One of the most common questions we hear: "We already have security cameras. Do we need to buy new equipment?"
CamView is designed to work with your existing camera infrastructure. If you have an NVR (Network Video Recorder) or DVR system, there's a good chance we can connect to it without any hardware changes.
Compatible Systems
CamView works with most IP camera systems that support RTSP streaming:
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- Hikvision — NVRs and standalone IP cameras
- Dahua — Including OEM versions (Lorex, Amcrest, etc.)
- Uniview — All NVR and camera models
- Axis — Professional-grade cameras
- Hanwha (Samsung) — Commercial systems
- Reolink — Consumer and prosumer models
- Ubiquiti UniFi Protect — With RTSP enabled :::
If your system supports RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), it will likely work with CamView. Most commercial systems installed in the last 10 years support this standard.
What We Need From You
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- Camera/NVR information: Make, model, and approximate age of your system
- Network access: We'll work with your IT team or installer to configure secure access
- Camera credentials: Username and password for RTSP streams (usually separate from admin login)
- Camera locations: Which cameras should be shared with residents (tennis courts, pool area, etc.) :::
The Setup Process
We start with a brief call to understand your current setup. What cameras do you have? Where are they located? What do residents want to see?
Our team works with your IT provider or camera installer to establish a secure connection:
- Creating dedicated streaming credentials
- Configuring firewall rules if needed
- Testing stream quality and reliability
We add your cameras to the CamView platform, configure stream settings for optimal performance, and set up your property's resident portal.
Before going live, we verify everything works correctly. You'll review the setup and confirm which cameras should be visible to residents.
Once approved, we provide resident access instructions and you're live!
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What If My System Isn't Compatible?
In rare cases where existing cameras don't support RTSP streaming, we can recommend upgrade paths. Often, replacing just the NVR (while keeping existing cameras) is enough to add RTSP capability. We can connect you with trusted installers who specialize in HOA camera systems.
Security Considerations
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- CamView never stores your camera credentials in plaintext
- Streams are delivered securely to authenticated residents only
- No need to open ports to the public internet
- Our architecture keeps your cameras protected :::
:::key-takeaway Have questions about connecting your specific system? Contact us and we'll let you know if CamView will work with your setup—before you commit to anything. :::