What is the best Mac compatible CCTV DVR software? This is a questions that I have heard countless times since I started CCTV Camera Pros with my business partner. Being a Mac user myself, I have always sought out to find the best surveillance software and security systems that works well with Macintosh computers. My name is Mike Haldas. I am the co-founder of CCTV Camera Pros and I am in charge of the company’s product research and development.
- OMNI-CMS Central Management Software: (MAC Only) This CMS platform is designed to work with products that fall under the umbrella of the OMNI Series. It is multiplatform software that will connect IP Cameras, NVRs and Analog DVRs.
- Jul 19, 2013 I have CMS lite software V1.3.8.0 installed on my desktop. It was working fine. A few days ago it started showing blank screens for the cameras. I can still go to filesetup and connect to the dvr, and I can do remote search and view recorded imagery. Just the live part does not work. Everything works fine using the same software on my laptop.
- The macOS-based iVMS-4200 is a versatile client software application for Hikvision video surveillance. There are modules for live view, playback, event management and e-maps. The client for macOS is now 64-bit and has a new user interface and capabilities including Hik-Connect Cloud P2P, thermal camera support, ATM/VCA/POS playback, and more.
Central Management Software for Surveillance from Alibi. Alibi Central Management Software (CMS) is a professional monitoring platform that enables management of multiple devices, at multiple locations, from a single interface.
When Greg and I started the company, we noticed that there were very few surveillance system manufacturers that were developing surveillance software for Mac users. Almost all of the security camera viewing software was based on Active X controls and only worked on Windows. Since that time, I have constantly been testing DVRs (stand-alone and PC based models) to find the ones that work best with Mac. I believe that we discovered the very best one – iDVR-PROs stand alone CCTV DVRs. The latest models are “hybrid” which means they support older analog CCTV cameras and the latest HD-over-Coax security cameras (AHD, HD-TVI, and HDCVI).
Here are some of the reasons why I love the new iDVR-PROs and the software apps used to monitor them (not just for Mac users, but for all users).
Easy to Use Software Interface
Mac users expect the very best graphical user interfaces on the devices that they buy. We like things to be intuitive, easy to understand, and useful. The user Interface of the new iDVR-PRO CCTV DVRs is outstanding. Users can navigate the interface using the USB mouse or wireless remote control that is included. Watch the below video to see how easy the interface is to use.
1080p HD Security Camera View
The Mac software for iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs now supports remotely viewing analog CCTV cameras and HD security cameras. Watch the below video to see a demo of viewing 1080p security cameras using the software. You can learn more about these hybrid HD security camera DVRs here.
Important Note: Click the gear icon in the lower right of the video player and 1080p resolution so that you can view the video in the highest resolution available.
Live Camera View from Mac Software
Everyone with a video surveillance system expects to be able to login remotely to view their security cameras live from over the Internet. It amazes me how some manufacturers still do not create client software for Mac users to do this, being that the global market share for Macintosh based PCs is growing.
The DVR viewer software for Mac that is included with the iDVR-PRO is excellent. Watch the below video to see me login to the DVR at our office from my MacBook Air laptop.
Recorded Surveillance Video Playback on Mac
In addition to the outstanding live camera viewing, the Macintosh software also supports remote search and playback of surveillance video footage that has been recorded to the DVRs hard drive. Using the DVR viewer software, users can also export segments of video and save them as MPEG-4 files that can be played back on any Mac or Windows PC using Quicktime or Windows media player.
DVR Viewer App for iOS
Most Mac users also use iPhones and iPads as their choice for mobile and tablet devices. The iOS app for iDVR-PRO security DVRs let users login to their DVR over WIFI, 3G, 4G, and LTE to view their cameras live. Like the desktop software, app also lets users search and playback recorded video footage from the DVR’s hard drive.
Request a demo
Would you like to login to an iDVR-PRO using the Mac software to test out the experience for yourself? You can also login from iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows if you would like. Please click here to request a demo login.
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- Hello Geodesist,Please see the link to download CMS LitePlease let me know if you have any questions.Thanks JamesGeodesist,I'm not sure what is going on with the CMS lite link. If you would like you can download the CMS Software here https://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-DVR-Downloads-s/82.htm This CMS program is also much nicer.Please let me know if you have any questions.Thanks JamesHi,I have the same problem. Reinstall does not help, any suggestions? It worked fine before, and does not starts any more.I use WIN7 Home Premium 64 bitI installed the CMS Lite software on Win 7 and it does not work but I have an old laptop with Win XP and it work and also installed on Win 8 and works as well. Can someone please help me out as to why this software is not working on my Win 7. I NEED IT TO WORK… ?Same here. Switched from DSL to cable modem. Now CMSLite won't launch. The process starts but not the app. Any help would be greatly appreciated.