wifi camera for outdoor use
Hi all, After purchasing a Victure wifi camera to mount on the outside of the garage, only to find out the motion detection gets triggered by rain(!), I thought I'd come here for some advice. After...
View ArticleZIP IP Cameras & NVR's
Does anybody have any experience with ZIP products? I am used to using Hikvision equipment but wondered how the ZIP products compared? Worth a try or stick with Hikvision? Paul
View ArticleSetting up Live View & Playback Audio on Hikvision Cameras
There is a small selection of Hikvision cameras that support some sort of audio - audio I/O, built-in mic, 2-way audio - but on multiple occasions, customers have come back to us saying they are...
View ArticleWeird PTZ issue with presets changing seemingly on their own
Hi Weird one this one. Presets 1 and 2 (the only ones I set) on a DS-2DE4A425IW-DE running the latest firmware keep changing literally by themselves. They move by a small amount (maybe 10-15 degrees)...
View ArticleDetection on Camera or on DVR?
I'm new to this and slightly confused. It appears I can set line-crossing detection (for example) on the IP Cameras directly, as well as on the NVR (via the webui's). Even more confusingly, it appears...
View ArticleFirmware upgrade has stopped Hik-Connect functionality
Looking for some help please. Recently did an upgrade on the firmware of my CCTV via the web app after checking online and it stating there was a later firmware. Since that time, there have been issues...
View ArticleConnecting Audio to Hikvision DS-2CD2563G0-IS 6MP Mini Dome
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has installed this camera before? I bought it recently amongst a few other HIK bits for the house as I wanted something at the front porch that wasn't huge and had the...
View ArticleHikvision SRSM
Any ideas where to get the hikvision rain shield model: SRSM? I can't seem to find any UK retailer selling this for some reason? Seems like something that should be stocked, after all it's just a rain...
View ArticleiVMS 4200 VS - unable to sign in
Hi all, been using iVMS 4200 VS and quite liking it particularly on playback / smart events. HOWEVER for some reason i had to uninstall/reinstall. Now when I start it and try to login it says "the user...
View ArticleHikvision doorbell / Intercom. What one? :(
Hoping someone can help me select the right doorbell / Intercom.. The features I need. Connect to the nvr for continuous recording Instruction detection (via nvr) Accept sim card for two way audio Dont...
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 ArticleSetting the IR cut filter
How do I manually set the IR cut filter on a DS-2CD2385G1-I Hikvision IP camera so it switches at a set time and changes in the ambient lighting will not turn the cut filter on or off.
View ArticleHIKVISION SMART ANPR CAMERA NOT READING REGS AT NIGHT
Hi Hope someone can help me out here I Recently installed a HIKVISION SMART ANPR CAMERA 8-32MM to my hikvision nvr . I have it mounted before an entrance at about 50-60ft height and 15-20ft from where...
View ArticleColorVu - can't enable WDR or HLC - setting failed
[First post... thanks for the valuable knowledge throughout this forum!] Hi All. I'm setting up two new cameras and an NVR and am having trouble with one of them (the colorvu DS-2CD2347G1-LU) The D2345...
View ArticleDS-7716NI-I4 problem since upgrade to NVR.4.... i think or maybe the change...
Hi I'm having issues with my DS-7716NI-I4. My Platform Access/Register Status is showing as Offline and I cant get it to change to Online no matter what I try. I have spent five hours today going over...
View ArticleLatest HikVision Firmware for G1 Series cameras - version V5.6.2
Update 21st November 2019 - Superseded by V5.6.3: Latest HikVision Firmware for G1 Series cameras - version V5.6.2 Hi, a new "V5.6.3_Build190923(Released)" build is just out... www.use-ip.co.uk...
View ArticleHik-Vision connects via mobile app but not via Web Browser?
Hi, Don't know if this is a simple fix, but I am able to connect remotely to my NVR using the Hik-Vision app. However, when I use a web browser to connect to the NVR, I can successfully log into my...
View ArticleAlternative mounts for video intercom screens?
I'm looking to install a DS-KH8520-WTE1 10in indoor station inside an open-front kitchen cabinet, approx 12 inches from the wall so that the screen is flush with the front of the cabinet - either in a...
View Article[Tutorial] Recording to an SD card on a Hikvision camera.
In this tutorial I will show you how you can record and playback surveillance footage straight to an on-board SD card. In order to follow this tutorial you should be prepared with a hikvision camera...
View ArticleHikvision iVMS-4200 - can I hide the event markers?
Hide smart event area markers (in blue) is there any way so you don't see them?? Thanks
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