Question Access my NVR's HDD from my PC

[ClintSquintin]

My office is compiled of a three-monitor desktop, laptop, NVR, KVM, and switch.

My NVR captures 4 live feeds, which I view on my left monitor via KVM. The security system stores footage locally to its preinstalled HDD on the NVR. I can view the footage and feeds from the NVR or the mobile app. However, I only see an option to save/download video on the mobile app. The NVR will overwrite its storage as it goes, so I will need to save footage I want to keep. I prefer to not save them to my phone, when I have my digital vault in my basement. Do I need to download them on my phone and then send them to my server, or is there a way I could access the HDD on the NVR from my Desktop PC. To my understanding, the KVM will not transfer data. But could I make the NVR appear on my Desktop as a network drive?

EDIT: The NVR, laptop, and desktop are all connected to the same switch.

 

[lantis3]

NVR software name and link?

 

[ClintSquintin]

I have a NightOwl. Not sure about the software name or version. There's be a firmware name in its system somewhere, I'm sure.

https://nightowlsp.com/products/10-...-fi-ip-2k-deterrence-cameras-with-2-way-audio

 

[lantis3]

But could I make the NVR appear on my Desktop as a network drive?

Don't think you can.

https://support.nightowlsp.com/hc/e...-Owl-Protect-CMS-Download-and-Setup-Guide#ch7

6. Saving or Exporting Recordings for Long-Term Storage

Allows you to save recordings to your PC or Mac for long-term storage.

1. From the Playback screen, simply click the download icon to the right of the recording you wish to download. This will allow you to rename the recording and select where you want the recording to be saved on your device.

 

[ClintSquintin]

6. Saving or Exporting Recordings for Long-Term Storage

Allows you to save recordings to your PC or Mac for long-term storage.

So weird that they would word it this way, when it only allows you to use this feature on a mobile device.

 

[lantis3]

Maybe you can install KDE connect on your PC and Android/iPhone to send files from your phone then if Nightowl's PC software really won't let you save videos.