Using home alarm system to arm recording

[digadv 0]

My goal is to arm motion recording on my Hikvision NVR once I set my home alarm system. However, my Hikvision NVR that does NOT have any alarm inputs. I know that some cameras do have alarm inputs.

 

My question is has anyone connected their home alarm system to the alarm inputs on a camera to arm the rest of the cameras to record motion?

 

Direct experience with the Hikvision DS-7608NI would be ideal, but I'd appreciate any feedback.

 

Thanks - Dig

[Securame 0]

I don't think you will be able to do that at all, you would need a NVR with alarm inputs.

 

But you have the equipment, so it is free to give it a try.

[digadv 0]

Unfortunately, I don't currently have any cameras with alarm inputs. It would be really nice for a manufacturer to develop an IP-based alarm module.

[Securame 0]

Well... That's what NVR with alarm inputs are for. With it you could have your indoors cameras not record at all when you are at home, and once you arm your alarm system they would start recording (full time or motion).