Hikvision “Camera Does Not Support The Function”
This post will cover what to do if Hikvision Error “camera does not support this function” message appears. Reasons for the error message The error message mentioned above can appear in various situations on Hikvision or OEM devices. A commonly seen one is the message appearing when users attempt to alter the camera’s name. They […]
How to reset Amcrest PTZ camera (IP4M-1063EW-AI)
In this article, I explain how to reset an Amcrest PTZ camera IP4M-1063EW-AI.If you don’t remember the camera’s password and need to reset it to factory default follow the steps in this article. It usually takes less than 5 minutes.Let’s get started.How to reset the Amcrest PTZ cameraTo reset the Amcrest PTZ camera you just […]
Amcrest 4MP Outdoor PTZ Review (IP4M-1063EW-AI)
This is a review of the Amcrest 4MP Outdoor PTZ PoE+ camera.The camera model is IP4M-1063EW-AI. It’s available on the Amazon store.Amcrest sent me a camera sample. I’ve been testing it for some time to share the results and my opinion about this product. So, please keep reading… Best Price for the Amcrest IP4M-1063EW-AI ==> This […]
How to use joystick with PTZ cameras
Let’s take a look at how to use a USB joystick with PTZ cameras.I have a generic PTZ joystick and an Axis P5624-E MKII camera, so I can show you how they work together. It’s not just theory, but the real deal 🙂Connect the Joystick to the PCTo control a PTZ camera via a USB joystick, […]
How to Power IP cameras via Coax Cable
Do you want to power your IP cameras via coax cables?Yeah, that’s possible and I can show you how to do that…There are different ways to accomplish this task, so let’s discuss how it’s done.How to send power to IP cameras via CoaxYou can use converters (A.K.A. PoE Over Coax Adapter Kits) to send power […]
How to monitor IP cameras via SNMP
In this article, I explain how to monitor an IP camera via SNMP.By enabling and using this protocol in the device, it’s possible to get all sorts of information such as Uptime, Network Traffic, Storage Status, Temperature, etc.Axis IP camera monitored via SNMPThe SNMP protocol is very popular among IT professionals.I used to have it implemented in dozens of […]
How to watch IP cameras on TV (7 ways)
In this article, I explain how to watch IP cameras on TV.Yes, this is an IP camera on my TV (using Firestick)It doesn’t matter if you have a standard or a smart TV; either way, it works.There are different ways to have an IP camera streaming video to a TV. It’s just a question to […]
How to watch analog security cameras on TV (5 different methods)
In this article, I teach you how to watch analog security cameras on TV.TV with a high-resolution analog camera (TVI)Of course, there are many different ways to do that, and it all depends on the type of cameras, recorders, TV, and other available devices.You can watch analog cameras on your standard or smart TV. Let’s […]
Contacam Review [Free IP camera software]
In this article, I review the Contacam Free IP camera software.The software is a good fit for people on a budget and who don’t want to expend money with Blue Iris but still use something simpler than Luxriot Evo.Yeah, the Contacam software is Free, but there are some cons (more on that later).Let’s dive into the details…Contacam works with webcams and IP […]
Are Hikvision cameras secure?
People want to purchase good security cameras with a fair tag price. Because Hikvision cameras seem to qualify for such a case, people always ask me the question, “Are Hikvision cameras secure?” Let’s talk about that.Who is Hikvision?Hikvision is a company established in China in 2001 with 49% foreign capital. It employs more than 18,000 […]
