I have Samsung cameras. Supposedly, they record to a Google Drive account. Why buy this software? If I buy it, do I need a DVR? Any free versions?
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I am not familiar with he software that comes with your Samsung cameras. This software turns your PC into a dvd for your cameras. I don't remember the max number of cameras you can use with Blue Iris but it's a lot. You can make very small adjustment to the sensitivity of your cameras for recording with motion activation. The developer has been making and releasing improvements to this software for several years. So far, I have only had to pay for an upgrade one time in about 4 or 5 years. It's very good software and I think you carry it for free if you want. I am very happy that I bought it. I am not familiar with he software that comes with your Samsung cameras. This software turns your PC into a dvd for your cameras. I don't remember the max number of cameras you can use with Blue Iris but it's a lot. You can make very small adjustment to the sensitivity of your cameras for recording with motion activation. The developer has been making and releasing improvements to this software for several years. So far, I have only had to pay for an upgrade one time in about 4 or 5 years. It's very good software and I think you carry it for free if you want. I am very happy that I bought it.
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This acts as a dvr; it has more features than included with the on camera software. There is a free version from the software developer that allows for one camera setups to test the software. The dev is actively updating and introducing new features; there are also ios and androids apps to go with the computer based software.
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BlueIris installs on any Windows PC from XP to Win8 and makes it an NVR [ip camera recorder]. If you want to also add analog cameras you will need an HKInvision DVR card. With BlueIris you are able to view live video from up to 64 cameras at the same time as well as view events from any period in time. You can also view it from a cell phone or remote PC. There is a free trial version, otherwise it sells for $40 on EBay. It is well worth it. The only free NVR software that I know of is Ispy, but then you have to pay $9.99 a month to view it from a phone or remote PC.
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If you buy the software or get the trial version (http://blueirissoftware.com/download/), you will need to install on a PC (which will become your NVR or DVR). Guess your cameras are IP cameras? Then you can view your cameras locally, serve to mobile devices locally and view remotely. Also recording locally on the PC hard disk.
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You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable. You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works.... » Read More You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable. « Show Less
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My Promos cameras doesn't need a DVR to record photos or videos. The camera records both photos and video on a 2G to a 32G memory card.
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I never needed one to record on my samsung unit to record from dvr to dvd but I never try it on this one, I recommend to you that if you have the unit already try to record and connect the dvd to the tv so you can monitor the image turn the channel until you see it on the tv screen.
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It doesn't record to itself. You can set it to email snapshots, so you don't HAVE to have a receiver. A pc can work as well if you don't want the email option.
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Can you please recommend me any recording software to use with this? I just don't know any! :-) Thanks!
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Yes! Though not well documented by Samsung. Like all Samsung SmartCam models, in your Network Video Record (NVR) camera setup, use RTSP H.264 to receive video streams. BTW, you don't need a physical NVR machine. You can download Samsung's own NET-i ware NVR software at http://www.samsungsecurity.com/product/product_list.asp?cid=45&clvl=1. To set up in Samsung NET-i NVR software or other software or physical NVRs, follow these steps. -- Select Add Camera &gt; Register Device (Manual - Do not auto detect) &gt; Select Vendor Name = Samsung, Model Name = Samsung Network Camera / Encoder, Address Type = IP Address (To reduce unnecessary traffic and network security risk, use your internal network address, not your external ip address.), HTTP Port = 80, Device Port (Or, Media/Video/RTSP Port) = 554, Login ID = admin, Login Password = (Your Camera Private Key when you registered your camera at samsungsmartcam.com, i.e., when you first set up the camera). Note: When setting up the camera, the vendor name and camera model info are informational only. Only RTSP Protocol and ports, login credentials are critical. Here is an example of setting up Samsung SmartCam with Blue Iris Software NVR. http://www.wiredprairie.us/blog/index.php/archives/1963 The instruction is for the older model SNH-1011N. However, everything still applies to the newer SNH-P6410BN.
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with blue iris software you can record on a desktop PC hard drive not sure about dvr.
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I have two other D-Link Cameras. Instead of SD cards, I use the D-View Software that's free from D-Link.Using D-View, I've created a disk partition (or just a directory path) to hold all my recordings (30-days in my case) but that's just dependent on how much disk space you want to use. I also checked that the 7010 & the 7010L models are options within D-View.
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I have never been able to get the camera to record more than a few seconds of video. I have not taken the time to figure it out. I think that I should not HAVE to figure it out. You put in an SD card, you record, you replay, you're happy! Not this one.
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Yes - you can record. I don't know about the DVR with hard drive - however - here's what I recommend: Get the Blue Iris software - yes it runs on Windoze - but - you'll have a ball with the features and what you can do to manage the camera, the alerts and recording clips. I have 4 of the 18905's outdoors and 4 18910's indoors :)
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Yes this camera can record to a local drive. No, the recording service is not free, but is a one time cost in the form of purchased software. Yes, a software designed for your computer operating system and camera recording needs (sometimes referred to as 3rd party software) must be purchased and installed to run/record on a local drive. I recommend Blue Iris Software. It is pretty reputable all around and has a matching phone app ($10 cost). It's pricey but it's a good product. It's a good place to start. There are other options/companies available.
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No you do not need any extra software...if you want to record blue iris will be needed, It takes photos activated by motion, then it will email it to your email account that you set-up. I suggest that you create an account that will only be used by this camera....Gmail account works PERFECT
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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
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I purchased one and installed on my DVR box (SA Explore 8300HDC). The DVR recognized the drive and prompted for formatting the drive. Another reboot of the DVR and every thing works. I did not lose my previously recorded video. Thanks,--CY
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I do not know.. But, I can tell you that I have the 4 cam system on motion sensor (event) recording. With a busy store it can often record continous all day, until we close the store and then it doesn't record much other than a security guard walking by the entrance a few times overnight.. Typically, I am experiencing 17-19 days of recording with the 1TB drive.
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I runs on a DVR that comes with the system. It can record for about a month before re-using the older data.