Manage Dahua and Hikvision with the same software
Have you ever been in the situation where you need a software that can monitor different brands such as Hikvision and Dahua at the same time?There are professional software such as Milestone that can be used for that but in some small CCTV projects a simpler and inexpensive solution can be used. In this article […]
Hikvision cameras removed from US Army base (security issues)
Due to several incidents of security breaches and even suspected espionage, Hikvision cameras have been removed from a US military base. Security is something that must be taken very seriously, especially if we are talking about the most powerful army on the planet.Hikvision IP cameras have a history of security issues, sometimes this kind of […]
Hik connect Offline on Mobile Phone
Troubleshooting Hik Connect Offline Issue on Mobile Phones A common problem faced by users of Hik Connect – the offline status on mobile phones. This issue can be frustrating, especially when the camera seems to be working fine locally but fails to connect to the Hik Connect service. In this blog post, we’ll delve into […]
How to Add Devices to Hik-ProConnect
Hik-ProConnect is a powerful and user-friendly surveillance platform that allows you to easily manage and monitor your security cameras and devices. In this article, we will be learning how to add devices to Hik-Pro Connect. One of the key features of Hik-ProConnect is the ability to add and connect new devices to your network. This […]
Hik-Connect Network Unstable Issue
Trying to use remote playback on the Hikvision app and encountering problems? This article will discuss how to fix the Hik-Connect Network Unstable Issue. The issue is relatively evident once you try playing back footage remotely using the Hik-Connect, Hikvision’s app, to review past footage. You might find that the app shows a “Network is […]
W-Box Default Password
Passwords are to be made to be forgotten. That is why the majority of websites have a popular “Forgot Your Password?” button. In this article, we will talk about the W-Box Default Password. W-Box is a line of security equipment used for surveillance and focuses mainly on DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras. This brand used […]
How to Add a device to the Hik-Connect App
In this article, I show how to add a device to the Hik-Connect App You can use Hik-connect to watch the Hikvision security camera remotely from your mobile phone. The platform works for Android and iOS devices. To add a camera, NVR, or DVR to the Hik-Connect App, you need to enable the service in […]
Bitrate for security camera systems
New to cameras? Or maybe you’ve been around for a while. Do you know what a bit rate is? Let’s learn all about it. When you start dealing with security cameras, the bit rate will come up, and it is an important term to understand. It is also good to learn how they apply to […]
How To Fix Horizontal Lines on Security Cameras
Security cameras can sometimes show horizontal lines that distort and disturb the image. Let’s learn how to fix horizontal lines on security cameras. These pesky lines are sometimes referred to as smearing or blooming, and they tend to block your footage and, thus, decrease the security and efficiency of your security system. Whether they flicker […]
View security camera RTSP stream using VLC Media Player
Reviewing footage is as important as having it. Cameras now allow you to use VLC Media Player to remotely view footage live, regardless of where you are. This is all thanks to the Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) video stream that is supported by all kinds of security cameras. By transferring audio and video in real-time, […]