CCTV Manuals

How I Activated Starlink Using GoPay in 30 Minutes (2026 Guide)

How to activate a Starlink KIT from scratch – If you purchased Starlink from a third party such as an online store or local dealer, follow these simple steps to activate your equipment and start service. To use a Starlink device purchased from an authorized retailer, you need to activate it. The process is quite simple, but there are a few things to note. We created this guide based on our experience after activating Starlink hundreds of times.

We hope that with this guide, users will no longer experience the problem of entering the wrong email during activation.

How I Quickly Set Up My Imou NVR from Start to Finish Using My Phone Without a Monitor

How to Set Up Imou NVR N110W From the Start

A few days ago, a customer contacted me after having trouble configuring their new Imou NVR—the Imou N110W model. They had previously sought help from another security camera technician, but the NVR still wasn’t working properly. We visited the site and handled the entire setup process from start to finish, ensuring that the NVR was fully configured and functioning properly.

Not all CCTV camera technicians are experienced and capable of working with all brands of CCTV cameras; that is why the setup performed by the previous technician failed.

How I Connected My Imou Cameras to the Imou NVR from Start to Finish—The Cameras Connected Automatically

Step 8 How to Connect Imou Camera to NVR N110W/N118W

Imou now offers NVRs. With these, Imou camera users can view their Imou camera feeds on a larger screen by connecting their installed cameras to the NVR. The Imou NVR models currently available are the N110W and N118W. The N110W supports up to 10 cameras, while the N118W supports up to 18 cameras. These Imou NVRs support all available Imou camera resolutions, so you don’t need to worry about whether the NVR is compatible with the resolution of the cameras you’re using.

In this guide, I’ll explain how to connect an Imou camera to an Imou NVR—and it turns out to be very easy.

How to Use Hik-Connect App: Complete Menu & Features Explained (2026 Guide)

How to use the Hik-Connect app – If you use Hikvision CCTV cameras, the Hik-Connect app is essential for remote monitoring, playback, and device management. However, many users struggle to understand its menus and features. You can download the Hik-Connect app for free from the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS/iPhone).

This 2026 guide explains how to use Hik-Connect including understanding its menus and functions—whether you’re a beginner or an installer.

How I Use the Hik-Partner Pro App to Reset the Password on a Hikvision NVR—I Don’t Need a PC Anymore

Reset Hikvision NVR/DVR Password Without PC

The Hik-Partner Pro app has proven to be a great help in resetting passwords for Hikvision devices such as NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras. With the Hik-Partner Pro app, I no longer need a PC to reset passwords or unbind devices. Now, I simply bring my phone to the customer’s home and can perform the password reset right away.

In this article, I’ll show you how to reset your password using the Hik-Partner Pro app without a PC or laptop

Top 13 Security Camera Installers in British Columbia, Canada (Trusted & Affordable)

Best security CCTV camera installers in British Columbia – If you’re looking for CCTV camera installation services near you in British Columbia, choosing the right installer is one of the most important decisions for the security of your home or business. Proper installation not only improves security but also ensures your system will operate reliably for years to come.

This guide will help you find a reliable, affordable, and suitable CCTV installation service to hire in 2026 in British Columbia (BC), Canada.

How I Connected My EZVIZ Camera to a Hikvision DVR So I Could View It on a Larger Screen

How to Connect an EZVIZ Camera to a Hikvision DVR/NVR

Some users have asked me whether EZVIZ cameras can be connected to Hikvision DVRs and NVRs. The answer is yes. As a Wi-Fi camera, EZVIZ also has an IP address that can be used for communication between devices, just like most IP cameras. So, you can use that IP address to connect the camera to a Hikvision NVR or DVR and view the footage.

In this guide I’ve written, you’ll see how I connect an EZVIZ camera to a Hikvision NVR or DVR.

EZVIZ App Menu Explained: Features & Functions Guide (2026)

EZVIZ app menu explained – If you’ve just installed an EZVIZ camera, the app might feel confusing at first. The multitude of menus, icons, and settings can make it difficult to know where to start—especially if you want to quickly view footage, adjust alerts, or manage the device.

This complete guide that we have created explains the EZVIZ application menu. So users can easily use every existing menu.

Why Can’t I Unbind Hikvision NVR, DVR, and IP Cameras? Follow These Steps—It’s Guaranteed to Work

Unbind Hikvision DVR NVR Using SADP Tool

SADP Tool and HiTools Delivery are software programs provided by Hikvision to users for configuring NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras—such as changing passwords, changing IP addresses, unbinding devices, and resetting passwords. However, following a system update, specifically regarding the unbinding process, some models can no longer be unbound using SADP Tool and HiTools Delivery. If you are unable to unbind a Hikvision device using these two software tools, there are other alternatives you can try.

In this post, I’ll explain why I can’t unbind NVD, DVR, and IP cameras using the SADP Tools and HiTools Delivery software.

HiLookVision vs Hik-Connect: Key Differences and Which One is Better (2026 Guide)

HilookVision vs Hik-Connect – After years as security camera technicians, we’ve encountered many applications. We’ve had to install and uninstall several CCTV applications to determine which ones are best. The key to a CCTV camera application is its ease of use.

In this article, we will discuss two of the most popular CCTV camera applications, namely HiLookVision and Hik-Connect.

I Unbind the Hikvision IP Camera Remotely Using the Hik-Partner Pro App—It Was Very Helpful

Unbind Hikvision IP Cameras Remotely Using Hik-Partner Pro

Almost every month, I receive requests to unbind Hikvision devices—including IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs—from users who live far from where I live. Since I’m a verified technician on the Hik-Partner Pro app, I can perform the unbind remotely from anywhere. As a CCTV camera technician, I find this feature extremely helpful because

This is my experience with remotely unbinding a Hikvision IP camera. If you need my help, I’m happy to assist.