Software Solutions - For Flexible CCTV Use

  1. CCTVWindow
  2. alienVu
  3. alien Desktop Widget
  4. alienShow
  5. alienWebCam
  6. alienPlay
  7. alienHDcalc
  8. Other useful software
1CCTVWindow
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Comprehensive client software for Windows PCs suitable for controlling and monitoring multiple alienDVRs and alienIP cameras over the LAN or Internet. Supports basic functions such as live viewing and playback as well as more comprehensive functions such as detailed search, relay control, remote config, multi-layered mapping, and alarm notifications. Allows simultaneous connection to multiple DVRs and cameras and therefore can be used for quite comprehensive remote monitoring applications, free with all alienDVRs.

2alienVu
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Easy to use and uncluttered interface that allows simple live preview and playback from a single DVR at a time (CCTVwindow allows simultaneous connections to multiple DVRs). Very easy to use and a good solution for users seeking easy to use software with a minimum learning curve. Features include remote relay control, scheduled data downloading and integration with Google maps.

3alien Desktop Widget
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Simple but extremely useful desktop widget that allows you to have a single camera live on your desktop in a resizable window. The window may be set to stay on top of other applications so that you can keep an eye on key areas like a reception or nursery. The window can be with or without a frame.

4alienShow
alienShow

All in one remote viewer that allows companies to distribute a promotional remote viewing application with their name on it and their graphics. Prepopulated with (all hidden) logon ID, password and IP address. All users have to do is to simply click ‘view’ and they will see live images from a pre-determined CCTV camera. Perfect promotional tool for any company from pubs, golf courses, theme parks, stables etc. Uses are only limited to their imagination!

5alienWebCam
alienWebcam

Very useful software that connects to alienDVRs, takes snapshot images and then saves them on a PC or on to a website URL. This means companies can use the alienDVR to provide webcam pics or even provide timed photo snapshots. This software has been used to provide snapshot images of buildings being constructed and also to provide promotional webcam images of businesses online. Unlimited uses even for storing snapshot images from CCTV cameras off site automatically. Very flexible software, useful for individual businesses, security, traffic monitors, shops etc. See live demo!

6alienPlay
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Player software that can be used to playback multiple downloaded video clips from alienDVRs in synchronised time. It can currently playback 4 downloaded videos simultaneously. Easy to use and install. Free download

7alienHDcalc
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Simple program that allows installers a fast way to calculate an estimate of the HD size a customer will require based on the number of cameras they want, recording resolution and frame rate to be used. Free download

AlienDVR PC Player Software V4.8

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Player only software for your PC. This software contains an installer for easy installation onto your PC and works with the entire range of Alien DVRs and is backwards compatible with the original DSD105/108/116, the Alien POD and the Alien Pro.

AlienDVR PC Player Software V4.8mini

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This is a stand alone player that does not need to be installed on your PC, so you can include it on a disc along with any recordings from your alienDVR for play back purposes only. It works with all of the Alien DVR range.

Police Evidence Converter Module

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This software is capable of converting the proprietary H264 encoded video from an entry level Alien or AlienPro DVR into WMV, AVI or Real Media files. Playback of WMV files requires Media Player 9 or above. Playback of AVI files via Windows Media Player requires the DivX codec. The following configurations have been tested and confirmed working for AVI playback ...

  1. Windows 2000, Media Player 9, DivX 6.8.4
  2. Windows XP, Media Player 9, DivX 6.8.4
  3. Windows XP, Media Player 10, DivX 6.8.4

The following configurations have been tested and confirmed working for WMV playback ...

  1. Windows XP, Media Player 9