How to Retrieve Recordings from Hikvision Cameras35

Hikvision is a leading manufacturer of video surveillance equipment, and their cameras are used in a wide range of applications, from home security to commercial surveillance. If you have a Hikvision camera, you may need to know how to retrieve recordings from it.

There are two main ways to retrieve recordings from a Hikvision camera: using the web interface or using the iVMS-4200 software. The web interface is accessible from any computer with an internet connection, while the iVMS-4200 software must be installed on a computer that is connected to the camera.

Using the web interface

To retrieve recordings from a Hikvision camera using the web interface, follow these steps:
Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the camera into the address bar.
Enter the username and password for the camera.
Click on the "Playback" tab.
Select the date and time range that you want to view.
Click on the "Search" button.
The recordings will be displayed in a list.
Click on the "Download" button to download the recordings.

Using the iVMS-4200 software

To retrieve recordings from a Hikvision camera using the iVMS-4200 software, follow these steps:
Open the iVMS-4200 software.
Click on the "Video" tab.
Select the camera that you want to view.
Click on the "Playback" button.
Select the date and time range that you want to view.
Click on the "Search" button.
The recordings will be displayed in a list.
Click on the "Download" button to download the recordings.

Additional tips

Here are a few additional tips for retrieving recordings from a Hikvision camera:
If you are having trouble retrieving recordings, make sure that the camera is connected to the network and that the iVMS-4200 software is up to date.
If you are downloading a large number of recordings, you may want to use a download manager to speed up the process.
You can also use the iVMS-4200 software to export recordings to a variety of formats, including AVI, MP4, and MOV.

2024-12-19

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