How to reset Annke TVI camera to factory default
In this article, I explain how to reset an Annke TVI camera to the factory default setting using a DVR that can send commands via coaxial cable.This article applies to the following models.C51FD/CT1AB/CT1AC/CT1AD/CT1AE/CT1AF/CT1CC/CT1GD/CT1GE/CT1GF/C51BH/C51BG/C51BL/C51BM/CT1DL/CT1DM/CR1BM/CR1BN/CR1BJ/CR1BL/CT1DR/CT1DS/CT1BG/CT1BF/CT1DC/CR1BK/CR1BB/CR1BGThe camera OSD menuYou can have access to an IP camera menu via a web browser, but that’s not the case with analog cameras, so […]
Foscam Camera – How to set up a static IP address
In this article, I show how to set up a static IP address for a Foscam camera.It’s possible to set up an IP address for any network device either manually or automatically and for a Foscam IP camera is not different.How to set up the camera with automatic IPWhen you connect an IP camera to […]
Hikvision DVR keyboard – how to change from lowercase to uppercase
If you want to change the Hikvision DVR keyboard from lowercase to uppercase, this article can help you. Just keep reading.The Hikvision DVR and NVR have a virtual on-screen keyboard, and sometimes you need to change the case it’s using to type capital letters.By default, the keyboard is in lowercase mode, but you can use […]
Arlo error code 4404 (solved)
The Arlo error code 4404 is usually related to a firmware issue; to solve the problem, update the cameras and the base station, as explained in this article.As you may know, the Arlo cameras work with a base station that automatically manages the firmware update, so this device will help you fix the 4404 error.How […]
How to reset Vivotek cameras (Easy Steps)
In this article, I show how to reset Vivotek cameras.This procedure is very useful to help people to recover from a lost password or to start fresh for a new configuration. The reset takes less than 2 minutes.To reset a Vivotek camera, locate the reset button, press and hold it for around 10 seconds and […]
Ubiquiti Nanostation Loco M2 for Security Cameras
In this article, I talk about the Ubiquiti Nanostation Loco M2 for security cameras.This wireless radio was designed to work with a regular link for data traffic, and the idea is to analyze if the product is good enough to work with surveillance systems.Ubiquiti is very popular among people that want to send data traffic over long […]
Zosi Password Error (solved)
In this article, I explain how to solve the Zosi Smart App problem when you get a “password error” message and the “Retry password” button.This error shows up when the username or password is not typed correctly, and to fix the problem, you need to type the credentials again.How to fix the Zosi password errorDouble-check […]
Email notification on Hikvision DVR (how to set up)
I this article, I show you how to setup email notification on a Hikvision DVR.The process also works with Hikvision NVRs and IP cameras.Notifications are very useful to alert people when motion occurs, so the email notification is triggered when someone or something passes in front of the camera.You can use your corporate email or […]
Dahua DVR – Invalid username or password error (solved)
This article is for you if you have a Dahua DVR, NVR, and got an “invalid username or password” error. Here I explain what can cause such error and how to fix it.Be aware that this error also occurs with Dahua OEM products.Here’s a list of devices that this article applies to.Activecam, Advidia, Amcrest, Ameta, […]
Hikvision error code 800 (solved)
The Hikvision error code 800 usually occurs when the iVMS-4200 software can’t handle the IP cameras’ data traffic.When using the software for live camera view or playback a message shows up as “Playback failed. Error code: HCNetSDK.dll[800]”.You can fix the error by adjusting the bandwidth to make sure the iVMS-4200 can deal with the traffic coming from […]
