Okay, Update to the Update on the ANP800 NVR.

First off, the actual ANP800 NVR is working just fine, it has been all along, and that ain't the problem. I want this firmly understood.

The main problem centers around the Communications between the NVR and various Cross Platform Systems, that is to say, between the NVR and say PC/Windows and iMac computers, and Android devices, and Communicating between various systems, especially via Data Encrypted Security, can be particularly challenging. Then when adding upgrades to these various systems, for example from say Android 11 to Android 12, can make these types of Communications just that more Challenging.

The World is ever changing making these challenges ever changing, and sometimes keeping up, can be a challenge.

One minute you think you have everything working just fine, then somebody makes an upgrade, leading to things being thrown off balance, and this leads to the whole process of getting everything going properly again - another challenge. In a certain sense this is a Never Ending Process.

Yes things keep getting better and better, but then so to is the process keeping up, as improvements and modifications are made, this is a never ending process, that will probably never end.

That said, I have taken off all Programs from both the iMac computers and Android devices, and for the moment, we are focusing on getting going the Android devices again, since my wife and I tend to use the Androids for our Security Camera Viewing needs, and for the time being, we are keeping the iMacs out of the equation, opting instead to focus on getting the Androids going again. Later on we will get back to getting the iMacs going again, but for the time being, the focus is on the Androids.

At present, we have a little something going on the Androids, for the time being I can NOT go into specifics, but Annke is "Diligently" working to fix the problems, they are apparently struggling with the problems and issues at a pretty fast clip, and I doubt it will take too much longer to get the Android Problems fixed and going again.

Later on we will tackle the iMacs again.

So this is my Update to the Update for the moment.

I will of course keep you all Updated as this Never Ending Process continues.

Okay - Learning Curve Time.

At first my wife and I thought we would just get an inexpensive DVR system with a multitude of cameras, you have to realize this is our first foray into the world of security cameras, and it took a few before we realized what to do. In looking at the DVR systems, and then in looking at the NVR systems, I realized I would have to sit and monitor the DVR system 24/7, when the NVR systems takes a lot of the labor out of monitoring the cameras, and when we realized we would probably want to upgrade later on from DVR to NVR, we concluded to just jump into the world of NVR right off the line. For us going NVR right from the start actually became the more cost effective maneuver in the long run, the start up may be a little pricey, but in the long run, more cost effective.

So we entered into this right when the world is starting to go NVR and Night Chroma, and for us, we could NOT have gotten into this at a better time.

In terms of NVR units, according to sources like The Hook Up, Yes - I watched a lot of reviews on YouTube to gain knowledge in this, the Annke NVR did well, it wasn't rated the best, but well enough.

Anyway the ANP800 is good enough for us.

Prior to all this, I had Zero Experience in PoE/NVR systems.

Learning to use a PoE/NVR system takes a little bit of doing, especially when it has Smart Event Technology combined with a modicum of AI, but I am NOT scared of AI, nor Smart Technology, so learning to use this NVR wasn't all that much of a problem.

In fact, what I found more interesting was using this technology relative to the surrounding environment, for example where we are located relative to the equator, the orientation of the house, and which side is North and which is South, has more to do with how the cameras are to be set up, and dialed-in, than just simply setting them up and running them. For example, after a while, I realized I tend to use the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) more on the North and NorthEastern sides than the South and SouthWestern sides of the house. Things like that. Just your position relative to the equator, and the orientation of your place, has a big effect on how you adjust the settings on your cameras. I found that even if all the cameras were exactly the same, where you set them up, relative to surrounding environmental conditions, plays a big part in how you dial-in your cameras, and pretty much, no two cameras will be the same, with your adjustments being different.

Both my wife and I were surprised at how the NVR tracked me walking around the house, we tested to see if the NVR could track more than one person, and it can, and while yes it takes a little getting used to, this technology is the way to go.

Now that we have this system installed, and we have been using it for a while, we are glad we did it, and I would definitely recommend the jump to the NVR technologies.

One thing, Annke tends to be Unto It's Own, Annke doesn't always play well with others, I don't think this has as much to do with Proprietary Marketing as it does with Data Encryption Security, and currently neither Guarding Vision and Annke Vision are working on our iMac/OS computers and Celero 5G+ Smartphones, both I and Annke Tech Support have been struggling with this problem for months, and the conclusion is, it now comes down to Product Development to solve this problem.

Aside from this, going all the way from the Various Annke Cameras we are using, all the way to the Annke ANP800 PoE/NVR, everything is working great, and now Product Development has some Troubleshooting and Product Improvements to do towards solving these problems with the Programs and Apps to be used with this gear.

The Security Rig is working just fine, but communications between the rig and our computers and cellphones has some issues, like they aren't working right now.

We eagerly await the New Improvements by Annke Product Development so we can get back to using our iMacs and Smartphones with the NVR system.

Okay Update Time,

To Be Clear, the Video Quality of the Annke Cameras are phenomenal, the Video Quality of their NVRs is also Incredible, Annke showed me how to cross load videos to Flash Drive, and the quality of the videos is incredible, and I just want this part made clear.

However, regarding their Program/Apps, for example Guarding Vision and Annke Vision, and what is essentially a P2P VPN service, or Peer To Peer - Virtual Private Network, the stuff that allows the NVR to communicate with cellphones, Annke has been having troubles with this, and they are working to fix the problems. The way it looks to me, and I could be Wrong about this, but SomeHow I doubt it, the problem centers around Annke being MS Windows based when my wife and I use IMacs, and I think this is part of the problem.

It Isn't the End of the World, NO - the Sky Ain't going to Fall, NOR is the World going to Crack In Two, but we just have to Patiently Wait.

Does this NVR support smart functions? how is this NVR better than N48PAW?

Due to changing area safety conditions our HOA earlier this year installed license plate reader cameras on all our primary road entrances. They further recommended that all residents should be installing their own private home based CCTV system. I purchased a complete ANNKE package with (7) C800 4K IP Dome cameras, a NCD800 4K panoramic camera and an ANP800 - 4K PoE NVR. I was particularly impressed with the NCD800 180-degree camera as it virtually covered my entire street and thus quickly becoming my main go-to cameraWith hardware and software compatibilities in mind, ANNKE assisted me a great deal with a complete system evaluation including my accessory requirements and for all of my intended purchases. I also elected to buy most of my higher cost items directly from ANNKE thus saving considerably by purchasing directly from them. My DIY install went super smooth and everything worked right out of the box. I was also highly satisfied working with
several of ‘ANNKE’s Support’ team, which I think was an important factor in my satisfaction and final install success. Already many of my retired neighbors have stopped over seeking advice on cost, quality and installation. Needless to say I will be keeping in recommending ANNKE to all of them, and may even see them through their next step and their own install process.

My 4 yr old No48paw just failed, is this the best replacement I should get?
Thank you