Where the iVMS-4200 saves the files?
Do you know where the Hikvision iVMS-4200 saves the files?Are you looking for the recorded footage on your computer, but you can’t find it?If that’s the case, don’t look any further, in this article I teach you how to check where IVMS-4200 files are saved. Just keep reading.iVMS-4200 Saving files pathThere are different versions of […]
Hik-connect does not show all the cameras (solved)
This article shows how to fix the problem with the Hik-connect not showing all the cameras available on the platform. The solution is simple; keep reading.The picture below shows the Hik-connect app missing one camera.You may notice the problem while using the Hik-connect app.The problem with missing camerasEven if the cameras are correctly displayed in the local […]
How to avoid paying cloud storage subscription for security cameras
Let’s learn how to avoid paying cloud storage subscription for security cameras.That sounds interesting, doesn’t it?If you are using smart cameras such as Wyze Cam, Ring, Yi Home, Blink, or other models such as Reolink and Amcrest chances are you are paying for a cloud subscription because that’s the model used by most of the camera manufacturers.You usually get […]
How to tell if a security camera is fake
In this article, you will learn how to tell if a security camera is fake.Just a couple of years ago, phony safety cameras were common. They were installed simply to drive people away. Could they still be out there?People were installing these fake cameras to scare criminals away and make their properties appear protected. There are […]
How to connect Swann camera to TV
There are different ways to connect a Swann camera to a TV.The easiest way to connect the cameras to a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and then connect this device to a TV using the correct cable.You can also use an app on your smart TV to display the video (more on that later).Let’s take a […]
iVMS-4500 error codes (troubleshooting)
The Hikvision iVMS-4500 app allows users to connect to the devices remotely.If you are facing some issues with this app, please look at the table below.Here I list the common iVMS-4500 error codes and the solution for the problem. ==> Please also check the related articles at the bottom of this article. iVMS-4500 errorPossible reasonsTroubleshooting error code […]
Hik-connect device added by other users (solution)
In this article, I show how to fix the problem with a smartphone app or software that displays the message “The device is added by other users” or a similar message when adding a new Hikvision camera or recorder to the Hik-connect.Another common message is, “The device has already been added by another account.” It’s […]
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 […]
Can security cameras be used as webcams ?
Recently, a lot of people started asking me the question, “Can security cameras be used as webcams?” So, I decided to write an article about the topic.Yes, it’s possible to use security cameras as webcams, and there are different ways to accomplish this task, depending on the camera model and resource available.Let’s start talking about […]
Outdoor wireless camera transmitter and receiver for CCTV (cnVision)
In this article, I review an outdoor wireless camera transmitter and receiver for CCTV that allows us to send the video from IP cameras over long distances.The equipment analyzed is the cnVision Client Mini manufactured by Cambium Networks, a company specialized in this type of professional solution.I received three pieces of equipment in my laboratory […]
