H264+ Causing Freezing with Hikvision setup
I recently switched to H264+ encoding on my hikvision setup with 2 cameras, however one of them freezes and is apparent on the recorded video too. Once I switch back to H264 everything works as normal....
View ArticleHikvision NVR using Hik-Connect - alarming for "illegal login" attempts
Just had a chat with a customer who is concerned that his Hikvision 7608-I NVR is pinging audible alarms due to repeated illegal login attempts. He has traced the IP address that the attempt was from...
View ArticleWeb admin access stopped working on wifi 3mpx dahua
Hello!! I own 3 of the following cameras: Dahua WIFI 3MPX Model: IPC-HFW1320S-W System (Up to date) Version : 2.400.0000000.16.R, Build Date: 2017-08-31 But all of the sudden two of them stopped...
View ArticleBasic IP cam through a web browser
Hello. I'm hoping you chaps can help me please. I am trying to purchase some IP cameras for a non-profit animal rescue in the UK. Our current cameras (Foscam) are about 15 yrs old and most have gone...
View ArticleHikvision NVR "DS-7616NI-K2/16P" no acces to NVR after Firmware-Update
Hello I bought the Hikvision NVR "DS-7616NI-K2/16P" 3 months ago. Yesterday I made a Firmware-update (GUI 4.0 "NVR_K51_BL_ML_STD_V4.1.50_180604") while the device was connectet to the an additional...
View ArticleHikvision'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 people have been asking things like “why can’t I access the latest update for Version...
View ArticleIP cameras + DVR
Hello. My father built a camera surveillance system at home. He is no longer with us, and I am trying to understand how to use it. I have almost zero understanding about how it all works, but I have to...
View ArticleRecord sub-stream IVMS 4200
Hello guys, I have a few NVRs and DVRs, I set up a IVMS 4200 with a Storage Server, I´m trying to record the sub-stream as a long term backup, when I go to the advanced setting schedule template...
View ArticleLooking for a camera to stream a church service
Hi all, given the current climate, I've been looking around a lot for IP cameras to be able to live stream a church service. I've seen the Mevo camera which would work a treat, but is portable and I...
View ArticleEmail not triggering
I have a DS-2CD2042WD-I CAMERA. It is configured for Intrusion Detection and Line Crossing Detection with email alerts and has been working fine for a couple of years. On the 21st March 2020 it stopped...
View ArticleHow do I set up Corridor Mode on my Hikvision Turret, Bullet or Mini Dome IP...
Corridor mode is a really useful feature available on many different CCTV cameras that can be utilised to effectively monitor a space that is more vertical, rather than horizontal, in shape. These...
View ArticleSecurity issue with Hik Connect
Phil/Dan - something you guys might want to check with Hikvison about. On an android phone with Hik Connect, you will get an alarm notification in two ways. One is that the Hik Connect app icon will...
View ArticleCapturing photos at regular intervals from recorded footage via iVMS-4200
Hello all, I have some cameras set up at a construction site, which are recording to a DS-7716NI-I4 NVR. I would like to turn the recorded footage for some of the cameras into a time lapse video to...
View ArticleConnection lost after using other wifi / mobile data
Hi, So I have 8 cameras installed in our house, and I can view all the cameras in HikConnect whenever I use my local wifi (which is where the cameras were connected). Now, when I get out of the house,...
View ArticleColorVu or Acusense cameras
Good morning everyone, I've recently joined the forum after looking at a setup for a home install. I've got all wiring on place already and mostly deicded which NVR I require (Still unsure if I should...
View ArticleHilook NvR issue
Hi there. I have set up my own 1 camera poe system at home. Its a hikvision dome camera with a hilook 104H-D NvR. All works great but noticed that recording stops at midnight and i have to manually...
View ArticlePro control + app not showing live images
Hi I am using the pro control + app to watch my cctv through my phone but it is running 8 minutes behind and not showing live images. How can I get live images to my phone?
View ArticleHik-Connect App Issues - Edit Device Name
Hi all. Hopefully a quick one if you’ll bear with me; I previously had a 4 channel Hikvision NVR (DS-7604NI-K1-4P(B)) and upgraded it to the 8 channel equivalent (DS-7608NI-K2-8P) as it’s predecessor...
View Articleip cameras and wifi android
Hi (newbie here!!) I have 3 cameras, 2xFoscam and 1 generic. On my local network (192.168 etc) I can pick them up in any android app no problem. They are each set with different ports and the ports are...
View ArticleHow to make sure no footage is deleted (DS-7716NI-14B)
I have a DS-7716NI-14B with the footage. How do I make sure none of the footage is ever deleted (it was used at a festival to record performances and the cameras are now disconected).
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