ALC-DVR32 Hidden Alarm Clock DVR Camera

   We have had a great number of clients asking about our ALC-DVR32 Alarm Clock hidden DVR cameras with audio and video recording for the loved ones on their holiday shopping list.  As we have been having a hard time keeping these in-stock because of their popularity, we have raised our stock of these cameras just for the holiday.

    These self-contained home security systems provide audio and video recording onto a removable SD card which can be played back on your computer or TV.  Because there are no additional wires, these functional alarm clocks are great for providing video coverage of your apartment or house without having to run expensive wires.  Great for anyone on your list this Christmas. 

So give the gift of security and protection to your loved ones.

ALC-DVR32 Alarm Clock DVR Camera with Audio and Video Recording

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H.264 Standalone DVRs compatible with Windows 7

   With the release of the Windows 7, many customers have been upgrading their PCs.  So we have gotten many calls with questions in regards to Windows 7.  In short, yes…all of our H.264 Standalone DVR recorders are indeed compatible with the IE8 browser in Windows Vista and Windows 7, however, you may need to perform additional security configuration in order to view your security cameras on your Vista or Windows 7 PC first.

   If you have one of our H.264 Standalone DVRs, then YES you can connect to the DVR in Windows 7.  Many customers may have run into a problem with the security settings in Windows 7 (Internet Explorer 8).  Below we have provided easy instructions for setting up your PC to allow you to view your cameras through IE8 in Windows 7.  After your configure your internet explorer security settings, you will be able to view your cameras once again from anywhere in the world using your Windows 7 PC.  You will need to add the DVR’s page into the Trusted Sites of your Internet Explorer Web browser.

In your IE web browser, open up the page for your Standalone DVR…then go to Tools –> Internet Options

Click on the Security Tab –> Trusted Sites –> and click the “Sites” button

Internet Options for IE8

Add the Website to your trusted sites list, and ensure that the check box for “Require Server Verification (https:)” is unchecked…and click Close

Add your DVR's Address to Trusted Sites List

Back at the Internet Options screen, click –> Custom Level then scroll down to find the Following:
1.  Download Unsigned ActiveX Controls –> Set to Prompt
2.  Initialize and script ActiveX Controls not marked as safe –> Set to Prompt

Set ActiveX Controls for Windows 7

Click OK  and Click OK on the Internet Options menu.

Now refresh the page and you will be able to view your H.264 Standalone DVR in Windows 7. 

Looking for more advanced PC-Based DVR Cards? We also have Alnet Systems DVR Cards that will allow you to record from your cameras directly onto your PC with a Windows 7 DVR Card.

Even monitor your inventory with a PTZ Camera & DVR or MegaPixel IP Camera and NVR

   Security cameras aren’t just for providing security anymore.  Granted the main purpose of the security cameras are still to provide security, but now security cameras can do so much more.  As business owners, we can now have availability and access to our inventory, employees and more, right on our Windows Mobile PDA phone, Blackberry PDA phones, Java enabled cell phones and even iPhones.  None of us want to monitor our cameras 24/7…but that isn’t what security cameras are about.  It’s about the access to the information, so that you can make better decisions about staffing, security, inventory and more.  To the left is an example of an application where our Alnet Systems DVR Cards can be used with one of our PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) Cameras that can provide remote viewing and control right from a PDA phone.  Otherwise, you can also use a MegaPixel IP Camera like our Arecont Vision MegaPixel Cameras to provide the ability to digitally zoom in from your PDA phone as well.

   Security cameras can go well beyond even those benefits, providing added benefits to your business by DRIVING NEW BUSINESS into your establishment.  More and more of our customers are beginning to use their cameras to generate added revenue, by providing customers with views of their cameras. 

Let your clients view their children or vehicles securely

While this might not work for every business, more and more industries are finding ways to provide their customers with added benefits, that help them remember their experience and continuing to patronize their businesses.  We have seen automotive repair shops install cameras to allow customers to watch their vehicles, both while waiting in the waiting room, as well as watching their vehicles over the internet from their offices.  But automotive repair shops aren’t the only ones.  We also have customers who own day care facilities, who provide secure remote login to their parents, letting them watch their children on their PDA phones or computers remotely over the internet.

Windows 7 DVR Cards

   With the release of the Windows 7 operating system, we have already received many emails and phone calls in regards to support for this new operating system with our DVR Cards.  Our Alnet PC-based DVR Cards do support the 32-Bit Version of the Windows 7 Operating system.  Support for the 64-Bit versions of Vista and Windows 7 are under-development and should have compatible drivers by early 2010.  Check out our full line of Windows 7 supported PC-Based Security Camera DVR Cards here.

   Our Standalone DVRs also support Windows Vista 32 and 64 bit as well as Windows 7 32-Bit and 64-Bit operating systems, as they simply use a standard Internet explorer web browser for remote viewing capabilities.

One by-product of increased unemployment has always been increased crime.  Unfortunately, this increased crime doesn’t just stay in isolated pockets, but rather spreads itself across all areas, towns and locales.  An article I saw this evening in the Naperville Sun reminded me of just how close to home this can hit.  It seems that just 2 days ago, 3 men committed an armed robbery of a 23 year old waiter at a local restaurant.

The fact that 3 grown men had nothing better to do than steal tips from a waiter is a sad commentary on the regression of humanity in general.  I hope these perpetrators find themselves on the inside of a cell sometime soon.

Business owners, don’t wait to react to crime…be proactive to help prevent crime and protect your employees with security cameras.  Good security camera video coverage of your parking lots can help protect your employees by helping to deter theft, robberies and vandalism as well as providing better security for your employees.

Stay safe