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LookoutNVR runs on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019+. No account required. No camera limits. Local-first with AI detection on your GPU.
No account required to download. Pro features are an optional subscription: see pricing.
Linux support via Docker is on the roadmap. Let us know if you would like early access.
System Requirements
Runs on normal hardware.
You don't need a dedicated server. Any modern PC with a decent GPU handles 20+ cameras with AI detection.
Those are rules of thumb at about 4 MP and 4 fps. Resolution and frame rate matter more than camera count, so work out your own figure with the hardware sizing calculator before you buy anything.
Minimum
Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 (8th gen+)
8 GB RAM
Any GPU with 4 GB VRAM
Up to ~8 cameras with AI
Recommended
Intel Core i7 / Ryzen 7 or better
16 GB RAM
NVIDIA RTX / AMD RX with 8 GB VRAM
Up to ~32 cameras with AI
High Density
Intel Core i9 / Ryzen 9 / Xeon
32 GB RAM
NVIDIA RTX 3080+ / RTX 4070+
64+ cameras with full AI
Quick Start
Up and recording in 4 steps.
INSTALLATION STEPS
1
Download & Install
Run the installer on any Windows 10/11 or Server 2019+ machine. No dependencies to install - everything is bundled including FFmpeg and the AI model.
2
Create your account
The installer sets the recorder running as a Windows service and opens the LookoutNVR viewer. It asks you to pick a username and password the first time - that is the account you will sign in with from now on.
3
Add Your Cameras
Paste your RTSP stream URL or scan for ONVIF cameras on your network. Most Reolink, Hikvision, and Dahua cameras auto-discover.
4
Turn On AI Detection
Go to Settings, select your GPU, and enable detection per camera. LookoutNVR handles the model loading automatically.
Your cameras are working.
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