Hikvision headache
I've recently purchased a Hikvision NVR and camera for home (DS-7604NI-K1@V3.4.104 build 190424 and DS-2CD2386G2-IU@V5.5.97 build 190712) both are at the latest firmware, but I'm having a real hard...
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Hikvision ip camera /Offline(abnormal network)
i have this problem with my NVR DS-7616NI-ST it says offline(abnormal network) how to fix this? and also tried sadp tool but it only recognize my other NVR which is newer DS-7616NI-I2 this nvr has no...
View ArticleTime and date different sizes
Hi all, I don't know if anybody could help me out but I have added one extra camera today to my HiWatch system NVR, there are two HiWatch 2mp Cams already installed on PoE switch in annex. Today I...
View ArticleNVR POE SWITCH CONNECT
how can I connect the hikvision NVR AND POE SWITCH? I need to connect like NVR to POE SWITCH or POE SWITCH to ROUTER PLEASE if i connect poe swith to router when router not working if power or internet...
View ArticleHik-Connect excessive data use
Hello, I have a Hikvision IP camera in a remote location working via a 3G mobile broadband connection. It has been working well via the hik-connect app. However, since approx December 2019, the system...
View ArticleHow to use Tower conduit to HIK junction box
Hi all What size tower conduit do I need or what connector do I need to join it to a HIK junction box please? Do most of you use conduit to hide external cables on residential and commercial installs...
View ArticleiVMS-4200 missing Mac features?
I watched a YT video tutorial on iVMS-4200 running on Windows and saw some features that I can't find in the Mac version - eg. the tutor was able to Add New Device Type in the config window and from...
View ArticleSADPTool decided to stop working on my Mac
Not sure why but my SADPTool v 1.0.0.4, which was working a couple of days ago, now launches with the greeting: "Initialization failed". I have reinstalled it but to no avail. Can I fix this? The only...
View ArticleHik connet unbind
Show I connet my dvr to the laptop in other to be able to unbind the device
View ArticleHikvision DS-7608NI-I2-8P and new Western Digital 8tb 7200 RPM with 256mb cache
Hi Checking if anyone has installed the new Western Digital 8tb with 7200RPM and the Hikvision NVR DS-7608NI-I2-8P and any issues? Thanks in advance
View ArticleIPC-B640-Z
HI i recently bought a hikvision ip camera IPC-B640-Z the firmware does not have the cloud storage option hopefully someone can help me ive searched hikvision website for IPC-B640-Z firmware without...
View ArticleHow to set up Hikvision DDNS
How to set up Hikvision DDNSPlease see our Hikvision Tutorial Megathread for further help with Hikvision systems. Many people who purchase IP cameras like the ability to view the camera via the...
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I Series NVR and PTZ smart tracking settings
Hi, Has anybody found how you can set the zoom ratio for PTZ smart tracking on the I series NVR? I have found it on the camera, but without being able to see the video in the preview you cannot set the...
View ArticleThe latest version of Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software for Windows v3.1.1.6 -...
Hikvision have released a new version of their iVMS-4200 VMS software for Windows - V3.1.1.6 This new version can be downloaded from Hikvision's website here: DOWNLOAD EU PORTAL The Release Notes are...
View ArticleNotifications
Hi all, Just recently I am finding notifications to be an absolute pain. Some come through with the thumbnail, so come through with the bell icon, some are playable, some just sit at a percentage...
View ArticleIP camera freeze with lighting
I have a Hikvision NVR DS-7608NI-I2/8P and one of the cameras is a DS-2CD2T45FWD-I5. This camera is on the front of my house and it has an LED motion detection flood light around 3 meters away. Of a...
View ArticleDS-2CD2386G2-I
I was under the assumption that the IP camera: DS-2CD2386G2-I has a LED built in to flash when motion/intrusion detected etc? I see no option to set this under the cameras setting... what are the two...
View ArticleCouple of NVR setting questions
Hi all, Just a few questions about the NVR settings please..... Under Advanced configuration and platform access there is a setting "Enable Hik-connect Server Time Sync". Should this be ticked or not?...
View ArticleHow to view in web browser
Im tryingt to change settings on the NVR and any screen that is meant to show a live feed is just greyed out. Tried IE and Firefox and with IE got so far as being asked to install a plugin but now just...
View ArticleHik-Connect notifications not working
Hi all, I am at wits end, I have been spending hours trying to get this working. Basically, i have set up motion detection on my NVR 7706. I have 4 cameras connected. I get the beeping sounds when...
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