NVR CCTV
Hi all, After realising that setting up a NVR system would be so much easier for me vs DVR. i have chosen to go down this route. I require potentially 3 bullet cams (or 4 ) and maybe a dome (but i am...
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NEW Milesight NVR Firmware (7x.9.0.2) Introduces Support for VCA Functions
Milesight have just this week released a new NVR firmware, 7x.9.0.2 introduces support for VCA functions which means that you can now control the VCA/Smart Event settings of your Milesight cameras from...
View ArticleHow to update HikVision Firmware in just nine simple steps - updated 20th...
Updated 20-2-19 - corrected the link to the portal as Hikvision changed their url (again). Otherwise all is good. We use this method every day. Now viewed over 38,000 times. Here's how to upgrade your...
View ArticleCamera Stuck in reboot after attempted reset
Hello, please can someone help me out on this problem? I tried resetting a HikVision Network Cube camera, but instead the camera get stuck at rebooting and now I can not access it via the SADP tool....
View ArticleCCTV and the law
Hi people, I wonder if you can help at all? I installed a CCTV camera (on the side of my house) pointing at the street after my car got broken into and a few of the neighbors cars as well, they were OK...
View Articlesimple Hik-Connect question
I have just set up one camera which is connected to my router and pleasantly surprised at how quick and easy the iPhone app was to connect and start streaming. However I will primarily be using my...
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Stripey image on Live View
Hi guys, pretty new to the scene... I have purchased a DS-2CD2385FWD-I I have connected it to the back of my BT HOME HUB 5.0 using a CAT5e patch cable. The camera doesn't seem to power via the cat5 so...
View ArticlePlayback on NVR using RTSP
Hi, Is there any way to watch recordings using rtsp requests froma Hikvision NVR? I found rtsp requests for live view and snapshots, but cant find anything about recordings.
View Articlehikvision IR at night
hi, just after abit of information really, ive set up my - HIKVISION DS-2CD2355FWD-I | 4MM S-2CD2T55FWD-I5/B | 4MM all work perfect during the day and even at night but ive noticed i cant see any...
View ArticleTrigger alarm or email for no recording
Just to check is there any way to trigger an email or alarm when my camera is not recording in ivms. As I set all my nvr to record continuously. I have the size of about 388 camera across 22nvr It's...
View ArticleHikvision turret misting
Hi Guys, my first time here, Retired a while ago, my last install of cctv was long ago, co-ax, external power supplies, CRT screens etc. Decided to fit cameras at home, using Hikvision exir network...
View ArticleHikVision EasyIP 4.0 launch announced today!
HikVision have today announced a new EasyIP 4.0 range of cameras and NVRs: Hikvision launches EasyIP 4.0 cameras and NVRs to help small and medium businesses maximize their site security - Hikvision...
View ArticleTwo offices? What set up?
Hi IP Pros, Would love if you could bestow your wealth of knowledge on this IP cam ignoramus. We have two offices on different sites and don't know what the best route is? Do we need two NVRs? Need 6...
View ArticleGood camera to use for a website?
Hi I would like some advice on which camera would suit my application. I know nothing about IP cameras. I am looking for a cheap fixed point camera that will be streaming on a website. I would like it...
View ArticleHik-Connect portal error message "No device is found. Make sure that the...
The thread title is what you will see at Hikvision's Hik-Connect portal if it is unable to find your Hikvision device online. Briefly, when you enable Platform Access on a Hikvision device (typically...
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Milesight announces full integration with Milestone Systems CCTV Software
In an email newsletter received today, Milesight have announced that their cameras are now fully integrated with Milestone Systems CCTV software / VMS: You can see for the above graphic that they also...
View ArticleHikvision DS-2CD2345FWD-I 4MP (Newbie questions....)
Hello, I currently run 3 Arlo cameras around the outside of my house but want to up grade to something a little more capable. I bought a reolink RLC-420 which is just terrible in terms of motion...
View ArticleHikvision NVR and separate PoE Switch
On Hikvision NVRs (such as DS-7608NI-K2-8P) , do all the cameras have to connect directly to the PoE ports on the NVR, or can the cameras be connected to a PoE switch elsewhere and then just a single...
View ArticleThe latest version of Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software for Windows V2.8.2.2 -...
The latest version of Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software for Windows (version V2.8.2.2) can be downloaded here: Hikvision's European portal - DOWNLOAD EU PORTAL Hikvision's UK portal - HIKVISION UK PORTAL...
View ArticleApple Safari 12 and Hikvision cameras
Apple have just released an update to their Safari browser - V12.0 First reports are coming in that with this version of Safari it is no longer possible to view Live Video from your Hikvision cameras....
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