
This could bring an extra cost if you're using something like Schedules Direct, but there are free options out there depending on your location. Without it, you just have a list of channels with no idea what's actually showing on them. The only drawback here is that Emby asks you to provide a source of TV guide data. Setup is easy, and if you're using a compatible tuner it takes only a few moments. The Emby Server is available for Windows, Mac, some NAS boxes and other platforms, too. You'll have to be an Emby Premiere subscriber to use the DVR, but it's reasonably priced at $99 for a lifetime license, with options to pay monthly or yearly. It does many of the same things, mixing your own media with live TV and DVR. Basically, this feature allows you to change all major settings of the NVR, including “Device parameter”, “Net parameter”, “Channel parameter”, “Serial parameter”, “User management”, “Exception Alarm”, “Disk management” these primary categories.As an all-rounder for the home media center, Emby is a great alternative to Plex. Additionally, users can remotely config the NVR by clicking “Remote Config” menu. After click “OK”, you will complete the device adding operation. Search the NVR via I8 protocol Found Device 192.168.1.188Ĥ. The software will discover the NVR in the local network. VMS) you need to add the device, then right click mouse and select “Add Device”, then an Add device window will pop-up, choose the default Device protocol –, then click “Search” to continue. The next step is adding the device (NVRs) to the software, go to tab, using the mouse to select the group (e.g. Login the software with default account (admin / empty password). Install the CMS 2.0 software in your computer, then run the “Video Monitoring Client” software.Ģ. It's compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 operating system. By using this software, you can monitor XM, Dahua, Hikvision cameras/NVRs/DVRs simultaneously on a PC/laptop. This free video management software can support IP cameras/NVRs/DVRs by using i8, ONVIF, Hikvision, Dahua protocols.

In this article, we offer you a simple tutorial on how to use the CMS 2.0 software.

HD network video recorders come with free CMS 2.0 software, which can be installed in Windows OS computer to achieve centralized video management up to 64 channels. CMS stands for central monitoring station is the place where security guard or operators watch the security video and monitor the alarm.
