Remote control of DVR

[riscott 0]

The scenario: I'm at home watching TV and I hear something outside..

I switch the TV input to HDMI to see the security system output.

 

But I want full control of the security DVR. Here's some possibilities:

 

1. OLD STYLE DVR BELOW TV WITH IR CONTROL

 

2. IP DVR BELOW TV WITH USB MOUSE, VGA OUTPUT TO MONITOR

 

3. IP DVR BELOW TV WITH USB MOUSE, HDMI OUTPUT TO TV

 

4. IP DVR IN GARAGE CONTROLLED BY WIRELESS USB MOUSE, HDMI OUTPUT TO TV

 

5. IP DVR IN GARAGE CONTROLLED BY SMART TV, HDMI OUTPUT TO TV

 

6. IP DVR IN GARAGE CONTROLLED BY HOME COMPUTER, HDMI OUTPUT TO TV

 

7. IP DVR IN GARAGE CONTROLLED BY SMART PHONE, HDMI OUTPUT TO TV

 

8. IP DVR IN GARAGE CONTROLLED BY ANDROID MINI PC STICK ON TV HDMI PORT, HDMI OUTPUT TO TV

 

9. IP DVR IN GARAGE CONTROLLED BY ANDROID TABLET, HDMI OUTPUT TO TV

 

Which of these approaches will work? Assume the DVR is hooked up to a wireless router.

 

I'm thinking of installing something like the LaView LV-KDV2084W1 but what is the best way to

control the DVR when I'm viewing the output on my TV? I'm especially interested in numbers 5 thru 9.

[jimmy29 0]

IP DVR connected via HDMI to the TV and also connected to your home network. Then you have image on the TV and also on the phone or tablet (using the mobile app)