I finally figured out the format of the RTSP URL for HiLook cameras. I’ll use this RTSP URL to stream live video from HiLook cameras on media players like VLC. This allows me to view the live feed without having to use an NVR or DVR. Each camera manufacturer sets its own RTSP URL, so the RTSP URLs will vary by camera brand.
In this post, I’ll provide the RTSP URLs for HiLook cameras and explain how to access them using VLC Media Player.
Wansview is a brand of Wi-Fi cameras that allow you to monitor them directly from your smartphone. Wansview cameras can also be referred to as smart cameras. These cameras connect directly to Wi-Fi and your smartphone, allowing you to view live footage, play back recordings, and use the features provided by the camera. After purchasing a camera, the first thing people look for is a guide on how to connect their Wansview camera to Wi-Fi and their smartphone.
In this article, I’ll explain how to connect a Wansview camera to Wi-Fi and your phone, step by step.
I’ve already purchased a Jooan smart camera. How can I connect the camera to my phone so I can view it remotely? Jooan is a brand of wireless CCTV cameras. This camera does not have a built-in recorder. To set it up, connect the camera to the Wi-Fi network at the installation location and link it to your phone using the app to view the camera’s live feed remotely and play back recordings.
This guide I’ve written will walk you through connecting your Jooan camera to your phone from start to finish
Why are my Dahua NVR and XVR stuck on the logo screen (boot loop)? A Dahua XVR stuck on the logo screen is one of the issues I encounter quite often. The device powers on but does not switch to the live camera feed. In similar cases, the Dahua XVR keeps rebooting. If this problem occurs with your Dahua XVR, it doesn’t necessarily mean the XVR is damaged. Understanding the issue will help you figure out how to fix it.
In this article, I’ll explain the steps I took to fix a Dahua XVR stuck on the logo screen, based on my experience.
Beans View is a brand of smart cameras that connect directly to your phone. These cameras have a unique design and come in a variety of colors to fit into your space. For example, the Beans View D210 camera is available in four colors: green, yellow, white, and pink. Once connected to your phone, you can view a live camera view, playback, use camera features, and perform minor adjustments.
This article I wrote will explain how to properly connect the Beans View camera to your phone.
How to set Up ONVIF on a Hikvision DVR/NVR – ONVIF configuration is an important feature if you want to connect a Hikvision DVR or NVR to other devices. With ONVIF enabled, Hikvision recorders can communicate with compatible third-party devices and CCTV applications, even if they’re from a different brand.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to enable ONVIF on Hikvision devices, including NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras.
Guide on how to use the EZVIZ App on PC – Finally I can see the live view of the EZVIZ camera getting bigger on the PC. For those of you who want to be like me, you can use the EZVIZ application for PC. This application is free to download and install on PCs running Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 and 11. Unfortunately, the EZVIZ app is not available for Mac OS users.
In this guide, I will explain how to use the EZVIZ app on a computer using Windows 11 because I also use that version of Windows.
How to unbind EZVIZ NVR from your account – I’m writing this guide after recently successfully remotely unbinding an EZVIZ NVR. A user contacted me because they couldn’t add their NVR to a new EZVIZ account. After checking the device’s status, I discovered that another account had linked the NVR as the primary account. As a professional security camera technician, I’ll help them no matter where they contact me.
In this guide, I will completely disassemble the steps to untie the EZVIZ NVR device from scratch.
The Franwell app is an application for Franwell brand CCTV cameras. With this app, users can connect Franwell cameras to their phones and view live footage remotely. Additionally, users can configure camera settings, playback, and download recordings. The app is available for Android and iOS. You can also install it on a PC using an Android emulator, as the Franwell app is not available for PC.
In this article, I will explain how to use the Franwell application starting from adding cameras, live view and playback.
EZVIZ App for PC download – Yesterday, I received an order from a customer for an EZVIZ CCTV camera installation. The camera they chose was the EZVIZ TY1. During the conversation, the customer stated that they wanted the camera to be viewable on both a PC and a mobile app. I accommodated this request because EZVIZ cameras can be viewed on both devices.
In this guide, I will show you how to view EZVIZ cameras on a PC using the EZVIZ application installed on your computer.
How to use XMEye app on PC – Two days ago, an XMEye device user contacted me via WhatsApp and asked how to view the camera’s live feed from their computer. Even though it was late at night and time for rest, I still tried to be helpful. I recommended that the user install the XMEye app for PC. I then walked them through how to use the app.
In this guide, I’ll share how to use the XMEye app on a PC for technicians and all XMEye device users.