This page will teach you the most important things you can do with your LTS DVR system — how to see your cameras, go back in time, save important moments, get alerts, and view footage from your phone. No tech experience needed — just simple instructions for everyday use.

What You Can Do With Your DVR (And How To Do It)

1. See What’s Happening Right Now (Live View)

What It Is: A real-time look at what your security cameras are seeing — like a live security control center.

How to Use Live View:

  1. Use the mouse and right-click anywhere on the main screen
  2. Click “Main Menu” and choose Live View
  3. You’ll see a split screen with multiple cameras (1, 4, 8, or 16 depending on your system)
  4. Double-click any camera window to make it full screen
  5. Right-click to return to the previous view or change the layout

Helpful Tips:

  • You can customize your camera names (like “Front Door” or “Back Alley”) by going to the camera settings
  • If a camera is dark or unclear, check if it has infrared/night vision or if the lens is clean

2. Watch Something That Already Happened (Playback)

What It Is: Lets you review past events, such as a package delivery or suspicious activity.

How to Use Playback:

  1. From the main screen, right-click → Main Menu → Playback
  2. On the left side, select the camera(s) you want to review
  3. Choose the date and time on the calendar
  4. Click Search — the timeline will populate with recorded video
  5. Click on a point in the timeline to begin playback
  6. Use controls below:
    • ▶️ Play / Pause
    • ⏩ Fast Forward
    • ⏮ Rewind
    • 📸 Snapshot

Helpful Tips:

  • The timeline will be color-coded: green or yellow often indicates motion-triggered events
  • Zoom in on the timeline to narrow down an exact moment

3. Save a Clip to a USB Drive (Backup)

What It Is: This is how you make a copy of a video clip for police, insurance, or personal records.

How to Save Video:

  1. Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on your DVR (usually in the front)
  2. Go to Main Menu → Playback → Clip Export
  3. Select camera, date, and start/end times
  4. Choose Export
  5. Select the USB device and click Start Backup

File Formats: You may be prompted to choose between formats like AVI or proprietary formats — AVI is usually easiest for sharing.

Helpful Tips:

  • Always test the clip on a computer to ensure it saved properly
  • Label exported files with a date or camera location for easy organizing

4. View Cameras on Your Phone (LTS Connect App)

What It Is: Lets you check your cameras from anywhere in the world using your smartphone.

How to Set Up the App:

  1. Download “LTS Connect” from the App Store or Google Play
  2. Create an account with your email
  3. On your DVR screen, go to Main Menu → Network → Platform Access
  4. Enable P2P / Cloud Access and scan the QR code from the app
  5. Your DVR will connect — you’ll see your cameras in the app

What You Can Do in the App:

  • Watch live footage from any camera
  • Review past events
  • Get motion alerts when activity is detected
  • Take snapshots or save video directly to your phone

Helpful Tips:

  • Use Wi-Fi on your phone for faster streaming
  • Set push notifications only for specific cameras (e.g., front door)

5. Get Alerts When There’s Movement (Motion Detection)

What It Is: Your DVR can watch for movement in specific areas — and notify you or record only when there’s action.

How to Set Up Motion Detection:

  1. Go to Main Menu → Camera → Motion Detection
  2. Choose a camera
  3. Use your mouse to draw a box over the area to monitor (e.g., your porch, driveway)
  4. Adjust the sensitivity level (higher = detects even small movement)
  5. Enable “Notify,” “Buzzer,” or “Record” under the Actions tab
  6. Click Apply to save

Helpful Tips:

  • Set up motion zones only where you expect activity (to avoid pets or trees causing alerts)
  • You can customize settings for each camera individually

Smart Everyday Tips

  • Name Your Cameras: It’s much easier to search for “Front Porch” than “Camera 03”
  • Set the Time Correctly: Makes all your playback and alerts more accurate
  • Don’t Worry About Overwriting: Your DVR auto-deletes old footage when storage is full
  • Use the Mobile App: Most features are accessible on your phone, even while traveling

Need Help?

Don’t worry if something’s not working — we’re here to help.

support@ltsecurityinc.com
1-888-287-2288

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM EST
www.ltsecurityinc.com

You can also refer to LTS DVR Support Guide PDF File for additional information