IP camera not showing now
Last year I purchased one of those little bird box cameras. There is no model name on it but it is an H264. It appears to use the same format as my existing Hikvision IP cameras because it works...
View ArticleLatest HikVision Firmware for G1 Series cameras - V5.6.4
Hikvision have released new firmware for their G1 Series IP cameras. The latest firmware, Version 5.6.4, can be downloaded here. NB - you may need to refresh your browser when viewing the Hikvision...
View ArticleIMPORTANT - Installing Hikvision IP Cameras Correctly
This is not so much a guide on installing a Hikvision camera as a warning about the importance of installing Hikvision IP cameras correctly. In recent months we have seen a slow rise Hikvision camera...
View Articlespeed dome IP camera reverting back to preset position and not recording
I recently purchased a speed dome IP camera (DS-2DE52201-AE) that continuously reverts back to preset focus position whenever i focus it in a specific direction. I have tried creating a tracking...
View ArticleHikvision - sharing footage
Hello! Is it just me or does everybody have problems when trying to share Hik-conenct / IVMS 4500 recordings via WhatsApp? I keep getting an error saying unsupported format. Assuming a video converter...
View ArticleG1 & G1+M Firmware Issue - Line Crossing?
I came across an issue with line crossing some months ago and thought it was a one off with one of my cameras or the NVR. Unfortunately I've now discovered the same problem exists in other cameras with...
View ArticleK-Series NVR+Cameras not accessbile after network outages?
I have a K-Series NVR and cameras (G1s) running the 4.x series firmware. If the internet connection goes down (i.e. just test by pulling the cable for a few mins) when the network comes back up the NVR...
View ArticleHikvision NVR DS-7604NI-E1
Hello use-IP I have connected my NVR to the TV, but the menu keep popping up and blocks the view. Firmware-version: 3.4.6 build 160405 Encodíng-version: 5.0 build 160324 Connected camera: Hikvision...
View ArticleViewing cameras online using IVMS 4200
I've got a HiLook DVR which is made by Hikvision. I have two monitors connected to the DVR via VGA HD but I'd also like to view the cameras on my PC. I have installed a program called IVMS 4200....
View ArticleIs my NVR really 4K capable?
Hi I’ve only just found this forum, but have had my Hikvision gear for two years now and have not been able to resolve my problem. I bought four 8MP 4K Hikvision cameras and a DS-7608NI-I2 / 8P as its...
View ArticleHikvision 2CD2542FWD-IS grainy
Hi all I have the 2CD2542FWD-IS as one of my cameras and have found the video quality to be fairly grainy, is this the norm for this camera?
View ArticleSome "basic" questions about accessing IP camera direct or via NVR
Morning all, I have an NVR (108MH-C/8P) and am setting up a PoE dome camera (IPC-D140H-M). The image is inverted and I've read all I can about the camera setting to flip the image. I have the web based...
View Articlehow to make a timelapse with continuous recording, after the fact
so I wanted to do timelapse for my own benefit and while searching i found out that it wasn't that easy. I made this powershell script that prepare everything for you, you need ffmpeg (search for it)...
View ArticleCamera offline (parameter failure)
English is my 2nd language, so I apologize for misspellings and so on... I have a NVR model DS-7608NI-SE/P (just got it, a used model from my company) The camera is model DS-2CD2742FWD-IZS When I...
View ArticleHikvision DS-7608NI-I2-8P setup question
Hi all, I am trying to figure out how to set up a couple of things on the 7608 and it's doing my head in and was hoping someone could help with a little advice. I will discuss it with the one camera as...
View ArticleSmart Event Alarms
Hi folks, So I have 6 cameras DS-2CD236G0-I using the NVR DS-7608NI Just recently I have noticed that I stopped receiving intrusion alerts from 2 of the cameras via the Hik-Connect app. I have gone...
View ArticleHikvision intercom
At home I have an intercom DS-KD8003-IME1 and an indoor station DS-KH6320-WTE1. I did the latest firmware upgrade on both. If they ring the bell and answer with the indoor station, everything works...
View ArticleIntercom
At home I have an intercom DS-KD8003-IME1 and an indoor station DS-KH6320-WTE1. I did the latest firmware upgrade on both. If they ring the bell and answer with the indoor station, everything works...
View ArticleAd-hoc camera arm button (switch on/off events)
Hello All, Is there any option to switch on / off Events on Hikvision cameras via a external button? I understand there is an option to select a schedule when events are captured. It is useful for...
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Remote Backup not working to network drive
Works fine to local disk but if I set it to a network drive I get The network drive has full read/write access. Ben
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