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Spec me a CCTV System
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Cool thanksOoops... Hik-Connect not HiDDNS.
Just the server ports
I thought hikconnect meant there was no need for forwarding but to be honest I have not read into it yet
Will check it out later on
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Hik-Connect uses UPnP to automatically forward the ports
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Hik-Connect is Hikvisions cloud service. Works well on those 4G installations which I have to deal with now and again.
Hik-Connect uses UPnP to automatically forward the ports
Thanks guys
I can confirm I have just forwarded only the server port and all seems to be working perfectly. No Hik-Connect.
HTTP port is pretty obvious... I imagine RTSP port is tied into that HTTP/browser viewing as the Android client seems to be working perfectly remotely with just the server port forwarded.
Will update though if I do find a particular feature not working
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If upnp is activated in your router, it will automatically open the ports hence why it is recommended to disable it but that creates problems also.
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I'm new the this section, and after advice. I would like to set up a CCTV system at home. I have seen a kit from maplins , Swann 1080p 8 Channel 1TB DVR and 4 Heat-Sensing Camera CCTV Kit, firstly is it any good?
Can anyone recommend a different route? Ideally at the moment I don't want to spend much more than £300 on the whole system, will only need 2 cams at first but want to be able to expand in the future.
Any help will be much appreciated
GM
Can anyone recommend a different route? Ideally at the moment I don't want to spend much more than £300 on the whole system, will only need 2 cams at first but want to be able to expand in the future.
Any help will be much appreciated
GM
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Thanks guys
I can confirm I have just forwarded only the server port and all seems to be working perfectly. No Hik-Connect.
HTTP port is pretty obvious... I imagine RTSP port is tied into that HTTP/browser viewing as the Android client seems to be working perfectly remotely with just the server port forwarded.
Will update though if I do find a particular feature not working
Think you’ll be okay on the mobile app (for now) but some desktop viewing software likes to access the HTTP stream.
Ahhh OK fair enough! Makes sense
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If that Swann kit doesn’t use IP camera’s, then ditch it. No new installs should be using non IP camera’s. I don’t care how good TVI etc is, anyone installing a new install needs to be using IP cameras. They need a kick in the ass if they do.
TBH, Dahua or Hikvision and if you can’t stretch your budget then you won’t be installing a decent setup if you want to include a decent NVR with good storage.
Better holding out and saving more to your budget than buying that Swann system.
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so something like this then? http://www.cctvkits.co.uk/hiwatch-by-hikvision-1-4-camera-4mp-ip-cctv-camera-kit-builder.html
Not quite... @Scream is probably referring to the more professional range that I recently bought...
Along the lines of DS-2CD2335FWD-I (newer tech and awesome at night) or DS-2CD2342WD-I (slightly sharper image but worse low-light performance if the area has no lighting)
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Can’t comment on the HiWatch range by Hikvision as I haven’t tested that range yet and there is a lack of reviews also but no doubt they would be better than the Swann system. If your a newbie to cctv and want something in kit form then that HiWatch kit would suit you down to the ground.
Stick to turrets. Don’t go for bullets.
Stick to turrets. Don’t go for bullets.
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I’ve not had a play with HiWatch either yet - Although I’m off to our distributor soon and they may have some stuff to take a look at.
The initial reviews are steer clear however.
The initial reviews are steer clear however.
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Back on the look out for a camera that connects to the Wi-Fi and has an app.
It will sit in doors, first floor looking over the drive. I'd need to double check to see if there's any power sockets in the cupboard but being easy access happy to have batteries (as long as it's not every other week).
To avoid pointing it too low an angle if you can select the zone to start recording. Any suggestions?
It will sit in doors, first floor looking over the drive. I'd need to double check to see if there's any power sockets in the cupboard but being easy access happy to have batteries (as long as it's not every other week).
To avoid pointing it too low an angle if you can select the zone to start recording. Any suggestions?
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Means its recording
Ahh simples.. ThanksMeans its recording
Assumed they'd just use a red circle like everyone else lol
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Not done it with Hik, I know some CCTV systems integrate with the likes of home control software. We tend to just use HDMI over Cat6 and do it that way to the TV.
That would be sensible
