Floureon DVR with HIK cameras
Hi, I think my HIK DVR is knackered i cannot get hold of the guy that fitted them so cannot return the DVR, its around 12 months old, is it possible to get a Floureon DVR to work with the latest HIK...
View ArticleHow do I set up an alarm on my Hikvision NVR?
We often have customers ask us “how do I get my new NVR to work with an existing alarm system I already have installed” or “how do I connect something to the IN/OUT ports of my NVR?” Indeed, for such...
View ArticleHIKVision on LG Smart TV
Hi there - just about to go down route of investing in a bunch of HikVision IP cctv cameras for the house and one of their 16 port NVRs. Was trying to figure out how will wire to get signal to TV's in...
View ArticleDo not update to this model ds-2cd2041g1-idw1
The latest firmware version for G0 5.5.87 worsens worse from the camera menu after the update can not stop the infrared and the camera no longer connects to the nas server samba cifs It does not work...
View ArticleBasic Query - If you have a NVR is there any point/benefit in also using a SD...
Title says it all really. If you don't wish to, for some reason, or can't afford to purchase a dedicated NVR, then having an SC Card slot in a security cam is a great option. However, if you do have a...
View ArticleRemote playback on iOS app
Hi, for some reason, I cannot watch the full playback for yesterday? It seems to be an occurring theme. There are also times when I cannot watch the recent playback (same day) for several hours after...
View ArticleNew intercom/doorbell system spotted for those looking
I was just about to purchase the second generation intercom system for my home, I'd been dragging my feet for months due to the size of the outdoor unit, despite it being rather ascetically pleasing i...
View ArticleAlternative plugin to Web Components
Hi Guys Is there an alternative plugin I can use other than IE only Web Components? The Image doesn't display correctly with my graphics card for one, and I have to use IE or Chrome ith IE browser...
View ArticleAny Mac users happy with iVMS-4200 v2.0.0.10?
I've just been trying it out and it seems to contain plenty of bugs while also ignoring the Mac GUI. It won't let me resize windows manually by dragging a corner. On my 5K (5120 x 2880) monitor (27in...
View Article[Oct 2019] iVMS-4200 software for Mac
Just wondering if anyone is still using iVMS-4200 software for the Mac and it is working under OS 10.15 (Catalina). Mine isn't. I have v.2.0.0.10 and that seems to be the latest. Mine crashes all the...
View ArticleHikvision NVR & Onvif ip cameras
Hi, Does anyone know if when connecting an ONVIF camera to an Hikvision NVR via plug 'n' play, does it alter the password to the IP camera? I manually set the IP camera password to a default expected...
View ArticleHikvision 2nd Gen Video Intercom - is it broken?
Just installed and it's either broken or not fit for purpose imho - but what do you think? The linked clip from my new Hikvision DS-KD8003-IME1 Door Station was taken at native 1080p resolution from a...
View Article[FAQ] Is there a way to hide the "No Link" message shown on unused NVR channels?
Is there a way to hide the "No Link" message shown on unused NVR Channels? Q: Hi, when I have 10 cameras connected to a DS-7716NI-I4-16P and when I view the 4x4 multi-view I see 6 black boxes showing...
View ArticleIs there a way to hide the "No Link" message shown on unused HikVision NVR...
Hi. I’m new to the world of HikVision PoE cameras and NVR’s. So far, I’ve successfully set up my HikVision DS-7732NI 16-channel NVR unit via a LCD monitor directly connected to NVR, though only with 8...
View ArticleHikvision NVR and 3rd Party POE Cameras
Hi, I have a new Hivision 4 channel Hikvision NVR as a replacement for a Dahua NVR that crapped out. I am so far unable to get the NVR to recognize the existing 4 cameras that I have connected. I...
View ArticleDS-9632NI-I8 - Load Balance?
Hi, The user manual of my DS-9632NI-I8 says I can get the NVR to load balance, if I give both NICs the same IP. I can certainly do that, but what should I set the "Working Mode" to? "Multi-address"...
View ArticleFuzzy picture
Hikvision dvr + cameras Pictures are fuzzy and line across screen All ok for 12 months then a cold night and picture has gone bad
View ArticlePlease update your firmware to the latest available version
I'm making this plea again, because every day we continue to get calls and enquiries about "odd" issues, features "not working", cameras "gone faulty", cameras that have "gone offline", no longer being...
View ArticleBreaks in recordings
Hi All, My NVR has x2 cameras assigned to it, both cabled directly to the NVR. The NVR is set to continuous recording. I noticed today that there was a brief 3 minute period where recording on both...
View ArticleCamera offline - Network abnormal error
Hi Guys, I've had my CCTV system installed for years now but this week 1 of my cameras lost connection and I can't seem to figure out why. I have 3 cams connected via POE to the NVR which are working...
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