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Just to note that we suspect that the above answer by @MackJill is AI generated via chatGPT. Same applies to their only other Post. Both Posted within 30mins of becoming a new member here.

A 2.8mm lens would deliver a wider field of view. Therefore, likely worse for your application. Manufacturers used to state the minimum focal distance in their specs, but seldom do now. I'd guess that one of the cheap App-only mini PTZ cameras (typically offered by Amazon) would suit you well...

This is the old thread that came to mind: https://forum.use-ip.co.uk/forum/threads/how-do-i-connect-a-hikvision-camera-to-a-synology-nas.629/#post-1178

IIRC there's a Hikvision document attached somewhere in the forum regarding recording to NAS / setting-up and mounting drives that may help you with this. (sorry, too busy to hunt it down myself right now)

EOL = End Of Life (this generally means when something is no longer sold) EOS = End Of Support I think that committing to 5yrs support after EOL means that if say new firmware is needed to ensure a security patch, then a device that has not yet reached EOS will be patched. Beyond that date...

Here's a sample screenshot from the Software Support search: (it's a bit fickle, you have to accurately enter a correct model number in the proper format)

Hikvision have just released a statement on their compliance with the new UK PSTI Act (attached). And also provided a link to a new product search service where you can check the 'Best Before' / end of support dates for each product: PSTI-Software Support We've only just seen this. I am...

Yes, most Hikvision IP cameras will allow you to install a microSD memory card for recording and can be added directly to your network. We would need more information about the application / scene to recommend a specific model. Typically, a turret camera suits well, but there are now subsets of...

@ Hikvision If you are reading this, please take note and act on this feedback. The above are four long-term forum members with a huge amount of experience with Hikvision equipment. Collectively between these four members there are 4,600 forum Posts here on Hikvision topics!! If THEY are...

Do they disconnect at all times of day? i.e. this doesn't only/mostly occur in the dark? Do they always show the correct time?

Do you know what versions you moved from to please?

In theory, if you can install the Ubiqiti wireless link and get it to work reliably, then it should be fine (transparent).

Glad that you have resolved it. Thanks for coming back and sharing the solution.

I pinned it to the top yesterday to make it easy to spot too :) So much room for improvement - so little time! We did make a tiny trial into how we might better manage new firmware versions, updates and feedback: https://www.use-ip.co.uk/forum/resources/categories/firmware-updates.6/ But it'd...

@Kyle has begun testing: https://www.use-ip.co.uk/forum/threads/m-series-firmware-v5-03-released.11255/

The button cell on the pcb very likely needs to be replaced: https://www.use-ip.co.uk/forum/threads/do-the-majority-of-hikvision-nvrs-have-power-cut-memory-batteries.9034/

What model is the camera? Does it have a physical reset button?

That looks like a button cell top-right on the pcb, with the power OFF you could try removing that and leaving it for say 10mins before replacing it and powering the switch ON again. My hunch would be that without the battery it'll forget any custom settings and revert to default ...

Clutching at another straw - are all the network connections 'wired'? We have in the past seen inexplicable failures to successfully update firmware when using a wireless laptop. Most things work. most of the time - you think your WiFi is solid, but ... Same can apply if there are Powerline...

Is that just a typo maybe? 116 versus 166 - they should very likely both be the same? (for your NVR and router to both be in the same network domain range)