Compatibility or clashes?

[Anymouse 0]

Something I'm unclear about is the compatibility of IP camera software with NVR software in general. Most cameras have functions that are the same or similar to some NVR's features (for example: resolution adjustment, digital zoom, PTZ control, remote monitoring, etc). Does the camera software get integrated into the NVR software, completely ignored by the NVR software, or some mess of in-between? I'd think that the NVR software is what will control everything and can ignore the camera software, but then can I use any of the camera's software features separately?

 

How about the alarm input/outputs on some cameras? Can I control these through the NVR? I'd like to control window/door sensors and motion detectors through the NVR like you can with a typical DVR (just N.O. or N.C. switch inputs and outputs). I don't just want the cameras to record based on sensor triggers, I want sirens/lights to be set off based on sensor triggers. In my DVR I can control all this at once (4 in, 4 out). I guess my question is: Is there an equivalent function on an NVR? Nothing I've been able to find explains this.

 

Thanks in advance

[thewireguys 3]

You would use 3rd party VMS (NVR) or some manufactures have their own VMS (NVR) to record and control the cameras. You would use one or the other not both.

 

As for trigger I/Os most 3rd party VMS's (NVR) can control the trigger I/Os on the cameras but you have to check compatibly. But to answer your question yes you can use VMS (NVR) to other devices using trigger I/O on the cameras like you can with DVRs

[Anymouse 0]

Thanks for the info! I'll try to clarify with QNAP as far as the NVR side of things, as I'm ordering a QNAP VS-4016 NVR. I don't have all of the cameras picked out yet (16 total) because the QNAP compatibility list is pretty extensive, but I know what a few of them will be.

 

In fact, thewireguys, I'm about to PM you about some of those demo cameras you have for sale.

Thanks again.