Reolink camera on ACS

How to add Reolink cameras to Axis Camera Station (via RTSP)

Let’s take a look at how to add Reolink cameras to Axis Camera Station.Yeah, can you have your camera running on this software via the RTSP protocol.Wait. Can’t I use the ONVIF protocol instead? Huummm, not really 🙁I’ve tested the setup, and I have more details to share. Keep reading to learn more…Reolink cameraa are […]

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P3225 MKII Name via DHCP OK

How to set up security camera hostname via DHCP (example with Axis camera)

In this article, I show how to set up the security camera hostname via DHCP.I use an Axis camera P3225 MKII and the Open DHCP server as an example.The following picture shows the camera with the hostname displayed on the top.The hostname information is offered to the device via DHCP option 12.Let’s see how it works…How […]

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Axis-Coax-Converter

How to Power IP cameras via Coax Cable

Do you want to power your IP cameras via coax cables?Yeah, that’s possible and I can show you how to do that…There are different ways to accomplish this task, so let’s discuss how it’s done.How to send power to IP cameras via CoaxYou can use converters (A.K.A. PoE Over Coax Adapter Kits) to send power […]

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Video files from SD card

How to read Axis SD card in a PC

In this article, I show how to read the SD card from an Axis camera in a PC.The traditional and best way to check the video recorded in the camera’s SD card is to use the web interface, but it’s also possible to use a computer.Let’s see how this is possible. You need to learn […]

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Axis P1365 MK II Reset Button

How to reset Axis cameras (Fix Box)

In this article, I explain how to reset an Axis camera to factory default.Here you can find an example with a fix box camera P1365 MK II, but the process is very similar in different models such as domes and PTZs.So, let’s learn how to do it…Reset an Axis camera to factory defaultYou need a UTP […]

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Wyze error code 7 how to fix

Wyze error code 07 (solved)

If you are facing the Wyze Can error code 07, this article is for you.You can see the error when the App pops us the following message. Error (code 07): Unknown. Please try again later. If the problem continues, please submit a feedback to us. Here I have the solution to this problem, so just […]

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Nest Cam Offline

Nest Hello Keeps going Offline (Solved)

If your Nest camera or doorbell keeps going offline, you are not alone.I’ve seen people talking about this issue and decided to write about the topic.In this article, I explain why your Google Nest Hello camera or doorbell goes offline what you can do to fix the problem.Usually, a weak Wi-Fi signal and the lack […]

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Internal error message

Axis – Autofocus internal error message (solved)

I bet you are here because you saw the following message on your Axis camera:”The server encountered an internal error and could not complete the request”.This error message could be related to different things in the camera but if you got this one while trying to adjust the focus, we are on the same page.I […]

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PTZ recipient setup

Axis: How to activate a PTZ preset from another camera

In this article, I explain how to use an Axis camera to call a preset  on a PTZ.This is very useful for the cases where you have some fix cameras that detect motion and send a notification to PTZ camera to point to a specific location.You can use HTTP notification, and Axis VAPIX commands for that.Here you can […]

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SD card into the camera

How to setup SD recording on Axis cameras (Event Recording)

Let’s take a look at how to set up SD card recording on Axis camera.Micro SD Card on Axis cameraI have some cameras in my lab, and here I show a real example…The SD card for Axis camerasYou need to buy the correct SD card for your security camera.Yeah. That’s right; there is a list […]

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