Camera 5 offline
I noticed today that one of my cameras is appearing offline. I've not changed any settings etc but I just noticed today that I have no 5th camera anymore. I went to the back of the NVR and neither the...
View ArticleRecommendations for a 12 Camera System - Darkfighter or AcuSense?
Hi newbie here, We are looking for a 12 camera install for our domestic property (well that's what we have been recommended). We can't choose between the accusense or dark fighter hikvision cameras and...
View ArticleSmart Events not activating by camera
New user here. Apologies if this has been asked before. I have 3 new DS-2CD2086G2-I cameras and an NVR DS-7608NI-I2/8P. All 4 units are on the network. I'm not using the POE ports on the NVR. I have...
View ArticleMute all iVMS-4200 alarm sounds?
Even when iVMS-4200 isn't open on my iMac, I can still hear all my camera alarm sounds [how is it doing that?]. This is sometimes useful and sometimes inconvenient. For example, I'm trying to make a...
View ArticleHikVision “Network is unstable” problem
Hi all, hope every one is keeping well in these difficult times. A newbie here with a bewildering problem. I have a dome camera as one of 8 networked to my NVR. This camera was working perfectly for a...
View ArticleMulti-screen mode only accepts live view and playback at sub-stream. For any...
Hello, just want to ask how to solve about this prompt message in Hikvision NVR "Multi-screen mode only accepts live view and playback at sub-stream. For any other stream type, please switch to...
View ArticleG1 Version 5.6.5 available
G1 version 5.6.5 now available on EU and UK portal. UK notes indicate "fix some bugs" while the EU details 2 specific fixes.
View ArticleHow to never lose your passwords
I often see threads asking for help in recovering lost login credentials. Here's my suggestion to make sure you never need to ask for that help: 1 - in whatever email platform you use - Yahoo, Gmail,...
View ArticleTime for an upgrade?
Hi! I've got several Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-I cameras. I'm looking to replace (some/all) What's the benefit of "darkfighter" & do they do a replacement worth having?
View ArticleAfter Enabling Rotate/Corridor Mode for one of my Cameras the Live View...
I have an issue in that even after all this is done, using a mobile app like iVMS or HokConnect doesn't work for rotated/corridor mode. It still displays it in portrsit and the image is squashed and...
View ArticleNew AcuSense G2 Cameras with DVR Issue
Hi all, We've just got some new HikVision DS-2CD2386G2-IU cameras, however there seems to be an issue with their compatibility with our DS-7216HUHI-K2 DVR. After adding the cameras to the unit the...
View ArticleHikvision's Hik-Connect App is only available from their own App Store web...
As previously detailed here: Hik-Connect - Hikvision's latest Hik-Connect App updates Hikvision’s Hik-Connect mobile app has been a significant topic for discussion in recent weeks. We’ve noticed that...
View ArticleLatest HikVision Firmware for I-Series NVRs - V4.22.005
Hikvision have released new firmware for their I-Series Network Video Recorders. The latest firmware, Version 4.22.005, can be downloaded here. NB - you may need to refresh your browser when viewing...
View ArticleColorVu light?
Here is an odd one this has happened three times so far and only when making an adjustment to any setting on the NVR but the first was when adjusting the camera light, Once set and saved the light...
View ArticleUpgrading Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software for Windows?
Any tips on how to upgrade from older versions of IVMS ? I'm still on v2.8.2.2. I installed when I first set up the system just over a year ago. There is a box in the "About" submenu of Help in the...
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hi ,can anyone help a complete beginner .I have got a annke dvr with two hikvision hiwatch thc-220-vd hd bullet cameras which work fine .Now putting another hiwatch camera thc-b230 on the back of the...
View ArticleHikvision PTZ smart tracking duration settings - help please
Hello everyone We have a camera DS-2DF7286 with smart tracking. It works ok but does not track for long enough. If someone walks down the street it will track them for about 5 seconds then moves back...
View ArticleIs port 8000 required for email notifications?
I've had my 7608 setup and running fine for about two weeks. Email notifications were working just fine, and I opened the correct ports on my router. Due to several illegal login attempts, I closed all...
View ArticleAccessing Thermography data from IP Camera
Hi All, i have a question as to if anyone has found a solution to accessing the Thermography result data from a HIkVision camera - what we are trying to achieve is to put the camera in a temperature...
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