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Help me choose a system
Hey all Currently running a nearly 11 years old Hikvision system sourced from Aliexpress. Has had a few hiccups along the way, and now I'd like to upgrade the whole setup to take advantage of upgraded technology, including night colour recording. Currently I have the Hikvision DS-7616NI-E2/8P... -
Hikvision ColorVu vs Smart Hybrid cameras - pros/cons ?
Hey all, Did a search on comparison between the two and nothing came up here. I want to upgrade my 10 year old Hikvision setup. So looking at these night colour cameras. As I understand, the ColorVu cameras have a rectangular light source underneath the lens, which stay on in dark all the time... -
Do I need to upgrade NVR for ColorVu cameras ?
Hi all I have a 10 year old NVR, model DS-7616NI-E2/8P and 8 x Hik cameras. Most of the cameras are DS-2CD2335-I. NVR is on firmware V3.3.2 build 150522, and is the 'overseas version' from Aliexpress I am wishing to upgrade the cameras, especially the front 2 cameras facing the road and...- geek7899
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Just can't get remote access working after Hik ban - willing to reimburse someone [Sydney]
Hi all I have a Hikvision NVR DS-7616NI-E2/8P and 8 x Hikvision cameras, all from Aliexpress . I had Hikvision DNS setup for 6 years and everything was working fine via the iVMS 4500 app. After Hikvision turned their DNS off, I set up an account at noip.com Now, I have since tried every...- geek7899
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Alternate to HiDDNS
Hi all Since Hikvision have discontinued their iVMS-4500 app, along with the HiDDNS service, I am at a loss on how to access my cameras remotely after this. I purchased my Hik cameras & NVR from Aliexpress. Model: DS-7616NI-E2/8P NVR serial is: 1620150616AARRxxxxxxxxxWCVU Firmware Version... -
Camera for iSmartGate garage door opener
Hi I recently installed the ismartgate garage door opener (ismartgate.com). It lets you open or close the garage door via their app. I could also do it remotely. I can also use my IP camera already installed in garage to view the live feed of garage door within the ismartgate app. Or when I...- geek7899
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- Forum: Home Automation
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No sticky or wiki for NVR firmware upgrades help ?
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Forgot Hikvision NVR pass, but have Config file
Hi I wanted to access some past footage so went to NVR and tried to log-in. Alas, I had forgotten my password. I then remembered that I had iVMS-4200 installed and logged in on my PC. I quickly grabbed the Configuration file from iVMS-4200. I then also extracted the XML file through SADP tool...- geek7899
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View IP cams from overseas
Hi If someone is going overseas, how do they go about viewing the Hik IP cams from a different country ? I have Hik DNS for my home setup. It goes like: DDNS Can anyone tell me which log-in do I use to log-in there ? I am using the one which I use to log into the PC at home home which is... -
DS-2CD2432F-IW not recording
Hi all I recently installed a DS-2CD2432F-IW inside my house (via ethernet cable to NVR). I already have 8 x 2335-I which are working fine. The DS-2CD2432F-IW has been installed over a month ago but has never recorded a single video file. The LED status on front of cam is as below: ALARM... -
Pls help improve night time quality. Hik 2335-I
Hi all Please see below pics comparing day and night shots. Now this is a Hikvision 2335-I which jas an IR range of 20-30 metres. This camera below is less than 10m from the car. The car is hardly visible at night ! Some other settings are: Auto switch Day and night Sensitivity 4... -
Alternate to Web Component to view in browser
Hi all, At my work, the I cannot install the web components because its an .exe file and the Administrator has restricted these privileges. Is there an alternate way of viewing my cameras Live View ? Thanks Edit: Work computers have IE 8 & Chrome ver. 43 They will probably update in 2025 :(... -
Hik DDNS issues setting up on iPhone iVMS 4500
Hik DDNS and iPhone iVMS 4500 app Hi guys I have enabled Hik DDNS on my NVR which is a 7616NI E2/8P. Status of DDNS is normal as per screenshot below Then I have registered on www.hik-online.com with a username and password, and added my NVR device. I entered the serial number of device... -
Some configuration questions after I RTFM !!
Hey all, As you may know I have just connected 5 HIk cams to a Hik NVR. See thread here for teething troubles :) Now that I have them up and running, its time for some fine-tuning. Setting up recording schedules, motion detection etc etc. So, I downloaded the User Guide for the IP cams and... -
Which size, aspct ratio monitor should I get ?
Hi all, I have a Hik 7616 NI E2/8P NVR and would like to get a standalone monitor to connect to the NVR. The NVR has both VGA and HDMI outputs. Is any one better than the other when it comes to viewing cams ? Currently have 5 cams but will go upto 8. The cams are 3MP, so full HD monitor...- geek7899
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"NO LINK" appears on monitor. No Live feed on Hik NVR + cam
Hi all Just had the installer set everything up. I have five 2CD2335 IP cams and Hik 7616 NI E2/8P NVR. All ethernet cables have been tested as working OK before connecting the cams. The cams are from Aliexpress so cannot reset them. I am in Australia by the way. NVR is proper English version... -
Where to use Dome vs Turret cams (LED reflection on Dome cams)
Hi I am in a dilemna... I was completely sold on the Hik 2332 seeing so many members say good things about it. But then it got discontinued and replaced by 2335. Also I read about the LED reflection on dome at night which can cause light flooding / whiteness in image and you cant see anything... -
Replacement for 2332 ?
Hello ppl, Was about to buy the 2332 when they were pulled off Aliexpress. Apparently they have a replacement. Which model replaces 2332 ? 3345 ? 2342 ? or another ? Thanks -
Suggest a CCTV setup - IP cams and NVR
Suggest a CCTV setup for my house below. Required IP cameras with motion detection and good night vision. Most cams are OK during day, but its at night when you can tell them apart.... Crude diagram :P Red dotted line is my actual land boundary. Black line is actual house sitting itself -... -
Help a beginner with newbie questions .....
Hi fellows, I have a few newbie questions regarding IP cams, and specifically HikVision cams. Planning to put external cameras on my single storey house for monitoring and recording. I have been looking at Samsung but they were quite expensive. HikVision seems to be a very popular brand hence...