In this article, I review the Contacam Free IP camera software.The software is a good fit for people on a budget and who don’t want to expend money with Blue Iris but still use something simpler than Luxriot Evo.Yeah, the Contacam software is Free, but there are some cons (more on that later).Let’s dive into the details…Contacam works with webcams and IP […]

Let’s talk about the H.264 DVR firmware upgrade tool that allows you to connect to your DVR using your PC. This software is free.If you are using a generic non-branded H.264 DVR and don’t know which is the software you can use to upgrade it, this article is for you.Many of the inexpensive DVRs manufactured […]

Are you looking for Open Source CCTV Software? So just read this article.If you want to use CCTV software for Linux and other devices such as the Raspberry Pi,  I have some good news…There are some interesting options to record the video from an IP camera directly to a computer or other device running Free […]

You can test your IP camera or recorder using an ONVIF device test tool that works on a computer (such as the ONVIF Device Manager) or as an alternative use an App that allows you to run such a test on your smartphone.In this article, I explain how to use the ONVIFER which is a […]

If you need to install the iVMS-4200 on MAC, this article is for you.The Hikvision cameras are pretty popular and people usually want to use their mobile devices, computers, and laptops to watch the security camera live stream, so there are Apps and software available for phones, PCs and MAC. In this article, you will learn […]

The best security camera apps for Android are the ones that are easy to use, offer interesting features and work with different types and brands of cameras.If you have a security camera system at home and want to monitor everything remotely from your mobile phone, the best solution is to download and install one of […]

Here’s a complete IP camera RTSP URL list that you can use with your CCTV surveillance software such as Blue Iris, iSpy and many others.The list is in alphabetical order. Just look for the model you have and use the RTSP URL according to your software instructions.360 Vision (all models)rtsp://ip-addr/ 3eyes3rtsp://ip-addr/ 3S Visionrtsp://ip-addr/ 3S Visionrtsp://ip-addr/cam1/h2643xLogicrtsp://ip-addr/  AAT Holding NVIP-1DN3000V/IR-1Prtsp://ip-addr/ ABS […]

If you installed the Blue Iris surveillance software but can’t have your IP cameras working correctly due to errors, this article is for you.There are different types of errors the software presents when something is wrong.In this article, I will talk about the most common errors that are listed below.Error 8000274c (timeout; check IP address […]

People are always looking for an IP camera bandwidth calculator because their concern is how the security camera can impact the network.When you design a surveillance camera project it’s necessary to take the IP camera bandwidth requirements into consideration and that’s where the use of a professional VMS such as the Luxriot Evo can help […]

If you are looking for a Free VMS to manage and record your IP cameras, chances are you are going to like the Luxriot Evo VMS, which is one of the best free IP camera software. Just keep reading to learn more.I know some people that visit this blog are familiar with professional CCTV terms, […]