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Title: using non-X10 cameras with iWatchout
Post by: crowntown on May 03, 2009, 01:44:55 PM

On my server I have AHP (and 3rd party x10 apps) running for HA but I use a DVR card and other software for my cameras.  Is there any way I can get iWatch to see these cameras?  There's quite a lot of video monitoring software that'll recognize my DVR card and feed the cameras but I haven't had any luck with iWatch.  Is there a way to do this?

Title: Re: using non-X10 cameras with iWatchout
Post by: trol1374 on May 03, 2009, 02:47:25 PM

  Out of curiosity, since you say you use a dvr card, why would you want to use iwatch?  Is there something you are wanting to do?
  I believe Iwatch works with the VA11 or VA12 adapter, so I haven't heard of anything else working with iwatch.

Title: Re: using non-X10 cameras with iWatchout
Post by: crowntown on May 03, 2009, 04:32:53 PM

I'd like to be able to see my current camera system in MyHouse Online.  It seems all I need is a way for iWatch to recognize my dvr card.

Title: Re: using non-X10 cameras with iWatchout
Post by: trol1374 on May 03, 2009, 06:50:12 PM

Does your card have a video out?  You will still need one of those x10 va adapters, since the software runs with that.  I would think that the dvr card would have better remote software for viewing and checking recordings.  I know mine does. 
  Although I do agree, it would be nice to see your video and control your house all in one package.   
  have you tried out Tuiceman's PCC software?  It has a deal to see camera's and will pick up some dvr cards and also has a floor plan to set up and control all your hardware.  Nice bundled package.  Look under 3rd party software in the forums for the complete writeup.

Title: Re: using non-X10 cameras with iWatchout
Post by: crowntown on May 03, 2009, 06:58:24 PM

Unfortunately the dvr card I'm using currently doesn't have a video out on it.  However, I do have a spare card here with a video out RCA on it.

Yes, I'd guess my current video monitoring software (and activeX server) is better but I can't see iWatch being that much worse and it would be nice to intergrate everything together.

I will take a look at those adapters and software though.  Thanks for the suggestions.