# Agent DVR

Agent DVR is a cross-platform video surveillance platform that records from IP cameras, ONVIF devices, and RTSP streams with motion-triggered alerts and built-in remote access that requires no port forwarding. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Unraid and Proxmox.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/745/agent-dvr

## Description

Agent DVR is a cross-platform video surveillance platform that records from IP cameras, ONVIF devices, and RTSP streams with motion-triggered alerts and built-in remote access that requires no port forwarding. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, and Raspberry Pi, and its web interface works on phones, tablets, and desktops.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Proxmox.

## Health score

59/100 (Fair), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 82 (last commit 24 days ago)
- Popular: 35 (55 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/doitandbedone/ispyagentdvr
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/agent-dvr-152wli70odi1ff?q=Agent-DVR
- Official website: https://www.ispyconnect.com/
- Documentation: https://www.ispyconnect.com/docs/agent/
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=agentdvr
- GitHub: https://github.com/ispysoftware/AgentDVR-Plugins

## Common questions

### How do I access Agent DVR from devices on my local network?

Agent DVR's built-in web server usually listens on port 8090, and it can be reached from the LAN using the host's IP address or computer name with that port. You may need to allow that port through the firewall.

### Does remote access require port forwarding?

No, Agent DVR is designed to avoid port forwarding for remote access. Remote and business use is a paid option starting at $7.95 per month.

### Does Agent DVR use the GPU to reduce CPU usage during recording?

Yes, it can save the raw camera stream when possible or use the GPU to minimise CPU usage.

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