Do I need Internet for a security system?
In this article, I answer the question “Do I need Internet for a security system?”I know. The simple answer is NO; you don’t need an Internet connection in order to have a security system working. However, there are some details and pros and cons of having security cameras that are not connected to the Internet. […]
Will ADT work without Internet?
People who have a security system in place or are considering signing a contract to have one are always the question: “Will ADT work without Internet? “The answer is, yes, the ADT system works even when your Internet is down.But there are some limitations, keep reading to understand more…What ADT service is provided without Internet?ADT uses […]
Where is ADT monitoring located?
If you have an ADT security system installed in your home, you may wonder where ADT monitoring is located? Well, my friend, that depends on where you live.How many monitoring centers does ADT have?ADT is one of the companies with more monitoring centers in the US. In 2021 ADT has 12 monitoring centers around the […]
What ADT system do I have ? (quick identification)
Sometimes you need to talk about your alarm systems, but you find yourself asking the question, “What ADT system do I have?” Well, if that’s your case, don’t look any further because, in this article, you will learn how to identify it.Quick connect (Lynx System)You can identify the Quick Connect Keypad if there’s no flip […]
Samsung DVR Default Password and Reset Process
Are you looking for the Samsung DVR default password ?Well, my friend, you are in the right place. I worked as a Samsung security camera engineer and helped lots of people reset the DVR and access the device.Samsung manufactures different lines of equipment, and sometimes you can’t use a default password. Please read this article […]
Hikvision error code 380070 failed to search the video (solved)
In this article, I talk about the Hikvision error code 380070 (failed to search video), which occurs due to a communication problem between the device (camera, DVR or NVR) and the Hik-connect server.You usually see this error while trying to playback the video after getting an alert in your smartphone, which is using the Hik-connect service.There’s a […]
LTS Default Password for cameras and recorders
The LTS default password for cameras and recorders varies, you can try one of the following combinations (works only if the the password was not changed).UsernamePassword Default IP addressadmin admin 192.0.0.64admin12345 192.0.0.64adminLTS12345 192.0.0.64If you changed the camera’s password but don’t remember it anymore, the best way to recover it is by contacting the device vendor […]
How to uninstall Dahua security camera web plugin
In this article, I explain how to uninstall the Dahua security camera web plugin. You probably know that a security camera uses a web plugin as a component to manage dynamic content such as video, lines, squares, and other shapes used to set up motion detection, video analytics, and whatnot.When you login into the camera for […]
iVMS-4500 Not Working On Mobile Data (solved)
In this article, I talk about the iVMS-4500 not working on mobile data and how to solve this issue by checking some basic things in your network and configuration.Let’s take a look at how to fix this problem.Why is the i-VMS-4500 not working on Mobile Data?Even if the Hikvision i-VMS-4500 is working correctly via Wi-Fi, […]
How to view CCTV footage on mobile phone (Android and iOS)
Let’s talk about how to view CCTV footage on mobile phones (Android/iPhone).The process varies slightly depending on the type of camera, DVR, or NVR you have. Still, in most cases, different security systems manufacturers follow similar ways to search for and export footage from recorders, cloud and micro SD cards.In this article, I explain what […]