How To Connect a Camera to an Amcrest NVR Using ONVIF
How To Connect a Reolink Camera to an Amcrest NVR Using ONVIF
Before connecting your camera to the NVR using ONVIF, it is recommended to ensure that the camera is set back to its original factory default settings. This will ensure that no errors or setting conflicts occur during setup. Please make sure the computer, camera, and NVR are on the same network during setup. The Reolink App/Client may be used during setup.
For more information on how to connect a Reolink camera to an Amcret NVR using ONVIF, please refer to the information provided below.
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Step 1: Open the Reolink App/Client, select the camera and follow the prompts to activate it. This will register the camera to your network.
Step 2: Log into your Amcrest NVR in a web browser. For more information on how to access the web UI for your Amcrest NVR, click here
Step 3: Under the Management section click on Camera.
Step 4: In the Remote Device menu, click Device Search. Select the camera from the interface and click Add.
The status of the camera will be red as the password for the camera is not properly registered in the NVR.
Step 5: Click the Edit icon (pencil) and enter the password for your Reolink camera. Click Save.
Step 6: Select the device in the Remote Device menu and click Refresh. The status of the camera will change from red to green indicating the camera has been properly registered to the NVR using ONVIF.
How To Connect a Hikvision Camera to an Amcrest NVR Using ONVIF
Before connecting your camera to the NVR using ONVIF, it is recommended to ensure that the camera is set back to its original factory default settings. This will ensure that no errors or setting conflicts occur during setup. The default IP for the camera should be 192.168.1.94. Please make sure the computer, camera, and NVR are on the same network during setup. The Hikvision SADP tool may be used during setup.
For more information on how to connect a Hikvision camera to an Amcret NVR using ONVIF, please refer to the information provided below.
Step 1: Open the Hikvision SADP tool, select the camera, and activate it.
After the camera has been activated, optional security questions can be applied if necessary.
Step 2: Once the camera has been activated, select the camera from the interface and click Enable DHCP and enter an applicable TCP port number into the Port field (in this case, we are using a default port number of 37777). Enter the password of the camera into the Administrator Password field and click Modify.
Click the Refresh button, you will notice the network information for the camera has been updated in the SADP tool.
Step 3: Open a web browser and enter the IP address for your camera in the browser then click Enter. Log into the interface and click on Configuration. Access the Network menu and click on Advanced Settings and access the Integration Protocol menu. Click on the Enable Hikvision-CGI option and from the Hikvision-CGI Authentication dropdown menu, select digest/basic. Click on the Enable ONVIF option and click Save.
Step 4: Click Add and create an account with ONVIF mode. Click Save.
Step 5: Navigate to System>>Security. In the Authentication menu, set the RTSP Authentication and WEB Authentication to digest/basic and click Save.
Step 6: Navigate to System>>Maintenance and click Reboot to use ONVIF mode.
Note: Allow the camera to finish rebooting before adding it to the NVR
Step 7: Log into your Amcrest NVR in a web browser. For more information on how to access the web UI for your Amcrest NVR, click here
Step 8: Under the Management section click on Camera.
Step 9: In the Remote Device menu, click on Manual Add. Click on the dropdown menu in the Manufacturer field and select Onvif. Enter the IP address of the camera into the IP Address field. Enter the password for the camera into the Password field and click Connect. Click Save.
Step 10: Select the device in the Remote Device menu and click Refresh. The status of the device will change from red to green indicating the camera has been properly registered to the NVR using ONVIF.
Which AI Features Can Be Used Simultaneously With Each Other Using an AI NVR?
Due to specific hardware limitations within the device, certain AI features may not be enabled simultaneously with other AI features. This is designed to allow the device to work more efficiently with any connected camera and reduce lag or other issues that may occur while in use.
The AI features available on your device may differ based on which AI type is being used by the system. There are 2 AI types, AI by Camera, which allows the NVR to use the camera’s built-in AI features (if applicable), or AI by Device, which allows the camera to use the NVR’s built-in AI features. Since most AI cameras differ model-to-model we will cover which AI features can be used simultaneously when using the AI by Device protocol type. Please note, if you are using a Non-AI camera with your AI NVR a smart plan may not be required. For more information on using a non-AI camera with your AI NVR, click here.
Face Detection
Face detection is typically used in conjunction with features such as face recognition and may not be enabled when other features such as IVS (tripwire, intrusion, etc) are enabled. For more information on how to use face detection, click here.
Face Recognition
Face recognition is used in conjunction with face detection to locate and determine facial similarities detected by the system and may not be enabled if other features such as IVS (tripwire, intrusion, etc.) are enabled. For more information on how to use face recognition, click here.
IVS
IVS stands for intelligent video system analytics and is the basis for all the AI rules perimeter protection rules such as tripwire and intrusion, etc. Both IVS rules and Heat Map features can be used simultaneously in the system, however, it cannot be enabled if features such as face detection, face recognition, or people counting are enabled. For more information on how to use IVS features, click here.
People Counting
People Counting is used to provide a statistic based on the number of people who enter and exit a certain area. People Counting is only available if the camera supports the feature, such as the IP4M-1048EW-AI or the IP4M-1046EW-AI. For more information on how to use the people counting feature click here.
Heat Map
The heat map tool is used to determine the overall crowd flow (density) over a certain amount of time in a specific area. Heat map provides a color-coded layout of the density with red being the highest level to blue which is the lowest level. Heat map is only available if the camera supports the feature, such as the IP4M-1048EW-AI or the IP4M-1046EW-AI. For more information on how to use the heat map feature, click here.
How to Port Forward Your Amcrest NVR For Remote Access
Port forwarding your device will allow you to view your device’s IP address outside your network so you can view your device remotely. This process will require you to have direct access to your router to allow the device’s TCP. UDP, and HTTP (TCP/UDP) ports to be open in your network. Please make sure the device and your computer are on the same network segment during setup. For more information on how to port forward your device, please refer to the information provided below.
Step 1: Open a web browser on your computer and log into your device’s web user interface (web UI). For more information on how to access the web UI, click here.
Step 2: In the Management section, select Network.
Step 3: In the Network menu, select the Connection tab and enter an HTTP port number into the HTTP Port field. This will be the port number which will need to be entered at the end of the URL to access your device remotely after it has been port forwarded in the router. For instance, in this example we will be using HTTP port 37779 however any open port between 1~65535 can be entered into the system. Please note, the TCP, UDP, and HTTP ports as they will need to be port forwarded in your router after this process is complete. Click Save.
The web UI will reload and the new URL will be displayed in the browser denoting the HTTP port number at the end. For example, 192.168.X.XXX:37779 depending on your default gateway.
Step 4: Access the admin portal or interface of your router. This will be based on which brand, model, or type of router you have for your network. For comprehensive guides on how to forward ports for almost every router and hub ever manufactured please visit portforward.com
Step 5: Once the TCP, UDP, and HTTP (TCP/UDP) ports have been properly forwarded in your router please verify the HTTP port has been properly forwarded. To verify this information, please visit canyouseeme.org enter the HTTP port into the Port to Check field and click Check Port.
If the port is properly port forwarded, the page will display a Success prompt. If it fails, please make sure the ports have been properly entered into your router and try again.
Step 6: To access your device remotely, access a computer or smart device remote from your network and enter the external IP (Your IP) and the HTTP port number into a web browser. For instance, 98.196.XX.XXX:37779. The web UI will load and you can now access your device remotely.