How to set-up / fix a Hikvision CCTV system — SmartCamera.

Setting up a Hikvision CCTV to ensure it’s working properly is relatively complex – making sure all parts are set-up correctly.

This is a guide as to how best set-up a CCTV system, including the most important parts:

• How to Add and configure IP cameras to a CCTV system

• How to change CCTV camera settings

• How view CCTV via an app (specifically the iVMS 4500 app)

If you follow these 3 main rules then your Hikvision CCTV system should be up and working well 😉

How to Add IP cameras to Hikvision CCTV system

There are x4 different ways to add a camera to a Hikvision NVR CCTV recorder:

• Manual CCTV camera set-up

• Automatic CCTV camera set-up

• PoE camera addition

• Non-configured CCTV cameras

How to add IP Cameras Manually

Before you can view live video or record video files, you must add the network cameras to the device’s connection list.

Before You Start

Ensure the network connection is valid and the IP camera has been activated.

Step 1 Click [CAMERA ICON] on the main menu bar to enter the Camera Management interface.

Step 2 Click the Custom Add tab on the title bar to enter the Add IP Camera interface.