can I replace my hikvision ds-7204hghi-sh
Hello there. I recently purchased a house which had this device and 3 exterior cameras, the previous owner told me, he would leave it installed including the TV that is plugged into it and all I would...
View ArticleHikvision serial numbers for HikConnect
Hikvision have recently begun to use letters with their camera and NVR serial numbers. Up until now, the nine-digit serial numbers have included only numbers. This nine-digit code is shown on the label...
View Articleds-2cd2532f-i firmware
Hi there, What firmware version is best to use for the ds-2cd2532f-i IP camera please? I live in the UK. Many thanks, Epipen
View ArticleLatest version of Hikvision's SADP tool for Windows users (V3.0.1.7)
Hikvision have released a new version (V3.0.1.7) of their SADP tool for Windows users. You can download it from the UK portal here: HIKVISION UK PORTAL I've not managed to find any updated documents....
View ArticleStill receive alerts if internet is maliciously cut
Hi, I'm pretty new to CCTV, and have narrowed my selection of DVR's down to an NVR (with IP camera) technology for my property. However, probably stupid question but I'm gonna ask it anyway... If I'm...
View ArticleDoorbell DS-KB6403-WIP - wifi dropping out
Good evening all, A couple of months back I bought one of these doorbells, got it working on wifi easily enough, and got it also recording to my NVR. Worked fine for about 3 days then several times a...
View ArticleOS for Hikvision
Hello, Is there an OS for Hikvision. I mean: install maybe linux dist with hikvision wrap. I have NVR and I need make PC with hikvision manager in another location.
View ArticleUnable to upgrade firmware
Hi there, I am trying to upgrade the firmware on my ds-2cd2532f-i cameras through my K4 NVR and keep getting an error message saying "D1 - Upgrade Failed" on all the cameras. I am using the latest V4...
View ArticleHikvision Officially Release V4 Firmware for their K-Series NVRs - V4.21.005
Hikvision have released V4.21.005 for their K-series NVRs (only 76 77 86 NI-K2 K4 K8) , which you can download from the UK portal here: HIKVISION UK PORTAL I have checked: Is this correct?V4 firmware...
View ArticleVideo link full?
Hi all i use xmeye to remote access my businesses cctv. Last night we had a break in and ive been looking through the cctv to try to find evidence. all of a sudden it wont load anything either live or...
View ArticleCameras dropping out on NVR view
Hi All, I installed a IP CCTV system at home a few years ago, it was a basic system, 3 IP cameras 3mp and a separate power to each camera from my home network, I viewed and recorded the cameras from my...
View ArticleHikvision Portals (UK & Europe) - empty!
Just a quickie to say that we are aware that both the UK and the European Hikvision portals appear to be empty this Monday morning! We have no idea why - we are trying to find out. We will update...
View ArticleHikvision with Control4
Hikvision works with Control4. In the past week three separate Control4 Partners have asked me for information regarding how this is achieved. You need a compatible Hikvision DVR or NVR: Turbo4 series...
View ArticleSmart Event - which view for master timing?
I use both Intrusion detection and Line Crossing on my cameras. My question is about programming the times for such alarms. It seems it can be timed via the NVR through the web login or else through...
View ArticleLooking for cam for doghouse
Hello, Looking cam for doghouse, advice something please. Power have, but not have LAN, need Wi-Fi with good antennas.
View Articlehelp with linked cams
I'm using hik on my phone today. I hid all cams from linked cams, so my son could not look, when he left I went back in to switch back on but I had 5 cams on link but none or showing in the linked...
View ArticleEzviz Playback error - You have reached the maximum connections
Getting the following error message on playback, both on iPhone, iPAD and PC with Ezviz & Hik Connect (latest versions) Not been able to check Android yet, "You have reached the maximum...
View ArticleHikVision ANPR alarm output delay.
Hello. I bought a new HikVision Camera DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZHS/p 2.8-12mm. I bought a camera with the intention of raising the safety barrier when will recognize the licence plate. I install and mount...
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....
View ArticleCCTV System with Web Portal
Hi Wonder if I can get any advice? I work at a couple of schools that currently use IspyCentral for our CCTV - currently a server at each site which connect to the web portal. Generally this works...
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