Dahua NVR API Keyboard Control

Andyh747

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Hi,

I'm looking to control Dahua NVRs with http API requests. I have successfully been able to switch cameras and split screens but I have been unable to carry out navigation like up, down, right left, enter etc. The reason for needing this is for a centralised system with the NVR connected to an HDMI matrix for display on multiple displays in various places. Remote mouse control is possible but that's not what is required. This has to be integrated into a network based control system and sending API http requests is the easiest way for control.

I did find this command for controlling navigation but it doesn't seem to work despite reports it does. Could anyone test on their NVR and see if it works?

http://admin:[password]@[NVR IP Address]:[port]/cgi-bin/keyBoardCtrl.cgi?setAction=Up

You can change the Up command to Down, Left, Right, Enter, Escape.

I get an "Error Bad Request!" response indicating the NVR doesn't recognise the command. Other API commands work fine.

Thanks for any help.
 
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