In this article, I show how to change the camera name on a Hikvision NVR or DVR.The process is straightforward and takes less than 5 minutes.Let’s see how it’s done…How to rename the cameras via a Web browserWhen you log in to the NVR via a web browser, it’s possible to see the screen’s left […]

In this article, I explain how to enable the auto display live view on a Hikvision NVR so you can have the cameras automatically displayed after the login.The picture below shows an example of the cameras displayed at the same time.As you can see, the four cameras are shown as soon as I log in.How […]

In this article, I answer the question, “What is a substream in a Hikvision camera?”This is a very common question among security camera installers and DIYers.It’s essential to understand the difference between the different streams available in the camera or recorder so that you can optimize the use of resources.The Mainstream and Sub-streamOK, you are […]

In this article, I explain how to configure video tampering on a Hikvision camera.This feature is handy to protect your cameras from vandals or people with obscure intentions, such as breaking into someone’s house.Let’s see how to enable and use the tampering feature.What is video tampering?Video tampering is a feature that allows you to detect […]

Want to know how to record Hikvision IP camera to One Drive?In this article, I show the step-by-step to accomplish this task.It’s possible to upload the footage from your DVR, NVR, or IP camera to the cloud and keep it safe there for as long as you want; it all depends on how much space […]

Want to connect your Hikvision camera to the Internet?Well, there are different ways to do that, so let’s talk about this topic.You can access your Hikvision IP camera via a web browser, software, smartphone, or even via the cloud. It’s just a question of having the right configuration.I think the last option (use a cloud […]

Have you used the channel zero available in a Hikvision DVR or NVR?The channel zero feature allows the recorder to combine all its channels into a single video stream, thus reducing the bandwidth requirement for a remote transmission over a congested network or the Internet.This feature is also available in other brands such as Dahua, Samsung, etc.The channel-zero in […]

I’ve been facing the question “Are Hikvision cameras wireless? ” a lot these days.I believe this question is so common nowadays because wireless cameras are becoming extremely popular, and their prices are dropping every year, so I decided to address this topic.Hikvision has wired and wireless camerasThe quick answer to this question is yes, Hikvision […]

People can’t help but ask the question, “Are Hikvision cameras ONVIF compliant?” because more and more distributors are selling cameras from this manufacturer. There are some details to discuss this topic; however, at first, you can consider that Hikvision cameras are ONVIF compliant even though the forum announced its suspension as a member back in 2019.There’s […]