Android box with Tiny Cam Pro recommendation

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BORIStheBLADE

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Hello,
I've been using Tiny Cam Pro for almost a year with a tablet as a baby monitor. I've been wondering if anyone has used this as a NVR for up to 4 1080p max IP cameras? If so how has it worked?

I'm thinking about buying a Android box with ethernet port and setting up as a NVR.

Thanks
 
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I've tried using Tiny Cam Pro and android tablet (4 RTSP streams with 4k each, 20fps, 8Mbit) and it was lagging so much (1 fps in 3-4 seconds). Don't think 1080p will be better.
 
Some more info regarding tinyCam Monitor PRO running as DVR can be found here:
 
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CaBrA said:
How to know if an Android Box is compatible with Tinycam? Cause im buying one just for Tinycam
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Hard to say. The best Android TV box for tinyCam PRO is NVIDIA Shield TV.
 
Now Im using Xiaomi Mi Box without problem, but I need to buy another cause using Android TV just for camera is a waste of Android Box. Id like to buy a cheaper one but dont know if I later discover is not compatible with Tinycam.
 
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Thanks, same as this thread-

Android TV devices recommended for tinyCam Monitor PRO w/ background mode and web server

1. Android TV box Dolamee X2 based on Amlogic S905X2 w/ expendable 2.5" hard drive. $110. https://www.amazon.com/Android-Dolamee-Quad-core-Recording-Function/dp/B07LBMMFWN HINT: To get stable work you need to disable HDMI CEC in Android Settings on the device. Disabling HDMI CEC will prevent...
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Thought it was going to be a guide to set-up the shield tv & tinycam pro as a NVR :love:
 
Can tinycam pro record to an external usb drive with the nvidia shield tv, or is it just for live viewing?
 
I guess it should be able to record to external USB drive. Connect USB drive and in App Settings - Recording Settings - Recording Directory and select external secondary storage.
 
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@alexvas App cannot select local external storage (flash drive); says "parent directory can not be accessed". I have storage enabled in apps permissions :oops:
 
Select app Settings - Recording Settings - Recording Directory and press DEFAULT button. You should be able to select another drive.
 
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@alexvas Thanks mate! Assumed that was to revert to default, not select a new default folder :p

I note on the Shield Pro, the widget does not refresh automatically; it only updates image upon leaving live view.
 
I have NVIDIA Shield TV PRO 2019. How could you install widget on default Android TV screen?
 
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