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Our article for The Best Hikvision NVR for 32 Cameras is now live! :D

The Best Hikvision NVR for 32 Cameras DS-7632NI-I2/16P // DS-7732NI-K4/16P // DS-7732NI-I4/16P // DS-9632NI-I8 // DS-9632NI-I16 There are a variety of NVRs to choose from for 32 camera systems, each NVR differs in spec and capabilities in one way or another so it can be difficult to figure out...

Choosing a Hikvision NVR for 16 cameras is now live! :D

Choosing a Hikvision NVR for 16 cameras is now live! :D

Choosing a Hikvision NVR for 16 Cameras DS-7616NI-K2/16P // DS-7616NI-I2/16P // DS-7716NI-K4/16P // DS-7716NI-I4/16P There are 2 families to choose from when looking for an NVR for a 16 camera system: the 7600 family or the 7700 family. Within these 2 families are 2 series; -I series and -K...

If you search for a product in our shop and open the product page you will find some badges where we have labelled each camera with it's family name. There is also a button for firmware that when pressed will take you to the corresponding folder to find the most up to date firmware for your...

If you're interested in 8 channel NVRs, please see our brand new post here - Which is the Best Hikvision NVR for 8 Cameras?

Which is the Best Hikvision NVR for 8 Cameras? DS-7608NI-K2/8P or DS-7608NI-I2/8P? There are currently 2 main choices for Hikvision systems with up to 8 cameras: DS-7608NI-K2/8P or DS-7608NI-I2/8P. The DS-7608NI-K2/8P is a -K series NVR and was designed to be a "middle level" product while the...

Savings from Hikvision's H.265+ Encoding Technology Everyday we urge our enquirers to buy from the Hikvision G1 Family rather than the old R6 family for a number of reasons: The price difference between the two families are minimal and the older series stop receiving significant firmware...

Which is the Best 4-Channel Hikvision NVR? DS-7604NI-K1/4P(B) Hikvision offer a range of NVRs with differing features meaning that there is always a suitable choice for your application. For systems with up to 4 cameras, however, there is currently only one Hikvision NVR available on the...

Hi Paul, The DS-2CD4A25FWD-IZS is a lightfighter and has extra features to cope with areas of intense light such HLC (Highlight Compensation) while the DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZS darkfighter is designed to cope with dim light environments. This is why it is chosen in ANPR applications - The numberplates...

IR reflection is a common problem with domes - Please see the following thread - IR Reflection Troubleshooting Guide (blurry night image)

Hi :) The DS-7604NI-K1/4P model only works with H.264/H.264+/H.265. While the -K2 models (8 channel and above) work with MPEG4/H.264/H.264+/H.265/H.265+

Hi :) It's no problem! Firmware below... DS-2DE4A220IW-DE - DOWNLOAD PORTAL DS-2CD2385FWD-I - DOWNLOAD PORTAL DS-7608NI-I2 - DOWNLOAD PORTAL

Hikvision Black and Grey Cameras There are now a handful of black or grey Hikvision cameras and brackets available for purchase in the use-IP webshop! :D Hikvision have only released a few black/grey dome and turrets which you can find below: Black Cameras G1 Family - 5MP Dome Camera -...

Hi, - Firmware for your camera can be found here - DOWNLOAD PORTAL V5.4.5 is the most recent. :)

Hikvision Network Camera Families and Finding the Correct Firmware Update 6th June 2018 - HikVision reorganised their European Download Portal at the end of May AND renamed some of their camera families AND introduced new camera families. So, please follow this link to our new post on finding...

Lux Levels We often get asked about the low light performance of the IP cameras that we sell and whether a tiny difference between lux levels is noticeable. Lux levels are quoted by all IP camera manufacturers to give an indication of the low light performance of the camera. The problem is...

IP CCTV Buyers Guide In this thread we'll be looking at what you'll need for a typical IP system along with some of use-IP's recommendations for creating the best set up possible. :) __________________________________________________________________________________________ Typical IP System A...