On August 14, 2026, my customer contacted me and asked me to replace one of their broken Hikvision analog CCTV cameras with an EZVIZ camera. The customer currently has four Hikvision analog CCTV cameras installed at their home. Since one of the cameras is broken, the customer wants to replace it with an EZVIZ camera to enable two-way communication. Although the Hikvision analog CCTV cameras support two-way audio, the customer’s current DVR does not.
This is the story of my experience installing an EZVIZ camera and connecting it to a Hikvision DVR.
Can You Connect an EZVIZ Camera to a Hikvision DVR?
In short, you can connect an EZVIZ camera to a Hikvision DVR.
The Hikvision DVR supports the ONVIF protocol, and the EZVIZ camera I installed also supports it. Since both devices support the ONVIF protocol, they can connect even though they are from different brands. Therefore, users can connect EZVIZ cameras to DVRs and NVRs from any brand, as long as those devices support the ONVIF protocol. For example, users can connect EZVIZ cameras to Dahua DVRs and NVRs.
ONVIF is a protocol that allows two devices to connect even if they are from different brands.
Preparing the Tools and Materials Needed for EZVIZ Camera Installation
Installing an EZVIZ camera is easier than installing an analog CCTV camera.
Based on my experience, to install an EZVIZ camera, I need tools such as a screwdriver, a ladder, wire cutters, hammer, a utility knife, and a cordless drill. If you want to install an EZVIZ camera yourself at home without the help of a technician, make sure you have the tools I mentioned.
For the materials, please see the list below:
- EZVIZ Camera (EZVIZ camera packages typically include a bracket, an adapter, a USB cable, and 3 screws and fishers)
- Electric cable
- Single-outlet electrical terminal
- A plug
- Cable clamp
Visiting a Customer’s Home and It’s My Turn to Install the EZVIZ Camera
I visited the customer’s home on August 18, 2026—four days after I was first contacted.
Once I arrived at the customer’s home, I immediately got everything ready—the equipment and materials. As for the camera installation location, the customer asked that the camera be installed in the living room. The goal was for the customer to be able to keep an eye on family members who often gather there. For your information, my customer is a child living abroad who wants to see his parents.
Here are the steps for installing the EZVIZ camera.
Step 1: Installing Electrical Cables
Since this is a WiFi camera, all you need to do is plug the power cord into the nearest electrical outlet.
Run the electrical cables neatly using cable clamps. To attach the cable clamps to the cables, you can use a hammer. Run the cables along the designated routes. The key point is that when installing a CCTV camera, pay close attention to the cable installation—it must be neat. Make sure there are no cables that are crossed or loose.
Step 2: Installing Plugs and Terminals
Connect the plug and terminals to the electrical cable.
For the power plug, please connect it to the power cord that leads to the main power outlet in your home, which is usually located on the wall. As for the power terminal, connect it to the other end of the cord. This power terminal is used for the EZVIZ camera adapter.
Step 3: Install the EZVIZ Camera
Since I’m mounting the EZVIZ camera on the wall, I’m using a special wall mount for EZVIZ cameras. The mount that comes with this camera is specifically designed for ceiling mounting. If you try to use the mount included in the package, the EZVIZ camera will be mounted at an angle.
To install the bracket, I drilled holes in the wall using a cordless drill.
I adjusted the number of holes I drilled in the wall to match the number of screw holes on the camera bracket.
I Plugged the EZVIZ Camera Into an Electrical Outlet to Make Sure it Would Turn On
After installing the equipment and the camera, I’ll test to see if the camera turns on.
I connected the camera to the adapter using the included USB cable.
Then I plugged the camera adapter into the power outlet I had set up. As a result, the camera powered on successfully, and the blue LED light came on. This indicates that the camera is ready to be connected to my phone and the Hikvision DVR.
For the next step, make sure you have the EZVIZ app on your phone. The app is used to connect the camera to WiFi.
Connecting an EZVIZ Camera to Wi-Fi, the App, and a Hikvision DVR
Before connecting the EZVIZ camera to the Hikvision DVR, I set up the EZVIZ camera to connect to WiFi and my phone.
This step also activates your EZVIZ camera.
Why does the camera need to be connected to WiFi first? A newly purchased EZVIZ camera does not yet have an IP address. To connect an EZVIZ camera to a Hikvision DVR, you must use an IP address. An EZVIZ camera is both a WiFi camera and an IP camera. Read how to connect an EZVIZ camera to the app.
Steps for connecting an EZVIZ camera to a Hikvision DVR
Step 1: Enabling ONVIF on EZVIZ Cameras
By default, the ONVIF protocol on EZVIZ cameras is disabled; you must enable it manually. If this protocol is not enabled, EZVIZ cameras will not be able to connect to Hikvision DVR or NVR, or to DVR from other brands.
To enable ONVIF on your EZVIZ camera, you can read the guide on how to enable ONVIF on your EZVIZ camera.
Step 2: Set the IP Address to Static
Once the camera is connected to Wi-Fi and your phone, set its IP address to static.
This ensures that the EZVIZ camera’s IP address remains constant. In some cases I’ve encountered, the EZVIZ camera failed to connect to the DVR a few days after being added because its IP address had changed on its own.
Change the IP address of an EZVIZ camera using the SADP Tool.
Step 3: Add the EZVIZ Camera to the DVR
The EZVIZ camera and the Hikvision DVR are on the same network.
Yes, the main requirement for adding an EZVIZ camera to a Hikvision DVR is that both devices must be on the same network. For example, if your EZVIZ camera is connected to a WiFi network via Router A, then the Hikvision DVR must also be connected to Router A using a LAN cable.
Since the DVR at the customer’s home isn’t connected to a monitor, to configure the addition of an EZVIZ camera to the Hikvision DVR, I accessed the DVR settings via a web browser on my laptop.
Enter the DVR IP address in your web browser. Then, log in using the DVR username and password.
1. Enabling the IP Channel
Select Configuration > System > Camera Management.
Since one of the analog cameras will be replaced with an IP camera (EZVIZ), I removed the checkmark from the “Analog Camera” channel so that analog channel 4 would become an IP channel. Click the Apply button.
Then the DVR will reboot.
2. Adding a Camera
Once the DVR is turned on, open the Configuration > System > Camera Management menu again. Select the IP Camera tab.
Click “Add Quickly.”
Wait for the EZVIZ camera’s IP address to appear in the list. Check the box next to the camera and click the OK button.
Make sure the camera is included in the IP Camera list.
3. Entering the Camera Password
As you can see in the camera list, the EZVIZ camera’s status is still Offline.
This means the EZVIZ camera is not yet connected to the Hikvision DVR. To change the EZVIZ camera’s status to Online, you must enter the password.
The EZVIZ camera’s password is the verification code found on the camera’s label.
To enter a password, check the box next to the camera. Click Change. A settings window will then appear. Do not change anything except the password. Enter the EZVIZ camera verification code in the password field. Click OK.
If the verification code entered is correct, the camera’s status will change to Online.
See the image below. However, if the camera status remains offline after entering the verification code, please refresh the page.
As a result, the EZVIZ camera is now displayed on the laptop screen.
If you’ve lost your EZVIZ camera verification code, I’ve written a guide on how to find a lost EZVIZ camera verification code.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which EZVIZ Camera Model Is Used in This Guide?
I use an EZVIZ TY1 Pro 2K camera.
Can EZVIZ Cameras Be Connected to an NVR?
Yes, EZVIZ cameras can also be connected to an NVR.
Final Thoughts
With that, the EZVIZ camera is now connected to the Hikvision DVR.
Generally, the EZVIZ camera’s smart features cannot be used on a Hikvision DVR. To use the two-way audio feature, for example, you’ll still need to access it through the EZVIZ app. The only feature available once the EZVIZ camera is connected to the DVR is the PTZ function. You can adjust the camera’s direction from the Hikvision DVR. If you follow the guide I wrote above correctly, the EZVIZ camera will definitely be connected to the DVR.
I hope this guide is helpful. If you run into any difficulties or have questions, feel free to leave a comment in the comment section below.