New HikVision User - Stuck on mobile app - Create Verification Code
Hi, just to say, this is my 1st post here, I've been reading advice here for a while, and after buying some less than amazing IP Cams, I thought I would follow advice and purchase just a single...
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Hi . I am new to CCTV and still learning. I have recently purchased a DS-7608 N1-K2/8p with 4 DS-2CD2183G0-1 cameras. I have so far set the cameras to the nvr. i have continuous recording set . I can...
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we are having problem with ivms4200 on some windows10 PCs not getting live view devices are connected and on line can use device managment on DVRs/NVRs
View ArticleIP camera and mount
Hi there, quick question.. is the mount: DS-1294ZJ compatible with the camera: DS-2CD2385G1-I. I need a mount that has a small surface area (needs to be mounted onto a flat porch sofit which is very...
View ArticleDo I need to set up DDNS with my Hikvision system?
Q1. Do I need to set up DDNS if I only want to access my system on the local LAN? I'm not yet able to persuade my shiny new Hik video intercom to see my other IP cameras or to sync with the network...
View ArticleHikvision DVR can connect to Hik-Connect over same wifi network but not over...
Hi all. I need some guidance please, Recently purchased a DS-7104HGHI-F1 4 channel DVR, and connected it via the normal setup wizard, connected a single camera (not ip) via BNC, it is connected via LAN...
View ArticleHik-connect unbind
Show I connet my dvr to the laptop in other to be able to unbind the device
View Articlepower ip cam hikvision from 12v battery
hi everyone, one question. I have to power a hikvision ip camera from a 12v battery with a solar panel. I also need to power an ubiquiti antenna to make a 1km p2p. can you tell me some solution to...
View ArticleCouple of NVR setting questions; Enable Hik-connect Server Time Sync, and h.265+
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 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 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 ArticleHikvision Officially Release V4 Firmware for their K-Series NVRs - V4.21.005
Hikvision have released V4.21.005 for their K-series NVRs (only 76 77 86 NI-K2 K4 K8) , which you can download from the UK portal here: HIKVISION UK PORTAL I have checked: Is this correct?V4 firmware...
View Article[Tutorial Megathread] Getting Started With Your Hikvision System
Getting Started With Your Hikvision System Tutorial Megathread Congratulations, if you've found your way here then you're most likely now the proud owner of a shiny new IP CCTV system from Hikvision!...
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 ArticleHikconnect on TV
Has anyone used an android device to playback hikvision cameras on their TV? If so, what device do they recommend?
View ArticleToo many cooks using iVMS-4200
So, my installer set up my new Hikvision cameras and DS-KD8003-IME1 door station using his Windows laptop and password and all was more-or-less working on my Mac yesterday insofar as the door station...
View ArticleNew HikVision User - Stuck on mobile app - Create Verification Code
Hi, just to say, this is my 1st post here, I've been reading advice here for a while, and after buying some less than amazing IP Cams, I thought I would follow advice and purchase just a single...
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"Video encoding complexity" setting
I can't find much (any) information about what this IPC-D640-Z dome cam setting does so any clues welcome. It's outlined in red on the attached screenshot and the options offered are "medium" or...
View ArticleHikvision sadp greyed-out
have the problem that the whole settings menu is greyed out. I can't enter anything including the admin password. I am running it under windows 10. I tried running it as administrator but nothing...
View ArticleIntegrating DS-K1T804MF to SMS Gateway
Hey there I recently installed the fingerprint reader (Hikvision DS-K1T804MF Access Control device) I am able to register users and pull reports on time and attendance I however needed to know how to...
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