How To Connect Your Digital Video Recorder (DVR) To The Internet

This is probably one of the most detailed videos you'll find online about how to connect your CCTV Security DVR to the internet. Many people want to be able to view their security systems over their cell phones or over the internet so I created a very detailed video that explains everything you need, how to connect it all up, port forwarding, configuring your browser for the web service, and accessing your DVR remotely and internally within your network.
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[@Spacekriek]

Thank you very much for this setup tutorial. I'm in South Africa and yes, my ADSL router uses different software and there were many differences but at least this video got me on the right track and within very short time I was able to use the smartphone app to log into my DVR system. Kudos to you, sir !

[@xrtgameryt8008]

Installed it myself without any issues. The wifi signal is great even kzbin.infoUgkxE_D_sddGAdiVUKp7PkkmyxO7bRtgqmk5 when the router is located far away. I really enjoy the night vision feature that allows me to see clearly any activity near our house (mostly cars and wild animals). The motion detection is helpful to me as well to monitor what happens on our front.

[@davefaddel6761]

You are a star, I could not get it set up and you talked me through the whole procedure, REALLY appreciate your video

[@tchaikovskygoss7410]

Great video. You explained this much better than the instructions that came with my Harbor Freight DVR. The port forwarding and browser setup explanation really helped me.

[@jimcarney21]

what a brilliant well presented easy to follow video.I spent 3 days trying to set up my system then i watched this video and up and running in less than a hour.i cannot thank you enough.you are the best by far.

[@suzannta2827]

I can't believe I just saw your video and not 5 days ago! I've been sitting here trying to hook my DVR in Mexico. You helped me my friend. Muy Bueno!

[@spanishflyIam]

thank you so much for this great video. i suck at these things and i get very frustrated right away and everything begins to sound Greek to me..you explain things simply and you uncomplicate everything. you just gained another subscriber. thanks again

[@parijat77]

Best and most comprehensive video on the topic. Great Job!!

[@adampowell5356]

This Guy is Good. Makes things easily easily understandable and very thorough . Great Job

[@didierprivat]

Thanks GREAT videos. I use to connect the DVR (same model) in the store to all computer . I use IE Tab for Firefox it's working great ( after allowed activeX in IE).For french people, like me, with a "internet box" no need changing router parameters. Have a good day.

[@adavies971985]

Thanks mate. Made life easy for me and my Drone racing club!

[@MrMarkymarksurrey]

Ive looked at loads of instructions video over the pat year and this is actually the best.

[@johnhaney1312]

Marky Mark

[@timmyreeves4546]

👍 That was exactly what I was looking for and laid out perfectly. Thank you!!

[@BIGTONE-lc4vd]

this video is very informational. it has given me techniques that i can use in many areas of security cameras as well as ip configurations. this technique also shows how i can avoid using programs to get access to my security programs. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@omnibowzack4298]

I love you bro... You picked randomly 2 of my FAVORITE numbers 💝🤣😅🤣

[@SokolMolla]

nice video with all description, step by step. Good job

[@chuckantonio4918]

Thank you for this tutorials! It worked for me!

[@JanBhappy]

O.M.G! July 2014, Live feed on my Mac. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Your Step by Step was PERFECT !

[@bismarckkumi9554]

My dear friend your teaching is very clear and infact you are intelligent 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@drxav1]

Great piece of information. Thanks buddy.

[@suzannta2827]

I bought 8 Swann cameras, and hooked them up with your video to the Telmex Infinitum Router. It wasn't easy.

[@rayannsun1553]

excellent demonstation. thank you very much!

[@gillwillkill14]

thank you so much .... you video helped me alot... thanks for taking your time for doing this

[@maelizama]

You are a great instructor!

[@brendastringfellow3130]

Dude you are awesome. My system had been down for over year. I just got a new router so I have to reconnect it anyway. My fans and HD went out on the Night Owl DVR. I just replaced both so I had to format new HD. I all worked together an I followed your instructions. I'm up and running now. Now I got to get my phone connected and I will have it all together. Thank you very much. Guys you you just make my DAY!!!

[@brendastringfellow3130]

Samantha Elizabeth I bought 2 new fans on eBay. The connecting wires were to short on the new fans so had to cut the old fan wires off & solder to the new ones. It was easy for me. I'm a IT computer & Server tech. I also have all the tools to do this kind of stuff. U need to unplug the dvr w/out fans it can burn up your hard drive & circuit boards. Good luck.

[@onikx1]

Thank you very much, Very helpful!

[@simonmickey29]

thanks man,this information it was very useful for me.

[@himune]

Thank you for the video, i have watch oder ones and could not connect my dvr to de internet. Good job!!

[@ronnagar]

Excellent information.Thank you.

[@agb8764]

great video man, thanks a lot!

[@omidh3355]

Thank you for the video!

[@YousefNofal]

thank you , it's such a useful lesson.

[@rolandoisu]

muy buen video, It was very straightforward video amigo thanks.....

[@christopherchance9561]

Best video out there. good job!

[@Awniber]

I had a issue where my DVR is connected to the modem with an Ethernet cable but couldn't be found on my modem device page. 9:10 Manually setting the IP address and IP gateway as per video instructions instead of automatically acquiring it fixed it instantaneously. Thank you so so much!!! You saved my day ;v;

[@safezonetechnologiessafezo8944]

Great video. Straight forward, Comprehensive enough even for dullards! god bless u. Please how do I set up DDNS? Thanks.

[@dhflannagan1]

Thank you for a well done video

[@AskinSavascisi]

thanks, great video! :)

[@rumbata10]

famtastic video very helpfull!!!.thank you so much !

[@zahrose]

Thankyou for your help...I figured it out

[@danhatman3538]

This video saved me bacon! Quidos to you man!

[@Tusharp4tel]

This is great video and very useful. When you typed in the google for external IP address that you got will this be DVR's external or the computer's? I am just not sure.

[@juerfe]

You're my hero.

[@BigBand1942]

Wow, thanks! You are the best...

[@JAFAR628]

thank you sir very nice video

[@NishshankaPrabhath7]

thanks, I'll try these tomorrow~

[@suzannta2827]

EXCELLENT!!!

[@williamsilverthorn3246]

Excellent video ... a good follow-on would be how to do remotely what most DVR's only allow you do locally - i.e. recall stored videos, search, download, etc. This seems to be the achilles heal of remote CCTV DVR access.

[@Irainucry1122]

Very good job.

[@shakeelarshad4708]

very good guidance

[@RisdenvanNiekerk]

cool informative video

[@SirusDas]

Awesome u made my day thanks a lot for all those information specially the one where u said u cannot if on same network... I was almost about to give up until ur video showed up 😁😀😜

[@MadsTech]

What should i do to access live camera from remote location which is outside the router and with dynamic ip address

[@bhaviksp]

thanks a lot ....very transparent video u hv kept

[@GodBlessHipHop]

My dvr came with a IQ code and i downloaded the app for my iphone, i then looked up my dvr IP address and entered it into my web address bar, after connecting the internet cable. I set up a network user and made a new user name and password, it connected online when i entered the dvrs IP address. Then i used another IQ code that came with the DVR to connect it to my iphone app.. WORKS.. This video was a good leg up for me but i had to figure out the rest..

[@dennismumo797]

Wich is the best app to view over the phone

[@godfatha5]

Hey mehnnn.. i wanna say thank you a million times, you are a GENIUS bcos i bought a DVR Network System and i spent ages reading the setup manual, it was crap, they might as well use a Chinese takeaway menu as a setup manual. But the way you explained the set-up, step-by-step was pure FIRST CLASS. Thank again Mehnn. Thanks to you my DVR is hooked on the internet now and i can view it on my Ipad and Iphone. If you ever come to london UK and you see a guy blowing Kisses on the street, just know its me...lol...(joke)

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

Thank you, we really appreciate the positive feedback!

[@JGmz-im8og]

what DVR system camera are you using, I want to get one. thanks

[@phenix129]

I have difficulties our setup my Livebox II with my DVR . cann you help me for one video?

[@ehsanullah14]

Thanks Bro

[@camelface105]

Could you tell me if your DVR matches your monitor resolution? I have a 1080p dvr and an older TV, but it won't show any menu, nor on a laptop screen with higher resolution. I'm stumped.

[@richyrich1723]

decent. Thank you

[@amukelanisigcawu8872]

Hi. I would like to ask assistance in hard resetting my 32channel Dahua DVR seeing as it does not have a reset button on the PCB. The help would greatly be appreciated.

[@necmanju2005]

exceellent video regarding DVR-Network configuration to router and connectivity in to the network. also the required static ip should i apply/request from service provider pls confirm.

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

yes, or you can use a DDNS service.

[@lokokuter08]

HI.GOOD VIDEO how to configure apple airport router WITH MY DVR THANK YOU

[@WebDesignerRhonda]

My modem is in the back of my house but my dvr and cameras run to the front of my house can I teather the dvr or use my usb d link (I forget what it is called but it was to make my old tv connect to my wireless internet via usb) to get Internet to the dvr ? Or any other suggested ways I haven't thought of.

[@emeraldpeterolu7289]

Please, how do I achieve port forwarding using D-link DW 921 router? Thanks

[@codyclaxton3160]

This is very helpful. But is there a way to run this browser without ActiveX? Only IE supports it.

[@petrayolandaalegriamonroy2490]

Hi! would you tell me why in my dvr apear this: OUT OF RANGE, because I installed everything as you said in your video, I made double cheking and still that message on the monitor.? please? thanks.

[@quilla333]

thanks very clear and easy to fallow instructions,can you make one for how to connect using iphone and android also tablets?

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

We do have a couple of videos that show how to use the mobile apps on our channel as well.

[@win30034]

Nice video. For external IP does it change if router or modem reboots etc? If I travel could I then lose remote access?

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

win30034 yes, you may lose remote access in that case. However, our units do have the ability to use a domain name that's always updated with the correct IP. This would be in the case of using something like DYNDNS.

[@gamerepair2020]

Just buy a battery backup, cost about $25.00 to $60.00

[@tejatejakumar9325]

THANKS

[@daddyfrank2010]

Great Video, I see its been a couple years since you've done the video. are you still runing the same DVR and Camera's? or have you upgraded? do you have a preference? What about Wireless Camera's would you recommend them for a Beginner? Thanks,

[@salvadorcortez9508]

Frank JR

[@isalovell]

Is it possible to be able to see all my cameras from different DVRs in one screen and also have a central point of management of all my DVRs?

[@BillHally]

Thanks for sharing your video with us when I get connected to the application that shows the camera's and I click either Show All or any indidual camera a box pop's up saying "No Rights!" Have you any idea why this would happen? Thanks

[@CCTVSupplies]

This problem occurs when you have the incorrect login and password. The DVR that is being displayed here is a Chinese made Dahua System and it's default login and password is admin / admin.

[@kevinkinyua2406]

Lovely

[@MsPWnzoR]

And what can i do about it when i have non static ip adress,i mean,when i got dinamic? What do i need to do to configure it? I know the whole forwoarding proccess,its just that piece,when i have dinamic ip adress? Thanks

[@elijahnkabinde37]

I just bought a Loveday AHD DVR, I'm not winning to get it showing the camera, please help

[@zahrose]

Hi Excellent video. Im a bit confused though. Would you be able to help me to connect to my qvis from a laptop.

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

what part are you confused with?

[@freezerfreezer9097]

Will this work without a static UP?

[@JodyPody100]

Found this really helpful. However, do you have additional advice (or could you point me in the right direction) doing this via a D-Link modem/router using a Mac?

[@willflatten2452]

***** I can't get my camera system on my phone. I have it hooked up to the dvr machine and my comcast modem. Do I need a router? I can't see my camera view on my pro android night owl app at all. I did scan my modem. It read it. But I see nothing but black on my app in my smartphone. But I have the camera up and running at my house. I see image on my little HD TV. But again nothing on my app.

[@Irainucry1122]

willflatten24 use your isp ip adderss and the tcp and udp ports

[@Brighteyes818]

Do it have to be a internet cable cause I have a phone cable wire.. will that work

[@christianyepeslozano5066]

can i make up an ip address? or the internet service provider has to provide it ?

[@Goldenchildgt]

This is great. Mot of what I needed to know in one place. Question: if I have DHCP enabled on my router, would my external IP address change from time to time? Let's say I find the external IP address today and move out of town tomorrow, will the same address work months from now?

[@Irainucry1122]

No it will change but its not a big deal just change it in the settings or you can pay for a sta ip from your isp but if you just chang it your self it will save you money.

[@ricardoreix]

Goldenchildgt you can use ddns, so instead of writing your IP (that could change from time to time) you write for example home.myddns.com and it always go to your IP. You just need to configure the ddns on your router

[@Goldenchildgt]

thanks Ricardo Reis

[@Clip7heApex]

Will this setup work in microsoft edge rather than internet explorer?

[@Sergio10875]

A lot of people no have a direct internet connection near dvr , what about connection by a bridge?? How can I do it?

[@Dogomendwas]

Nice video but can you connect the LAN cable directly to the modem as well?

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

Hey @Dogomendwas, It is not recommended that you hookup the LAN cable to the modem. You can do it but it can cause issues depending on the provider.

[@Jatin19902]

Do we need to pay any initial setup or monthly cost (in addition to internet bill) for using remote monitoring service?

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

no, once you buy the device, you can monitor your home or business cams for free for the life of the device. We have multiple ways to connect to the DVR's and NVR's remotely. Free Mobil App, through a browser, and through our TechProSS Desktop application, All Free. We do supply a paid version though which has the ability to play back videos instead of just live viewing.

[@1culero]

how can I get WEB SERVICE can you share the link to download it

[@abhiwanders3607]

*EMERGENCY* im working on a ai based system and trying to integrate with the dvr camera ,where the video from the dvr is used as a feed for my compute,.. so i need the ip address of the dvr to put into the program so then it executes the program accordingly...so is that possible? let me know please

[@p3asant]

My DVR has a HTTP port setting and a Server port setting what do I do for TCP and UDP?

[@TManOK]

Can you only connect via CAT5 cable or could you hook up a usb wifi antenna and connect to your router?

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

You can reach our Tech Support at 1-866-573-8878, They'll be happy to assist you!

[@AbdulAlimBD-bt2ni]

nice

[@chesterbratton87]

Can you do this on a laptop

[@altheradita1988]

i have no idea how to make my camaras work screen is just black can u help

[@user-br1ln8cn1v]

Can the cameras be hooked up with out internet ?

[@TheDro]

I can make a tutorial for this and upload it soon for you. However, the quick way is once your logged into your web service, click on the SEARCH tab at the top of the page. Pick the begin and end time and which channels you want to view recorded footage from, then click search to find all of the videos inbetween those times. Click on the clip you would like to DL and then hit the download button. In my video, I'll explain the rest of the options on that window further for you if you'd like.

[@daltonjohnathan9920]

Wow, before you had 1k subs

[@vatanakserey5157]

Can i use other browser to view it??

[@nlamz4875]

I need help have not been able to connect to the DVR for SWANN

[@ThingsIdo4fun]

This was very helpful but i have a question, what if i have a router and internet available BUT i do not have a working computer? I am setting this up on a family's house and they don't have computers or laptop but they use the internet for their phones and pads. how do i configure these steps?

[@Securitycamerakingcom]

Depending on the type of router you have, some come with mobile device apps where you can configure them through those devices instead of having to use a PC. Look up their support pages on the manufacturers website to find out all the ways you can connect to it remotely in order to configure the ports.

[@BillMan2002]

on mine it shows cam 1 cam 2 up until cam 4 and than says d05. d06. and so on. when i hook camera up i dont get anything.