Is there any more technical information on this i.e is there a DVR needed for this or not ? Or is there a server ?
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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
308637
Yes but is there a limit to how long it records ?...meaning if I won't we to view something that happened 2 months ago , is there a backup or archive feature on the server ?
281304
It doesn't have a dvr. But it has blueray/dvd player. You will need HDMI cables
323969
Yes you just need a DVR that has the capabilities to do it. There is also an app that allows you to see live from your phone.
2099552
It can be controlled by dvr if your dvr supports RS-485. Otherwise pickup a cheap RS-485 controller and you are all set.
620529
I agree.. more info please... is it useable without the monitoring service?
2001726
No. This camera must be connected to a dvr. You may be looking for an ip camera.
545998
That's a very interesting thought. We are always looking into what we can do to provide DVR service options that can appeal to everyone. Would you mind suggesting this as an idea for us by clicking on 'Suggest an Idea' on this page: http://support.dropcam.com/forums/20768048-feature-requests ? It would also be great to know why you would like recording for just one day. Thanks! David Corea
1524859
No, not directly. It needs a Networked DVR or a camera card in the computer.
2262052
Oh I am sorry. You only got the speed dome. My mistake. That did not come with a DVR. I added that to a system.
1022212
I think any DVR would work . I am using it as a surveillance cam with a 12 volt transformer
1547355
DVR = Digital Video RecorderWhich is exactly what this device does... sounds like you ar emisunderstanding the term.
1272559
not at all... This product is a DVR (as stated on the page). I cant see anywhere where it mentions recording TV programs..?? Even the name of the product "Swann Digital Video Recorder with Smartphone Viewing and PRO-550 Cameras" is rather clear that its not a cable/sat. DVR, unless they are now packaging those with security cameras now days?? I just reread the part under the "Product Description" and I didnt notice anything that would lead anyone to believe it was anything but a security system DVR. Could you point out what Im missing here??
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Well is doesn't record if that's what you mean, it's not a DVR, but to get it up and running, you call dish to initialize it. Hope that helps
2072142
I tried to do this, but the device doesn't work with a hard drive. I wish they would make a version with a DVR or hard drive storage.
421021
You could have just bought a hard disk and installed it in the DVR (it's easy). I got a 500GB hard drive on eBay for $45, and a 4 camera system for $130 so I paid $175 all together.
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what kind the dvr should i use. do i need the hard drive to recorder or internet to do the recorder. thanks.
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It really isn't what this device is designed to do. I'm not saying it can't be done--there are people who have modified this device to run Apache web servers and SQL databases. I know it can do some streaming of previously recorded material, but it isn't why I bought the device and I haven't tried it.