Hikvision firmware upgrading failed (language mismatch)
The message: “Upgrading failed, firmware mismatches” or “Language mismatch” shows up on a Hikvision DVR, NVR, or IP camera when you are trying to use the wrong firmware for the device. Let’s talk about the solution to this problem.Hikvision DVR shows the “Language Mismatch” error message.This problem is very common with HIkvision OEM DVRs. What causes […]
Hikvision SADP error 2015 (solved)
This article will help you to solve the problem with the Hikvision SADP error 2015.If you have a Hikvision camera or recorder (DVR or NVR), you may face this type of error while trying to configure the IP address. So let’s talk about a solution for that.The message “Error 2015: Others” is displayed when the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
