Using Security Monitor Pro

This section explains how to perform basic operations like adding or editing a camera.

• Adding a Camera: The first step to setup your video security system is to add your camera.  Security Monitor Pro allows you to work with both IP Cameras and Webcams.  There are a few ways to add a camera:
  • On Toolbar, click on Add Camera icon. 
  • From Camera Menu, click on Add Camera. 
  • On Manage Cameras, click Add Camera. 
  • Use shortcut key Ctrl + N. 
• Editing Camera: To update the camera settings, select Edit Camera.  For IP Camera, refer: Edit IP Camera page.  For Webcam, refer: Edit Webcam page.  Here are the different ways to edit a camera:
  • On Manage Cameras, select the camera and click Edit Camera. 
  • Right click on Camera Preview and select Edit Camera. 
• Manage Cameras: A control that allows you to view camera status and perform basic tasks such as Add, Edit or Remove cameras. Here are the different ways to manage all the cameras:
  • On Toolbar, click on Manage Cameras icon. 
  • From Camera Menu, click on Manage Cameras. 
  • Use shortcut key Ctrl + G. 
• Change Camera Properties: Adjust your Camera's image, video or audio properties. 
• Adding Labels: Add Labels, text or images to the camera preview. 
• Motion Settings: Adjust the motion settings for your camera. 
• Hide Mode: Allows to hide the application in a hide mode. 
• Detach or Attach Camera: Detach a single Camera Preview or Camera layout from the application.