nvr

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    Hik-Connect P2P unstable / Offline on DS-7216HUHI-F2/N – firmware V3.4.80 (sometimes works)

    Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice from anyone with real experience on Hikvision legacy NVRs and Hik-Connect. I have an Hikvision NVR DS-7216HUHI-F2/N currently running firmware V3.4.80 build 170116. Issue: Hik-Connect / Hik Cloud P2P is unstable. The platform access status is usually...
  2. J

    Replacement HIK NVR configuration | Same cameras, new network

    Hello! I have to replace a Hik NVR, but the people on this site just told me that they changed their network provider a few days ago; changed the switch, IP, everything. I have the new DVR up and running with all the cameras connected, but I'm not getting any image. They don't have any info...
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    Problem with Videomax NVR

    Hello everyone. I have a Videomax NVR. I understand it's a generic model, but the problem I'm having is that I can view the cameras locally without issue. The mobile app it uses, called IP Pro, works very poorly. The video is choppy, and it's almost impossible to view the cameras correctly. Do...
  4. Artem72

    hi3540 firmware

    hello, there is an NVR that has 2015 firmware, because of this (as I think) p2p does not work on it. I tried to find the firmware on the Internet but found nothing. Brand unknown, HI3520 processor, hardware version v4.0, master version v4.0[20150808. If you need any additional information, I...
  5. Artem72

    NVR password recovery or reset

    A few years ago, I bought a NVR of an unknown brand on Aliexpress, and now I can't remember the password for it. How do I find it or restore it? The login is for the administrator only, and the password can be any. I tried to reset the settings, following the advice from the Internet, but...
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    Looking for list of current Battery/Solar Powered Cameras that support Onvif/RTSP both "out of box" and via "finagling"

    Maybe this will be the start of a list or one already exists. I'm looking for a list (maybe always being updated or created here) of solar and battery powered IP cameras that support Onvif and RTSP. For my own selfish reasons I'm looking for cheapest, decent quality fixed view and simplest...
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    DAHUA Can't see the camera preview because of the certificate, NVR not loading after setting https

    Hello, I have an issue. Some of the cameras that my company uses require to install a certificate even though it is installed. I tried the solution with setting the NVR to https and after that the site doesn't load. Multiple NVRs have similar issue, alas they are scattered around the country so...
  8. Nighthawk37

    Dahua / DMSS playback issues

    Hello. I've noticed a strange problem. I have been getting notifications of motion from my Homekit (via scrypted) but not DMSS. When i log into DMSS to check why, i am noting no events for that time period and when i try to play, it literally jumps over it and goes back 30+ minutes... like the...
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    Looking for affordable NVR, POE not needed 4-6 cameras

    Hi I'm slowly building my system with Dahua based cameras, and I'm trying to narrow down my choices for NVR. I do not need POE because I have more than enough ports on a 24 port POE switch. I also prefer not to go the BI route, and rather have dedicated hardware (less features, less that can...
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    RTSP stream of all channels grid from Dahua NVR?

    Hi, Is it possible for the current Dahua NVRs to stream a grid of all channels on an rtsp url? I can do this on Hikvision NVRs for displaying a grid to home automation touchscreens and then touching the area for each channel loads the full screen rtsp for that channel, but I know this isn't a...
  11. Nighthawk37

    Upgrading dahua NVR - swapping hard drives

    I just got a shiny new NVR. I have a 4tb premium drive in my old NVR and was going to take the drive out and swap it. Do I need to format it, or do anything special ? Or will the NVR prompt me to do everything
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    HikVision AI Tagging Help (Human/Vehicle)

    TL;DR: Upgraded to AcuSense NVR (DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/S (E)), human/vehicle detection works in Event Viewer but not showing as tags/markers in playback timeline on IVMS, Hik-Connect, or HikCentral Lite. Am I missing a setting or is this a limitation? Hoping you guys can help me out here. I...
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    NVR recommendation with built-in SMS support?

    Hi there, I'm looking to install a 16+ ch PoE NVR that ideally can take a SIM card and use it to send texts to a list of predefined numbers when alerts are triggered. I have found that Hikvision sells systems that do exactly this, but I have contacted sales and they told me that it's "not a US...
  14. soportemetroil

    Request: SPI Flash BIOS Dump (Winbond 25Q128) for Dahua NVR4216-4KS2

    Hello, I am trying to repair a Dahua NVR4216-4KS2 that is not booting. The main BIOS/firmware is stored in an SPI flash EEPROM (Winbond 25Q128, labeled as U130 on the PCB). I have a CH341A programmer and I already attempted the following steps: Identified the correct chip (W25Q128, 3.3V...
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    LTS LTD8316T-ET(U) Password Reset Help

    Hopefully someone has a solution... I rescued an LTS LTD8316T-ET(U) NVR that was part of an office cleanout as the scrap guy was heading for the door. It has no drive, but I have one for it. It boots up and goes right to empty video (no cams attached). So, apparently it works but it does not...
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    UNIFI—The Best Option...?

    Hear me out... drop the pitch-fork! :) For people like me that don't have the time to fiddle with things and need them to work for years on end and with remote management and remote firmware updates that work out of the box... it seems like UNIFI protect is the way to go. Yes, my Dahua Turret...
  17. J

    DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/S(E) - No US version...International version okay?

    I've been looking to upgrade my very old NVR LV-N9808C8E (LaView Branded Hikvision) I have a mix of cameras: 1x - DS-2CD2342WD-I 1x - DS-2CD2085FWD-I 2x - DS-2CD2083G0-I 1x - LV-PWD50202-W (LaView Branded HikVision Camera) 4x - LV-PB912F4C (LaView Branded Hikvision Camera) - Only using 1 The...
  18. sejohnny

    3 Dahua NVR's between buildings: guy on NVR #1 wants to see cameras on #2 & #3

    Guy on NVR #1 wants to see NVR #2 & #3s cameras on NVR #1. Can't go on the internet. the buildings already have ubnt nano stations between them just for our stuff. What's the best way to put the other two NVRs cameras on NVR #1? Thank you.
  19. noval17

    Change language from chinese to english

    Hai, Help me, I have a NVR DS-7732N-E4-V3 Is there any firmware to change Chinese to English? Thank you, Help
  20. Lcardoni

    NVR/POE Recommendations(?) - How many / Where / What models? Mid-tier budget

    My home sits on a one acre lot and I am looking to improve surveillance for peace of mind and evidence capture for any incidents that may occur. Layout: The lot is approx 150’ wide along the road access, and 300’ long. Densely wooded stewardship forest to the south, neighbors to the west...
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    NVR Help after update

    HI all HELP I was stupid enough to update my NVR (dahua dh-nvr5208-8p-4ks2) as just was installing a new ipcamera and wasnt finding it. so i thought might be firmware update needed. So i used the the ConfigTool and updated the new firmware from dahua. as it was showing up on there. The NVR...
  22. LCastillo

    Imou Cell 2 to NC

    I have an imou Cell 2 camera that claims to be compatible with Onvif NVRs (IMOU life), but when I try to connect it to my Dahua NVR, it never finds it, and when I add it manually, it never connects.
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    NVR16CH-16P-2AI - any tutorials?

    Hey guys, So I bought my mother a NVR16CH-16P-2AI with 5 Dahua cameras. I'm running it headless as I'll be managing it from her workstation in her study. There is an 8TB WD Purple installed. I got it working to the point where I have initialized the cameras and I can see the live feeds, but I'm...
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    Question regarding NVR

    Hey all! Thanks for all of the help recently. I have a silly question yet again. With a less than or equal to 8 camera setup, should I use an NVR? I saw how blue iris is good but I don’t know if I have a spare working PC? Is it like possible to run BI on an NVR or do I get an NVR and hook it up...
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    Hikvison NVR Console

    Hello friends, I have a Hikvison NVR and I want to put software on this device as a console. Where can I find the console cable in the attached image or is there another method? Thanks.
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    Hikvision NVR resets IP-camera login credentials

    I am helping out my neighbour with his camera setup. As he had problems with his installer after asking for his login credentials, to install extra camera's, I convinced him I am a nerd expert with these gadgets. :p He has a Hikvision DS-7608NI-K2/8P with 5 Hikvision IP-camera's. I have...
  27. bielfrbfr

    NVR Short Circuit

    This Dahua NVR doesnt boot. Makes a red blinking led beep constantly and this chip is getting 60C. I holded my finger on top and I got burn. What can I do?
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    Camera connected to Hik-Connect but offline with my NVR

    Hi guys, Long story short, I had a Hikvision camera (the DS-2CD2346G2-ISU/SL) connected to a Hik NVR ( the DS-7604NXI-K1 / 4P) and I've recently moved to the Ajax platform with is waaaaay easier (at least for me) to use. Since then, I can see my camera up and running in my HikConnect app on my...
  29. M

    view camera in VLC, smart TV

    I have my cameras setup as the photo shows, my question is in order to view a camera from the nvr using a PC-VLC or from smart tv apps do I need to connect the device to the router the nvr connected to? or is it ok that the device is connected to AP and the nvr is connected directly to the...
  30. Beckmec

    Question whether the dahua camera/NVR combination works for "AI by recorder" and good "night vision"?

    Hello everyone, I am planning a surveillance system for my semi-detached house and am hoping for your expertise. Here is an overview of my ideas: The property: Semi-detached house (left side) Dimensions: 7m wide, 11m deep Garage: approx. 6.5m long, 3m wide, detached from the house Planned...