New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

[Ip2b]

or Both even, Yes it is likely that you have just enough power to record a smooth stream but not to veiw it for a set period of time at the same time if your trans is a standard builders grade at 16V 10A then that is likely the problem So if that is your case I would start their look for a 16V 30A if planning to only run the one DB or if you plan to ad a second in the future go ahead and pick up a 24V 40A to be future proof

For sure it's builder's grade. I'm just wondering if this is the case, why live view in the browser worked great and totally smooth.

 

[phatboyj]

For sure it's builder's grade. I'm just wondering if this is the case, why live view in the browser worked great and totally smooth.

Good?
My guess is it is a difference in how the buffering is handled through the browser verses through BI are there individual buffer settings in BI for the live view stream I ask because although I plan to eventually use BI I have yet to
but it doesn't negate the need for a stronger trans especially if you want to be able to potentially view up to 3 streams at any one time in the future like on GGL or Alexa Smart displays

 

[Ip2b]

Good?
My guess is it is a difference in how the buffering is handled through the browser verses through BI are there individual buffer settings in BI for the live veiw stream I ask because although I plan to eventually use BI I have yet to
but it doesn't negate the need for a stronger trans especialy if you want to be able to potentialy veiw up to 3 streams at any one time in the future like on GGL or Alexa Smart displays

I'm actually using iVMS-4200 and a LaView NVR.

 

[phatboyj]

I'm actually using iVMS-4200 and a LaView NVR.

Sorry I forgot but the same ? are there settings for the buffering in either or both ?

 

[Ip2b]

Sorry I forgot but the same ? are there settings for the buffering in either or both ?

I'm not sure.

 

[phatboyj]

I'm not sure.

A larger or even smaller buffer size may make a difference if so it would be down to trial and error though

 

[Emiks5]

or Both even, Yes it is likely that you have just enough power to record a smooth stream but not to veiw it for a set period of time at the same time.
If your trans is a standard builders grade at 16V 10A, then that is likely the problem. So if that is your case I would start their look for a 16V 30A if planning to only run the one DB or if you plan to ad a second in the future go ahead and pick up a 24V 40A to be future proof

Not to be picky. Just to be accurate. You are talking about 16v 10VA, 16V 30VA and 24V 40VA right?

 

[Emiks5]

For sure it's builder's grade. I'm just wondering if this is the case, why live view in the browser worked great and totally smooth.

Just a simple fix could be restarting the router/switch. My 2 cts

 

[phatboyj]

Not to be picky. Just to be accurate. You are talking about 16v 10VA, 16V 30VA and 24V 40VA right?

yeap hints at wattage

 

[David L]

I'm actually using iVMS-4200 and a LaView NVR.

So here is something to maybe check too. What version of iVMS-4200 are you using? If I read right you are on a MAC right? This I know on the Windows versions, there was talk of problems in different versions. Unfortunately I cannot tell you which versions had problems but seem to remember, I think last year, of a video issue with one version, thinking live view issue.

Different Hik software, but we definitely know of a problem in the newer version of Batch Config. Tools:

From our 101:
⦁ If you are having problems with Batch Config Tool version 3.0.3.8 crashing, download version 3.0.2.6 for fix - just2bad

 

[David L]

So is this VLC on a MAC? I even got VLC to work on my phone (Android) and got a live view. If you put in admin/PASSWORD do you get live view?

 

[Ip2b]

Just a simple fix could be restarting the router/switch. My 2 cts

So here is something to maybe check too. What version of iVMS-4200 are you using? If I read right you are on a MAC right? This I know on the Windows versions, there was talk of problems in different versions. Unfortunately I cannot tell you which versions had problems but seem to remember, I think last year, of a video issue with one version, thinking live view issue.

Different Hik software, but we definitely know of a problem in the newer version of Batch Config. Tools:

From our 101:
⦁ If you are having problems with Batch Config Tool version 3.0.3.8 crashing, download version 3.0.2.6 for fix - just2bad

It's a pretty new one (in fact, the one that's posted on their official site has problems working with Catalina on the Mac. I'm not even sure where I found this, but it's more updated and worked.

I'm willing to go the transformer route, but I'm thinking this is software (maybe? maybe not?) The fact that I was able to view live in a browser prior without any issues until I had to go to iVMS-4200 might mean something. I'm all ears if anyone can get the live view to work on any browser that will work on Mac running Catalina.

 

[Ip2b]

So is this VLC on a MAC? I even got VLC to work on my phone (Android) and got a live view. If you put in admin/PASSWORD do you get live view?

No, it's not connecting. I'm sure it's user error

 

[David L]

No, it's not connecting. I'm sure it's user error

Well Dang, I don't have my Hacintosh built and up and running yet It is on my list of todo projects though. Hopefully someone here with a MAC could help you.

MAC looks the same as VLC for Windows::

https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-play-an-rtsp-stream-with-vlc-on-a-mac

 

[David L]

I'm actually using iVMS-4200 and a LaView NVR.

So here is something to maybe check too. What version of iVMS-4200 are you using? If I read right you are on a MAC right? This I know on the Windows versions, there was talk of problems in different versions. Unfortunately I cannot tell you which versions had problems but seem to remember, I think last year, of a video issue with one version, thinking of course live view.

Different Hik software, but we definiterly know of a problem in the newer version of Batch Config. Tools.

It's a pretty new one (in fact, the one that's posted on their official site has problems working with Catalina on the Mac. I'm not even sure where I found this, but it's more updated and worked.

I'm willing to go the transformer route, but I'm thinking this is software (maybe? maybe not?) The fact that I was able to view live in a browser prior without any issues until I had to go to iVMS-4200 might mean something. I'm all ears if anyone can get the live view to work on any browser that will work on Mac running Catalina.

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Try this:

Batch Configuration Tool for MAC

 

[Ip2b]

So here is something to maybe check too. What version of iVMS-4200 are you using? If I read right you are on a MAC right? This I know on the Windows versions, there was talk of problems in different versions. Unfortunately I cannot tell you which versions had problems but seem to remember, I think last year, of a video issue with one version, thinking of course live view.

Different Hik software, but we definiterly know of a problem in the newer version of Batch Config. Tools.

Try this:

Batch Configuration Tool for MAC

By the way, for some reason the doorbell is showing on port 8000, not 554. I tried both and still can't get in on VLC. I did get that login popup again, but I have no idea which login it wants....

 

[Ip2b]

So here is something to maybe check too. What version of iVMS-4200 are you using? If I read right you are on a MAC right? This I know on the Windows versions, there was talk of problems in different versions. Unfortunately I cannot tell you which versions had problems but seem to remember, I think last year, of a video issue with one version, thinking of course live view.

Different Hik software, but we definiterly know of a problem in the newer version of Batch Config. Tools.

Try this:

Batch Configuration Tool for MAC

What should I do with the tool? (Both the NVR and Doorbell Cam are on port 8000, at least that's what it shows).

 

[David L]

By the way, for some reason the doorbell is showing on port 8000, not 554. I tried both and still can't get in on VLC. I did get that login popup again, but I have no idea which login it wants....

So I took out my password and got this login screen in VLC:
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So you must have something wrong in your RTSP Link. Post what you are entering, you can black out your password.


From 101:
⦁ For Streaming (RTSP) add a rule that allows traffic from your local_devices_ip TO all_internal_IP at port : 554 - cool77
⦁ For Remote Access using (iVMS-4200 or Batch Configuration Tool) allow traffic from your local_devices_ip TO any external IP at port : 8000

 

[David L]

What should I do with the tool? (Both the NVR and Doorbell Cam are on port 8000, at least that's what it shows).

This is a more stable lighter version of iVMS-4200, most of us here use it.

 

[David L]

By the way, for some reason the doorbell is showing on port 8000, not 554. I tried both and still can't get in on VLC. I did get that login popup again, but I have no idea which login it wants....

It wants your Doorbell Login:

admin for USERNAME
ABCDEF (Your code that was on the back of your Doorbell (Is your Password) It should be 6 capital letters.