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. We help simplify the startup wizard and enhance decoding performance, provide easier ways to retrieve passwords and deploy devices.

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 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!

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.

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.