1 camera or 2 help
Hi I am looking to get a couple of cameras to start off and I am stuck at the first hurdle 1 camera or 2 for the same view but a longer range. So I live in an upstairs flat and only have 1 door at the...
View ArticleHikVision Firmware updates - backdoor exploit fully disclosed
It is very important to keep your camera and/or NVR firmware up-to-date. The below link leads to a recent full disclosure of a weakness found in the firmware of HikVision devices. The weakness was...
View Articlemultiple nvr access issue
Hi, I have just installed 45 cameras on 3 Samsung nvr xrn1610s. I have set each on different ports, 85/90/95. I have ddns set up on each nvr When I access each nvr individually everything is fine. But...
View ArticleMilesight 5mp minidome help
Hi All, So I've upgraded my system and purchased the MS 5mp Minidome to add to my Hikvision system (DS-7608NI-K2) however I seem to have run into a problem (down to lack of research I guess) I only...
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New version 4 Firmware for HikVision NVRs
HikVision have released new V4 firmware for some NVR ranges today. It's a big change to your user interface, so you might want to set some time aside (and maybe wait a few days for feedback from the...
View Articledo I have any options
I am a installer who wants to get ahead , I have a contract with a company who picked up the HikVision product so I went to eBay and purchased one form a company that assured me he was a distributor...
View ArticleMilesight Camera and NVR components - image sensors, CPU, and memory
Just a quick Post to share some detailed information in the attachment of the components Milesight use in their cameras and NVRs e.g. that all of their cameras that we offer use the Sony IMX range of...
View Articlesetting up mile sight nor for first time MAC user
Hi i struggled to get my new mile sight NVR to work prob around 2 months ago so I'm trying to have a look at this afternoon , i didn't have much luck so hopefully theres a couple of people out the...
View ArticleMilesight - struggling with the initial network setup steps for my NVR
just bought mile sight , i have a mac , but I've now got a windows machine , i can't get into the nVR threw any set up wizards. I'm not impressed so far .
View ArticleChinese hikvision Ip camera
Hi I bought 2 Hikvision (DS-2CD2700) IP cameras in 2015 off amazon I recently installed and bought a NVR to record on. The cameras are POE but are not picking up or shown as activating. The cameras...
View ArticleCapture Parameters?
Hi all, Hoping someone could share some insight on what exactly the capture settings are within the schedule storage options? I'd like my cameras to essentially 'record' full time, but only save to...
View ArticleHow to Update your Wisenet Camera Firmware
Firstly it is useful to know that Wisenet refers to 'firmware' as 'software' (abbreviated to S/W) throughout their site. It has come to our attention that it is not currently possible to update Wisenet...
View ArticleHow to Update your Wisenet NVR Firmware
Firstly it is useful to know that Wisenet refers to 'firmware' as 'software' (abbreviated to S/W) throughout their site. It has come to our attention that it is not currently possible to update Wisenet...
View ArticleProblem saving Hik Connect videos to my Smart phone
Please can someone help me. I want to record part of what one of my Hik Connect cameras has recorded. I have recorded this and I can play it back on the App but video will not save on my phone and wont...
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Report Suspicious Activity
UK Police Forces working together to counter terrorism have launched a new campaign today to encourage people to report suspicious behaviour: Action Counters Terrorism: You can help tackle the...
View ArticleUnable to playback recordings from Nvr
Hi, Am a newbie here, having some trouble with playback from my nvr, I've listed the details below. My problem is I can playback the videos off both my cameras up until sunrise then I just keep getting...
View ArticleHikVision Firmware for R6 Family Cameras - new V5.5.5 (2X22FWD, 2X42FWD, 2X52)
Currently only available to download from the HikVision website: Hikvision UK & Ireland Click Download at the left side Released 11th Feb 2018 Update 14th March 2018 - this latest version (V5.5.5)...
View ArticleHow to configure time settings on a Hikvision camera or NVR
How to configure time settings on a Hikvision camera or NVR​Having a timestamp on your camera's video stream that displays the current date and time as of recording can be extremely beneficial to your...
View ArticleDS-7716NI-I4 Camera Quality Storage calculation
Hi Guys I'm sure I remember being able to see a calculation of daily storage requirements for my cameras when connected to the NVR that changed based on me editing the settings. Unfortunately, I can no...
View ArticleHELP HIKVISION DS-2CD2T42WD-I5 Exir 4mm vs. DS-2CD2T23G0-i5 4mm
Heyo, need your expertise on the two models DS-2CD2T42WD-I5 Exir 4mm vs. DS-2CD2T23G0-i5 4mm. The local CCTV guy installed the DS-2CD2T23G0-i5 4mm instead of the agreed DS-2CD2T42WD-I5 Exir 4mm and now...
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