Recent content by DigicapDave

If you have an M1/M2 mac you can install iphone apps - I use hik-connect and login locally via app.

Can't use them without backplates anyway - Thanks for the info.

That's a good idea to use iVMS - Will remember that for next time. These issues will disappear over time but every now and then they do appear. Had an unbranded camera that the user wanted to add to their system as a temporary measure but the internal firmware would just quit once the .ocx...

Remember that homeassistant will only update the picture every 10 seconds, and you should never use the highest quality stream in 'live' mode as this just doesn't play well with the interface. Gets a bit sluggish and prevents other aspects within the HA screen from working properly. Adding an...

I use an M1 mac daily and today I came across an issue where I couldn't update the camera firmware via the web interface. The firmware was from 2017 and the 'browse' button on the firmware upload page refused to work. Normally I would use ietab but the most recent version brings me the message...

Just my luck - Whilst drilling the holes with the template, a huge gust of wind just took my baseplates! Great. Anyone know where to get the Hikvision 'twist-on' baseplates with the single locking screw!?

Hi - Having issues finding an updated firmware for DS-2CD3D25GD-IZM cameras - I normally make the assumption that there isn't any! Would anyone else know if an updated firmware exists?

There are injectors available Dahua PFM810 POC to Coaxial Video+Power Converter Kit for… Installation would be a little ugly with a few cables & psus etc, but I have had an idea which may work as an alternative. Leave existing unit in place and remove hard disk - disable alerts - disable...

Hi I install and fix a lot of Hikvision stuff, and have a client who needs their current NVR replaced with something more powerful and with more drive bays. Our standard install is either a 7332HQHI-K4 or 7732NI-14B and at first glance the existing NVR looked like a basic small Hikvision unit...