Connect QVR Pro to QNAP NAS via QIoT Suite Lite

In this tutorial, you will learn how to connect QVR Pro to QNAP NAS via QIoT Suite Lite.

Step_1: Open QVR Pro and set the event

• For information on installing QVR Pro, please visit https://www.qnap.com/en/how-to/tutorial/article/how-to-install-qvr-pro-beta
• Once installed, start QVR Pro, and open "Event Management".
  
• Click "＋" to create a new rule.
  
• Enter a "Name" (for example: QIoT). (The "Description" is optional)
• Click "Next".
  
• In "If -->The following event(s) occur", click "Add".
  
• In "Add Event":
  • Name: Enter a preferred name (for example: "QIoT").
  • Type: Choose "Event URL".
    
• Enter an "Event source name" (for example: "temp").
• After entering the Event source name, a URL link will appear. Click "Copy to Clipboard".
• Click "OK".
  
• In "Then -->Perform the following action(s)", click "Add".
  
• In "Add Action":
  • Name: Enter a preferred name (for example: "Action").
  • Type: Choose "Event Recording".
    
• In "Items":
  • Choose a camera ( If you have not set up a camera, refer to the Quick Setup Tutorial of QVR Pro Beta 0.8 for instructions)
  • Click "OK".
    
• Click "Next".
  
• Click "Finish".
  

Step_2: Setting QIoT Rule http request node

• Open your IoT Application and click "Rule".
• In "function", choose "switch" and "http request", and then pull them into Flow 1.
  
• Click "Switch". (In here, set up the rules yourself).
  
• Click "http request":
  • In "URL: Enter the URL link you have copied from QVR settings. (If QVR Pro and QIoT are used in the same NAS, the IP address must be changed to "10.0.5.1")
• Click "Done" and "Save".
  
• If QIoT received the rules settings it will notify QVR Pro to capture video. You will see the message "event [temp] detected".
  
• more information:
  • QNAP QVR Pro https://www.qnap.com/solution/qvr-pro-official/en/
  • QVR Pro tutorial  https://www.qnap.com/en/how-to/tutorial/qvr-pro
  • QVR Pro FAQ  https://www.qnap.com/en/how-to/faq/qvr-pro
  • Select a Suitable NAS for QVR Pro Deployment https://www.qnap.com/en/qvr-nas-selector
  • QVR Pro Camera Compatibility List https://www.qnap.com/en/compatibility-qvr-pro
  • QVR Pro Forum: https://forum.qnap.com/viewforum.php?f=187