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Hikvision error 47 solved

Hikvison error code 47 (solved)

In this article, I show how to solve the Hikvision error code 47.The error code 47 is common on iPhones using the Hik-Connect or iVMS-4500.There’s a temporary and a permanent fix for the error. Let’s take a look at them.What causes the errorThe error occurs when the Hikvision server forces the app to authenticate again.It’s […]

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How to reset Hikvision camera password

Reset Hikvision camera password (using QR code)

Let’s see how to reset the Hikvision camera password using a QR code.I used this method on a Hikvision Mini PTZ camera bought on Amazon.There are different methods to reset the Hikvision camera password, and this is the one that worked for the camera I have. You can try using it with yours. How to reset the password via […]

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Hikvision Camera on a Roku TV

How to View Hikvision Camera on Roku TV

Want to view a Hikvision camera on a Roku TV ?I can show you how to do that. Step-by-step The picture below shows a Hikvision Mini PTZ camera on a TCL Roku TV. Hikvision Mini PTZ camera on a TCL Roku TVAs you can see, I got a security camera working on my TV.You can have yours […]

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Hikvision IP camera on Amazon Echo Show

How to view Hikvision camera on Echo Show (Step-by-step set up)

In this article, I show how to view Hikvision camera on Echo Show devices.By the end of this article, you can have your Hikvision camera working with an Echo Show device or with the Fire Stick TV, as shown below.Hikvision camera on Echo ShowI’ve tested this procedure with a Hikvision Mini PTZ DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 and an Echo Show 5, and it […]

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Hikvision Mini PTZ camera

Hikvision Mini PTZ review – 4MP IP camera (DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3)

This is article is a Hikvision Mini PTZ review.I have a DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 Hikvision camera that I’ve been testing for some time and now you can have all the information about this product in this review. Hikvision Mini PTZ (4MP)When I saw this product on the Amazon store, I couldn’t believe the tag price, and that’s I […]

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Hikvision the device is locked

Hikvision device is locked (solved)

In this article, I talk about the “the device is locked” message you may see while attempting to access your Hikvision IP camera or recorder (DVR/NVR) from a web browser or smartphone app. I have the solution to this problem; keep reading.You can fix this problem in less than 5 minutes.Why the message “the device […]

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Hikvision Live View Failed

Hikvision live view failed (solved)

If you got the message “live view failed” when trying to use the Google Chrome browser with your Hikvision camera, I have the solution for you.You can have this problem with the Hikvision live view not working due to non-original Hikvision cameras (OEM) or issues with plugins and browsers.There are different scenarios this problem shows […]

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Hikvision virtual keyboard

Hikvision DVR keyboard – how to change from lowercase to uppercase

If you want to change the Hikvision DVR keyboard from lowercase to uppercase, this article can help you. Just keep reading.The Hikvision DVR and NVR have a virtual on-screen keyboard, and sometimes you need to change the case it’s using to type capital letters.By default, the keyboard is in lowercase mode, but you can use […]

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Hikvision-notification via gmail - Advanced settings

Email notification on Hikvision DVR (how to set up)

I this article, I show you how to setup email notification on a Hikvision DVR.The process also works with Hikvision NVRs and IP cameras.Notifications are very useful to alert people when motion occurs, so the email notification is triggered when someone or something passes in front of the camera.You can use your corporate email or […]

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Hikvision DVR System Configuration

Hikvision error code 800 (solved)

The Hikvision error code 800 usually occurs when the iVMS-4200 software can’t handle the IP cameras’ data traffic.When using the software for live camera view or playback a message shows up as “Playback failed. Error code: HCNetSDK.dll[800]”.You can fix the error by adjusting the bandwidth to make sure the iVMS-4200 can deal with the traffic coming from […]

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