?

I have just looked at installers in your area

no one wants to tell you what equipment they use and some sites the price to buy only is stupid money. 
 

but most look like hikvision or dahua 

dahua by the way is lorex (Canada) and I would choose dahua over old hikvision

i would look at using a local electrician and buying the equipment yourself 

5 hours ago, amrogers3 said:

I would like to avoid Chinese cameras.

Hi. Unfortunately everything is from China or Taiwan even your first mobotix choice is China owned company (was Germany)

8 hours ago, Maisy said:

Hikvision CCTV equipment is commercial graded product and should be installed and maintained by a Hikvision recognised partner.

Far from being commercial grade...... it’s the diy market hik targeted 

hikvision uk are useless 

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DVRs are cheap ..... still use your existing cameras and buy something better than hikvision recorder DONY buy from gumtree 

29 minutes ago, RAMOSCAMMAN said:

Hello, Im new to this and was wondering how I could display all my wireless analog cameras onto one screen? What would I need?

Hi. This depends on what equipment you have. You mention wireless cameras ... do you have a recorder to go with it ?

what make are your cameras

Hi the ideal system for you because of your no light situation and your reason for your install would be a TIOC system 

It will alert you on a screen or cellphone of any intruder around your home 

TIOC (3 in 1 camera) has audio both ways .... it’s own floodlight built in and switches on with movement all of which can be controlled by your cell

dahua or lorex usa make this system 

call lorex for a price 

https://www.lorextechnology.com/

Hi.  Mobotix is a big cost with no extra benefits 

for home use a nvr with ip cameras is the best option .... no point running a dedicated pc 24/7

what is your budget also how is the lighting around your property 

Hi. Unless you run vista or xp then the pci card is useless 

It will be much easier to buy a cheap dvr to go with cameras

12 minutes ago, frisko7650 said:

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i want to recover it if is old...we don't have to throw everything away

Your right you don’t have to throw it away

use it as a paperweight or a doorstop 

firmware is useless if the software has failed 

It’s over 10 years old 

Hi. You are just wasting your time on the unit. 
Old cif recorder with damaged software ..... firmware will not recover it. 
 

DVRs are cheap. Look for a new 4 in 1  dvr

Hi. Which recorder are you using ?

onvif ...... means nothing it’s so easy to print onvif in the instruction manual 

It needs Poe yet manufacturers call it a Wi-Fi camera ..... it’s a network camera 

manufacturer can’t even give a true description 

price range $55 to $75 for a 2mp 

dahua 2mp camera $25 to $40

49 minutes ago, LuisVeloso said:

Hello. It's to a client.

Anyone have it on a old HDD? 

So your looking for system software not firmware?

it’s an old cif recorder .... pointless