use NVR record to a computer in VPN (or local network)

Hello,

I have a Hikvision NVR (DS-7608NI-k28p) with 6 cameras on site, but I would also like to record to an offsite location outside of working hours. The idea is to have a backup recorded in real time in case something happens (theft, fire, etc.)

I've tried all applications I was able to find and by now, I almost feel it's impossible, even when it seems to be such a simple task.

I've tried the "iVMS-4200 Client" with which I was only able to see the cameras live and click on the record button, but that won't help me schedule the entire thing. Maybe there's a setting here I was unable to find?

I've tried the "Hikvision remote backup" but this one only allows me to backup older copies of the recordings, again not useful in my case.

At the moment I'm trying to configure a NAS server through OpenVPN but it's quite the work and I don't think I can schedule the recordings on this server either (as far as I can see from the NVR menu).

Isn't there supposed to be an easier option to achieve this? Am I missing something? Can anybody point me in the right direction please?

Srj said:

I would also like to record to an offsite location outside of working hours. The idea is to have a backup recorded in real time in case something happens (theft, fire, etc.)

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What's the upload speed of the internet connection at the site with the NVR?
Recording continuous?
For 6 cameras depending on their capability that would need at least 30-50Mbps

One possible option, that would allow scheduling and easy access to the recorded video would be another NVR, either connected to the remote cameras, or to the RTSP per-channel streams provided by the remote NVR.
I've not done this remotely, but do this over the LAN, for backup.

The internet speed is not a problem, I have a 100Mbps network and only plan to start the recording outside of business hours, when no other activity is done.

I was afraid this might be the case. I would like to use another PC (only for this purpose) to avoid purchasing another NVR. No options? Any software that ca do this?

Blue Iris has to be a candidate.
Massive support for it on the forum here.

Srj said:

I have a 100Mbps network

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That's the upload speed at the remote site?
Unusually fast!

alastairstevenson said:

That's the upload speed at the remote site?

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Yes, It's one big metropolitan network in the entire city + a number of other cities as well.

alastairstevenson said:

Blue Iris has to be a candidate.
Massive support for it on the forum here.

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do you need a security grade hd to use this on computer and does the software offer really dood analytics

Mike Williams said:

do you need a security grade hd to use this on computer and does the software offer really dood analytics

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Check out the BI threads - ask a few questions.
Loads of advocates on here.

Why not setup a site to site VPN and use that with another NVR at the remote site?