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How I Download Videos From My EZVIZ Camera and Save Them to My Phone? Here’s How I Do It

If you use an EZVIZ camera, you can download recorded videos from the memory card and save them directly to your phone. This is also a good way to keep a copy of your recordings before they’re automatically deleted from the memory card. In my experience, there are two ways to download recorded videos from an EZVIZ camera.

In this article, I’ll show you both methods, and you can pick whichever one you prefer.

My EZVIZ Camera’s Color Night Vision is Not Working—Understand EZVIZ Camera Night Vision Modes to Fix It

Why is the image from my EZVIZ camera black and white at night? When I first installed an EZVIZ camera, I would always get questions from customers that same night asking, “Why is the night vision on my EZVIZ camera black and white? Shouldn’t it be in color?” So, not many customers yet understand the menus on EZVIZ cameras and the night vision modes available. EZVIZ cameras offer night vision modes that can be customized to meet customers’ needs.

To understand the EZVIZ camera’s night vision mode, I’ve written a comprehensive article on the topic. Please read it all the way through.

How I Fixed My EZVIZ EB8 4G Camera That Was Offline and Couldn’t Connect to the App

As a security camera technician, I receive different customer complaints almost every day. Currently, a customer is complaining that their EZVIZ EB8 4G camera has suddenly disappeared from the EZVIZ app and cannot be re-added. Because he felt confused, the customer asked me for help to check the customer’s house. According to the information provided, this issue has been occurring for a week. The customer has tried to resolve the issue himself numerous times, but to no avail.

This is a writing of my personal experience in overcoming the problem of the EZVIZ EB8 4G camera not being able to connect to the EZVIZ application.

Why Your EZVIZ Camera Can’t Connect to WiFi After Reset and Firmware Update (Solutions & Fixes)

EZVIZ camera won’t connect to Wi-Fi after a firmware upgrade – If your EZVIZ camera suddenly stops connecting to WiFi after a firmware upgrade, you are not alone. This is a common issue that many users experience after updating the device software. In most cases, the problem is related to network interruption, incomplete firmware installation, or incorrect configuration after the update.

This guide I wrote will provide you with information on how to solve the problem of EZVIZ cameras can’t connect to WiFi after a firmware upgrade.

EZVIZ C6N vs H8c: Full Comparison & Which Security Camera Should You Buy in 2026?

EZVIZ H8c vs EZVIZ C6N full comparison – Choosing between the EZVIZ H8c and C6N isn’t just about price—it’s also about where you’ll install the camera, what features you need, and how serious your security needs are. In this guide, we’ll outline the differences, real-world performance, and which camera is truly worth the investment.

This article is based on our direct experience when installing these two camera models at a customer’s home.

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.

Explanation of the Snapshot and Record Features on EZVIZ Cameras: Functions and How to Use Them

Do you want to save videos or images from your EZVIZ camera without inserting a memory card into the camera? You can do this using the Take Snapshot and Screen Recording features. These features allow users to capture images from the live view and save them to their phone’s storage. If you want to save videos, you can use the Screen Recording feature.

In this article, I’ll show you how to save images and videos from an EZVIZ camera using the camera’s live view.

EZVIZ H6c Pro 2K⁺ Setup: How I Connected My EZVIZ H6c Pro Camera to My Phone

How to connect EZVIZ H6c Pro 2K⁺ to EZVIZ app – Are you having trouble adding your EZVIZ H6c Pro 2K+ to the app? By connecting it properly, you can view your camera remotely anytime. Don’t worry—the setup process is actually very simple, but many new users still search for the correct steps to ensure a successful connection.

You can follow the complete guide below (we created it based on hands-on practice) to set up and connect the EZVIZ H6c Pro 2K⁺ camera to the app.

How I Fixed My EZVIZ Camera That Wouldn’t Playback—Error Code 245557—In Just a Few Minutes

EZVIZ Camera Playback Not Working or No Video

How to Fix EZVIZ camera playback not working (245557) or no video – Having trouble with EZVIZ camera playback? You’re not alone. Many EZVIZ camera users have complained about the same issue. The good news is that in most cases, it is not a hardware failure and can be fixed easily with the right steps.

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn why playback stops working and how to fix it step by step—without having to call a technician.

How I Changed the Encryption Password on My EZVIZ Camera to Improve Camera Security

Has anyone ever seen the “The Device is Locked” message in the EZVIZ app? When you click on it, a field appears for entering the encryption password. This is one of EZVIZ’s camera security features. It ensures the camera cannot be accessed on another phone until the user enters the verification code—also known as the encryption password. Actually, you can find this encryption password on the camera’s label. However, if you want to make the camera more secure, you can change it.

In this article, I’ll explain how to change the encryption password on an EZVIZ camera to improve the camera’s security.