A few days ago, a customer contacted me after having trouble configuring their new Imou NVR—the Imou N110W model. They had previously sought help from another security camera technician, but the NVR still wasn’t working properly. We visited the site and handled the entire setup process from start to finish, ensuring that the NVR was fully configured and functioning properly.
Not all CCTV camera technicians are experienced and capable of working with all brands of CCTV cameras; that is why the setup performed by the previous technician failed.
Imou NVR, as an Add-On Device for Storing Imou Camera Recordings
The Imou NVR (Network Video Recorder) serves as the control center of your CCTV system. It connects your IP cameras, records footage, and allows you to monitor everything from a single location. Currently, Imou offers two NVR models: the N110W and the N118W.
Instead of relying on storing cameras with an SD Card or access only via the cloud, NVR gives you:
- Centralized video management
- Continuous recording (24/7)
- Local storage control
- More stable performance
If you plan to use several or many cameras in one location, an NVR is almost an absolute necessity so that the cameras can be displayed together on one screen such as a TV or monitor.
How I Set Up My Imou N110W NVR So It’s Ready to Use
Before You Start: What You’ll Need
- Imou NVR (with installed hard drive)
- Router with internet connection
- LAN cables
- Monitor/TV (HDMI/VGA)
- USB mouse
When I was making these settings, I didn’t use a monitor; instead, I used my phone as a monitor with an HDMI capture device, since there was no monitor available at that location at the time.
Setting Up the IMOU NVR
Connect and ower n the NVR.
Connect the NVR to a monitor using HDMI or VGA, plug in a USB mouse, connect the NVR to your router using a LAN cable and power on the device.
Set Region, Language and Video Standard.
Check the box next to “I have read and agree to all terms.” Then tap the “Next” button.
In the time settings section, select the current time zone in your area. Tap Next.
Check the box “Use the NVR’s safety code of the NNVR”. Tap Next.
Create a pattern lock.
Select and fill in the security question answers.
Check the Auto check for Update box. This will allow the NVR to automatically perform firmware updates whenever they become available. Tap the Next button.
IP Settings. Enable all DHCP modes.
Enable Cloud Services.
HDD Manager. Check the HDD and tap the Format button in the bottom left corner. This will allow the NVR to detect the HDD. Enter the password and tap OK to format the HDD on the Imou NVR.
HDD Manager is the final setting for the Imou NVR. After all the settings, the NVR is ready to use. Imou cameras on the same network can be connected directly to the N110W NVR.
Conclusion
How easy is that?
There are probably few guides out there that show you how to configure the Imou NVR models N110W and N118W, which are among Imou’s latest series. By reading this guide, you’ll discover the correct way to configure your Imou NVR from start to finish. Based on experience, this guide is guaranteed to be successful.
That’s it for our complete guide to setting up an Imou NVR from start to finish. If you found this helpful, feel free to leave a comment below—we’re happy to help with any questions you may have.
