How I Install & Use Agent DVR on a Raspberry Pi 5 + Docker —Turning a Raspberry Pi Into a Smart Security Camera Hub

Install and Use Agent DVR on a Raspberry Pi

Have an unused Raspberry Pi at home? You can turn it into a smart security hub.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install iSpy Agent DVR on a Raspberry Pi. Tired of managing multiple budget security cameras, each with its own app and cloud storage subscription? With iSpy Agent DVR and a Raspberry Pi, you can build your own self-hosted surveillance system that supports hundreds of IP camera models without relying on paid cloud storage.

I’ve rewritten this guide to use Docker instead of the native installer.

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How I Connect Hikvision IP Cameras, NVRs to iSpy Agent—What Brands of NVRs, DVRs and Cameras Can Be Used?

Setup Hikvision DVR NVR Cameras on iSpy Agent DVR

How to add Hikvision DVR/NR to iSpy Agent DVR – After several attempts, I finally managed to connect my Hikvision DVR/NVR to the iSpy Agent DVR. This allowed me to view a live view of the CCTV cameras connected to the Hikvision DVR/NVR on my computer. On the first try, I almost felt frustrated because the camera did not appear on the iSpy Agent DVR software screen.

In this guide, I will explain in detail how to connect a Hikvision DVR/NVR to iSpy Agent DVR based on my personal experience.

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