Building the NOX MCP Server — Why We Started Read-Only, and the Bug Claude Code Found First
A development log of the NOX MCP server: why it is read-only by design, the time zone defect that real-appliance testing caught before release, and how agents reach an air-gapped NVR.
NVR Failover Development Log — Goals of n:1 Redundancy, What Broke, and the Work to Leave Beta
How NOX built n:1 NVR failover: the targets we set, the defects we found in real operation, and the work still needed to remove the Beta badge.
What Is a Headless NVR? Specs and Cost Structure of an NVR Without Monitor Output
A headless NVR drops local monitor output and moves decoding to the client; this post covers the load the display path uses, how removing it changes cost, and what to check before adopting one.
NVR Disk Calculator (System + Data)
Calculate the data disk that holds recordings and the system disk that holds the OS and DB metadata separately, from channel count, resolution, FPS, and retention.
How to Isolate Chinese IP Cameras from the Internet and Use Them Safely with NOX
A practical guide to blocking camera internet access with ipTime rules and putting NOX VMS in front as the single, TLS-protected entry point.
Why NVR Hardware Makers Should Choose a Software Partner
Building VMS software in-house costs years and a large budget; pairing proven NVR software like NOX with your hardware is the faster way to market.
Agentic AI with WebHooks: A Complete Guide to Building Parking Lot Automation
A hands-on guide to using NOX NVR WebHooks and the REST API to turn LPR events into automatic gate control, parking logs and alerts.
What Is an Agentic AI NVR? The Decisive Difference from AI NVR
Most AI NVRs stop at detection, while an Agentic AI NVR detects, decides and acts through WebHooks, REST APIs and LLM agents; this post shows how NOX NVR does it.
NVR/VMS Guide to NIS Security Requirements V3.0 Certification
The 7 security functional requirements, the Security Function Confirmation process, cost, validity period, and a readiness checklist for NVR/VMS makers.
CCTV Storage Calculator
Automatically calculate required storage capacity and retention period based on camera count, resolution, and recording hours.