How to Change Password for Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera on iVMS-4500

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This tutorial, How to Change Password for Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera on iVMS-4500, is updated in Oct 2018. The instructions were written and illustrated with iPhone with iOS12. The steps are similar for Android users.

You might need to read the instructions of How to use Hikvision iVMS-4500 before you refer to the below guide.

How to Change Password for Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera with iVMS-4500?

We will advise all the users of the Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera to use a strong password – a strong password should have the below features:

• Consist of a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, punctuation, numbers, and symbols.
• At least 8 characters – the longer the better (as long as you can remember it or you can note it down somewhere safe)
• Be unique. Don’t re-use your existing passwords
• Do not use dictionary words or common words (such as “password”, “admin”, etc)

The below are the guideline on How to Change Password for Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera on iVMS-4500

1. Click the icon of “iVMS-4500” to open the app on your iPhone or Android phone.

 

2. Click the top left corner (the Menu) now.

 

3. Click “Devices”.

 

4. Click the device (NVR, DVR, IP Camera, etc) of which you want to change the password.

 

5. Click the bottom right icon as shown.

 

6. Click “Remote Configuration”

 

7. Click “Change Password” as shown below.

 

8. Enter your old password, new password and new password again. After that, click the top right corner the “Save” icon to save the changes.

 

9. Password has been changed now! Please do remember your password as resetting the password of Hikvision DVR, NVR, IP Camera can be a bit troublesome.

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HiLook: The Ideal Entry-Level Video Surveillance from Hikvision

What is HiLook and why HiLook?

Hilook of Hikvision

Are you one of the many who have recently started scouring the video surveillance market, trying to find the perfect CCTV camera that fits all your requirements at an affordable cost? You need to look no further than the Hikvision’s HiLook range of surveillance products: IP Cameras, Turbo HD CCTV cameras, NVR, Turbo-DVR, etc. Why, you may ask? The answer is pretty simple and straightforward: Hikvision has built the most entry-level products in the new HiLook category keeping in mind the needs and requirements of people who are just starting off in the world of video surveillance.

In this article, we will analyze the numerous reasons why the HiLook range of products might be in perfect sync with your surveillance needs.

Top-Notch Performance of HiLook

The first thing that any individual looks for in a surveillance CCTV camera is the performance. Is the video clear enough? Can it capture faces without blurring? Is the streaming quality good? Would there be any apparent lag? What about the quality of low-light images? The questions that you have, as a new customer, are aplenty. And the Hikvision’s HiLook answers all of those more than satisfactorily. The video quality in the HiLook IP Cameras is as clear as day even in low light. You would barely experience any lag in the streaming, so much so that every movement of the object will be captured and transmitted with the utmost efficiency. Faces, aye! It will be like you are actually standing face-to-face with the person in question; no visible pixels or squares and negligible blurring.

Unnervingly Easy to Assemble and Use

Remember that the product is manufactured to suit the requirements of novices in the field. Thus, you can assemble and install the camera without even needing to refer to the manual provided. But still, if you find it a daunting task, or you are simply bored to DIY, just ring up for a professional and a qualified technician will be dispatched at your doorstep. Hikvision understands that you are busy enough with your own personal and work-related problems to care about security enough to go through the manual. So, the technician will explain the basic workings of the equipment post installation so that you, or your surveillance man, can directly delve into securing your house and/or business space.

Reliability is What HiLook Stands for

Oh yes! You won’t find a more reliable manufacturer than Hikvision. Their products do exactly as stated, without deviating from even a single specification. Technology is as steadfast or fickle as its creator, and Hikvision is the most reliable company in video surveillance out there. No wonder that it has got the highest number of sales the world over. And their most recent offering, HiLook, is no exception to their stupendously positive profile.

(And our customer service to support the Hikvision, HiLook and Dahua is very responsive, to say the least! When/If you face any issue with the product, our customer care executive will always be available to help you out.)

Affordability Matters

If you think that Hikvision is the best video surveillance manufacturer out there just because it produces the highest quality products at unimaginably steep prices, think again! Their products are always tagged with a reasonable price. However, did you know that the HiLook is an exception to the rule? Not in terms of quality, but in case of the pricing. Let us quote it again – HiLook products have been manufactured to cater to the needs of amateurs in the field. Thus, you can expect a video surveillance camera from HiLook with unparalleled features at a highly affordable price. You won’t even need to think twice before placing an order, since it is bound to fit in your budget and all your expectations will definitely be exceeded.

Coming to the Specifications

The Hikvision’s HiLook offers two types of products – IP Solution and Turbo-HD Analog Solution. Let us take a brief look at both.

HiLook THC-B240

HiLook IP Solution: As you might know, IP cameras are all the rage right now. If you were to visit a brick-and-mortar surveillance shop, the salesman is bound to make a case for the IP market before delving into the features of the specific products. Understandably, IP networking has revolutionized the world of CCTV surveillance. With Hikvision’s HiLook, you get the technologically advanced H.265+ codec, which renders the best bandwidth along with the utmost efficiency in the storage of data. A 4-MP imaging with WDR to get the perfect video quality even in the lowest-lighting conditions is an added benefit.

HiLook Turbo-HD Analog Solution: If you think that the analog surveillance camera had already become extinct, you can never be more wrong. Hikvision may just have brought the analog back into action with its Turbo-HD or the HD-TVI technology (same goes to Dahua, such as the Dahua’s HDCVI technology with POC capability) increasing the maximum bandwidth and data efficiency by a huge number. HiLook’s HD-TVI cameras will render the high-quality video, similar to what Hikvision and Dahua can do.

Finally, we come to HiLook’s software offering – the iVMS-4200. The iVMS 4200 software is a blue-chip product that offers not just the regular transmission of video, but also file backup, alarm management, and a host of other features. Additionally, it will be compatible with any and every HiLook product that may consider purchasing in the future. Thus, you don’t need to hesitate before purchasing, say the most basic offering of HiLook, since you can readily upgrade it without changing the transmission software.

Interested in more about Hikvision’s HiLook Products? You can check here for the full range of the HiLook product. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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How to Use Dahua SmartPSS on PC

Source: How to Use Dahua SmartPSS on PC

This tutorial, How to Use Dahua SmartPSS on PC, is updated in June 2018. The version of the SmartPSS is V2.02.0, released by Dahua on 24 November 2017. We assume that you are using a Windows PC. Mac users will also find the steps similar, but the interface may look slightly different.

If you are want to find out how to use Dahua iDMSS/gDMSS on iPhone or Android phones, please refer to How to Use Dahua iDMSS on iPhone & Dahua gDMSS on Android Phone.

If you are using Hikvision DVR/NVR/IP Camera from PC, please refer to How to Use Hikvision iVMS-4200 on PC.

If you want to use Hikvision Hik-Connect, this is the step-by-step guide: How to Use Hikvision Hik-Connect in iVMS-4500.

What is Dahua SmartPSS

Dahua SmartPSS is a full-featured video surveillance software which is used on Windows PC for a user who has installed Dahua DVR, NVR, XVR, IP Camera, video Intercom, Access Control System, etc. Dahua SmartPSS integrates all Dahua IP cameras and storage devices into the easy-to-navigate interface. Dahua SmartPSS provides device management, video monitoring and playback, alarm and analytic configuration, as well as video wall setup and preview. Here is a quick look at the features:

• Manage up to 256 Devices over a Maximum of 2000 Channels
• Supports H.265 and H.264 Dual Video Compression Codecs
• Live Video Monitoring and Playback
• Configure Video Wall Layout and Scheme
• Configure NVR Recording
• PTZ Camera Control
• Intelligent Video System (IVS) with People Counting and Heat Map
• Manage Access, Video Intercom, and Time and Attendance Devices

How to Use Dahua SmartPSS on PC

1. Download the latest version of Dahua SmartPSS here. After that, install the software as follows.

 

2. After installation, click the icon to launch the SmartPSS.

 

3. You will be asked to enter password. Note that the password is only for the SmartPSS software (not for the Dahua NVR/XVR/IP Camera). So, feel free to set any password of your own.

 

4. You will be asked to set answers to the security questions. The security question will be useful when you reset the password of the Dahua SmartPSS software (not the Dahua NVR/XVR/IP Camera). Please set your own answers and remember them.

 

5. Login the Dahua SmartPSS

 

6. Click “Add” to add the Dahua IP Camera/XVR/NVR to the SmartPSS software

 

7. Enter the required information. The serial number of the device can be found on the packaging box of your device, usually in the format of3D barcode. If you don’t have the packing box anymore, log in the Dahua Device via browser and get the serial number under “Setup” -> “Network” -> “P2P” or “Bonjour”. If you still have no idea on how to get your serial number, please contact your Dahua device vendor to get assistance.

 

8. If you can see the status of the device is “online”, it means you have successfully added the device to the SmartPSS. You can proceed now. Otherwise, please check your configuration information at step 7.

 

9. Click the “+” on the top tab, followed by “Live View” to watch the live view.

 

10. Double click the Dahua IP Camera/NVR/XVR to watch, now the live view should appear on the right.

 

11. To watch the video playback, click the “+” on the top tab, followed by “Playback”.

 

12. Select the camera which you want to watch the playback video. Also, select the record type and start and end time. After that, click “Search”. Now the playback video should appear.

 

13. If you want to change the password of the Dahua IP Camera/NVR/XVR, Click the “+” on the top tab, followed by “Device CFG”

 

14. Click “System” and follow instructions to modify the password. Do remember to update the new password at step 7 after you have successfully modified the password.

 

Summary on Use of Dahua SmartPSS on PC

Dahua SmartPSS is easy-to-use, responsive and all-in-one video surveillance application designed by Dahua. You now should have a good general idea on how to use this application. Feel free to explore more and have fun! We do provide the full range of the Dahua DVR, NVR, XVR, IP Camera, video Intercom, Access Control System. Contact us for more information today!

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PoC (Power over Coax) Explained & the Application on CCTV Cameras

Dahua Power Over Coax HDCVI Camera

Keywords: PoC, Power Over Coax

CCTV cameras are slowly becoming a basic necessity among corporate entities and homeowners alike. All one needs to do is select a CCTV camera online – Hikvision and Dahua being the leading brands in the market – and let the installation team do the necessary work of setting it up. However, did you know that this very installation work is oftentimes frustrating (extended reader: How much does it cost to install CCTV Camera in Singapore), not only for the workers but also for the camera owner? You might find yourself asking the installation team about the deadline every now and then.

And then there is the uncountable number of wires coming out of the camera. Even if major lengths of the wires have been covered and properly insulated, the ones emerging from the camera itself don’t exactly add to the decor of your apartment or commercial space. In IP cameras Singapore, there are at least two wires attached to the instrument – the video cable and the power source wire. After a few years when the insulation wears out, you might find the power cable visibly dangling from the wall.

So, how could these basic issues regarding the wiring of CCTVs be overcome? With the revolutionary PoC technology, of course! Power over Coax (PoC) is a relatively new concept that allows the camera to draw power from the coaxial video cable itself. Thus, there is no need to install an additional power wire. The single video cable will be enough!

How does PoC Work?

The concept is pretty easy to understand. You might have heard about the PoE (Power over Ethernet). The cable from which the camera downloads data can be used as a power source in case of PoE. PoC boasts of a similar concept, but it has simplified the technology a lot more. With PoC, the twist-fit BNC connector is used to draw power, which implies that only a single wire needs to be connected to the camera. How cool is that! You no longer need to face the camera just to find a number of wires emerging from it. Even the installation guy will thank you for reducing their trouble!

Power over coax (POC) explained

Benefits of PoC in CCTV Camera (Dahua HDCVI & Hikvision Turbo HD Camera)

Did you think that you will need to buy an entirely new camera to experience the benefits of PoC? Not at all! You can easily upgrade to the PoC technology in many Hikvision and Dahua cameras if you have the standard RG59 coaxial cable. There are even a few ‘shotgun’ cables available in the market which run RG59 video and power wires side by side. Simply remove the power wire for the RG59 cable to be compatible with PoC.

With the new Hikvision Turbo HD Cameras and Dahua HDCVI cameras offering this revolutionary technology, you will not only save time and money on the installation but also keep the beauty of your apartment’s interiors intact. Additionally, with PoC, you can also increase the length of the cable to a whopping 400 meters. Thus, you can comfortably carry out the surveillance from your neighbor’s house if you want!

The Dahua HDCVI and Hikvision Turbo HD are only the first in the range of numerous PoC cameras yet to come. We believe that the technology will go on improving with time, but the upgrades will always be at hand. So you don’t need to wait for the upgrades. Just purchase one of the newer models of Hikvision and Dahua, and you would be good to go.

Needless to say, PoC won’t necessarily be compatible with the older versions of the DVRs. The DVRs need to be PoC compatible in the first place. Thus, if yours isn’t, then you would need to purchase a new one. Furthermore, PoC compatibility requires that you connect the wire directly to the DVR. Wireless connections won’t work. Even the earlier versions that connect directly to the monitor won’t be compatible with PoC. If you wish to switch to this type of CCTV Cameras, then make sure that you have a direct wired connection with the DVR.

The points mentioned in the previous paragraph are the only exceptions for PoC, wherein you need to upgrade the DVR itself. Apart from that, PoC and its numerous benefits are up for grabs. Interested in the PoC CCTV Cameras? Check here for the applicable products, technical specifications and prices.

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How to Use Dahua iDMSS on iPhone & Dahua gDMSS on Android Phone

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This tutorial, How to Use Dahua iDMSS on iPhone & Dahua gDMSS on Android Phone, is updated in May 2018. This tutorial is meant for the CCTV / IP Camera solutions from the brand of Dahua. The similar guide for Hikvision is here: Setup guide of iVMS-4500 for Hikvision CCTV, IP Camera, NVR, DVR. 

What are iDMSS and gDMSS

How to use Dahua iDMSS and gDMSS

iDMSS and gDMSS are a mobile phone surveillance applications from Dahua, which are available on iPhone and Android phones respectively, supporting Dahua CCTV Camera, XVR, NVR, HDCVI CCTV Camera, IP Cameras, etc. both iDMSS and gDMSS have two versions each: lite and plus; all the Apps are free and can be downloaded from Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The key features of Dahua iDMSS and gDMSS Mobile Surveillance Applications include:

• Support real-time live/playback
• Support view and control live video streams from cameras and video encoders
• Support Push Alarm, Video Playback, Task wheel, Finger Gesture, Windows Slide and so on.
• Task Wheel to change Favorites Group
• Support H.265/H.264/MPEG-4/JPEG decoding
• Support Easy4IP – Dahua’s own P2P solution

How to Use Dahua iDMSS on iPhone & Dahua gDMSS on Android Phone

If you have installed the Dahua CCTV Camera, XVR, NVR, or IP Camera system from us, and would like to find out how to use Dahua iDMSS on iPhone & Dahua gDMSS on Android phones, you can refer to the below tutorial as the step-by-step guide. In this tutorial, we use iDMSS on iPhone as the illustration, rest assured that the logic is the same for gDMSS on Android phones.

1. Go to the “App Store”, download the app: iDMSS Lite / iDMSS Plus; or gDMSS Lite / gDMSS Plus from “Google Play Market”. These are the links: iDMSS Lite on App Store, gDMSS Lite on Google Play Store

2. After downloading the app, click to open it. You will see the step that is asking you to choose the “Country or Area”. Please choose the country of your current residence. The purpose is to facilitate the P2P connection of Dahua’s Easy4IP. The country or area you choose can be changed later, so don’t worry if you will move to other countries in the future.

 

3. Click the Top Left Corner as shown below to enable the menu choices.

 

4. The first thing you need to do now is to add the Dahua IP Camera, XVR, NVR, etc to the iDMSS or gDMSS. So please click Device Manager now.

 

5. Now you will have multiple choices to add the Dahua devices, such as WiFi Devices, Wired Device, etc. Choose the option that is suitable for your case. If you are not sure, please contact your Dahua device supplier; or if you have purchased the Dahua IP Camera, XVR, NVR, HDCVI Camera from us and not sure what to do, please contact us.

 

6. Now, you have two options to add the Dahua device to the app: P2P or IP/Domain. Choose the option that is suitable for your installation, or follows our or your device supplier’s advice. Again, if you have purchased the Dahua IP Camera, XVR, NVR, HDCVI Camera from us and not sure what to do, please contact us

 

7. Refer to this step if you have chosen to add via P2P. Click the barcode icon as follows to launch the barcode scanner camera. Scan the barcode on the Dahua IP Camera, XVR or NVR (on the device itself, on the packaging box, or on the web interface) to add the device. After that, please enter the device name, username and password. If you have purchased the Dahua IP Camera, XVR, NVR, HDCVI Camera from us and not sure what to do, please contact us. After you have entered all the required information correctly, click Start Live View to watch the live video footage.

 

8. Refer to this step if you have chosen to add via IP/Domain. Enter the information of Device Name, Address, User Name, Password. You should have created the information, or been given the information by your device supplier. Again, if you have purchased the Dahua IP Camera, XVR, NVR, HDCVI Camera from us and not sure what to do, please contact us. After you have entered all the required information correctly, click Start Live View to watch the live video footage.

 

9. Another way to watch the Live View is to click the Live View as follows.

 

10. Upon clicking Live View, choose and click the IP camera / NVR / XVR you want to watch, then you will see the live view after that.

 

11. Referring the image below, clicking the icon circled will enable the switch between mainstream and substream – a way to switch between fluent transmission and clear image.

 

12. Referring to the image below. Click the icons circled will allow you to do the screenshot, keep the video clips, or close the live view.

 

13. To replay the old records, click the Playback as follows.

 

14. Upon clicking Playback, select the start and end time for the recorded video, also remember to select the Dahua device of which you want to replay the video.

 

Final Words on Dahua iDMSS on iPhone and Dahua gDMSS on Android Phones

Dahua iDMSS and gDMSS allow you to watch and control Dahua IP Camera, XVR, NVR, HDCVI Camera on-the-go. You can enjoy the user-friendliness and robustness that Dahua has brought for you. Dahua iDMSS and gDMSS are just client software, so what you do on the iDMSS and gDMSS will not affect the Dahua CCTV Camera you have installed: recording works on the server-side independently. So, please feel free to try it!

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How to Use Hikvision Hik-Connect in iVMS-4500

Source: How to Use Hikvision Hik-Connect in iVMS-4500

This guide, How to Use Hikvision Hik-Connect in iVMS-4500, is updated in April 2018. You might find the guide of How to use Hikvision iVMS-4500 helpful in understanding the basic operation of iVMS-4500 before reading this guide. If you want to find out how to access to Hikvion DVR/NVR/IP Camera from PC, please refer to How to Use Hikvision iVMS-4200 on PC

What is Hikvision Hik-Connect

Hik-Connect is free P2P service provided by Hikvision. The purpose of the service is to allow your mobile devices or PC to easily communicate with Hikvision products, such IP Camera, NVR, DVR, etc.

P2P, or Peer to Peer is a network protocol used by IP devices and software application to establish the communication without the need to do any port forwarding at the firewall. In addition, Dynamic DNS will not be required either due to the nature of peer-to-peer connection.

How to Use Hikvision Hik-Connect in iVMS-4500

If you have purchased the Hikvision IP Camera, NVR, or DVR, and would like to find out how to use Hikvision Hik-Connect in iVMS-4500, you can refer to the below step-by-step guide with the screenshots to set it up. Let’s get started now!

1. Download the iVMS-4500

Get the iVMS-4500. Go to the “App Store”, or “Play Market”, download the app: iVMS-4500. These are the links: iVMS-4500 on App Store; iVMS-4500 on Google Play Store

2. Enable the Hik-Connect Service at the Hikvision’s Device

By default, the Hik-Connect service at all the Hikvision’s products are turned off. You will need to turn it on before you can use it. We will use Hikvision IP Camera DS-2143G0-I as an example to show you how to enable the service.

Login the IP Camera with the web browser (If you don’t know how to do that and if you are our existing customer, please contact us to get support). Go to “Configuration” -> “Network” -> “Advanced Settings” -> “Platform Access”. Tick the “Enable”. Set a verification code as instructed. Please do remember the verification code you have set, as we are going to need it in a while. When you have done the setting, click “Save” to effect the changes.

 

 

3. Register or Login to Hik-Connect Service

Open your iVMS-4500 on your iPhone or Android Phone, click the top left corner, followed by clicking “Hik-Connect”.

 

 

You will see the login page of Hik-Connect service. Click “Login“.

 

If you have registered, please login here; if you haven’t registered with the service before, click “Register” to register an account by following the onscreen instructions.

 

 

4. Add the Hikvision Device to Hik-Connect

After you have logged in the Hik-Connect service, you will need to add your Hikvision Device to the Hik-Connect to start using the service. Click the “+” icon on the top right corner. You will see the barcode scanning function now, just scan the barcode of the Hikvision device to add it to the Hik-Connect service. Alternatively, you can also manually add the serial number.

 

Now you should be able to see the serial number of the Hikvision device you are trying to add. Click “Search” now. Once you can see the device’s model number with the serial number, that means your Hikvision device is already available to be added. Click the “+” icon now.

 

 

You will now be asked to enter the verification code – this is the code you have set in Step 2. Enter it now.

 

 

5. View the Hikvision Device in Hik-Connect with iVMS-4500

After you have entered the correct verification code, you will see the list of the Hikvision devices which are already in the Hik-Connect service. Click the device now

 

Click “Start Live View” to watch the live view. You will now be asked to enter the verification code again. Please do it now.

 

 

All good! Now you can watch the live view of the Hikvision Devices via Hik-Connect! In this case, don’t worry about changing the internet router or setting up the DDNS, the Hikvision IP Camera, DVR, or NVR will simply be in the plug-and-play mode now.

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