USER MANUAL
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5.5.2 Cloud
Your DVR has the ability to upload snapshots to a cloud service via Dropbox which is a free
service that allows you to easily store and share snapshots and always have them on hand when
you need them.
Before activating the cloud function, we recommend that you create a Dropbox account using the
same email address and password used for your DVR. Go to www.dropbox.com, input your name,
email address and password, agree to the terms & conditions then click the sign up button.
Cloud Storage
: Check to enable the function.
Cloud Type
: Only Dropbox is supported currently.
Alarm Detection
: Enable if you want to upload snapshots to Dropbox when the camera detects
motion or an I/O alarm is triggered.
Drive Name
: Enter the cloud storage name for your DVR.
Activate Cloud
: Click to activate the function. After a moment, you will see a message
on-screen. An activation link has been sent to your email (the email address which you had set to
receive email alerts in
). Check your email then click the link to activate. You will be
taken to the Dropbox website. Click “Allow” to finalize the activation. Repeat these steps if you
would like to enable cloud storage for the other cameras available.