thewinelake 0 Posted March 28, 2015 Got a Swann DVR+CCTV kit from CostCo. I've got it mostly working (including port-forwarding) but I still need to change settings from time to time and don't want to have a monitor/keyboard connected to it all the time. How can I remotely login to change settings? At the moment, I can't really access it from my MacBook, as there's a Windows-only browser plugin that wants to run. Also any recommendation for a PTZ camera that includes speaker & microphone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted March 28, 2015 Get a Windows Laptop or a real DVR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogieman 1 Posted March 28, 2015 you really need to post model numbers when asking questions. Swann sells ip kits thats are hikvision rebrands as well as analog kits... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewinelake 0 Posted March 29, 2015 OK... The product in question is/was a NVR8-7085 I did eventually get through to Swann's Philippines call centre (30 mins wait) and they showed me how to download the Mac software (SwannView Link Mac) - although that's a somewhat secret thing! For what it's worth, this is what they got me to download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uvlxhtc4x2hj5wt/AAC4r2lvKbKwP-AJYrbI-v4ea/SwannView%20Link/SwannView%20Link%20Mac%201.0.4.2.zip?dl=0 However, even with this software, one can't change the settings of the box. Apparently you can with a PC. Given that I want to be able to change settings but have the box in a somewhat awkward location, this is not a flyer. I suspect I'll be taking this back to CostCo. Any recommendations for alternative DIY kits? I think I'd like about 6 channels and at least 720P quality. Is Dahua the same as Swann etc? I was expecting a web configurator (much like on the super cheap Sunluxy units) but it looks as though the management software runs native with some low level proprietory protocol talking to the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewinelake 0 Posted March 29, 2015 Wondering if the Dahua NVR5208 would be more likely to suit my needs. Any reviews around? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
