Recent content by gregip

Thanks guys/gals?, you were pretty much correct, although there wasn't any "Codec" field. One of the mainstream fields had changed (not by me or anyone else) so I changed it back to match the other cameras and all is well. Thanks for the help.

My 4216P NVR has, for the past few years, displayed all 10 cameras (stream S1) on the monitor. But recently one of the camera windows is blank unless I switch the stream to Main. I've fiddled with lots of settings but I'm at a loss to the reason why. I'm sure it's something sinmple. Any...

I can access my NVR web GUI remotely via OpenVPN on my TP Link modem at home and OpenVPN on my laptop (and MS Edge) when I'm away from home. I can view live footage and playback videos but I cannot see how to get a copy of a video clip. So for example, If I'm away from home, use my laptop to...

Thanks TonyR. I didn't know a "mobile" range existed with Dahua. I'll look into it.

I have Dahau gear for home but would like to install a 12V system on my motorhome. I figure 8 cameras to cover the outside perimeter and NVR to record and provide intruder alerts. A couple of experiences when remote camping have highlighted the need so I'm keen for suggestions. A 12V system...

I solved the immediate problem by uninstalling the current version of DMSS and re installing an earlier version. This is what I wrote in another thread in April when I discovered the cause.... Consider re installing an earlier version of DMSS (I used apkpure.com). I recently found out that...

Small clarification..... the Event screen is not totally blank - the column headings are shown but no event lines are displayed. There are events that should be displayed and are displayed on the other laptop.

I bought the switch as in my previous post May 9th and can confirm that the setup now functions very well using my spare laptop as described. It does seem the router is not suited to processing CCTV data so best to bypass it with a network switch.

I run the same version of Smartpss on two laptops. Both laptops access the same NVR via WIFI. The Smartpss config settings on both laptops are identical. Smartpss on both laptops used to work correctly up until 2 days ago. At that time Smartpss on laptop B suddenly stopped working so I...

Thanks for the feedback. TonyR's HDMI KVM looks promising and yes, similar products are available in Australia, but I like the idea of using a spare laptop to access the network since that would save the cost of an extra monitor, mouse and cables. Starting with the laptop/network approach ...

In my home office I use a monitor and mouse connected directly to the NVR (a 4216-16P) to manage my CCTV system. It works well for my needs but I need to setup a second location about 10m away (in a separate room) to do the same thing. Can I somehow run a second monitor and second mouse in this...

Consider re installing an earlier version of DMSS (I used apkpure.com). I recently found out that Google Store automatically updates DMSS whenever there is a new version of DMSS and people report that some of these updates screw up your system. I immediately located and then disabled the auto...

I have the same concerns as you Barboots since my DMSS app has just started to stop me using it unless I agree to their invasive terms. I refuse to do so. I use OpenVPN and like you thought that only I could access my NVR. I have discovered that even when not connected via OpenVPN I get the push...

So can you suggest another app I can use on my 'phone to replace DMSS ? I have discovered the following: I must start OpenVPN and connect DMSS before I can get DMSS to commence receiving alerts (perfectly logical and acceptable), if I then close OpenVPN, alerts still get sent to my phone (not...

No, not to my knowledge, though I'm far from an expert. There is nothing in OpenVPN that I can see, unlike DMSS, that allows the Chinese government to demand via OpenVPN access to all my private information on my 'phone. If you know differently, I'd love to hear the details - and so would...