CCTV Camera Widget?

[gordonh 0]

Does anyone know of a widget that would allow me to place a single camera feed on my desktop from my DVR?

 

I can set up a webpage to view the DVR feed but that requires me to have that browser at the front all the time. I use dual widescreen monitors and often have desktop space that I could still see whilst doing other things, if I could place a camera feed in there I would spot a movement and then go back to the full browser window if I want.

 

I'm running Windows 7 64-bit and a Dahua DVR.

 

Alternatively, is there a URL format that would allow my to stream a single camera to a window instead of opening the full interface?

[Soundy 1]

I believe the Dahua DVR will let you pull an RTSP stream; if so, you could run VLC in a window to display the feed you want. It can be configured to run with no toolbars, no frame, floating on top, and start up with whatever size you define.

[gordonh 0]

It looks like my DVR won't do RTSP, my fault for getting the lower end one I expect.

 

I just installed the PSS software and that goes some way to doing what I want as I can setup a view with a number of cameras above each other and just drag that to where I want it. I did think 'great idea lock it to stop it moving/closing' and then the damn thing shot to the middle of the screen DOH!

 

Thanks for the try though.

[norcaldad 0]

Why can't you log into your LAN and open it in a separate browser and minimize the window?

[gordonh 0]

Well if I minimize the window I will no longer be able to see changes in the footage.

 

I can have a browser open with the feeds on it but a tidier solution would be a simple screen without all the extra bits/buttons around it, and even better if it could be locked to stop accidental closing.

[MaxIcon 0]

Here's a thread with some javascript examples for viewing directly from the cams, if that would work in your case:

 

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=23345

[norcaldad 0]

Well if I minimize the window I will no longer be able to see changes in the footage.

 

I can have a browser open with the feeds on it but a tidier solution would be a simple screen without all the extra bits/buttons around it, and even better if it could be locked to stop accidental closing.

 

intended "restore down" - typed minimize...

[garageguy 0]

What about this?

 

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26942&p=165010&hilit=dhsingle#p165010

 

 

its what I use and it works great.

[nDAlk90 0]

When I saw this post I almost immediately though about our friend Rory.

 

You might consider checking his website and see what you find. If he doesn't know how, I don't know who does. " title="Applause" /> He might know as much about Dahua as the company's engineering department.

 

Every time I visit cctvforum.com I think about him and his contributions to this forum community. What a wonderful and unique person, as each is in their own unique way.

 

What about this?

 

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26942&p=165010&hilit=dhsingle#p165010

 

 

its what I use and it works great.

[IseeYou 0]

Not sure how the DVR pages are setup but you may want to try an Active Desktop Gadget:

http://www.door2windows.com/display-any-website-on-your-windows-7vista-desktop/

[jxk716 0]

What about this?

 

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26942&p=165010&hilit=dhsingle#p165010

 

 

its what I use and it works great.

 

Yep, that is what I use almost daily and it works really well for a Dahua.