Using a Clare Video Doorbell with a ClareVision+ or Legacy NVR Product Bulletin

Introduction

The Clare Video Doorbell is compatible with all ClareVision Plus and Legacy ClareVision NVRs. Follow the steps below to add the doorbell and start recording to an NVR.

Adding the doorbell to an NVR

The Clare Video Doorbell Camera must be added to an NVR to enable recording.

To add the doorbell to a ClareVision Plus 16, 32, and 64 channel NVR:

1. Browse to the NVR’s IP address.

2. Login with the NVR’s credentials.

Note: These credentials were created when the NVR was added using the ClareVision Plus App.

3. Browse to Camera Management.

Configuration > System > Camera Management

4. Select the first available unused channel by clicking on the IP address.

5. Click Modify.

The IP camera configuration pop-up displays.

6. Set the Adding Method to Manual, and then enter the doorbell camera’s IP address, User Name, and Password.

Notes

Find the IP address of the camera using an IP scan tool like Fing, available for free on iOS and Android.
The default Username is clareadmin. The password was created when the doorbell camera was added with the ClareVision Plus App.

7. Click OK.

The doorbell camera is added and is now online.

8. Click the Live View tab, and then select the doorbell camera.

The stream displays.

To add the doorbell to a ClareVision Plus 4 and 8 channel, and Legacy ClareVision NVR: