Will I hook this up to my tv or a computer? Do not know much about security cameras. I saw it comes with a mouse. I assume that is to control the dvr?
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Yes the mouse controls the DVR and is for initial setup. I find most of the controls after initial setup comes via the app though.
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Hook up to tv and mouse is for the dvr pretty simple set up and not a bad deal its not the best system but for the money its well worth It I recommend buying it and set it up in ur living room first and mess around with it to see if you like it before you install it you can always return it if you dont
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I hooked mine up to a computer monitor. To get full system support the DVR needs internet connection also.
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No, you will need to purchase a controller or use the ptz controller that comes with your dvr if applicable.
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You would need a capture card that has the proper video inputs on it for a desktop system or one of those USB connection devices they make for laptops.Honestly, though, if that's really your goal, get an IP camera that lets you log into it with your computer, tablet or smart phone through your internet connection. Otherwise, just hook it up to an old VCR or get one of those security DVRs, which would let you add additional cameras to it.
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I hooked mine up directly to the monitor for my PC so that I just use the source button to switch between the 2 inputs. You really dont even need a PC to use this you just need a PC monitor to view the cameras. Even an older monitor would work. But if you do hook it up to your PC from what I read in the manual it gets connected through your internet modem and your computer reads it from there after you download a Driver for it. It does look simple to connect them but I dont see a reason to hook it to your PC unless you are planning on accessing it from a phone or tablet.
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no. Comes with everything you need. cameras plug into dvr. dvr plugs into computer and or monitor. which ever you choose or both.
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you must hook the camera to a TV or MONITOR w/ analog (yellow video input) you may hook it to a DVR and a monitor to record the video.....hope this helps has a very good picture
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Just plug the DVR into your tv and mount the camera where you need it. Works great signal is good also.
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Yes. You will need a special DVR card in your computer or a computer based DVR. The DVR card will also need to accept BNC video connection which is common for surveillance camera.
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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
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It runs off Standard Dell Webcam or whatever your Laptop or PC has. Just plug it regular USB and your computer will recognize it.
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Hi Nathan. I ended up returning this product. My husband wanted this but we currently rent a house and you need to run power to this camera which would require drilling holes. It is not totally wireless. I had also bought a package which came with the software needed to watch this. You could watch it on a computer or cell phone, but if you want it recorded, you need the DVR box.
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The back of the DVR has a video output (v-out.) Using the same type of cabling that came with the unit, you can connect to a video input on your TV.You may need some adapters for the plugs, depending on your setup.
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If your laptop has a matching input and compatible software, it might work, but it's not my recommendation since a dedicated surveillance DVR has the inputs and the installed software and costs less than a computer plus it usually has more available memory storage space (since it is not also filled with everything else you have on your computer) and you can fill up a hard drive quickly if you are doing 24 hour recording.
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No you don't need a mouse. It sets up through a 7" monitor and comes in crystal clear. I have mine set up on the corners of my house and works day and night. I bought an additional 2 cameras for my back 2 corners of my house.
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Mine is not the one pictured here but that is the right middle number. Even when I have told people it has a camera they are not positive where it is located on it. All you see is a small hole that could be for anything. Low light it is possible to see but not good. It does not have night vision so you would need to set up lighting. I have a motion light in one area and for another I have night vision light in the other. As for recording. Any security dvr will work fine, you just need to keep it hidden where you know ppl are not going to look. Most dvrs require a monitor. But after it is setup you can remove monitor and just use a smart phone or computer terminal. Choose a dvr you can get answers on for setting up. They can be hard even for a techy
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Im not sure I record through my dvr and I can watch though my phone or tv.but id imagine itd work on mac since its set up is through computer
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In order to use this camera you need a DVR. The surveillance software that comes with the DVR usually works with PC or MAC always depends in the type of DVR you have.