This guide is to help you install Hikvision plug-in on Mac OS, realize live view and playback most of Hikvision DVR/IPC/Encoder on Safari of Mac OS. Theoretically supported Hikvision DVR/IPC/Encoder is listed below: a. DVR with firmware V2.0.0 or later b. IPC with firmware V3.2.0 or later c. DS-6600 series encoder and DS-6700 series encoder. Hikvision Pro Series network cameras aim to provide just the right components, including intelligent features that are affordable and easy to use. Wi-Fi Series Our line of wi-fi security camera systems allow for easy installation and to provide stable and high quality images. I know it's terrible and annoying to get this message over and over again when trying to use your Hikvision DVR, believe me I've been there and I know exactly the way it feels like, but you just need to work on two simple configuration to solve this problem, So, let's jump into this now.
Connecting to HikVision System on a Mac In order to view your HikVision cameras from a Mac, you will need to install the IVMS-4200 software first. This article will walk you through the necessary steps. Milesight - At around the same time as Hikvision brought out their plugin-free update Milesight did the same, from our experience of both we would say that the Milesight solution runs smoother but this is probably down to the less complex software and lower resolution cameras, also Milesight has an issue with the file format they use for.
In order to view your HikVision cameras from a Mac, you will need to install the IVMS-4200 software first. This article will walk you through the necessary steps.
Hikvision Camera Plugin For Mac Download
1. In your web browser, visit : https://us.hikvision.com/en/support-resources/downloads/client-software
2. Expand the FOR MAC section, and click on the download link
3. Locate the file you downloaded (typically to your Downloads folder) and run the install program.
4. The first time you launch the setup it will ask you to create a Administrator. This has no connection to your account on the Hikvision system but is unique to your computer. You can choose any username and password you wish.
5. Walk through the wizard by clicking ENTER WIZARD and NEXT at the prompts
6. Click the ADD button to add your recorder device
7. Choose IP/DOMAIN and enter the info provided by the support team and click ADD when finished.
8. The added device will now appear on your list. You can add additional systems if you have any more to access. Click NEXT when done.
9. There is no GROUP, so click NEXT on this screen.
10. You can IMPORT ALL to select all cameras, then click NEXT. Alternatively you can click NEXT and select the cameras later.
11. When the wizard finishes, you will return to the home screen. You can double click on MAIN VIEW to open the cameras.
12. If you imported all cameras in step 10 they will appear, if not click on the cameras on the left list to add them to the screen on the right.
13. That is it – you now have access to view the cameras from your location on your Mac. As always if there are any issues please email or call Support to open a ticket.