Eagle Eye VMS Camera Direct

Eagle Eye VMS Camera Direct

2025-03-27

Version 2.1

Description

This guide describes how to add Camera Direct cameras to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS.

With Eagle Eye VMS Camera Direct, you can easily integrate your cameras with the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS without the need for a Bridge or CMVR. Connect your camera to the internet and add it to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS using its MAC address. Once added, your cameras are immediately ready for viewing within the Cloud VMS.

Supported Cameras

Find information on the supported cameras for Camera Direct by searching the Supported Device List here for "Camera Direct."

Adding a Camera Direct Camera

Prerequisites

In order to set up your Eagle Eye Camera Direct, you need the following: 

1. An Eagle Eye Cloud VMS account. 
   
2. A camera model that is supported by Camera Direct.
   
1. Note: Make sure the camera is in factory default settings, and runs the latest firmware for its model. 
3. The MAC address of the Camera Direct camera.
   

Step-by-Step

1. Log in to your Eagle Eye Networks Cloud VMS account.
2. Select Dashboard.
   
3. Click the Ellipsis icon.
   
4. Select Add Camera Direct from the drop-down.
   
5. Fill out the fields.
   
1. The Camera Name is based on your specifications.
   
2. The MAC Address can be found on the device and in the packaging.
   

The Camera Direct Camera is added to your Eagle Eye Cloud VMS account.

The camera will take a couple minutes to connect to the Cloud.

Using the Live View and History Browser with Camera Direct cameras in the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS works the same way as it does with any other camera. If you need assistance refer to our knowledge base article here.

Upcoming Features

Eagle Eye Networks is currently working to add the following features to Camera Direct camera compatibility.

1. VPN to cameras 
   
2. Analytics (other than motion) 
   
3. Camera I/O support 
   
4. 2-Way Audio support
   
5. License Plate Recognition (LPR) support
   

For support please email: support@een.com 

or give us a call at: 512-473-0501

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