For many devices this means using Internet Explorer and the ActiveX plugin. This setup can be frustrating if you can only see a white screen. Using a video recording and management system can allow you to view and configure devices in some situations. There are still occasions when you can only change your settings through Internet Explorer (IE.
Using Safari
- When I try to access my surveillance cameras on Microsoft Edge it requests I download the WebKit Plugin which doesn't download. I have tried changing settings on both Microsoft Edge and Chrome and still have the same problem. I also tried to use Internet Explorer in Windows 10 and it doesn't work either. VERY FRUSTRATING!!!
- Cam is the Amcrest IP2M-844 outdoor POE dome New to Amcrest but using IP cams for over 10 years and never seen anything like this. Neither Chrome nor Edge browsers stream the video once I am logged in even after I have clicked 'install the plugin' and have run the webplugin.exe files and clicked yes on the Windows prompt.
- Windows Media Center was the best over-the-air DVR solution for PC before Microsoft removed it in Windows 10. Now, users must make the best of other options.
- Launch Safari and access the DVR by typing its IP address or host name in the URL location bar. Click on the the down arrow icon that appears to download Webkit Plugin for Safari. After downloading, install the package by clicking or double clicking the file. Click 'Continue' and select 'Install' in the installer that appears.
Right click on Safari icon. Go to 'Options' and select 'Show in Finder'.
Open Finder and go to Applications. Right click on Safari and click 'Get Info'.
In the Safari information window, locate and check 'Open in 32-bit mode'.
Launch Safari and access the DVR by typing its IP address or host name in the URL location bar.
Click on the the down arrow icon that appears to download Webkit Plugin for Safari.
- After downloading, install the package by clicking or double clicking the file.
Click 'Continue' and select 'Install' in the installer that appears.
If your operating system asks for Authentication, enter your operating system's username and password.
Click close to finish Webkit installation.
- Open Safari and access the DVR again by typing its IP address or hostname.
Enter your DVR's username and password in the login screen that appears.
References
Webkit Plugin Dvr Tutorial
- 'Instruction on Safari Setup.' LT Security. LTS Security Inc., n.d. Web. 21 Jul 2011.