LesB 2 Posted February 16, 2022 Hi. I have a four camera system using a generic h.264 dvr. It works reasonably well. I currently view the cameras in my office using CMS over my internal network. It's useful as I can easily change the video motion detection etc and with the DVR in the office I hear it's internal buzzer alerts. I'd like to keep that functionality. I have tried to set it up on my mobile so I can see the cameras when I am away off site. It seems incredibly complicated, with things like enabling DHCP etc. I tried that and only managed to stop the CMS working in the office. I didn't manage to get it working on my phone at all. Any input and suggestions invited. Is it possible to use the CMS application and also achieve viewing on the phone. Or are those objectives in conflict? Many thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted February 16, 2022 Hi yes you should be able to use both …. For remote viewing on your smart devices requires you to use a app its finding which app is for your recorder can you post a picture of your dvr menu screen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 16, 2022 Hi. Thanks for replying. I've attached screenshots. Hopefully includes what you want. I have tried a couple of android apps i.e. TinyCam. I can get a single camera to display when in the office because it's on my home network but of course doesn't see it if I am away. I have Googled, youtubed, tried all I can etc but failed completely! I need help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_M 3 Posted February 17, 2022 That web GUI looks like XMeye cameras. System > 'Net service' has the menus for Cloud and DDNS. However.... cloud stuff on these is P2P with XMeye's servers. Anything of P2P is not that secure. DDNS is for port forwarding a device and having another DDNS service keep track of the IP address your router changes to. Otherwise you can pay your internet provider for a static IP address. But this is also not secure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 17, 2022 Hi guys. I really appreciate your input. However, I'm still pretty confused about how to actually set this up on my phone. I know it's a big ask but if you can help a bit further that would be really appreciated. Thanks Les Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted February 17, 2022 Hi les what platform is your phone on …. Apple or android Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, tomcctv said: Hi les what platform is your phone on …. Apple or android Android. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted February 17, 2022 Ok I will find you an app can you post a picture of your recorders network settings …… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 17, 2022 Thanks. Much appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted February 17, 2022 Ok … do you know how to get the qr code or network s/number from your recorder Don’t post them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, tomcctv said: Ok … do you know how to get the qr code or network s/number from your recorder Don’t post them The system is about 5 years old and I don't think it has a QR code. There is a serial ID in the screen; info >version> . There is also some other info. I'll message it to you to see if it is any use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 19, 2022 Hoping I can get this resolved. I tried 'Enable DHCP' which I undestood to be important but all that did was stop my CMS application on my PC from seeing the dvr. If I were to say I am confused and mystified by it all I would not be lying! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted February 19, 2022 Hi. Sorry it’s taken a while but I think I have found a way just to make shure…… do you own a white camper ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, tomcctv said: Hi. Sorry it’s taken a while but I think I have found a way just to make shure…… do you own a white camper ? ? You spying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted February 19, 2022 Lol … only for a little bit ok right ….. I don’t want you to use the xmeye app as it goes to a China server…… so I will pm you a alternative UK app you will be up and running in 10 mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted February 19, 2022 Good to know your up and running remote viewing is always a good thing to have ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LesB 2 Posted February 20, 2022 End note; I'm in a few forums for all sorts of things from vehicles, computing and even laser engraving. Sometimes I ask for help but if it's my area of knowledge I'm happy to help others. On this occasion this forum came to my rescue. More specifically, tomcctv has been patient and sorted me out. I'm now getting exactly what I needed. It's good to explain something of the solution to help anyone finding this in a search. I'm now using an android app, Explorer, and it's working really well. Create an account and add the device by serial number. And I've still got access on my local network using CMS to facilitate full access to the dvr. Thanks everyone, and especially to Tom. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Con Vita 0 Posted June 18, 2022 May I ask which app you recomended? I am also trying to watch my cctv online for weeks now and have tried a bunch of apps already with no good result. I have the exact same cctv installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lottie 0 Posted July 19, 2023 Good day We bought a H264 DVR on an auction. We can do the live viewing without a problem but we cannot seem to get the right app for remote viewing on the cellphone. The serial number is al 000000. We live in Namibia and the support regarding this is basic zero. We urgently urgently please please please need your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted July 19, 2023 Can you post a picture of the main menu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lottie 0 Posted July 20, 2023 Hi, this is what the main menu looks like. I hope this is helpful? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted July 21, 2023 these apps will work with your dvr apple and android links https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/xmeye/id884006786 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobile.myeye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lottie 0 Posted July 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, tomcctv said: these apps will work with your dvr apple and android links https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/xmeye/id884006786 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobile.myeye I have downloaded the app but I think I am somewhat stupid. Please see screenshot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
