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Configuring HikVision iVMS-4500 App

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Configuring HikVision iVMS-4500 App

This process will walk you through connecting to a HikVision DVR from the HikVision iVMS-4500 app.

1) Install the iVMS-4500 app from the app store for your device (eg Apple App Store or Google Play)

2) Load the app, picking the appropiate Region and Country (eg Europe > UK) if prompted

3) Tap the menu button in the top left corner of the app to open the menu and choose Devices

4) The app comes with a demo entry for a HikVision unit in China

5) Tap and hold over the demo entry to delete the unit

6) Now tap the "plus" icon in the top right corner of the screen and choose "Manual Adding"

Enter in the details as needed:

  • Alias - this is a friendly name for this connection (eg Office)

  • Register Mode - choose IP/domain to enter a public IP address

  • Port - normally 8000 but we will advise if this needs to change

  • Username & Password - as already provided

7) Once finished, tap the icon in the top right corner of the screen to save the settings

8) If the settings are correct, the app will then load and show video from your CCTV cameras