This is my review of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) feature on a Lorex 4K IP Camera System.1
Here is a quick way to review snapshots taken during motion detection events. I used the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) feature of the Lorex NVR. Basically I set the NVR to transfer snapshots to my web server, then I wrote a script that displays them. This is an advanced topic intended for those who manage their own website. Here’s how I did it.2
Continue reading »Footnotes:- Specifically I have model 4KHDIP86, which is described as “4K Ultra HD IP 8 Channel NVR System with 6 Outdoor 4K 8MP IP Cameras, 130FT Night Vision, 2TB Hard Drive.” The Network Video Recorder (NVR) is model NR908X, or specifically NR9082 with the 8-channel configuration. [back]
- The configuration screen shots below are from the NVR web interface. Newer Internet browsers no longer support the NPAPI plug-in required to view live video and to playback video. However you can still use this interface to make configuration changes. You could also use the Flir Cloud Client on your PC, but it may not allow you to set all the same options. Of course you can use the NVR interface directly with a monitor or TV. However it is easier to show screenshots from the NVR web interface. [back]