nvr

  1. Mark_M

    Fan speed via API

    Is there an API command for NVR to change fan speed? I have a NVR5216-16P-I which has one fan that can change speed. I would like to know if there is API to change fan setting to 'Self-adaption' or 'Full-speed'. My thought it to use Home Assistant to set the fan to full-speed during the day...
  2. chunte_actonkl

    Dahua NVR Web Interface text not showing properly after upgrade

    Dear all, I manually upgraded my NVR to the latest firmware on Dahua's website. The last time I upgraded the firmware was in 2019. Subsequent attempts and clicking don't he button didn't reveal any new firmware. Hence, after I found a new version on the website today, I did a manual upgrade...
  3. W

    cant decide which camera to go with

    i've been searching for awhile and so far i think Amcrest TB2886EW-AI is the best. I have a bunch of Ring products but looking to add another NVR System. Budget: about 350$ per camera. (Need 4 cameras) can be a bit higher. NVR needed separately. Usage: for a ~1500 sq/ft house. Single or 2...
  4. BIGHH

    Dahua Recording issue

    Hello my 3 dahua nvr have a big problem which is record break, often its records from 8h to 21 h sometimes all day. everything in schedule is okay I updated firmware but not solved it. What can I do ? device model is DHI-NVR4432-4KS2 thanks.
  5. H

    DS-9632NI-I8 Firmware Update (Bricked)

    Hi All, I did a rookie mistake and updated my DS-9632NI-I8 firmware to the most recent (v4.5xxx) downloaded from Hikvision website. I failed to verify if the NVR was currently on 3.42 prior. Anyhow, the update went thorugh just fine, however the username drop down when connected directly to...
  6. R

    CCTV for human/vehicle detection and alert

    Hello All, We want to install 8 cameras with human/vehicle detection and line crossing. We are looking at AcuSense solution for this. What I understand is, AcuSense can be either supported in camera or in NVR, but AcuSense in camera works better. So we were thinking of using 4-5 AcuSense...
  7. G

    Inherited IP Cameras from Home Purchase, Can't Set Up

    I recently bought a house that has 6 IP cameras installed with Ethernet ran into a single location. They are a mix of brands and types of camera. Some a Hikvision and some are Loryta. I bought a Hikvision DS-7608 NVR and hooked them up to it. Of course, the didn't work. 3 had an error about...
  8. T

    Which NVR for Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL

    I've recently purchased a DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL and I'm wondering what the cheapest NVR is that supports two-way audio/strobe . I'm already nearly over budget so I'm trying to save on the NVR. I know Acusense can be setup directly from the camera but not sure about other features like strobe/two...
  9. kombajn

    Is there any way to connect a cheap Chinese outdoor camera to my Dahua NVR?

    Hi, this is my first time posting, but I have tried everything but to no avail. my FIL just bought a cheap solar powered Wi-Fi camera, to accompany the 3 Dahua cameras that are connected to a Dahua NVR over a switch, that is connected straight into a router. I somehow managed to set up this...
  10. ermac

    Dahua NVR recommendation: DHI-NVR5216-16P-4KS2E vs DHI-NVR5216-8P-I

    I am running a hybrid system of 16 cams (11 WizMind IP cams and 5 HDCVI cams) currently all connected to a XVR (DH-XVR5216-4KL-I2) The XVR gives the HDCVI cams WizSense AI but I cannot recored on SMD for the IPs or get push notifications for any AI alerts through the XVR. Only solution is to...
  11. A

    Moving current Surveillance HDDs from one Lorex NVR to a New One - what to keep in mind?

    Hi there, I'm upgrading to a new Lorex NVR that has more channels, and I'd like to use the surveillance drives that are currently recording on my old NVR in the new one. I don't see anything about whether or not I would need to format these drives before using them in the new one, but I'd like...
  12. M

    Hikvision/ezviz firmware

    Hi, I've got an Ezviz X5C-8 DVR and a couple of C3Ws cams. I've got root on the DVR and I'm interested if anybody knows how the core software on it works (hicore, I think). As far as I can tell it's basically identical to the normal one bundled with other hikvision products but with certain...
  13. R

    Howdy from LSD (Lower Slower Delaware)

    Hi All, Found this forum while searching for a solution to my Lorex NVR no longer communicating with the network. I'm retired accountant and love to tinker with electronics. Lorex tells me the NVR is no good and out of warranty. So I bought a PoE switch. After some playing around got one...
  14. J

    Hikvision NVR password reset

    Hello everyone! I recently purchased a used Hikvision NVR on ebay and the previous owner did not factory reset it before shipping it. The problem is that I purchased it from a reseller and they didn't have the password from the previous owner either. I ended up getting a full refund because...
  15. L

    Will a Dahua IPC-T5442T-ZE send push notifications without an NVR or computer software like Blue Iris?

    I know this is probably an incredibly stupid question…but will a Dahua IPC-T5442T-ZE powered by POE via a dumb POE switch (and a router connected to the internet) send push notifications (people/vehicle) and live stream to an iPhone via the DMSS app? Or does the IPC-T5442T-ZE require an NVR or...
  16. Mark_M

    DH-NVR 4 does allow 3rd party access through switch.

    There's a long thread somewhere around and that mainly relates to Dahua NVR software version 3. Here I have a Dahua NVR52-16P-I. This model has a built in 16 port POE switch. Accessing the cameras through the NVR is the same as NVR software 3, you use the Internet Explorer icon to access the...
  17. I

    Automated Backup from NVR

    Hi, We are (now desperately) looking for some help. We have a wildlife project that uses a remotely located Dahua bullet cam and NVR - one channel, recording at 1080p & 60fps. This system connects via a router to a local PC. We record every night and wish to automatically back up the nightly...
  18. O

    Is there a way to view ip camera live stream without port forwarding?

    I recently started working as tech support for a retail company that has around 50 shops. Each shop has about 6-8 hikvision cameras connected to a nvr that connects to the internet. The company has been using the ivms4200 software to view all 400 or so cameras. They are currently migrating to...
  19. K

    Help newb here with a messed install looking for help.

    HI all, I'm from the UK and have two H-IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV-S3 without going into loads of detail detail the installer put the wrong NVR in and now I need to look for a NVR that can use AI and do 8MP at 20Fps as I find the the most comfortable to view, with room for expansion and also so I can use...
  20. L

    POE NVR not providing power to devices

    Hi, Just bought all new equipment through the IPCamTalk store. I'm unable to get the POE NVR (Dahua NVR5216-16P-4KS2E) to provide power through my cat5e to my POE devices. Things I've done: Connected a 12v power source to the camera, ipcam lights up, connection no problem, and the camera is...
  21. P

    NVR with automatic PTZ control

    Hi, I'm currently planning to purchase a NVR for my 7 Hikvision IP cameras and I'm curious if there are any NVRs available with the following features? It has an advanced (with reliable filtering) human/vehicle tracking feature and it can control the PTZ cameras (through simple ONVIF commands)...
  22. conner05

    Camera System/NVR Setup Recommendations

    Hey everyone, I'm new to this space and have been trying to do a lot of research to inform myself of the options for a camera system for my home. My wife and I moved into a new home about 2 years ago and now we're looking to get a camera system setup for in and outside of our home. After...
  23. matthewjames88

    ONVIF camera (IP360) won't connect to NVR

    Hi guys. Forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong section. I have just joined here and have a couple of questions. I have a cheap floodlight cam that uses the ipcam360 app. Even though this is onvif, the camera uses UDP protocol instead of TCP. There is no way to change this, and my cheap...
  24. chethanjs

    IVS schedule not working

    Hi guys, i have setup IVS on my NVR and purposefully unchecked certain time slots in the Schedule setting to NOT receive any alerts during this time. However the DMSS alerting on the iPhone disregards this unchecks and keeps sending me multiple alert during the blacked out times. how do I...
  25. R

    Dahua Installation Question

    Hi Folks, A new poster alert! I am working on my humble setup - IP Cameras (4), WAPs (3) & Intercom (1 door station & 2 monitors) and I would need your assistance on the same. Will I be able to achieve the below setup? If yes, what kind of NVR should I go with? Or should I go with two NVRs...
  26. T

    BI vs Dahua NVR

    Hello, What are the benefits of using BI vs. a Dahua (or other) NVR when having cameras from the NVR's vendor? Thank you.
  27. T

    No audio through Dahua XVR when connecting Hikvision cams via ONVIF

    I have added 2 Hikvision DS-2CD2442FWD-IW cameras on a Dahua XVR but there is no audio as wells as 2-way audio. I tried to add the cameras also on Synology's Surveilance Station and there' still no sound but 2-way audio is operational. Is there any recommendation/setting to try? Thanks in advance!!
  28. C

    Plug and play NVR - is there such a thing?

    I'm trying to avoid making more of a science project out of my security system thank it already is, and so asking for advice in choosing an NVR that will be reasonable to setup and reliable. I have (had) cameras 1, 2 below somewhat workign with Surveillence Station but the settings don't seem...
  29. R

    Lorex unable to browse camera settings

    I'm having an issue with a Lorex camera setup that I'm curious if anyone else has run into. With the NVR system I have you can pull up the NVR via IP address from a PC to get to the settings of the NVR and then from a section called settings you can see all the IP cameras and there's a button...
  30. P

    extract/export metadata from a HikVision NVR

    We have an NVR that puts a date time stamp on the footage recorded as well as a long/lat coordinate. Do any methods exist to export these pieces of information from the device in a csv format or similar?