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How to install The Mac Plugin Needed For Your Security System

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

To install the plug in needed to be able to remote view your cameras from your MacBook, you will need...

IP Camera Streaming Troubleshooting Guide

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

IP Camera Streaming Troubleshooting Guide, IP cameras, unless added by RTSP, will typically communicate with the DW Spectrum® Server through...

Port Forwarding Simplified

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

What is Port Forwarding? When using a mobile application to connect with your VMAX® standalone recording unit or with your...

How Long Do Security Cameras Keep Footage?

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

Security camera (CCTV) recordings are typically retained for a duration of 30 to 90 days across various sectors, including hotels,...

How does a security camera system work?

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

What is a security camera system? A security camera system, or closed-circuit television (CCTV), is a surveillance solution designed to monitor...

Modify OSD Settings Via Web Interface

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

By Default, a camera’s name when added to a Uniview NVR is it’s model number. Having the ability to change...

Setting up Uniview DDNS with EZDDNS

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

List of needed materials: Computer Uniview Recorder Below you can see the web interface for a Uniview NVR. You will...

No Video Output

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

The main reason a monitor would not work on a recorder is the output resolution of the recorder is too...

Uniview Password Reset

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

The Default Uniview admin Password is “123456”. However, this can be changed upon setup or even accidentally! If the default...

What is ONVIF?

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

ONVIF stands for Open Network Video Interface Forum, an IP standard for surveillance and security camera data and communication. It’s...