Which tablet for cctv always on display?

[Au175]

I am a newbie and looking to get a home IP CCTV system installed soon. I would like an always on display monitor placed on the sideboard in living room. I have been advised by an installer that any screen with a HDMI port will work, so this could be a small tv monitor or PC monitor etc. I am looking for a more portable and slimline solution such as a tablet, iPad preferably as I already own one. However, a lot of these tablets don’t have hdmi ports but more so either usb-c or a lightning port in case of iPad. Firstly, would an iPad be compatible for this if I was to get a lightning to hdmi converter? Also, are there any recommendations for an easier solution or alternative tablet that would work for me? Appreciated and thank you.

 

[Phil]

There have been a few threads in this forum on using the cost-effective Amazon Fire tablets with Hikvision's Hik-Connect App e.g.

Tablet for Hikvision viewing at home?

What are people using for viewing HIK nvr (Wi-Fi at home) with few issues? Trusty old iPad has died. We had this on as viewing panel (with iVMS) so we can always see main 4 cctv at glance (We’ve 8 total). We use HIK-connect on other iPad/android phones but more as reactive thing and when away...

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NB I was recently notified that Amazon are just about to release lots of new in-home tech devices. IDK whether anything new may be even better ...

 

[Au175]

Thank you, but does it always remain on? I was advised that the only way it stays on is if you hard wire it and don’t use the app as such.

 

[Phil]

For anybody who comes across this thread - full details can be found here:

Tablet for Hikvision viewing at home?

What are people using for viewing HIK nvr (Wi-Fi at home) with few issues? Trusty old iPad has died. We had this on as viewing panel (with iVMS) so we can always see main 4 cctv at glance (We’ve 8 total). We use HIK-connect on other iPad/android phones but more as reactive thing and when away...

www.use-ip.co.uk