Easy-to-use Tips for NVRs & DVRs

When it comes to using NVRs and DVRs, users and installers often encounter hassles that can thwart an otherwise enjoyable experience. Hikvision is committed to perfecting that easy-to-use experience, making the devices more user-friendly and efficient.

Our enhanced startup wizard simplifies the activation process, ensuring a quick and effortless setup for NVRs and DVRs. For added convenience, features like Hikvision password reset have been streamlined, providing users with straightforward methods to regain access to their devices. Whether you're embarking on Hikvision NVR or DVR installation or exploring its functionalities, this page will provide you with intuitive and easy-to-use tips!

Over-the-air upgrades of EUI for NVR & DVR

Hikvision pioneers the proactive push of back-end software upgrade service. OTA upgrades allow users to be informed of the latest system upgrades on multiple platforms.

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New startup wizard – Activate your devices in 5 steps

Unlock the new startup wizard for NVRs and DVRs. It only takes five steps to complete: Select language — Set password — Auto configuration — Hik-Connect binding — Password reset method setting, and activation complete!

With the new password hint function and simplified steps, you will enjoy the process more than ever before.

Retrieve & reset your password in seconds

Forgot your Hikvision NVR or DVR password? Want to reset your password? No problem! Hikvision provides several ways to retrieve passwords. Users can retrieve passwords via password hints, or reset passwords via Hik-Connect or Email. Never fear a forgotten password again!

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Easy NVR deployment with a phone

No more cumbersome devices, laptops, or monitors to deploy. Now you can enjoy rapid NVR installation and convenient operation on your mobile phone. Installers can set up an NVR using the Hik-Partner Pro (HPP) app in just three simple steps, quickly and easily.

Download the Hik-Partner Pro app

NVR SVC-enhanced decoding - Up to 0.5 times improvement

Get SVC-enhanced decoding with up to 0.5 times improvement! Different models have different capabilities, such as DS-7608NI-K2, for example: its decoding capability is 8 channels @ 1080p, with live view/playback of 4-ch @ 4 MP main video streams. In SVC mode, users could get live view/playback of 6-ch @ 4 MP main video streams.

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