jamesc4 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hello, Looking to see if anyone came across this issue or advise here... We have a HikVision NVR DS-9632NI-ST We are able to use the HouseLogix DS-7600 NVR Driver which works well to add the Cameras to the Navigator. But can't seem to control the NVR with the C4 HikVision NVR Driver. Looking to be able to use the SR-260 to change the views on the HDMI Output of the NVR,. Many Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextGenAV Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 The NVR needs special C4 firmware available from HikVision. Says so in the documentation automatednow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygelbman Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I've tried everything on my end I even picked up the 77 series vs the 76, The Houselogix driver is perfect to add the cameras, I added and created a IR driver and worked out OK Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc4 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Does anyone have the HikVision Firmware which is needed for the HIKVision NVR Driver? on hold with HIK for 1HR.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc4 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 To Recap: I have a DS-7608 NVR The Houselogix Driver works great to have the Cameras appear on the Touch Screens But I need to be able to control the NVR Screen Output from a SR-260 so i'm using the C4 HIK\NVR Driver. I downgraded the Firmware to 3.3.6 Build 151229 and still not connecting. C4 told me they tested on 3.3.6 Build 150828 but HIK says that they can’t give that Firmware as that is international Any help please? See error attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1amund Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 To recap. You need to contact Hikvision again and inform them and I quote from the documentation: "Please ensure that the recorder has the firmware for Control4. Contact HIKVision US tech support to get the correct version." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc4 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 I did contact HIK Vision they were not able to help me as mentioned they sent me an older firmware but still not good i was able to make my own driver with IR control just don't know how and if I can program any arrows to select the different cameras (not sure if the IP driver does this anyway ) i was able to program the "1" on the remote for camera view 1... and so on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitali Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 do you see cameras? does driver pull image from DVR or NVR only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamT Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Did you try going incognetio and going to ftp://ftp.hikvisioneurope.com? I found it pretty quick but will not use a Hik on my network so I cannot verify if it is a working C4 compatible firmware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 4/6/2017 at 5:45 PM, jamesc4 said: I did contact HIK Vision they were not able to help me as mentioned they sent me an older firmware but still not good i was able to make my own driver with IR control just don't know how and if I can program any arrows to select the different cameras (not sure if the IP driver does this anyway ) i was able to program the "1" on the remote for camera view 1... and so on.. I have lost my remote for the same NVR. any chance you could share your ir driver with me? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc4 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Sure but I only programmed really for live view , no playback you still want it ? mallom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallom Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, jamesc4 said: Sure but I only programmed really for live view , no playback you still want it ? I would like a copy too if you dont mind sharing. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Yes absolutely! This is exactly what I need it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Just now, VINCELdUB said: Yes absolutely! This is exactly what I need it for. If it works exactly the way I needWill send you some coffee money via PayPal, I Will send you some coffee money via PayPal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h1d3f Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I first had an OEM DS-7604NI-E1, of course HIKVISION wouldn't talk to me. I then proceeded to purchase the same unit from an authorized reseller, called HIKVISION, got the run around and then a tech told me only the Netra series works with C4. I noticed on my resellers website they now have an advertisement about new C4 compatible firmware. I filled out a form, they sent me a link with a firmware and guide. Lo and behold the OEM DS-7604NI-E1 took the firmware and now shows up SDDP and is discovered/added, gone are the days of the 'lost communication with NVR' According to the guide I have obtained, here are the compatible models: Netra NVR: 76/77/86/9600NI-ST-RT-XT-SP Firmware: V3.4.31 Build 161206 (Customized Firmware) I Series NVR Firmware: V3.4.93 Build 170705 (Customized Firmware) E series NVR Firmware: V3.4.93 Build 170705 (Customized Firmware) JEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc4 Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 So I just got a HIKVISION DS-7608-NI-I2/8P and trying to control via IR but the NVR keeps prompting for a password. I thought I changed the setting on the NVR for that But should I try your firmware you mentioned for IP control ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control-IT Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I have a remote and can work on making it however I need a camera icon. I based it on just a generic DVD player so I see a DVD that says cameras which stinks. How can I change this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 25 minutes ago, Control-IT said: I have a remote and can work on making it however I need a camera icon. I based it on just a generic DVD player so I see a DVD that says cameras which stinks. How can I change this? there is a KB article on how to change icons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 If you have difficulty changing the icon, create the driver and I would gladly make the change for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc4 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Does the IP driver let you select dates in the Playback section ? cant seem to do that with the remote the unit comes with anyway, seems made for a mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCTVGURUwink Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I have also been looking into control4 a lot recently and i have found a great little company called LTSUK. They are a hik OEM but they have their own platform for control4 with al the drivers easily accessible online and if you have any issue they have a great tech support line, i called and was speaking to someone within a matter of seconds. They even connected inot my system to resolve any issues i was having. http://www.ltsecurityinc.co.uk/ Is the website for them if you guys want to see. They have full integration on the DVR/NVR's and have found there is nothing that they cant get sorted! even down to the IR codes for the remote to allow me to do more! Would highly recomend these guys based in the UK so not sure if some of you are american. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3nnis Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi All, I am looking to install this NVR from HIKVISION: http://www.cctvguy.com.au/product/hikvision-4-channel-embedded-plug-play-nvr-ip-nvr/ Does C4 have drivers for it or do I need to purchase from houselogix? All I want is to be able to view the cameras from the control4 navigator. And what is the easiest way to obtain the control4 firmware for the HIKvision NVR? Thanks, K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've yet to get the C4 driver to really work, but the latest firmware is (supposedly) compatible now. HOWEVER something to point out: The NVR will not in any way make camera's compatible with C4 - the cameras THEMSELVES need to be compatible (which is pretty much every HIKVision cam if that's the route your taking). The HIKVision NVR have a 'local host' option most other do NOT have that allow you to connect to the cameras 'directly' through the NVR (and that includes C4) but that doesn't make cameras magically work in C4. So in your case, just get the latest firmware from HIKVision direct, set local host and use HIKVision cameras - no driver for the NVR needed (cam drivers are direct from C4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3nnis Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've yet to get the C4 driver to really work, but the latest firmware is (supposedly) compatible now. HOWEVER something to point out: The NVR will not in any way make camera's compatible with C4 - the cameras THEMSELVES need to be compatible (which is pretty much every HIKVision cam if that's the route your taking). The HIKVision NVR have a 'local host' option most other do NOT have that allow you to connect to the cameras 'directly' through the NVR (and that includes C4) but that doesn't make cameras magically work in C4. So in your case, just get the latest firmware from HIKVision direct, set local host and use HIKVision cameras - no driver for the NVR needed (cam drivers are direct from C4)Thanks. I’m thinking to get hikvisiom cameras. About trying to decide the 2MP full HD or the 4MP. What do you think? Will be 4 cameras outdoor.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Love both, depending on what you're watching it on and how big an area (ie how close or far is the camera to the focal point) the 2MP are usually clear enough for face recognition on recordings, but if the price is close go with the 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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