Security Camera Repair

Holowits IP Camera Not Showing Up on the Monitor (NVR) and in the Jarvist Software — Here’s How I Fixed It in a Matter of Minutes

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Holowits IP Camera Does Not Showing on the Monitor

As a security camera technician, I’m always open to working with companies that need my services.

Recently, I was contacted by a technology company called DataViz, which provides various tech solutions, including security cameras, LED displays, and HVAC systems. DataViz has clients all across Indonesia, so instead of sending their own technicians to every location, they prefer to work with local technicians to help reduce operational costs. It’s a great opportunity for me to collaborate with them and provide technical support whenever needed.

This is the story of how DataViz reached out to me to repair a security camera at one of their clients’ locations, Jamtos Mall, one of the biggest malls in my area.

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Why Is Night Vision (IR) Not Working on My Hikvision Security Camera? Here Are a Few Ways to Fix It

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Why My Security Camera's Night Vision Not Working

Causes and solutions when the night vision (IR) feature on a Hikvision camera isn’t working—Security cameras are practically useless without night vision. If the night vision feature on your Hikvision camera isn’t working, the video footage may appear too dark or blurry, making it difficult to see anything clearly. Therefore, if your security camera’s night vision feature stops working, you should fix the problem immediately.

Here, I’ll explain why a security camera’s night vision isn’t working and how to fix it quickly.

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Motion Detection on My Security Camera Not Working—Here’s How I Fixed It in Minutes

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Security Camera Motion Detection Not Working

As far as I know, there are two main types of motion sensors in security cameras. The first triggers motion detection by measuring changes in pixels and relying on motion algorithms; this is known as an optical motion sensor. Examples include the movement of people, animals, and vehicles. The second type triggers motion alerts by detecting body heat and infrared energy, known as PIR motion sensors. Examples include detecting fires and engine heat.

In this article, I’ll explain how to fix motion detection on your security camera if it’s not working.

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