Home cctv and phone apps? recommendations please!

[Andy_con]

Colourvu doesnt like the led street light outside my house

 

[dann2707]

Colourvu doesnt like the led street light outside my house

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You can change the hue and saturation of the camera itself if you log onto its ip

Quality looks mint there. Cars are shiny lol

 

[Andy_con]

It's got so well...

I noticed this morning I couldn't view colourvu on the app, so went to check the nvr and it's there. Double clicked for full screen and just a black screen 🤦

Is the camera to new for my nvr, does it need an update? Not that I know how to do that.

 

[dann2707]

It's got so well...

I noticed this morning I couldn't view colourvu on the app, so went to check the nvr and it's there. Double clicked for full screen and just a black screen 🤦

Is the camera to new for my nvr, does it need an update? Not that I know how to do that.

What nvr do you have? You maybe be at the bandwidth threshold of streaming with the colourvu. That's one of the reasons I went for a 16 channel nvr it has higher bandwidth (double what the 4 and maybe 8 channels one have)

 

[Rob]

What nvr do you have? You maybe be at the bandwidth threshold of streaming with the colourvu. That's one of the reasons I went for a 16 channel nvr it has higher bandwidth (double what the 4 and maybe 8 channels one have)

Unplug all the other devices and just try and run the new one is the quickest solution check to this, I’d imagine?

 

[Andy_con]

What nvr do you have? You maybe be at the bandwidth threshold of streaming with the colourvu. That's one of the reasons I went for a 16 channel nvr it has higher bandwidth (double what the 4 and maybe 8 channels one have)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QC2Z3CN/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[dann2707]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QC2Z3CN/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Could be that's that's your bottleneck then. I'd test it as per robs suggestion

 

[Andy_con]

Could be that's that's your bottleneck then. I'd test it as per robs suggestion

Ffs... More money.

If I unplug the colourvu, the dark fighter works on the app.

So what do I need to buy then 🤦

 

[dann2707]

Ffs... More money.

If I unplug the colourvu, the dark fighter works on the app.

So what do I need to buy then 🤦

What about the other way around? If you unplug the dark fighters does the colourvu work on the app?

I went for this one

EazyCCTV.co.uk

Secure your premises with EazyCCTV's high-quality surveillance solutions. As experts in CCTV systems, we offer a range of reliable, cost-effective options to fit your needs. Whether you're looking to protect your home, office, or commercial property, we have the expertise and experience to help...

eazycctv.co.uk

 

[Andy_con]

What about the other way around? If you unplug the dark fighters does the colourvu work on the app?

I went for this one

EazyCCTV.co.uk

Secure your premises with EazyCCTV's high-quality surveillance solutions. As experts in CCTV systems, we offer a range of reliable, cost-effective options to fit your needs. Whether you're looking to protect your home, office, or commercial property, we have the expertise and experience to help...

eazycctv.co.uk

16 channels seems a bit extreme for just 4 cameras, could I not get away with 8 channels?

 

[dann2707]

16 channels seems a bit extreme for just 4 cameras, could I not get away with 8 channels?

I've just checked and the 8 channel version does have half the bandwidth

You may be able to get away with the one you have now just reduce the streaming quality a bit, it's an option but to me it negates the point of having a decent camera.

 

[Rob]

Ffs... More money.

If I unplug the colourvu, the dark fighter works on the app.

So what do I need to buy then 🤦

And how about t’other way around? Just to rule out individual cameras?

 

[Andy_con]

I've just checked and the 8 channel version does have half the bandwidth

You may be able to get away with the one you have now just reduce the streaming quality a bit, it's an option but to me it negates the point of having a decent camera.

half the bandwidth compared to what?

i dont want to reduce quality, as i might as well have got cheaper cameras

 

[Andy_con]

And how about t’other way around? Just to rule out individual cameras?

will check in a bit

 

[dann2707]

half the bandwidth compared to what?

i dont want to reduce quality, as i might as well have got cheaper cameras

Half the bandwidth of the 16 channel unit. That's why I went for the 16 channel one.

 

[Andy_con]

Half the bandwidth of the 16 channel unit. That's why I went for the 16 channel one.

this one looks good, if im reading right

DS-7608NI-M2/8P

Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P 8-ch 1U 8 PoE 8K NVR

www.hikvision.com

 

[Andy_con]

so here is the spec of mine, its 40mbps bandwidth

DS-7604NI-K1/4P

Hikvision DS-7604NI-K1/4P 4-ch 1U 4 PoE 4K NVR

www.hikvision.com

this newer one is 128mbps bandwidth and is cheaper than the 16 channel NVR

DS-7608NI-M2/8P

Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P 8-ch 1U 8 PoE 8K NVR

www.hikvision.com

 

[dann2707]

so here is the spec of mine, its 40mbps bandwidth

DS-7604NI-K1/4P

Hikvision DS-7604NI-K1/4P 4-ch 1U 4 PoE 4K NVR

www.hikvision.com

this newer one is 128mbps bandwidth and is cheaper than the 16 channel NVR

DS-7608NI-M2/8P

Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P 8-ch 1U 8 PoE 8K NVR

www.hikvision.com

The one I have is 256mbps but that because I have 4 of those cameras.

Just depends if you think you'll be upgrading the rest in the future I suppose.

 

[Andy_con]

The one I have is 256mbps but that because I have 4 of those cameras.

Just depends if you think you'll be upgrading the rest in the future I suppose.

True, am just out. I'll have to check when I get home what the cameras kick out data wise to see how much band width 4 would use

 

[Andy_con]

so the 8mp colourvu cameras use around 25mbps of band width when at full quality, so 4 cameras will use around 100mbps.

so really nothing below 150mbps incoming band width i recon

 

[dann2707]

And how about t’other way around? Just to rule out individual cameras?

Did you try this?

 

[Andy_con]

Did you try this?

yes, colourvu works fine

 

[Andy_con]

So got a new hikvision nvr and it will not pick up the cameras?

Lost on what to do?

 

[rctempire]

So got a new hikvision nvr and it will not pick up the cameras?

Lost on what to do?

What cameras you got?
Turn on ONVIF on the cameras should help.

 

[Andy_con]

What cameras you got?
Turn on ONVIF on the cameras should help.

3x hikvision cameras

 

[rctempire]

3x hikvision cameras

Can you lay out the schematic for me?

What are cameras plugged into?
What is the NVR plugged into.

 

[Andy_con]

Can you lay out the schematic for me?

What are cameras plugged into?
What is the NVR plugged into.

Just unplugged my old hikvision nvr and plugged a brand new one in.

Got Internet connection and the app working.

Cameras are plugged straight into the nvr.

 

[rctempire]

Just unplugged my old hikvision nvr and plugged a brand new one in.

Got Internet connection and the app working.

Cameras are plugged straight into the nvr.

Should work then.
You gone into settings and scanned for the cameras? Did you have passwords set up on them?
Need to scan for them and then if needed log into them.
Presume they are getting power via nvr and cameras are active?

 

[Andy_con]

Should work then.
You gone into settings and scanned for the cameras? Did you have passwords set up on them?
Need to scan for them and then if needed log into them.
Presume they are getting power via nvr and cameras are active?

Getting power fine they are showing on poe page.

Think it's some kind of password issue.
I didn't have one set previously 😔

 

[rctempire]

Getting power fine they are showing on poe page.

Think it's some kind of password issue.
I didn't have one set previously 😔

admin, 12345.

If not, use SADP

https://www.hikvision.com/content/dam/hikvision/africa/How-to-reset-password-on-SADP.pdf

SADP

www.hikvision.com

Do you have a POE switch? as will make this much easier otherwise youll need to get to every camera and reset it inside the dome/unit.


Video:

password reset:
Dont worry about sending passwords to people. You can force resets via hard buttons if needed. SADP just helps get into it.

 

[Andy_con]

admin, 12345.

If not, use SADP

https://www.hikvision.com/content/dam/hikvision/africa/How-to-reset-password-on-SADP.pdf

SADP

www.hikvision.com

Do you have a POE switch? as will make this much easier otherwise youll need to get to every camera and reset it inside the dome/unit.


Video:

password reset:

I've managed to get two working, it's a PW issue. Think I'm going to have to reset the third one.

 

[jonno_c]

I think I need some cameras around the house and have been recommended Eufy set up.

Any pros/ cons, or anything better? They look half decent - was thinking of doing the doorbell camera package like this one, plus 2 extra cameras?

Front Door Best Bundle

With eufyCam S220 (eufyCam 2C Pro) and Video Doorbell Dual 2K (Battery-Powered) Add-on Unit See even the tiniest details outside your home with Front Door Security Bundle.

uk.eufy.com

 

[Steve]

I think I need some cameras around the house and have been recommended Eufy set up.

Any pros/ cons, or anything better? They look half decent - was thinking of doing the doorbell camera package like this one, plus 2 extra cameras?

Front Door Best Bundle

With eufyCam S220 (eufyCam 2C Pro) and Video Doorbell Dual 2K (Battery-Powered) Add-on Unit See even the tiniest details outside your home with Front Door Security Bundle.

uk.eufy.com

Lots of security issues on the web, they claim encrypted not so.

Hikvision here from the start of this thread & still faultless,

 

[Andy_con]

But there is a huge cost different between a hikvision setup and eufy

 

[Steve]

But there is a huge cost different between a hikvision setup and eufy

Probably but I live by buy cheap pay twice

My system was fitted couple of years ago & just does what it says on the tin.

Factor in your time f@@king about fixing problems not so cheap & still working to get it fully functional.

It’s already helped a neighbour when their car was damaged as I supplied high res photos for them.

Oh military grade encryption they boast about is BS

 

[dann2707]

I have to agree. When you compare the quality of some of the other branded cameras it begs the question if it's even worth it in the first place. I'd say it's more of a deterrent than anything

 

[Andy_con]

Probably but I live by buy cheap pay twice

My system was fitted couple of years ago & just does what it says on the tin.

Factor in your time f@@king about fixing problems not so cheap & still working to get it fully functional.

It’s already helped a neighbour when their car was damaged as I supplied high res photos for them.

Oh military grade encryption they boast about is BS

Hey your talking to the converted, I have a full hikvision system, but I get not everyone can afford it or doesn't want to spend that sort of money.

 

[PoppinCherries]

Had my ColorVu for 3 years now and never missed a beat. Even the app has been faultless.

 

[Andy_con]

lucky i have good cctv given this will now be on my door step

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[Andy_con]

Ive got to the point where I might just send my colourvu camera back, I'm having nothing but problems with it. My dark fighter works perfect, no issues at all.

The colourvu takes ages to load then all I get is this. It's the same when I try to review a triggered event