I know it's terrible and annoying to get this message over and over again when trying to use your Hikvision DVR, believe me I've been there and I know exactly the way it feels like, but you just need to work on two simple configuration to solve this problem, So, let's jump into this now. The steps to access a Hikvision DVR from a mobile are very simple. Just install the iVMS-4500 App in the mobile phone, click the Hik-connect button to create an account and finally add the DVR by pointing the mobile camera to the DVR QR Code. This process is very simple and work for Hikvision remote view. Will indicate “No Plug-ins detected” even if previous MAC plugin is installed. Solution: 1) First you need to delete all existing plug-ins on the MAC OS (tested with OS X Yosemite version 10.10.2) a. Enable MAC HD icon by navigating to FINDER and clicking on Preferences b. The Finder Preferences menu opens and select to check “Hard.
Many users want to view their Hikvision cameras or access the DVR/NVR using Mozilla Firefox. What plugin to install on Firefox? How to see a Hikvision camera or NVR using Firefox? The new version of Mozilla Firefox doesn’t allow the installation of ActiveX plugins anymore, so you can’t see the cameras using this browser. However there are a few tricks you need to do in order to fix this issue.
In this step-by-step guide we will show how to access a Hikvision device (IP camera, NVR, DVR) using Mozilla Firefox browser. You’ll be able to see the live feed, playback, modify the settings, etc. Read the instructions below. If you use Google Chrome, check the guide in this link.
How to access a Hikvision device on Firefox?
The current version of Firefox does not support the ActiveX plugin. Which, in return, the camera feeds will not play if you try bringing them up.
In order to view the Hikvision cameras or NVR/DVR using Firefox, you need to install the Firefox ESR version. ESR stands for “Extended Support Release”, which means that even though a newer version of Firefox may be out, the ESR version will still support the plugins for an extended period of time. In other words, the ActiveX plugin is supported by Firefox ESR.
Step 1. Download and install the Firefox ESR version. Note: This will overwrite your existing version of FireFox if you had it installed previously. However it will keep all of your Configurations, Favorites and Settings.
- Click here to download the Windows version of Firefox ESR.
- Click here to download the Mac version of Firefox ESR.
Open the file once downloaded and follow the Setup Wizard that comes up when you open the file. Once the setup is complete, click “Finish”. The program will then run automatically.
Hikvision Live View Plugin
Step 2. Type your NVR’s IP address into the address bar. For our example, since we are connected to the same network, we will use our NVR’s local IP address: http://192.168.1.100:82 (where 82 is the http port, by default it’s 80).
Step 3. Install the ActiveX plugin when prompted.
Step 4. Re-enter the username and password. Check if you can see the live view.
Hikvision Web Plugin
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