How to access Hikvision DVR/NVR from a web browser – A few days ago, I received a call from a customer complaining that their Hikvision DVR wouldn’t open in their app. After further discussion, the problem was that the customer had removed the device from the Hik-Connect app. Since the customer was out of town, I visited the location to inspect the system. When I arrived, I found that the DVR was not connected to the monitor. However, I found a way to open it using a web browser.
This guide of mine will explain to you in detail how to access Hikvision DVR from a web browser.
Can You Access a Hikvision DVR/NVR Using a Web Browser?
The short answer is yes.
By accessing the Hikvision DVR through a web browser, you can perform many of the same settings that you would normally do using a monitor. In this case, I’m accessing the Hikvision DVR through a web browser to view the verification code needed to add the device to the app.
Things You Need to Access Hikvision DVR/NVR From a Web Browser
If you follow this guide, here’s what I need to prepare to access the Hikvision DVR/NVR using a web browser. Since I didn’t have my laptop with me, I accessed it using a web browser on my phone.
- Mobile with web browser (Chrome App)
- I connected the phone to the local network using Wi-Fi.
- DVR username and password
- DVR IP Address
The good news is, because the Hikvision and HiLook systems are the same, this article also serves as a guide to accessing the HiLook DVR from a web browser.
Steps to Access a Hikvision DVR/NVR Through a Web Browser
First of all, I need to know the IP address so I can open the Hikvision DVR/NVR via a web browser.
The method I used to find the IP address of my HIkvision DVR/NVR was to use the Hik-Partner Pro app. If you don’t have this app, you can open your router settings to see the IP address. The problem is, opening the router settings also requires a password. Therefore, I prefer using the Hik-Partner Pro app. Within the app, there’s a SADP Tool menu that can find the DVR’s IP address directly.
Once you know the DVR’s IP address, open a web browser (Chrome). Type the IP address into the search bar. For example, the IP address I got was 192.192.168.1.14. The DVR login page will then appear in your web browser.
Enter your DVR username and password to log in.
And this is what the Hikvision DVR/NVR dashboard page looks like when opened using a web browser.
You can open settings by selecting the Configuration menu.
To view the Hikvision DVR/NVR verification code, go to Network > Advanced Settings > Platform Access. This will display the verification code or encryption password.
Common Problems and Solutions for Hikvision DVR/NVR Not Opening in Web Browser
In the experiments I conducted, there were several routers that blocked access to the IP addresses of connected devices.
If I encounter this issue, I add a switch. The switch is then connected to the ISP’s router on-site, and then from there, the DVR/NVR is connected. This usually resolves the issue immediately. That’s why, as a professional camera technician, I always carry a switch. Other issues are often caused by entering the wrong IP address in a web browser. So, make sure you’re getting the correct IP address.
Another issue is the no live view of the Hikvision camera in a web browser. You can resolve this by downgrading or updating the Hikvision DVR/NVR firmware.
Final Thoughts
Accessing Hikvision DVR/NVR devices through a web browser saves me a lot of time when the customer is away and there’s no monitor connected to the system. Instead of manually unlocking the device or carrying additional equipment, I can simply connect to the same network and manage everything directly from my phone. This method is especially useful for security camera technicians performing Hikvision DVR/NVR inspections in locations where no monitors are available.
I hope this guide I shared is useful and if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section.