![]() ![]() Now from you mac Client, you can run ALL of the admin features of the Exacq server. Then on your Mac, download the Exacq client, enter the server information, AND NEVER GO TO THE WINDOWS MACHINE AGAIN. Give that machine a dedicated IP address, Oh and dont be scared by the statement "run the server" you are just double clicking it not configuring it in any real way. ALSO and dont forget, as I did the first time, start typing Exacq, and also click and run the "exacq Web Server"-which will enable you to see the machine from ipad etc-I say dont forget, not because you cant do it later-you can-but I dont want to go back to the windows machine. Now I wont lie, I do NOT LIKE windows 8, and had to google a few things (that where the hell do I find the new software I just downloaded-ironically just start typing "Exacq" and up it will come. Downloaded the Exacq software and installed the demo. I went to best buy and bought a $300 Dell desktop computer-yes with windows on it. My biggest problem with Security Spy (IIRC) was that it used a LOT of resources. I just dug through my video cam software folder, and also noticed i used something called Evom, which was also OK. ![]() It was good for what it was, and at the end if you insist on using a mac for your server t is probably your best bet. I was deterred by running something other than a mac, and also deterred by purchasing cameras that were not really mac compatible. And had about 5 vendors start a bid process only to flake out on me, so I was forced to do this myself. I also use (almost) exclusively mac os (and iOS). In any event I have been lurking here for a couple of years getting more info before setting up a system. Sorry that this is my first post, I could have sworn I registered here before. ![]() I also don’t want to build a computer, I want an out of box computer, take it out, plug it in, warrantee by someone else. I am willing to buy a dedicated Mac Mini just for the purpose, in fact that is my I said single function I meant that if the solution did not work out to my expectations I would still have a new Mac Mini to use for something else.ĭo you know of a good Atom based computer that has the form factor (or almost) of a Mac Mini? I might consider an Atom based solution based on price and physical size. The most important thing I want is a good Front Door solution with video, 2-way audio and IOS support so I can use my iPad to communicate with whomever is at the front door, while I make my way to the front door. Or get an NVR that has a web interface compatible with OSX and you look at the DC Complex IP camera view / IP Camera Recorder software?. So the best you can do is look for Windows based NVR software that can at least let you view the cameras and recordings via a web interface compatible with OS X and IOS. It would seem like a waste to buy a Mac solely for this purpose, not only due to the cost of the Mac but you'll be extremely limited in software choice, very little community support and it may limit the cameras choices as not all NVR software supports all cameras. But here's the problem, the NVR PC needs to be on 24/7 and really nothing else running on it and no ability to go into any power saving mode. I've had Macs for a long time too, still have my Mac SE with B&W monitor built in. Now I just need to find an IP camera preferable PoE camera that I can use with it.Īny input, thoughts, help would be much appreciated. However there is a software solution by: called AirBeam which works on IOS and Mac OS devices and does not require Internet access to work. The only downside is it requires the Internet to be up to work, so it is not a good stand alone solution. I have an exclusive Mac networking my house, I have several Macintoshes, and I really have no use for a Windows computer (they are OK, I just am fully invested in Macintosh hardware and software and don't want to start investing in Windows)įor a front door solution I have been thinking about FaceTime, built-in to Mac OS and iPad and iPhone and in my testing it seems pretty good. ![]() I want 2-way audio and to be able to see and talk with whoever is at the front door from my iPad. I am still looking for a good front door solution. Also they say they can support just about any ONVIF-compatible camera the URL is: īTW: They list some 30+ cameras, among them some of the more popular ones listed on this forum. I have been scouring this forum and the Internet (Google is your friend, but you have to ask the right question or you get the wrong answer) and I have finally found a Mac OS solution that looks pretty good for a system it is from DC Complex their IP camera view / IP Camera Recorder software sounds pretty good and seems well reviewed (most of the Mac software solutions are not well reviewed and seem like crap). ![]()
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