Door Entry Is the indoor station software available for download?

[Murfy92]

I have a Hikvision doorbell and want to use it with Android tablet.

I can use the Hik-Connect app but I like the software that's on the Hikvision indoor station touch screen.

Does anyone know if I can download the software that's on the indoor station which I will then install on the android tablet.

 

[JB1970]

I have a Hikvision doorbell and want to use it with Android tablet.

I can use the Hik-Connect app but I like the software that's on the Hikvision indoor station touch screen.

Does anyone know if I can download the software that's on the indoor station which I will then install on the android tablet.

No it's specific to the touch screen.

 

[Murfy92]

So I've got the Hikvision DS-KV6113-WPE1 doorbell.

I've bought it for my parents and so I wanted a chime but it doesn't come with one.

I now need a portable doorbell display that can be taken around the home and not fixed in one place.

I believe all the Hikvision displays are mains powered and so these are no good to me as they need to be fixed in one place. Although, I've seen videos where the display is treated like a portable tablet, not sure how that is powered.

what is the best android tablet to use with the doorbell.

Need something that holds its charge and is portable, easy to use for my parents.

 

[JB1970]

So I've got the Hikvision DS-KV6113-WPE1 doorbell.

I've bought it for my parents and so I wanted a chime but it doesn't come with one.

It is possible with some DIY skills to connect (solder) the wires from the relay output of the 6113 across the circuit board of a wireless doorbell push so that you have both smart and dumb doorbells combined.

I now need a portable doorbell display that can be taken around the home and not fixed in one place.

If you want your parents to be able to permanently view the image from the doorbell (rather than just when there's a call) it's not quite so simple. You'll need any iOS or android tablet with Hik-Connect installed. You'll need to log the Hik-Connect app into the account that the doorbell is registered to. You will also have to add the doorbell as a local device to the Hik-Conect app; the reason being that if you just try to watch the feed from the doorbell in Hik-Connect through the cloud account, it will timeout after 5 minutes requiring you to reconnect (as a local connection is direct to the device over WiFi it can run permanently)

As for the device, it's going to need regularly charging. You would be best getting a tablet that supports mag charging, then getting several stands/docks with chargers and put these in key places around the home. That way, when not in use/in hand, they can drop it into the nearest stand where it's still in view. I'd like to be able to recommend the Amazon Fire devices for this but can't....I've found that the call notifications are hit and miss. I'd use an iPad or at least something that has pure Android on it, as the Fire tablets have their own Fire OS that uses older Android as a base.

 

[Murfy92]

Thanks @JB1970 really appreciate the advice.

I like the new Google pixel tablet as it has a docking station

 

[Froldn]

It is possible with some DIY skills to connect (solder) the wires from the relay output of the 6113 across the circuit board of a wireless doorbell push so that you have both smart and dumb doorbells combined.



If you want your parents to be able to permanently view the image from the doorbell (rather than just when there's a call) it's not quite so simple. You'll need any iOS or android tablet with Hik-Connect installed. You'll need to log the Hik-Connect app into the account that the doorbell is registered to. You will also have to add the doorbell as a local device to the Hik-Conect app; the reason being that if you just try to watch the feed from the doorbell in Hik-Connect through the cloud account, it will timeout after 5 minutes requiring you to reconnect (as a local connection is direct to the device over WiFi it can run permanently)

As for the device, it's going to need regularly charging. You would be best getting a tablet that supports mag charging, then getting several stands/docks with chargers and put these in key places around the home. That way, when not in use/in hand, they can drop it into the nearest stand where it's still in view. I'd like to be able to recommend the Amazon Fire devices for this but can't....I've found that the call notifications are hit and miss. I'd use an iPad or at least something that has pure Android on it, as the Fire tablets have their own Fire OS that uses older Android as a base. I also recommend contacting the company https://www.cogniteq.com/, who will help you with the setup. When I had difficulties with the software, I contacted them and did not regret it.

Thanks for the detailed information! Your post was really helpful in understanding how to integrate a smart and traditional doorbell system. The suggestion about using a tablet with Hik-Connect for continuous viewing is great, and the advice on charging with mag stands is very practical. This definitely helped clarify the setup process.