Does this camera have to be connected to a DVR all the time?
269900
I'm not sure I understand your question..does it have to be connected to a DVR all the time for what?? To be able to view? No but it needs to be connected to something in order to be viewed
269901
Nope. All it needs is a power supply (comes with it, plug-in 12v transformer!) and typical connectors/wire to a monitor and it'll give a constant, live feed. Low def, but a constant feed. (Also, the camera is really small, incredible for the price. It can be hidden most anywhere and adapted for use in many locations including J-box, under-counter/roofline, ceiling, toys, etc.)
2222373
No, it needs to be connected to a DVR receiver and a power source. Even wireless cameras need a power source . . . . So there is never a true wireless camera. It is best to take the time and wire all your cameras for you security needs. And make sure that they have the right power adaptor if you buy them separate from a kit. All the best.
1423445
You have to hook it up to a DVR of some sort. I had an existing camera system with a DVR so I just bought the cords to connect it to that
1996034
If you unit has universal RCA connections, it will connect to the DVR. Mine is connected to an amplifier. I am so pleased with it that I am going to get another for my surround sound that is connected to my DVR.
1414647
I have 4 cameras going to a DVR and it connects to my router. I use my iPhone to connect through the DVR.
1200269
That would be a matter of personal choice, but since the DVR overwrites the oldest file first when the card gets full, you could leave it on. You never know when something will happen that would make you wish you had left the cam on.
748019
We have it connected to a digital DVR and it does record. Remember this unit only splits the signal from the cameras. So we use it to display on an extra monitor other than the one connected to DVR.
308636
No, they dont need a DVR you can log in to any can cam thuro a DNS SERVER that is implant in the cameraThe DVR is only needed when you want to record ADAM
1064206
No. It has a rca and power cable (all in one). To connect to you DVR. Pretty good night vision.
376252
From what you say once program is scheduled you have to leave the DVR turned on. I found this to be true also. If someone knows a way of turing it off after scheduling I would like to know as well.
2222372
No, it needs to be connected to a DVR receiver and a power source. Even wireless cameras need a power source . . . . So there is never a true wireless camera. It is best to take the time and wire all your cameras for you security needs. And make sure that they have the right power adaptor if you buy them separate from a kit.All the best.
180003
good camera very well hidden . You have to have a DVR system which you plug the cables into.Nothing special it's plug-and-play as long as you have the DVR
729318
Usually the DVR is the one that records with motion but the camera is always on
1261944
Yes but this camera needs the DVR to receive the picture and you can connect to the DVR remotely
1142882
It's supposed to connect to your DVR. NO software, because the DVR software controls PT function.
693749
That depends more on the capabilities of the DVR that the camera is hooked into rather than the camera itself. Most DVRs do have that ability though.
838376
It's a dvr it's not suppose to turn off, it needs to be recording at all times