How to change IP of already installed cameras?
Hi, i am changing my NVR (Vortec POE) to a HikVision DS-7608NI-I2-8P and want to keep existing cameras for a while. Is there a way to change the IP address of the cameras while they are in situ? I...
View ArticleHikVision NVR: DS-7732NI-I4(B): "B" revision ?
Local seller has "B" revision, which is different to plain "DS-7732NI-I4": HDMI output: 2 ports vs. 1 eSATA port (doesn`t exist on DS-7732NI-I4) Description in English:...
View ArticleGrass looks like its covered in Snow
Is it normal for grass at night to look like a heavy snow fall I have a hi 121 hi look dome camera looking down above a bedroom window Is there anything i can do to reduce the reflectvity of grass at...
View ArticleSwapping two cameras
I'd like to swap a 6mm cam in my garage ("Garage Cam") for the 4mm cam in my backyard ("Backyard Cam"). I think the coverage will be better at each position after the swap. Couple of questions: Is this...
View ArticleFinally added 2nd camera outside
Greetings from USA. Though I had camera working POE for a couple months on a desk in the house, there were enough issues (Winter, primarily) to avoid the install. Camera is ~200’ away, through two...
View ArticleUser Access denied on streaming image through browser
Hi, I have a DS-2CD2142FWD-I and have created two users (apart from admin), UserA and UserB. UserA is type of "User" and has only "Remote: Live View" permission UserB is type of "Operator" and has all...
View ArticleHikvision ANPR upload Video event
Hi I have an Hikvision DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZS/P - which has ANPR facilities. I have got it configured so when a number plate is identified it will upload a picture of the vehicle to an FTP server - this has...
View ArticleHiWatch HWI-D640H-Z : How to PTZ ?
Hello friends, I would like to ask you for your help. We bought Hikvision DS-7732NI-I4/16P NVR and HiWatch HWI-D640H-Z cameras. We already managed to get the cameras working, but we are no table to...
View ArticleUsing a UPS with Hikvision NVRs
Hikvision do recommend using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with their NVRs if you wish to protect/maintain the power supply. If you are using POE from the NVR to power your IP cameras, then the...
View ArticleHow to use Optio Cameras with a Synology NAS
Optio is designed to be used as a complete system (Optio cameras with an Optio NVR) and this makes it an excellent option for small home/business systems. At the same time the Optio cameras are ONVIF...
View ArticleHello I am getting Error code HCNetSDK.dll[13] (No permission) when I try and...
Hello our Hikvision DS-7216HGHI-SH is not allowing a new user to view video streams. We are attempting to view via the iVMS-4200(v2.04.00.04).exe software. We can go into iVMS 4200 client and the user...
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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 ArticleAny help appreciated
I've just set up floureon ip camera working great throu my andr3phone except with videos emailed to me telling me to open them in th app but soon as the y appear I get this message Within six hours of...
View ArticleA real discussion about IP bandwith, codecs and quality.
Hi, we know the new generations from hikvision support all H265+ Codec. We know that we save bandwith and storage space. My calculation says when i using H265, i use 1024kbps every megapixel. 4MP =...
View ArticleHik-Connect app Notifications and Playback
Hi, can you help with the 2 problems I have:- 1. On my Hit-Connect app I get my Notifications but now image, just a bell Icon... any reason why? I haven't change any settings, it just stopped about a...
View ArticleHdd showing as uninitalized
Hi, I've been having a few issues with a hdd in a hikvision nvr showing as failed but after a reboot it clears and shows fine. Today it now displays as uninitalized. How can I initalize this but still...
View ArticleHikvision DS-9632NI-I8 standby mode
Hi I've read you can have 2 x DS-9632NI-I8 with 1 active and the other in standby mode. It mentions about syncing the devices recordings then the standby will step in and take over recordings if the...
View ArticleUnable to do 50fps on the DS-2CD4025
Hello to all at the Forum, I have 2 network cameras DS-2CD4025FWD-(A)(P) connected to a NVR model DS-7604NI-E1/4P/A. I use the system for animal observation and I have been using 25fps, but I would...
View ArticleUnbranded N6000-16EFP/48-A
Hi All Long story short bought this POE DVR for a job in 2017 from Techage, they now refuse to support it advising that it is not their DVR!. Even though they supplied it with their branded cameras....
View ArticleDS-2AE4215TI-D is this an IP camera?
Hi I have been told that this is an IP camera (want to access from web only, no DVR/NVR). The spec doesn't seem to suggest this is the case - can anyone can confirm. Thanks
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