DS2CD1631FWD-IZ - I don't find this product name on HIKVISION homepage or on...
Hi everyone! I am new to this forum and ask for your help: I have 3 new IP-Cams DS2CD1631FWD-IZ. They work fine. But I don't find this product name on the HIKVISION homepage or on firmware update...
View ArticleHow to achieve effective night vision?
I was never under any illusion about the limited effectiveness of an infra-red image for the purposes of recognition at night. However, now that my 4MP Hikvision dome camera (with an IR range of 30m)...
View ArticleHik Connect live view timeout
I want to live view constant from an android but after 5 min it times out, I'm sure this is new as in the past its ran constant but with random drop outs. But now there is actually a message you've...
View ArticleHikvision plugin doesn't work in Firefox
Unfortunately, the time has finally arrived. As of Mozilla Firefox v52.0 released on March 7th, NPAPI plugins are no longer supported. This means that, much like Google Chrome, Hikvision users will no...
View ArticleHikVision V5.50 Camera Firmware ONVIF
Please note that ONVIF is disabled by default in this latest V5.50 camera firmware version. If you need to use ONVIF compatibility, to record your HikVision cameras on the NVR of another manufacturer...
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 ArticleApple TV
Hi, Im trying to view my Hikvision NVR on my apple TV but I cant seem to get it to work. Ive tried inputting the IP address of the NVR but there are some other settings that I wasnt sure of. I did...
View ArticleAny help with picture quality ?
Hi I have a hikvision 4K camera dome and the picture quality at night is totally useless. It seems to be getting worse as time goes on. When I first installed it it was fine at night but now isn’t....
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HikVision V5.5.2 Firmware - NEU or STD?
HikVision have just released new V5.5.2 version firmware for their G1 Platform / EasyIP 3.0 range of cameras. When you select this firmware you are currently given a choice to select STD or NEU...
View ArticleHikVision Configuration menu jumbled
I've seen this a few times now, and had reports from several customers of their HikVision camera or NVR or camera's 'Configuration' menu appearing jumbled, and being unable to click or select any of...
View ArticleHow to update HikVision Firmware
Basic steps: Please download the latest firmware to your PC. It’s a zipped file, so please extract the digicap.dav file (which is the actual firmware file). Please copy that digicap.dav file to your...
View ArticleHowdie
Looks the right place to get some good advice. Looking forward to chatting with you.
View ArticleAdvice on suitable set up to record factory operations
At the factory where I work we are replacing a huge piece of machinery that will take 3 or 4 months to complete. Our operations director has decided he wants to record the entire process for posterity....
View Article[Tutorial] Using a Hikvision NVR's "Virtual Host" Feature
Using a Hikvision NVR's "Virtual Host" Feature One of the most successful selling points of a Hikvision NVR to many small-setup customers is the "Plug and Play" functionality that simplifies the setup...
View ArticleDS-2CD2755FWD-IZS won't let me increase resolution?
Hi, I am wandering if anyone can help. I have a DS-2CD2755FWD-IZS 5mp Vari-focal dome that i connected to Hikvision NVR. for some reason it won't let me increase the resoltion to anywhere near HD. It...
View ArticleMissing attachments for email notifications Hikvision DS-7716N-E4/16P
Hi I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on an issue I am having with the above NVR. I have managed to receive alert and event notifications over email such as motion detect etc. The problem...
View ArticleHikVision email notification setup
This is probably one of THE most queried setup issues, so here are some resources which may help you: The section in our own megathread on HikVision's setup for motion detection and email notification....
View ArticleNVR+Hik-Connect alarm notifications no picture
Pls could someone point me in the right direction with notifications within the Hik-Connect (HC) app for NVRs? When my 2CD-2142FWD is connected directly to HC, a motion alarm will include a picture...
View ArticleNVR turns itself off and on
Hi all, I am seeking some help please. I have a hikvision system and whenever the NVR is connected to my network the NVR continually turns off and then back on - once it reboots it turns off and then...
View ArticleNVR Backup to Remote Server
Hi I am looking at a Camera setup With around 8 Cameras ( a mix of functionality ANPR, Fixed Recording, PTZ ) These will be linked to an NVR, however, I need to ensure that an Offsite Backup can also...
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