How to Link IP Cameras to Computers without Using an NVR or Internet

This video shows how to Link IP Cameras to Computers without Using an NVR or Internet
The video shows detailed steps in setting up IP Cameras without using an NVR.
The cameras have been connected to a POE switch through a POE Splitter.
The video uses non POE IP Cameras hence the use of POE Splitters to power up the cameras. The steps in connecting the Non POE IP Cameras using the POE splitters have been shown in the video.
The computer to be used in accessing the cameras has been connected to the router to which the POE Switch for the cameras have been connected, hence making the computer and cameras to be on the same local area network.
A VMS has been installed on the computer on which the cameras are to be accessed.

[@AlexEbere]

Nice! you can also add the four cameras to the router and it will still work without having to spend extra money on the switch.

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

That's correct. The switch provides room for many cameras to be used in a network like this

[@GladysEtabil-se2gj]

No one will bring physical device to teach but only paper work ooo thanks once again please 🎉

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Most welcome

[@SFCRET1]

Thank you for the video. You made it simple, and it works well.

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thank you

[@eddiej.2354]

Great video i actually forgot that one could use an old but beefy computer/laptop as a DVR/NVR. Not sure if they still offer it but you were able to purchase the security camera video card for a desktop computer. Thanks again Eddie J. Long Island N.Y

[@eddiej.2354]

BTW, liked & subscribed.

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thanks very much

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thank you too

[@opredniends1940]

Hello, Can I connect wireless IP cameras to my laptop the same way you did in this video ? (they're full WIFI only cameras, with no POE or RJ45 slot) Cheers!

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Hello, You can connect them to your laptop. See the example in the video link i share below. its one camera but you can add many more of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anqzg3qBn92fj9k

[@abdulganiyuabdullatif7327]

Thanks very much for the video Please my question is, is there any reason for putting the cable connected from Poe switch to another Poe splitter than connecting it to the camera directly

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, the reason is that the camera is a Non POE camera, whereby it cannot be powered directly through the ethernet port. Its power must be taken through the dc terminal.

[@Artbug]

I've inherited a ptz poe hikvision ip camera and an 8 port poe switch. I wired this up to my router but the device isn't showing up on my network when i check online. I cant access the camera. I want to be able to see the camera stream in my broswer, but first i need to find the camera on the network. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong. (I have no previous experience with ip cameras, so any advice is appreciated).

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Hello, Streaming it through your browser will require that you do port forwarding. An easier way to see the camera in your network is to install a VMS on a PC connected to your network and search for the camera on the VMS. You can download the VMS at Hikvision website for this. When all connections are well in place, you should find your camera online

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Please let me know how it goes when you try it

[@uriazaguri8076]

hi,, great video!, how can i watch the history of the cameras trough this app?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

You can record the cameras onto the hard drive of the computer on which the VMS is installed.

[@GladysEtabil-se2gj]

Thank you 💕 very much dear. I wish I could find your destination to do my NSS with you please. Please any help

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Hello, I live in Accra. You can send me a WhatsApp on [phone]

[@Reasonz]

Bro great job thanks alot, my question is how to direct the cameras where to save the recorded footage

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Hello, I will do a quick video on this particular issue. I believe that will be more explanatory. Give me up to Monday.

[@sourcevolttech597]

The numbers of cameras in this connection does it affect amount of mb or data consumption?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

It is only when you are doing remote view that the number of cameras affect the amount of data used since it requires streaming each and every camera online

[@Muhammad.10592]

Thank you for informations 🤩 İ have a qoustion please : you connect 4 camera directly to internet router without NVR , ok great idea .. But will this affect the performance of the Internet router? Thank you

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

No, it would not affect the performance of the router

[@Wrongway-vb1lj]

Thank you so much. I will be directing friends to your channel.

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thank you too. Here is the link to the channel, www.youtube.com/@tech_inside_out

[@robertshade8631]

Good video.Any suggestions for VMS if using a generic DVR brand and cameras of analog.Also what are suggested good mobile apps for iOS and android?How to get to web interface for Swann or BunkerHill or Cobra type brands?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Normally, most manufacturers have VMS for their cameras which you can download from their website. But once the camera is ONVIF Compliant, you can use a VMS from any other manufacturer The remote view software for each brand of camera can be downloaded by scanning the QR Displayed during the startup of your DVR or NVR.

[@Freekniggers]

He needs an English dictionary apparently.👆🤔

[@vasantalaxmi2121]

Sir I have two shops both are in different location I want to view shop A view in my shop B DVR(Hikvision) I have statics IP Internet connection in Shop A my question is if I connect Hikvision IP camera in Shop A Router and port forward IP camera to Router’s Static Ip then can I connect that IP camera in Shop B Hikvision DVR?? please help me 😢

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

You cannot view shop A on shop B's DVR, but you can view the two shops together at shop B using a VMS.

[@machele3559]

ive put the bell on my subscription, this is good content

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thank you

[@davosam1968]

can i connect poe switch directly to the laptop without a router?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

No, you cannot. It is the router that generates the IP addresses for the network devices ie laptop and any device connected to the network. The router also serves as the gateway to the network.......... i will do a video to very well explain this point. That will give much clarity

[@davosam1968]

@@Tech_Inside_Out thank you very much

[@monmonmon4177]

the problem is that most applications suited for specific cameras force you to connect to internet to access some features like view recording or change setting even its on sdcard, its spy application but the cameras using it are really good

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

This particular application does not require sell any cloud based product. All features are free

[@monmonmon4177]

i know about universal applications but they have no full features in my example i have EZVIZ camera and to access records or flash the camera firmware you must have original application and internet@@Tech_Inside_Out

[@awemsrichard4611]

I love you tutorials men keep it up ❤

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thanks very much

[@swaggst]

in this setup, i noticed since the poe switch could power up the non-poe cam, why should there be another power to the cam inclusive of the rj45 to the cam? Please explain to me.

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

The moment the Camera is Non POE, it can't be powered through the Ethernet jack of the cameras. That is why a POE splitter is used to separate the power that is being sent from the POE Switch whilst still sending videos over rj45. That means that the Rj45 for non POE IP cameras is responsible for only video

[@swaggst]

@@Tech_Inside_Out same thing you need switch if you’re using a Poe cam without nvr but router and laptop. Can you still get power without the switch?

[@austineoloche7059]

@@swaggst Yes, just get a 12v power to power the camera individually, meaning you get 4 power adapters for the 4 camera where in this case the switch has replaced the power with less work and a neat job.

[@swaggst]

@@austineoloche7059 thanks please. I was referring to non poe cam, means I power the cams individually and still input the ethernet jack into the poe switch port?

[@austineoloche7059]

@@swaggst POE switch will still work well with a None POE camera, you just need to power the camera individually however it is a waste of resources to use a POE switch when you can use a none power switch to power a none POE camera since it less expensive.

[@aziagnonmondenou6083]

was necessary to use splitters ,poe swith can provide directely power and video over the cable??

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

The Cameras are Non-POE Cameras and cannot be directly powered through an Ethernet cable even though the POE switch is capable of providing the required power. So yes it is necessary to use the POE Splitters.

[@aziagnonmondenou6083]

@@Tech_Inside_Out thanks

[@aabdulbassit2]

How will the videos be saved ?? And incase you disconnect the laptop will you still have the videos saved ??

[@doggymore]

yes because the cameras are not PoE direct

[@ShoaibHassan560Y-qv6rz]

I want to connect only one camera, can I connect Ethernet cable from camera to device and then one cable from device to pc. I mean can I do it without poe switch?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Doing without a POE Switch will mean that you would provide another means of power to the camera

[@ShoaibHassan560Y-qv6rz]

@@Tech_Inside_Out okay Thanks 😇

[@jhonbrixbrion8030]

Hello can I connect the cameras Directly into the Router and using a Separate Power adapter on 3 different cameras to use it?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, you can do that

[@sunnybharadwaj6009]

I want only one ip camera for house do I need internet or wifi or NVR and DVR for recording the audio video

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

You don't need an NVR, all you require will be the IP camera, you may record on SD card

[@sunnybharadwaj6009]

@@Tech_Inside_Out do I need sim

[@sunnybharadwaj6009]

@@Tech_Inside_Out any wire I need for connection

[@sunnybharadwaj6009]

@@Tech_Inside_Out except ip camera and sc card do I need any other equipment for recording audio and video

[@sunnybharadwaj6009]

@@Tech_Inside_Out some one is saying you need sim card and internet connection and SD card for recording and storage

[@gdk870]

Does the vms used in this video work with any brand of IP cameras?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, it works for every brand.

[@gdk870]

@@Tech_Inside_Out Thank you for the timely confirmation.

[@DJMaxK89]

Does this work with any IP camera? With a ethernet port at the end of the cable of the camera

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, but it is recommended to use the vms for each brand of camera you use for ease of linkage of the cameras to the software

[@DJMaxK89]

@@Tech_Inside_Out Thank you what cameras do you recommend? For like the software you used in the video?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

@@DJMaxK89 Jovision cameras

[@DJMaxK89]

@@Tech_Inside_Out thank you can I use any Poe switch?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

@perfectpro742 Yes any POE switch works but that does not replace the router.

[@7foldstv495]

I love your teachings Sir...God bless you...Sir could you please share your contact with me,would like to know where one can buy these items....Bless You

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Hello, You can send me a WhatsApp on [phone]

[@ehmarzo]

Will any other generic IP camera work onr this VMS software you are using?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Every cctv camera brand has a VMS and it is recommended to use the VMS for your camera brand

[@favouruboh5766]

Is the router having any subscription? I mean is it a musy fornthe router to have a sim card

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

All that is necessary is Internet presence. There are routers that are supplied by ISPs that do not use SIM Cards. The the SIM is not a must

[@favouruboh5766]

@@Tech_Inside_Out ok noted boss

[@favouruboh5766]

@@Tech_Inside_Out what makes it a router if it doesn't use sim?

[@Le_vis254]

How do you know the camera is non- poe?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

As part of the camera description on the camera, you will see DC 12V written on non POE Cameras. For POE Cameras, you will find POE stated categorically on the camera

[@Le_vis254]

@@Tech_Inside_Out thanks

[@ericnketia1948]

Your doing great job

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thank you!

[@arbelcasquejo2336]

Hello, can I ask what vms application you are using? many thanks.

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

The VMS is from Jovision.

[@marlonmori4035]

How about you have different network is this posible?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

You must have a means where your cameras would be linked to the network on which you wish to access the camera.

[@swaggst]

what happens if you connect a POE CAM to router straight, as well as a lan from laptop to router? will it still work same way or any conflict?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

POE ( power over Ethernet) simply means providing power through an Ethernet cable or Ethernet port. POE camera requires power which is only provided by a POE switch. The ports of a router cannot power up the POE cameras.

[@doggymore]

@@Tech_Inside_Out but it can be power via 12v adapter using switch

[@austineoloche7059]

@@doggymore Yes using a none POE switch

[@black_dragon274]

How do I get the IP camera to connect to a laptop without internet access? I have this HIKVISION DS-2CD2345G0P-I-1.68mm

[@djshivfiji800]

How can i can i connect halley kit elec camera setup in phones

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

You would have to refer to your product manual for the p2p app for the your camera system and install in order to setup up the remote view on your phone.

[@swaggst]

Can you be able to access footage of analog cameras on laptop without DVR? If yes please how?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

No, you cant access Analogue cameras on a laptop or PC without using a DVR.

[@swaggst]

@@Tech_Inside_Out I’m trying out camera with dvr and laptop on same network tomorrow and give feedback. Thank you very much

[@paliins983]

Is it possible to run the cameras by connecting the camera to the router and power the camera up with a power ac adapter?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, you can do that

[@paliins983]

​@@Tech_Inside_Out Thank you, just a quick question, I tried to connect my swann ip camera directly onto the router but I have fiber optics and this type of routers only have one LAN port in the back, I plugged the camera into the back of the router and the ac power adapter as well but the camera does not show any lights, any idea of why this is happening?

[@mandelawilson8737]

thanks for all 😔😔😔😔

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thank you

[@BAY868]

If we're plugging the POE switch to the router, and then the router to the computer, what is the reason we cannot plug the POE directly into the computer?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

The computer and each Camera connected to the POE Switch requires IP address to communicate and the IP address is generated by the router.

[@BAY868]

Thank you!

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

@@BAY868 Most welcome

[@rmcf3972]

Ok to run a pc 24/7?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

The purpose of the pc is for monitoring. Data storage will be onto a NAS. In that environment, you don't need this pc on 24/7 If you wish to have the pc run 24/7, you will have to use a built server.

[@call_me_danger]

Perfect tutorial, thank you very much.

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

I thank God for wisdom to do what am doing

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

I thank God for wisdom to do what am doing

[@aabdulbassit2]

How will the videos be saved ?? And incase you disconnect the laptop will you still have the videos saved ??

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

The videos are saved in various durations depending on your choice. There are trims of 30 minutes, one hour and so on. You will have to choose this at the initial settup, including the specific location you wish to save your videos on your computer. Your video ends at where you unplug the computer.

[@doggymore]

no

[@doggymore]

The Laptop stand for the NVR/DVR and if you switch off or disconnect the laptop you'll no access to the camera

[@losermons]

Can i access that online or with internet using that software?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, you can

[@samratorg4u]

Without network can connect to laptop with HDMI cable....need that link ( software to keep in that laptop)

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

There are many things that you can do using the VMS that using the HDMI you cannot do 1. You can record you videos to your laptop which is not possible with HDMI Cable use. 2. You can combine both AHD and IP cameras on a same VMS which is not possible when you use HDMI 3. You don't need an NVR when using IP Cameras on a VMS but with HDMI Cable, you MUST use an NVR since it is the NVR that receives the HDMI Connection. 4 You can access your cameras by WIFI over your laptop when you use the VMS but in the case of HDMI, you will be limited to the length of the HDMI Cable ect, ect, the advantages are countless......

[@samratorg4u]

@@Tech_Inside_Out very much thanks for this , I think ( display shows live , can save old videos to laptop ). I will connect IP / HDMI with VMS to laptop, if i have any questions will ask ( to mails ) .

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

@@samratorg4u You are always welcome. Looking forward to your mail.

[@swaggst]

Without the poe splitter, the poe switch can't power an IP/network camera?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

1. POE IP Cameras can be powered directly through the POE switch without the use of POE Splitters 2. For non POE IP cameras, you can't power them up through the Ethernet port, hence the need for the POE Splitters to separate the power coming from the POE switch so that it can be fed into ghe camera through the DC adaptor on the camera.

[@joebadass06]

will this vms work with any cameras?!

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

It is advised to use the VMS of your camera brand even though this VMS is Onvif compliant.

[@modoujammeh5196]

Great job 👍 how can you use it online

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

It uses thesame settup but there should be internet on the router. You will also be required to add the DVR using the Cloud ID.

[@modoujammeh5196]

Ok thanks

[@laazimtube5388]

thnks alot 😍

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

You are welcome

[@younessait-yassine7216]

how can I connect multiple IP cameras with Django ?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Hello, Can you please explain what you mean by Django?

[@losermons]

Any brand of ip camera? Thanks

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, but you need the vms for your brand

[@losermons]

​@@Tech_Inside_Outim using not vms brand, not working?

[@losermons]

​@@Tech_Inside_Outi try to search sevices no luck

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

@@losermons What is your camera brand? Have you been able to contact your brand manufacturer?

[@losermons]

@@Tech_Inside_Out im using saqicam from china i find software Eseecloud n working n nvr connection using cloud id but with no nvr i think i use the wrong poe adaptor, i have poe switch and ip camera

[@sg5sd]

Tysm!!

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Thank you

[@sg5sd]

@@Tech_Inside_Out I should be the one thanking you. Helpful video :)

[@franklinroy8333]

Vms software free?

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, its free

[@ikoedameon3537]

Why did you used a spliter

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Because this particular cameras are non POE IP cameras

[@NCPLDCS]

PLZ SEND VMS 6100 LINK

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

www.jovisionsecurity.com/download.html On the above page, locate either the 32 bit one or the 64 bit one depending on your computer

[@goldeninfo8224]

😅

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Glad you like it

[@PaulSmith-kz9oq]

Tracy 0:17

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

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[@GirishPal50]

I don't have poe switch 😭

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

You can use normal switch

[@kanarimentos7056]

is not working for wifi

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

1. Please what camera brand are you using? 2. How was the connection done Please?

[@AlexEbere]

It needs to be hardwired. It can only work on wifi if you have a wifi camera.

[@Abk9099]

Can we record on laptop 24*7 without nvr (laptop is on 24*7)

[@Tech_Inside_Out]

Yes, you can record

[@Abk9099]

Please make a video today for recording with laptop​@@Tech_Inside_Out

[@Abk9099]

​@@Tech_Inside_Outplease make a video