General Guide of Choosing Compatible Cameras for DVRs/NVRs (or DVRs/NVRs for Cameras)

Applies to:
All DVRs/NVRs/Cameras

Purpose:

When it comes to choosing cameras or DVR/NVR (recorders) for each other, we may follow the below rules to make it a working match as possible as we can.

Rule #1

Choose from the same brand

The DVR/NVR/Camera comes from the same brand have been (or can be) tested by the seller, thus it's the most suggested way to make a working match.

Rule #2

Pay attention to the maximum resolution

Basically, a DVR/NVR can only work with the cameras with an equal (or lower) resolution.
For example, a 6MP DVR will work with a 5MP camara, but won't work with an 8MP camera.

Note:
Some cameras may support more than one resolution, which means we may lower the camera resolution to make it compatible with the DVR/NVR.

Rule #3

Know the difference between DVR and NVR matching

1) For DVR:
- When choosing an Analog camera, we need the camera's HD signal mode (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS) to be supported by the DVR;
- When choosing an IP camera, we need both the DVR and the camera to support ONVIF protocol.

For example, this ANNKE DW81KD DVR can work with a 5MP TVI Analog camera and a 6MP ONVIF IP camera, but it won't work with a 5MP AHD Analog camera.

2) For NVR:
Both the NVR and the IP camera should support ONVIF protocol.
For example, this 1080P Onvif camera can be added to the ANNKE N48PAW NVR.

Rule #4

Double-check with the device provider

Before making a purchase, it's always recommended to double-confirm the compatibility with the device provider. Because they might have actual case(s) to tell you if the camera and DVR/NVR is compatible or not.

Notice: For any other questions, please feel free to contact ANNKE technical support at support@annke.com by email.

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