Bob La Londe

My apologies... it does appear to be a multi MFG platform. Its still not quite what I was looking for according to the compatibility list though. It looks like it will work with a number of IP cameras (which is good) but does not appear to be setup to work with many(any?) DVRs.

Please people. If you have an answer to the QUESTION ACTUALLY ASKED fine, but I have an Android ap that works just fine and I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ONE. In fact I have three installed on my phone for demos for my clients based on what their needs are. Now I will make a point of NOT RECCOMENDING any Droid or iPhone aps trying to be hawked by vendors in this thread. I am looking for a multiple MFG compatible PC and/or MAC based application for viewing and reviewing video from multiple sites. If you have one I would like to hear about it. If you know of one I would be very thankful if you chose to share that information. If you just want to hawk what you have and don't have what I want. BUZZ OFF! Thank you for your understanding. I think captainpc may have misunderstood what your requirements are; it's fairly evident that he isn't trying to sell that particular brand of VMS software, seeing as the guy who develops and sells it a one-man show. Your response scored an 8 on the CreepIndex, considering the guy was trying to help you. I think you should apologize to CaptainPC, he's probably pretty broken up about it and he most likely needs to get some sleep tonight and not stare at the ceiling all night worrying about upsetting an important guy like you. Your response rated a 9.9 on the clueless meter, and its still irrelevant.

Please people. If you have an answer to the QUESTION ACTUALLY ASKED fine, but I have an Android ap that works just fine and I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ONE. In fact I have three installed on my phone for demos for my clients based on what their needs are. Now I will make a point of NOT RECCOMENDING any Droid or iPhone aps trying to be hawked by vendors in this thread. I am looking for a multiple MFG compatible PC and/or MAC based application for viewing and reviewing video from multiple sites. If you have one I would like to hear about it. If you know of one I would be very thankful if you chose to share that information. If you just want to hawk what you have and don't have what I want. BUZZ OFF! Thank you for your understanding.

Thanks. I will look into PSIM and see if its in the budget for the clients who have the need. Alternatively I may suggest for just viewing they use IP Cam Viewer on PC using Blue Stacks.

Hi Yes some App for IP camera is very cheap . It depends on what DVR or NVR you will buy . We will announce a new Central Management Software which can accept most Onvif protocol device . Philip emal : Phlip.Hdview@gmail.com Who said anything about cheap? You didn't answer the question, and instead stated you are going to just introduce another knock off AP. Full featured CLIENT SOFTWARE FOR PC is what is desired. MULTIPLE MANUFACTURER SUPPORT is what is needed in it. I ALREADY HAVE a perfectly good AP for Android and iPhone, and I don't plan to start reccomending something brand new and untested based on your stilted comments that do not answer the questions asked.

Actually there used to be some systems that would deliver EXTREMELY limited video over DIAL UP, but they sucked. I do not think ANYBODY is making one today. Whenever I removed one I smashed it with a sledge hammer before tossing it in the dumpster so I would never risk having to explain to a client why they couldn't have 32 1080P channels over their POTS line again. I then sent bribes to every other installer in the world to do the same along with a 10 pound sledge. What is the physical distance and line of sight between the empty premise and the premise where video would desire to be viewed? if a few hundred feet then a wireless transmission using a several hundred dollar wireless link MIGHT be possible. If a few miles, then a few thousand dollar wireless link might be possible. If no line of site then not possible at all. If you are one of those who hear the hundred dollars and miles because those are the only words you want to hear then you will be sadly, grossly, permanently, and irrevocabley disappointed.

I don't know if there is enough demand, but I am wondering if there are any decent multiple brand compatible PC based client programs out there. There are several for Android and iPhone platforms, but I have not yet seen one for PC. What got me thinking is I use Robert Chou's IP Cam Viewer on my Android all the time for testing a variety of different remote video connections. Digi-Merge, generic H.264, Dedicated Micros, Pelco, etc. Is there a client software package that flexible for PC or MAC? No, the answer is not to just use the same brand of hardware and video serving equipment at every site. For a variety of practical reason that just isn't always going to happen. Particularly for a customer that has facilities across multiple cites or even states or countries. For the most part I have been lucky enough to work with clients that were savy enough to understand that a certain amount of consistency in quality hardware is beneficial for practical application and user training. Once in a while though you get into circumstances beyond your control were a client has two or three different brands of equipment each with its own client software. Sure they can just load 2 or 3 or 4 different applications or if web compatible open multiple browsers windows or tabs, but they can't easily just watch a few key cameras from multiple sites all at once on one screen like they can with just one multiple DVR compatible client program like NetVu can if you have all DM equipment. A shipping manager might only want to watch a few cameras, but he might want to watch the loading docks at three or four different facilities. If they are not all the same brand they have to use their smart phone. P.S. IP Cam Viewer is a $5 ap I believe, but the free lite version is still fully functional for upto 6 cameras for your really cheap clients.

Ok, I admit my comment was a bit strong, but thank you. Anyway, as near as I can tell the associations are all geared towards making it easier for the generals to cherry pick (at best) and take advantage of enmasse (the average) the specialties. I looked at one, who had some pretty great sounding services, but I couldn't afford to join. When they found out all the things I could do they offered to let me "participate" in the "business side" (bids, plan room, etc) without joining. I played for a couple months until I saw how it worked and I never went back. It did give me some great insite into the two or three "mostly" honest generals in the region, and the 99% who are no better than the infamous organized crime assoicated generals in certain cites who I NEVER want to work for, with, or even on the same job site. Ok, I guess by going in with eyes open and I did gain something. LOL.

Can we please kick these generals off the forum. Two in one thread just pushing their own self serving associations formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of specialties is Waaaay to many.

Apparently something changed in the variables. A factory default seemed to fix the problem. (Not a restart).

I recently upgraded my DS2P 1st generation to a more current software revision. This is the demo unit I use in my office to show customers. Pelco-P quit working. I can control cameras using Pelco-C, but as you know that protocol is not fully implemented on the DS2 DVRs and you can not use all of the functions of a Pelco PTZ camera with C prototcal enabled. The only reason I updated the software is because the first generation DS2P did not have any password protection. Now that I am frequently using my laptop or even my cell phone for demos, and I opened the DVR up to the Internet from more than a very narrow range of incoming IP addresses I decided I needed the password protection at a bare minimum. None of the telelmetry settings for P were changed, and the unit has been restarted several times. Any suggestions? DM did not respond to emails regarding this issue.

Are you smoking dope?

Sheeeee-it. Expect to be used by builders if you work for them period. It is always a thousand percent better to work directly for the client. Those clients who are too stupid or too lazy to be bothered by specifying and working directly with a specialty contractor to get exactly what they want get exactly what they deserve with the like and stick (prewired for a wireless alarm) that they get stuck with otherwise.

I called the client and asked her to look and see if the manufacturer or model was visible on the unit. SHe has not called me back yet.

Several years ago I had a client ask me to install a video intercom / door station for them. It stored the last dozen or so images from when somebody pushed the button and it was easy to review them. Anybody know what manufactuer or system that was likely to have been? I had installed the alarm in their house and the video intercom was just an after thought. If I recall we installed two indoor monitor stations and one door box. The intercom was a gift from their kids I think, and if I recall the price they told me was pretty low for that time period.