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How to Use HikCentral Lite on PC: Setup, Login, Add Devices, Live View, Configure Storage & Playback

Some time ago, I installed HikCentral Lite, a lightweight version of HikCentral Professional, and it offers more features than iVMS 4200. This software can be installed on Windows devices. Unfortunately, for Mac users, HikCentral Lite isn’t available yet. So, I switched to Windows. Most CCTV camera software only runs on Windows. So, if you want to try out all the CCTV camera software, you’ll need a Windows computer.

This article will show you how to use HikCentral Lite on your PC, such as adding devices, viewing live camera footage, and playback.

Hikvision HikCentral Lite Download, Install, Setup & Add Device – Complete Guide

If you are looking for a lightweight and efficient video management solution from Hikvision with more complete features, HikCentral Lite is one of the best options available as a replacement for iVMS 4200. HikCentral Lite Designed for small to medium-sized surveillance systems, this software provides essential features such as live view, playback, device management, and basic video security operations.

In this guide I wrote, you will learn how to download, install and setup HikCentral Lite step by step in a simple and practical way.

Why Is My Hikvision NVR and DVR Not Recording? Common Causes and How to Fix Them

Why Is My Hikvision DVR/NVR Not Recording

Hikvision CCTV camera users often encounter this problem: the DVR/NVR is on but not recording. This problem also occurs to my customers. Around 11 p.m., I received a WhatsApp message from one of my customers complaining that the CCTV camera was showing on the monitor, but the DVR wasn’t recording. The customer asked me to check the issue at their place of business, a medical equipment store.

In this article, I will share my work experience to solve the problem of Hikvision DVR not recording.

How to Set Up a Hikvision IP Camera (2026 Guide): Activation, IP Address Configuration, DVR/NVR Setup & Factory Reset

How to Set Up a Hikvision IP Camera for Beginners

I recently received a new Hikvision IP camera, the DS-2CD1047G3-LIU. This model comes equipped with a built-in microphone for audio recording, ColorVu technology for full-color images in low-light conditions, and a 4MP lens that delivers clear video quality. Based on my experience installing surveillance systems, I always configure each IP camera before taking it to the installation site. This includes setting the IP address, changing the default password, adjusting image settings, and verifying that the camera can communicate properly with the network.

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how I set up a Hikvision IP camera from scratch before installation—all in less than 10 minutes.

How I Repaired a Customer’s Hikvision Analog Camera After Rats Chewed the Cable

Hikvision camera repair due to cable being bitten by rats – Today I had an appointment to inspect a Hikvision camera system at a customer’s home due to an issue they were experiencing. The customer reported that two of the cameras were not displaying any image on the monitor. I then carried out an inspection to identify the exact cause of the problem. According to the customer, the cameras had not been functioning for more than a month.

This is my story writing as a professional security camera technician how to repair a broken camera at a customer’s house

How to Use Blue Iris on PC: Add Device (Hikvision IP Cameras/NVR/DVR), Live View & Playback (2026 Guide)

Hikvision DVR NVR and IP Camera connected to Blue Iris software

How to setup Hikvision DVR/NVR and IP camera on Blue Iris – Finally, after purchasing a new PC running Windows, I was able to try out the Blue Iris software. I have successfully installed this software and it is running on my Windows 11 PC.I’ll be testing the capabilities of this software.Does Blue Iris support DVR/NVR connectivity in addition to IP cameras? In this experiment, I used a Hikvision DVR.

In this guide, I invite you to learn together to connect DVR/NVR and Hikvision IP cameras to Blue Iris software.

Here’s How I Reset My Hikvision IP Camera Password in Under 10 Minutes! (2026 Guide)

How to Reset Hikvision IP Camera Password

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.

Forgot Your IVMS-4200 Password? Here’s How I Reset It (2026 Guide)

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.

What Is Hikvision AcuSeek NVR and How Does It Improve AI-Powered CCTV Video Search?

What Is Hikvision AcuSeek? how AI makes CCTV video search faster and smarter – I’ve been wanting to talk about Hikvision’s latest product for a while, the NVR, which is supported by an AI-powered CCTV video search engine called AcuSeek. As far as I know, not many people are using this NVR yet. In my area, neither residential users nor businesses have adopted it, and most are still using the previous version.

In this article, I try to discuss the NVR with the AcuSeek feature and how it differs from the previous NVR that used the AcuSearch feature.

How to Setup Hikvision DVR/NVR Cameras on iSpy Agent DVR (2026 Guide)

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.

Hikvision IP Camera Repair in a Coal Mine: What I Learned From the Survey

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.