==><\/strong> The configuration also works with IP cameras, to learn more about the models, check the article: Angelcam camera list<\/a>.<\/p>\n Before following the steps to set up the DVR to record in Angelcam’s cloud it’s important to understand the concept behind the cloud recording.<\/p>\n The picture below shows a DVR recording locally in its internal hard drive disc, while a copy of the video streaming is sent to a remote server.<\/p>\n That’s the basic idea to guarantee that you have a safe security system that is redundant. To learn more read: How to record CCTV camera on the cloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the local site, the DVR can use the best video quality recording, which means the video can a\u00a0 have high-resolution and frame rate.<\/p>\n On the other hand, for the remote recording, the video quality must be reduced in order to save bandwidth and storage.<\/p>\n In your DVR, you can create different profiles for local and remote recording.<\/p>\n That means you can set up at least two profiles <\/strong>with specific resolution, frame rate and compression for each type of recording (local and remote).<\/p>\n So, you just need to have a profile #1 for the local recording and a profile# 2 fo the remote recording, is very simple, isn’t it?<\/p>\n Please don’t be scared with these terms, you just need to know that the H.264 is an algorithm to compress the video and the RTSP is a universal method to encode and send the video through a network (such as the Internet).<\/p>\n In order to send the video from your local network to the remote server (Angelcam’s sever), is necessary to configure the router for port forwarding.<\/p>\n Port what??? Calm down, port forwarding is just a fancy name for a set of rules that are created into the router to allow the Internet traffic to enter and exit your network. Don’t worry, you are going to see how to set up a router.<\/p>\n OK, enough with the theory, let’s just dive into the setup and connect a DVR to Angelcam. You just need to find out what’s the command you must use to request the video stream.<\/p>\n This is known as “RTSP command<\/strong><\/em>” and when the DVR receives it, it starts streaming a compressed video to the chosen destination.<\/p>\n There is a compatible device list<\/a> in the Angelcam’s website, you can check if your camera is compatible or look for information on the user’s manual.<\/p>\n If the information is not available in the manual, contact your dealer or manufacturer’s support team to get help.<\/p>\n Just in case you are wondering, “but I don’t have the device manual, and I can’t contact the dealer or manufacturer<\/em>“, there’s a way to try testing your device to find out what is the RTSP streaming command to connect a DVR to Angelcam.<\/p>\n You can use the ONVIF Device Manager software<\/strong><\/a> and if your DVR is compatible, it can find the command, otherwise, it can’t help you.<\/p>\n Watch the video below to see how to use the software.<\/p>\n Click here to download the Onvif Device Manager software<\/a><\/p>\n Time to test the local stream from the DVR to the local computer.<\/p>\n The idea is to make sure the<\/strong>RTSP command works<\/strong> in your local network before trying to use it in the Angelcam setup. One step a time !<\/p>\n The RTSP command below is streaming the video from the device with IP 192.168.2.154 and port 554, the DVR channel is number 4.<\/p>\n rtsp:\/\/192.168.2.154<\/span><\/strong>:554<\/strong><\/span>\/cam\/realmonitor?channel=4<\/strong><\/span>&subtype=0&unicast=true&proto=Onvif<\/span><\/p>\n IMPORTANT<\/strong><\/p>\n Just keep in mind that this command is\u00a0NOT\u00a0<\/strong>the same for all DVRs, each manufacturer has its own RTSP command. Find out yours.<\/p>\n Use the\u00a0VLC software<\/a> to send the RTSP command from your laptop to the DVR and check if everything works fine. Watch the video below.<\/p>\n \u200bClick here to download the VLC software.<\/a><\/p>\n Now that you know the local RTSP command is working is time to configure your router with the information to connect the DVR to the Angelcam platform by redirecting the requests that come from the Internet to the DVR that is inside your network.<\/p>\n Just login to the router and look for the port forwarding configuration.<\/p>\n Every router is different, so the configuration menu differs according to the manufacturer. Sometimes you can find the menu with names such as NAT, PAT, Port Forwarding, Port Redirect, etc.<\/p>\n On my router (Linksys 1200), the menu is under the “Application & Gaming –> Single Port Forwarding”\u00a0<\/em>Menu.<\/em><\/p>\n The picture below shows the configuration, it’s necessary to inform the RTSP port (554) the protocol (both) and the DVR IP address (192.168.2.154).<\/p>\n This configuration is basically saying: “Hey router, every time you receive a request from the Internet to the port 554, please redirect the traffic to the IP 192.168.2.154<\/strong><\/em>” (which is the DVR).<\/p>\n Now it’s time to configure the Angelcam’s platform to get the video stream from your DVR. You just need to have some basic information:<\/p>\n – The router external IP address<\/p>\n – The RTSP command for your DVR<\/p>\n – The RTSP port used by the router (usually 554)<\/p>\n – The user and password for your DVR<\/p>\n – Which DVR profile is better for remote recording<\/p>\n Just to the Angelcam website at https:\/\/angelcam.com\/cva<\/a>\u00a0to create an account if you don’t have one or just login if already have an account.<\/p>\n Click in the menu\u00a0\u00a0Connect Camera <\/strong>–> + Connect a new camera<\/strong><\/p>\n Click the menu DVR NVR to select the type of device.<\/p>\n Type your DVR’s RTSP command, but remember to use the router external IP. The system will show you a green checkmark if the command is OK.<\/p>\n Check the boxes and enter the DVR login, password and port information<\/p>\n Click the button “Detect camera<\/em><\/strong>” and in the next window give a camera a name and click the “Confirm and proceed<\/em>” button (see the picture below).<\/p>\n And you’re done! Congratulations your DVR is recording in Angelcam.<\/p>\n It’s easy to configure a DVR or NVR to stream videos to the Angelcam.<\/p>\n To connect a DVR to Angelcam you just need to make sure the RTSP command and the router configuration are correct, the rest of the steps are very easy to setup.<\/p>\n During the setup process, you can change the video profile you are sending to the Angelcam’s server by just using the correct parameters, in my example, I just need to change the subtype=0 to subtype=1<\/strong> to use the second profile created in the DVR to use less bandwidth.<\/p>\n rtsp:\/\/<IPaddress>:<port>\/cam\/realmonitor?channel=4&subtype=0<\/strong>&unicast=true&proto=Onvif<\/p>\n If you have a DDNS setup in place just use the URL during the setup.<\/p>\n Don’t be intimidated to set up your system, just do it one step at a time to make sure it’s working before configuring the next one.<\/p>\n If you want to become a professional CCTV installer or designer<\/strong>, take a look at the material available in the blog. Just click the links below:<\/p>\n –> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V1;<\/a><\/p>\n –> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V2;<\/a><\/p>\nHow cloud recording works<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nLocal vs remote recording<\/h3>\n
Using the right profile<\/h3>\n
The H.264 CODEC and the RTSP encoding<\/h3>\n
The router configuration<\/h3>\n
Step-by-step Angelcam DVR setup<\/h2>\n
1. Check if your DVR supports H.264 and RTSP encoding<\/h3>\n
Using software to find out the RTSP command<\/h4>\n
2. Test the local video streaming with the RTSP encoding<\/h3>\n
3. Setup the router port forwarding<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n4. Setup the Angelcam’s platform<\/h3>\n
How to connect a DVR to Angelcam<\/h4>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nConclusion<\/h3>\n
Want to become a better professional ?<\/h2>\n
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