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How to Use Hikvision SADP Tool on Mac: Change IP Address, Reset Device Password & Unbind Devices

SADP Tool, a software tool that’s certainly very popular among Hikvision camera technicians, is often used for initial camera setup, especially on Hikvision IP cameras and NVRs. Although SADP Tool was designed primarily for Windows in its latest version, I’ve successfully used it on my MacBook. Once installed, the software provides the same essential features, including device discovery, IP configuration, password recovery, and device management.

This guide explains how to use the Hikvision SADP Tool on a Mac, including how to detect the device, prepare it for configuration, change the IP address, reset the device password, and unpair the device from your Hik-Connect account.

Why Hikvision SADP Tool Installation Failed (Error Launching Installer) on Windows 10/11

Hikvision SADP Tool installation failed (Error Launching Installer) on Windows 10/11 – If you’re trying to install the SADP Tool on Windows 10 or Windows 11 and receive an “Error Launching Installer” message or the installation stops abruptly, you’re not alone. I recently encountered the same issue while installing the SADP Tool on a Windows 11 PC. The installer displayed “Launching Installer” for a few seconds before closing without installing anything. After testing several solutions, I found a few methods that consistently fixed the problem.

In this guide, I’ll explain the possible causes of this issue, how to fix it, and the best alternative to SADP Tool.

How I Installed the SADP Tool Software on My Mac—It Only Took a Few Minutes

SADP Tool Download and Install For PC (MacBook Pro)

How to download and install Hikvision SADP Tool on MacBook Pro – The SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) Tool is used to discover Hikvision devices—such as cameras, DVRs, and NVRs—connected to the same network. It allows users to view device information, activate devices, modify network settings, reset passwords, and perform other related functions.

Here’s a complete guide to download and install the Hikvision SADP Tool on your PC. Since we’re using Mac OS, this guide is geared towards Mac users.

I Changed the EZVIZ Camera’s IP Address from DHCP to Static—It Turned Out to Be Very Easy

I rarely change the IP address of my EZVIZ camera to a static one, unless I want to connect it to a DVR or NVR. This is because if an EZVIZ camera is connected to a DVR or NVR without changing its IP address to a static one, the IP address will keep changing, causing the camera’s connection to the DVR or NVR to be lost. You’ll then have to reconfigure the camera using the new IP address. However, if the EZVIZ camera isn’t connected to any other devices, there’s no need to set the IP address to static.

For those of you looking for a way to set the EZVIZ camera’s IP address to static, this article I’ve written will explain the process in detail.