HikVision - Install & Configure iVMS Software (iVMS-4200)

Alejandro Vega

May 30, 2023

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Download the latest version of the software at https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/download/software/ivms4200-series/
Install the program and make sure on the installation wizard that ONLY "Basic Configuration" & "video" are selected for install
When the iVMS-4200 first launches, it will prompt you for "Upgrade Detection". Select Enabled.
On the "Super User" account creation, create your own local user and ensure Auto-Login is enabled:
- Super User Name: <Your Choice>
- Password: <Your Choice>
- Auto-Login: Enable
On the "Password Protection" window input whatever you need to retrieve your password if you forget.
When logged in and on the "Control Panel", go to the top right corner of the window and click on "Not Logged In" and a window will prompt you to enter "Hik-Connect". Select Yes.
Log in to Hik-Connect using the same log-in you use on your phone to see cameras.
After you log in, you can go to "Device Management" and see the stores shared with your user. (Stores shared with you are managed by Pelican QSR Solutions).
To view the cameras, go back to "Control Panel" and go to "Main View" to see live footage or "Remote Playback " to view previous footage.