Is it Possible to Manage 3rd Party ONVIF Cameras using IVMS-4200?
Hi, A customer emailed us today saying that he had bought a Milesight camera and was trying to add it to and manage it with Hikvision's IVMS-4200 software and said he was having problems getting the...
View ArticleMoving from Analogue to IP Cameras
Hi Everyone, I am advising one of my clients to migrate his existing analogue system to IP cameras. I support the IT infrastructure for my client, a multi-tenant building. They currently have an NVR...
View Articlehikconnect portal remote access
hi. had some hip vision cameras installed today with a dvr. I can log into the iOS app fine using a mobile phone number and a password. Within the app, i can see that there is also a username...
View ArticleIVMS 4500 and Remote Config
NVR: DS-7608NI-I2 / 8P with Firmware V4.1.67 build 181106 IVMS 4500: v.4.7.2 Until recently, I was able to remotely configure (the limited!) elements of the NVR available through IVMS 4500. - I can see...
View ArticleHik-Connect and RTSP at the same time
Hello, We have encountered problem with Hikvision NVR. We are using NVR model DS-7608/7616NI-K2/8P(16P) with 8 Hikvision bullet cameras. We would like to use Hik-Connect and RTSP feature at the same...
View ArticleUpgrading Hikvision firmware
I recently came across some very helpful information on here regarding upgrading the Hikvision firmware using a USB stick which I think could be plugged directly into the NVR I have been looking for...
View ArticleHikvision RTSP Stream URLs
We're asked quite frequently what the RTSP URLs are for Hikvision cameras, in order to use a program like VLC to decode the stream directly from the camera, or perhaps to instead embed the stream into...
View Articletrouble in set up
Hey all, having some issues setting up a new system i have just put in. i have 5 dome cams IPC-D12020 V5.5.4 i just plugged these in and they worked straight away. i have a turret cam that will just...
View ArticleMotion detection - struggling with false alerts
Hi, I have a new 5MP turret camera which I'd like to get email alerts from for movement on my front drive. I've spent the last couple of weeks continually tweaking sensitivity and related adjustments...
View ArticleSamsung Default Login Username and Password
Username: root Password: admin Username: root Password: admin Username: admin Password:1111111 Username: admin Password: 4321
View Article5.5.80 Issues
Just updated my DS-2CD2385FWD-I s to 5.5.80 from 5.5.61 and experienced problems: 1. NVR (7732NI-I4) showing "No Resource" message on some cameras at both Main Stream and Sub-Stream. Seemed to move...
View ArticleHikvision noisy NVR
Hello I have DS-7608NI-K2/8p this is very noisy. Is there a quieter NVR I can buy ( separately am trying to fit quieter fans ) or is there a newer one that lower noise output ? Many thanks
View ArticleHelp finding firmware
Hello All ! I need to find the firmware for the model DVR-W0801D Can anyone let me know which is the proper one? THanks in advance !
View ArticleLatest HikVision Firmware for -I NVRs - new V4.1.67 (76XX, 77XX, 96XX NI-I)
Hikvision have today provided a new V4.1.67 firmware version for the -I range of NVRs. You can download version V4.1.67 here: DOWNLOAD EU PORTAL Please see our Guide to updating Hikvision firmware They...
View ArticleReset Hikvision iVMS-4200 software password
We've come across this for the first time this weekend. A customer got in touch to say: Apologies but I have locked myself out of my iVMS account and need the password resetting. I was trying to...
View ArticleHow to Connect an External Alarm Device to a Milesight Camera using the Alarm...
Milesight have shared the below diagram of how to wire an external alarm device to a Milesight camera: (Image coming shortly - having some issues uploading)
View ArticleIP Camera linked to Wireless Bridge
HI all I have a bit of a strange issue I have been asked to provide Cameras along a line about 1600 m long can I connect Hik cameras to wireless bridges (Poe injectors will be used ) and still link...
View ArticleHow change verification code in platform access AND device info?
In response to another question that I posted here, I have been advised to change the verification code for my Hik-vision DVR. The DVR serial number and verification code have been compromised so I am...
View ArticleCameras/NVR saying running H265+ plus they aren't.
Has anyone seen this? When connecting to the NVR via its local HDMI screen and put the mouse on the icon at the bottom that shows FPS, encoding algorithm and (I assume) data rate, I've seen some...
View ArticleIssues with iVMS-4200 and DS-7316HQHI-SH
I'm having issues getting the iVMS client to connect to the DS-7312 DVR. Static IP on the DVR is 192.168.1.64 and connecting directly with a network cable between my MacBook Pro(Static IP of...
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