myplace46 0 Posted December 12, 2011 I'm really unhappy with the software that came with my(stand alone) DVR. Do I have to use it or is there an alternative solution? any suggestions muchly appreciated. Thanks, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpzle 0 Posted December 13, 2011 when you buy a standalone dvr, you're also pledging to use their proprietary software. usually, there are no alternatives. as you've found out, there's a whoooooole lot more to the picture when selecting a DVR other than price and spec sheets. what's the make/ model dvr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph.chen0312 0 Posted December 13, 2011 when you buy a standalone dvr, you're also pledging to use their proprietary software. usually, there are no alternatives. as you've found out, there's a whoooooole lot more to the picture when selecting a DVR other than price and spec sheets. what's the make/ model dvr? I agree with Bpzle all the OS is natively design for the utility, it is hard to change unless it takes the same solutions, but even this all features and functions is not equivalent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myplace46 0 Posted December 13, 2011 when you buy a standalone dvr, you're also pledging to use their proprietary software. usually, there are no alternatives. as you've found out, there's a whoooooole lot more to the picture when selecting a DVR other than price and spec sheets. what's the make/ model dvr? Yeah, you'd think I'd learn not to try to skimp on technology. Its a no name 8ch DVR made in China. I wouldn't have anything against this software if it would actually work. one of the problems is after playing back prerecorded video for a while it just quits. plus, if I open the program called "view cams" it won't let me save my device after I set it up in "Device manager" once I close it out the next time I open it, I have to set it up all over again. That and I still can't get the email function to work. If you have any suggestions, I'm listening... Thanks, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpzle 0 Posted December 13, 2011 I'd ebay it and invest in something better. PM me an email and I can send you some live demos of some budget friendly solutions that I garuntee will blow that thing out of the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myplace46 0 Posted December 14, 2011 I'd ebay it and invest in something better. PM me an email and I can send you some live demos of some budget friendly solutions that I garuntee will blow that thing out of the water. OK, PM sent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
