Hikvision PoE Managed Switch vs Unmanaged Switch – In addition to providing CCTV cameras, Hikvision, the leading security camera company, also offers supporting devices, one of which is the PoE Switch. This device supplies power to the IP camera and also transmits data from the camera to the NVR. Hikvision offers two PoE Switch models: unmanaged and managed.
In this guide, we will compare both types of these devices and help you decide which one best suits your needs.
Hikvision IP camera password reset guide for 2026 – One of our responsibilities as professional security camera technicians is to answer calls from customers who have forgotten their Hikvision IP camera passwords. This article is based on our firsthand experience resetting Hikvision IP camera passwords at a local charcoal processing plant. This guide can be used for all Hikvision IP camera models.
You will learn how to reset a Hikvision IP camera password step by step using the easiest and most updated methods.
Security camera Installers in Tallahassee, Florida – Looking for reliable security camera installers in Tallahassee, Florida? Whether you need a system for your home or business, choosing the right company is critical for long-term security and performance.
Below are some of the top-rated local security camera installers in Tallahassee, along with tips to help you choose the right service.
How to fix the IVMS-4200 forgot password problem – iVMS-4200 is software provided by Hikvision. Using this software, you can connect and display Hikvision security cameras on laptops and computers, in addition to using Hik-Connect. However, because I haven’t used it for a long time, I forgot my password and can’t log in to the IVMS-4200 dashboard.
In this guide, I will show you how I have solved this problem by changing the IVMS-4200 password.
How to download and install Blue Iris for PC (Windows 10/11 & Mac) – Are you planning to connect a camera to your PC and remotely control it? We’ll show you one software you can use: Blue Iris. This software can be a solution for those of you who use security cameras and want to display and view a live feed, but the manufacturer doesn’t provide dedicated PC monitoring software.
This guide will provide you with information on how to download and install Blue Iris on Windows 11.
What Is Hikvision AcuSeek? How AI Makes CCTV Video Search Faster and Smarter? I’ve been meaning to talk about Hikvision’s latest NVR for a while. It comes with an AI-powered CCTV video search engine called AcuSeek, which is designed to make finding recorded footage faster and easier. As far as I know, this NVR isn’t widely used yet. At least in my area, I haven’t seen many residential users or businesses adopting it. Most people are still using the previous generation of Hikvision NVRs.
In this article, I’ll take a closer look at NVRs with the AcuSeek feature and explain how they differ from the previous generation of NVRs that used AcuSearch.
How to add Hikvision DVR/NR to iSpy Agent DVR – After several attempts, I finally managed to connect my Hikvision DVR/NVR to the iSpy Agent DVR. This allowed me to view a live view of the CCTV cameras connected to the Hikvision DVR/NVR on my computer. On the first try, I almost felt frustrated because the camera did not appear on the iSpy Agent DVR software screen.
In this guide, I will explain in detail how to connect a Hikvision DVR/NVR to iSpy Agent DVR based on my personal experience.
Field survey experience for Hikvision IP camera repairs in a coal mine – A survey is a crucial step before repairing or installing security cameras. By conducting a site survey, I can assess the site conditions, determine the appropriate equipment, and determine any repairs that need to be made. The client who commissioned me to conduct the site survey this time was a coal mining company.
In this article, I will share my experience and what I found when conducting a site survey at a coal mine.
Download gCMOB for PC (Windows 10/11 & Mac) – Many CP Plus camera users have asked how to view CCTV footage from a PC. After receiving this question, I checked whether the gCMOB app was available for Windows or Mac. However, after visiting the official website, I found that there is no dedicated gCMOB application for PC. Instead, CP Plus provides desktop software that allows users to monitor live camera feeds directly from their computers.
In this guide, I provide instructions to CCTV CP PLus users on how to download and install gCMOB software for PC.
How to fix Hikvision DVR/NVR offline error 0xe0000105 – If you have a Hikvision security camera, be sure to check it regularly to ensure it’s working properly and to avoid errors, especially with the NVR and DVR device. One common error is the device going offline, which results in error code 0xe0000105.
In this guide, we will explain what causes this error and how to fix it step by step, based on our experience as professional security camera technicians.
Adding another user to your Starlink account – If you share your internet connection with family members, employees, or teammates, you might be wondering, can you add other users to your Starlink account? The short answer is yes—Starlink allows you to add other users to your Starlink account and assign them access rights, such as Technical or Admin.
In this guide, you will learn how to add other users to Starlink, add access rights, and how to remove them again.