We all know how easy it is to forget passwords and it can be a real hassle resetting them on Hikvision cameras, especially if they are connected directly to an NVR.
But, if you plan to move your cameras to another location, NVR, or if you just need to access them directly to carry out a...
What is Motion Detection and why is it useful?
Motion detection is one of the easiest events to set up and will notify you as soon as a person or vehicle enters a predefined detection zone in your scene. Traditionally, it would just rely on lots of pixels changing between frames in your camera’s...
Adding cameras to your Network Video Recorder (NVR) is a crucial step in any CCTV setup. Not only does it allow you to store and access all your camera recordings in one place, but it also simplifies camera configuration. In this simple step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to add cameras to a...
Update 25th January 2024 - Please read to the end of this thread BEFORE updating your NVR (it may be wise to wait for subsequent updated versions to be released)
Hikvision has announced new firmware for their M-Series Network Video Recorders - V5.01.060_240110
This firmware brings the new 5.0...
I noticed that the dates on the portal directory for the M Series NVR had updated to December 8th but no new files are in the folder. However it seems to be that although the same firmware versions are in the directory, the build date for those versions is newer than previous.
The latest...
With the abundance of Hikvision NVR ranges and models available now, picking the most suitable model for your system and needs can be a daunting experience.
By picking out the most important specs, explaining what they mean, and showing how they differ between each range, this guide will...
For the last 6-7 years the go-to NVRs from Hikvision have been the K-series & I-series models, these have been a sturdy range of NVRs that (for the most part) have worked really well. Recently though, we have started to see a growing number of issues with running the 8MP AcuSense/ColorVu models...