using non-X10 cameras with iWatchout

Started by crowntown, May 03, 2009, 01:44:55 PM

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crowntown

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?

trol1374

  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.

crowntown

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.


trol1374

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.



crowntown

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.

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