LaView/Hikvision Questions

[olsenblane 0]

I've searched the forum to find some of these answers and learned a lot, but I have a list of questions that require people with more experience (and intelligence for that matter)

I also have a couple of posts that ask a couple of these questions, and I don't mean to flood or duplicate them, but this will help me organize my thoughts.

 

I purchased two LaView NVR/Camera kits, each containing an 8 Channel NVR (LV-N9808C8E) with 4 cameras in each kit. So I have 8 total cameras. Here are my questions:

 

- I've been told LaView is just a rebranded Hikvision. I didn't see info on LaView from the "Ultimate Camera Guide" sticky post, but I think I read that somewhere else. If it is Hikvision, is there better Hikvision software I can load on my NVR? If so, where can I get it?

 

- Since I have two NVRs, can I somehow tie them together so that I can view 16 cameras via an App or on a computer?

 

- The LaView iOS app is horrible. Is there a 3rd-party app that will allow me to view my cameras?

 

- The Cameras I have are all White. I have dark exterior with dark soffit on a new home. Can I change the color of these? Can I paint them black? (I don't want to make them look like crap). I thought about buying some black vinyl wrap to wrap them, but is there a better way?

 

- Is there a way to add Wifi Cameras to my NVR? (Please say yes, please say yes!)

 

- I've asked this on another post, but I am trying to find out how to add audio with my current cameras. I know there are after-market mics, but how do I connect a Mic on all cameras and connect it to the NVR? NVR only has an Audio-In and Audio-Out port.

If its easier to buy cameras with integrated mics, any suggestions? I am seeing some super high-end cameras, but want to find something affordable and compatible.

 

For reference, here is what I purchased (times 2 of course): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881183059

This site has already taught me so much, but I obviously have much to learn.

[wmd 0]

I use Android app and found Hikvision's iVMS-4500 app better than LaView's app (Laview Plus).

 

You should be able to view both systems within the same app (by adding two difference devices in). However, the server ports need to be set different on two NVR. The default value is 8000. You also need to configure your router to forward them appropriately.

 

I recall one of reviews in Newegg's reports this NVR is able to work with generic IP camera. I believe the reviewer use this wireless camera:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA63M2MH6521&cm_re=JPT3815W-HD-_-0XR-0077-00011-_-Product

 

If you want to get audio signal, you have to get different camera with the mic built in. Mic can't be added on the existing camera.