How to configure time settings on a Hikvision camera or NVR
How to configure time settings on a Hikvision camera or NVR Having a timestamp on your camera's video stream that displays the current date and time as of recording can be extremely beneficial to your...
View ArticleTesting microphones with Hikvision cameras
Testing microphones with Hikvision cameras A frequent question we get asked regarding Hikvision cameras is how to wire an external microphone to the camera as well as what microphone to use in the...
View Article16-Port NVR - Some IPCams extends to more than 100 meters
Hi I have some inquiries and I wanted to ask what is the possible solution to extend the IPCam to more than 100 meters from the NVR. Target quantity is about 50 to 55 IPCameras all in all This will be...
View ArticleHow to set up Hikvision DDNS
How to set up Hikvision DDNS Many people who purchase IP cameras like the ability to view the camera via the internet from wherever they are, but for many people who have a dynamic IP assigned by...
View ArticleHow to set up Hikvision's EZVIZ service
How to set up Hikvision's EZVIZ service We are asked occasionally about a service Hikvision provide that is rapidly growing called EZVIZ so we wanted to offer some clarity on both what it does and how...
View Article[Tutorial] Setting up Motion Detection & Email Notifications.
In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of setting up Motion Detection along side Email notifications. These two settings used in combination work particularly well if you need a quick...
View Article[Tutorial] Adding cameras to a Hikvision NVR with iVMS-4200
In this guide, I will show you how to add your Hikvision NVR to iVMS-4200. What is iVMS-4200? iVMS, otherwise known as Intelligent video management system is a piece of software from Hikvision, which...
View ArticleIR Reflection Troubleshooting Guide (blurry night image)
IR Reflection Troubleshooting Guide An inherent design risk of a dome camera with built-in infrared is the possibility of IR reflection, or IR bleeding. It's an issue we see sometimes with non-EXIR...
View ArticleDS-2CD2132f-I SSL issues
I have three DS-2CD2132F-I that shipped on firmware v5.3.0 build 150513. English language, dated 05/2015. On the first two I enabled SSL using the embedded software cert (valid until 2018). The cert is...
View ArticleDS-2CD2132F-I just one region for intrusion detection?
Hi, English DS-2CD2132F-I firmware v5.3.0. Is it correct to only be able to create one region for intrusion detection? The PDF manual I have refers to up to 4. Regards Graham
View Article2132F-I & iVMS-4500 HD (Android) Push Notifications
DS-2CD-2132F-I firmware 5.3.0 build 150814. iVMS-4500 HD (Android v5 & 6). For testing I am on my LAN, using local IP and admin account on the cam (which has a strong password). I have motion...
View ArticleHow to extract video evidence from your NVR for the police
If you have a recorded incident on your Hikvision NVR, preparing it for the police is an important step. Police from different areas may have different needs to meet, and it is best to talk to them...
View ArticleHikvision's H.264+ Video Encoding
Hikvision's H.264+ Video Encoding Storage and bandwidth are two of the biggest factors to consider when purchasing and building an IP camera system, and they're closely linked. A higher bandwidth...
View Article[NEW] Hikvision -I Series NVRs
The New Hikvision -I Series of NVRs Hikvision have recently released their new -I series of NVRs into the UK market, and we're currently receiving stock and testing the new kit ourselves. With 4K...
View ArticleDS-7604NI web interface - Where does it save video or images too?
Hi all, I wondered if you could help me. I've just had my house broken into for car keys and the police are asking to see the footage. Where does the online web viewer download the footage too? Any...
View Article[Tutorial] Installing, and using an external microphone.
Installing and using an external microphone In this tutorial, i'll be going over the most common steps on setting up an external microphone on an Hikvision camera with an audio terminal block. You...
View ArticleHikVision NVR - Modify or Change existing password
Hi I wanted to ask from you guys if you were able to try and change the password from a HikVision NVR? What I mean is that the NVR is up and running with 4 IPcameras connected to it. I am afraid that...
View ArticleHow to Activate and View a Hikvision Camera on a Mac
How to Activate and View a Hikvision Camera on a Mac Typically, support for surveillance cameras on a Mac is quite limited. Many manufacturers limit their camera's plugins to only work with Internet...
View ArticleIssues with DS-2CD2042WD-I
Hi All I've recently purchased the DS-2CD2042WD-I and paired this with a a DS-7608NI-I2. I've noticed that at night that occasionally the image for both cameras will go black and slowly re-appear. This...
View Article5G file size
I'm tweaking the configuration of my new 4mp Hikvision camera. The camera reports that the recorde file size is 5G. Can anyone tell me what 5g refers to ?
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