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Hikvision

Hikvision is one of the world's leading suppliers of video surveillance and has grown from a small company into a global enterprise. Their range includes; hybrid DVRs, NVRs, standalone DVRs, high definition IP cameras and speed domes.

How do I set up my Hikvision IP CCTV System?

Welcome to our updated comprehensive how-to guide for getting started with your Hikvision IP CCTV system. IP systems are the taking over the surveillance world and whether you’re setting up your brand new Hikvision system, or you need help adding more cameras to an existing setup you have, the step-by-step guides in this Megaforum should be all you need to get up and running!
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How-to: Part 13: How do I reset my Hikvision device to factory settings?

Hikvision 'How To' Tutorials

Here you can find all of the Hikvision-related 'How-To' Tutorials that the team at use-IP have created
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How-to: Hikvision iVMS-4200 Tutorial Videos

Hik-Connect Threads with recent updates

Threads on the topic of Hikvision's Hik-Connect portal and Apps with updates (new Posts) in the last six months
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Threads on the topic of Hikvision Firmware with updates (new Posts) within the last six months
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Firmware Hikvision declare new vulnerabilities in mass email blast sent Saturday 18th September 2021
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Firmware Hikvision declare new vulnerabilities in mass email blast sent Saturday 18th September 2021
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Firmware Latest HikVision Firmware for G3 Series cameras (2xx6G2/2xx7G2/3xx6G2/3xx7G2) - V5.5.160
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FAQ Can Hikvision's AcuSense NVRs apply advanced video analytics to any IP camera?
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How-to: How do I set my Hikvision ColorVu camera's built-in light to be activated during event periods?
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Firmware Hikvision UK/EU Download Portals are Down/Offline
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What is the Difference Between Normal, Smart, and Custom(Event) Playback when using a Monitor on a Hikvision NVR?
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Hikvision End of Life Products
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Hikvision Turret Cameras With Built-In Microphones
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MacOS Apple Safari 12 and Hikvision cameras
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Please update your firmware to the latest available version
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Latest HikVision Firmware for -I NVRs - new V4.21 (76XX, 77XX, 96XX NI-I)
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Hikvision Password Reset - Do It Yourself
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Which is the Best Hikvision NVR for 8 Cameras?
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Please Read: Issue with Latest K-series v4 E-UI Firmware when Updating from v4.21.005 Firmware
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New Hikvision products - Easter 2019
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FAQ How many Hik-Connect accounts am I able to connect to my Hikvision IP Video Intercom Door Station?
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Two thousand posts - onwards & upwards!
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MacOS Problems Running iVMS-4200 on MacOS Catalina(10.15)
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Please Read: AcuSense IP Cameras - Improvements made from Generation 1 (G1) to Generation 2 (G2) Models
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Please Read: IMPORTANT - Installing Hikvision IP Cameras Correctly
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Hikvision Officially Release V4 Firmware for their K-Series NVRs - V4.21.005
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[Tutorial Megathread] Getting Started With Your Hikvision System
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The latest version of Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software for Windows v3.1.1.6 - 22nd July 2019
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What is the maximum vehicle speed that a Hikvision ANPR camera can capture number plates at?
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Latest HikVision Firmware [76 77 96 NI-I] V4.22.000 build190821
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MacOS Hikvision's SADP utility for 64-bit Mac users (V3.0.0.3)
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HikVision EasyIP 4.0 launch announced today!
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Hikvision Portals (UK & Europe) - empty!
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Authorised Hikvision Wholesalers / Resellers
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Latest firmware for Hikvision -K (B) NVRs
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HikVision - Top Thirty Tips
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Hikvision added to US "Entity List" blacklist preventing them from using US components
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Hikvision brackets and accessories compatibility
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MacOS The latest version of Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software for Mac users V2.0.0.10 - 4th July 2019
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Latest version of Hikvision's SADP tool for Windows users (V3.0.1.7)
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MacOS Hikvision's SADP utility for 32-bit Mac users (V3.0.0.3) - updated 4th April 2019
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Security Update for Hikvision Systems - Strong Passwords
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Hikvision False Alarm Filtering with AcuSense and EasyIP 4.0
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HikVision HikCentral Software
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Hikvision HiWatch Tutorials
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MacOS How Do I Activate and View a Hikvision Camera on a Mac?
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Hikvision default password
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Hikvision Cloud Recording
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Choosing a Hikvision NVR for 16 Cameras
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Ban of Dahua and Hikvision Is Now US Government Law
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Hikvision Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Hikvision iVMS-4200 Lite
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Hikvision EasyIP 2.0+ Cameras
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Hikvision 6-Line Cameras
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Hikvision SmartIP 2.0 Cameras
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HikVision Downloads
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Hikvision EasyIP 1.0 Cameras
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Hikvision's SADP Tool - updated 4th December 2018
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Hikvision EasyIP 2.0 Cameras
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Hikvision EasyIP 3.0 Cameras
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Which is the Best 4-Channel Hikvision NVR?
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The Best Hikvision NVR for 32 Cameras
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HikVision NVRs - should I purchase a -I or a -K suffix NVR?
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HikVision Cameras & Accessories Compatibility Spreadsheet
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Hikvision Focal Length Differences
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How Do I Send Captures from my 7204HUHI-K1 DVR to DropBox?
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Looking for new cameras but have K series NVR
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Disabling the white alarm light on Hikvision cameras
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How to downgrade firmware on Hikvision Colorvu to trigger LED lights with motion detection?
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Door Entry It seems that I installed the wrong firmware on my DS-KV8113-WME1
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Firmware Firmware 5.5.154 201010 for my DS-2CD2186G2-ISU?
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Firmware Can't find the correct firmware for my Hikvision camera models?
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Unable to see my NVR on IE Browser
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DS-2CD2347G1-LU Display Settings - how does Scheduled Image Settings work?
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Firmware Latest Firmware on my DS-2CV1021-G0-IDW1(D) cameras?
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Need Help Finding the latest firmware for my Hikvision DS-7104HQHI-K1(B) DVR
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