EasyViewr Pro is an alternative app for Dahua camera devices. I also don’t know why Dahua devices can be connected to third-party apps. Doesn’t Dahua care about its users’ privacy? This is very different from Hikvision. As far as I know, Hikvision devices can only be connected to a phone using the Hik-Connect app. This means Hikvision camera devices cannot be connected to third-party apps.
Is the EasyViewer app available for PC? In this article, I’ll explain how to install this app on my Mac.
Hik-Connect 7 for PC download and set up – If you’re a Hikvision device user looking for reliable CCTV monitoring software, Hik-Connect for PC is one of the best options available. This advanced software, developed by Hikvision, allows all users to connect, view live footage, and manage security cameras directly from their computer. In addition to being available for macOS, Hik-Connect is also available for Windows with more comprehensive functionality.
In the guide I show how I personally went about downloading and installing the latest version of Hik-Connect on a PC in 2026.
Questions about security camera resolution are something I get asked about all the time. Most of these questions come from people who are buying a security camera for the first time and aren’t sure which resolution is right for their home. I also often hear from customers who are using a high-resolution security camera but still find that the live feed looks blurry. They wonder why this happens even though their camera has a high resolution. In 2026, high-resolution security cameras have become the go-to choice for many of my customers.
Here’s my take on choosing the right security camera resolution for your home. Of course, choosing the right brand is just as important.
Hikvision has just launched the Hik-Connect 7 app, the latest version of Hik-Connect 6. This new app incorporates AI technology designed to make live viewing and video playback easier for users. Unlike the previous version—Hik-Connect 6—which relied on a timeline requiring manual searching, Hik-Connect 7 allows users to search for video footage directly by typing keywords into a search bar.
In this article, I will explain the new menus and features available in the Hik-Connect 7 app.
Error codes in the Hik-Connect app generally indicate a network-related issue—such as “AccessToken Expired,” “Device Offline,” “Number of Streaming Channels Exceeded Limit,” or “No Video Source.” Users may sometimes panic when these codes appear, even though the codes actually indicate the necessary course of action.
In this article, I will show you 30+ error codes that appear in the Hik-Connect app and quick ways to fix them.
One question we get asked quite often is whether the Dahua APOLLO BP3EW-4G camera supports ONVIF and RTSP.
The Dahua APOLLO BP3EW-4G is one of Dahua’s newer and more affordable camera models. It uses a 4G connection to access the internet and runs on a battery with a solar panel, making it a great option for locations where access to a power outlet is limited. In my area, the camera also supports Telkomsel SIM cards.
Shelly camera RTSP URL – Recently, Shelly launched its first security camera, the Shelly Camera White, priced at $38.97. As someone who works with security cameras, I’m naturally curious about what this camera can actually do from a technical perspective. One of the things I’m most interested in is whether the Shelly Camera White supports RTSP. If it does, that would make it possible to integrate the camera with other devices, such as an NVR, using an RTSP stream.
In this article, I’ll show you the RTSP URL format for the Shelly Camera White and walk you through how to access its RTSP stream using VLC Media Player.
I became interested in trying VibeNVR after coming across an article on XDA Developers. VibeNVR is a free, open-source NVR that you can host on your own server. This means your security camera footage is stored directly on your own server, so you don’t have to pay for a monthly cloud subscription. In the article I read, VibeNVR was used with UniFi IP cameras, and it seemed to work quite well. That made me curious to try it out for myself.
In this article, I will attempt to install VibeNVR on my 2012 MacBook, taking the process from start to finish until it is ready for use—will it work?
As a security camera technician, I also handle other types of jobs, including installing basic access control systems. Over the years, I’ve worked with equipment from brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Solution, Fingerspot, and ZKTeco. The first access control system I ever installed was at a local Public Works office, a government office in my area, around 2016. At the time, I installed a ZKTeco X6.
In this article, I’ll walk you through how I installed the ZKTeco X6s, along with a wiring diagram you can follow.
Looking for a TP-Link Tapo camera app for your PC? After going through a lot of documentation, I finally found a way to use the TP-Link Tapo CCTV camera on a PC. You can download and install the app directly on your computer. With TP-Link Tapo for PC, you can monitor your Tapo CCTV cameras remotely, just like you would on your smartphone. The main difference is that you get a much bigger screen, making it easier to keep an eye on your cameras.
In this guide we will explain how to download and install an alternative application for TP-Link Tapo CCTV cameras on PC.
Knowing the login credentials for Novicam IP cameras—such as the default IP address, username, and password—will make it easier for you to set up the IP camera you just purchased. Generally, the default IP address, username, and password are provided by the camera manufacturer, but some manufacturers do not provide this information in multiple languages. Novicam is a Russian camera brand. The camera’s user manual is also in Russian.
In this article, I’ll go over the default login details for Novicam IP cameras, including the default IP address, username, and password.