Author: Tom Oakes

Cloudvue Gateway Camera Integrations

Description  Traditionally Cloudvue has focused on individual API integrations for cameras connecting to the Cloudvue Gateway. However, there are just too many camera manufactures to integrate with each. So, except for Illustra and Axis we rely on integrating with ONVIF Profile-S compliant cameras. Customers that would like a specific API camera integration should submit their… Continue reading Cloudvue Gateway Camera Integrations

Cloudvue Release Process

Description  The Cloudvue release process involves multiple components and regions.  In addition to the cloud software there are C2C, Cloudvue Manager, Cloudvue Mobile and Cloudvue Access.  Generally, software will release to NA first and if no issues are detected to EMEA and AU a few days later.  This pattern is followed for each component with… Continue reading Cloudvue Release Process

Using Rsync to Transfer Files to a Cloudvue Gateway

Description  At times it may be necessary to move files to a Cloudvue Gateway and while other tools such as SCP or MobaXterm can usually manage the job, rsync can track progress and resume after an interruption which can be particularly useful when transferring large files like the latest Cloudvue software or on slow or… Continue reading Using Rsync to Transfer Files to a Cloudvue Gateway

Cloudvue Video File Formats

Description  Both Cloudvue Gateways and C2C devices store video in 30 second increments.  Cloudvue Gateways use MP4 and C2C uses MKV container formwats.  The MKV video files on C2C devices are encrypted and cannot simply be copied and played.   The MP4 video files on Cloudvue Gateways are NOT encrypted and can be copied and played.… Continue reading Cloudvue Video File Formats

Amcrest Cameras Fail to Add as ONVIF

Description  Adding an Amcrest camera as ONVIF to a Cloudvue Gateway fails with an error message “Invalid Username / Password”. This is true even if the credentials being used work to login to the cameras web interface. Product Steps to Reproduce  Expected Results  Actual Results Solution Reference: https://amcrest.com/forum/ip-cameras-f18/onvif-authentication-not-working-in-newer-cameras-t13723.html Re: ONVIF authentication not working in newer… Continue reading Amcrest Cameras Fail to Add as ONVIF

Bulk Adding/Removing User Device Access

Description  Adding or removing a User to/from multiple devices in Cloudvue Product  Cloudvue.com Steps to Add User Access An Admin on an account who is already added to all devices can add a new user to multiple devices at once by completing the following steps: New User Existing User If an existing user that already… Continue reading Bulk Adding/Removing User Device Access

0 KB File When Downloading Archived Video

Description  Typically end users will access archived video via Cloudvue Web or Cloudvue Mobile. They can search for a specific date/time on a camera and then use Save Clip to export the video in one, five, fifteen or custom increments up to 2 hours.  In certain cases this can fail and will result in a… Continue reading 0 KB File When Downloading Archived Video

HD Live Option Causes 10 Second OSD Delay

Description When enabled the HD Live option intentionally buffers 10 seconds of video to ensure smooth playback. This is only applicable when viewing large tile or full screen views, small tile preview is not affected. NOTE: As a result of the buffering, the On-Screen-Display of the date and time (OSD) will lag real time by… Continue reading HD Live Option Causes 10 Second OSD Delay

GMT +08:00 Perth Time Zone  Off by 3 Hours

Description C2C cameras using a location that has a time zone set to (GMT +8) Perth are off by +3 Hours.  It has been determined that this is not an issue with Cloudvue software but with the cameras firmware. Platform Steps to Reproduce Expected Results Actual Results Work Around Camera Firmware Update Alternate Time Zone… Continue reading GMT +08:00 Perth Time Zone  Off by 3 Hours