Which NVR would you recommend?

[Geordie564]

I'm looking at

Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LU (C) 8MP ColorVu Fixed Turret Network Camera​

I'm aware they haven't been released yet but I will be getting 4 cameras, which NVR would you recommend? I want to have full use of Accusense from the NVR.

 

[Kyle]

Hi @Geordie564

Any I-Series NVR will work well and give you full access to the cameras' AcuSense features, but you will definitely need to use an I-Series model:

I need to update this thread to add that we would now STRONGLY encourage people to select and buy the I-series 8-camera NVR in preference to the K-series.

Please purchase this model:
Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2-8P 8 Channel Network Video Recorder

We are increasingly seeing issues with the K-series NVRs when:

1. The latest firmware available at this time is applied
2. The NVR is used with the highest resolution (8MP) cameras
3. The NVR is used with their latest tech cameras e.g. AcuSense or ColorVu cameras

We really don't want you to be disappointed, nor to endure stress and hassle trying to establish a reliable IP CCTV solution

The smallest and most affordable option is the Hikvision DS-7608NI-I2-8P 8 Channel NVR, which can have 8 cameras connected to it.

 

[Geordie564]

DS-7604ni-k1/4p(b) is what I've got now, is it a K series? I've had endless firmware issues with it!

 

[Kyle]

Yes, that's the smallest K-Series model available.

Is this the firmware version that you are running on it? - V4.30.085 build210409

This explains how to check and update the firmware using the link above if need be:

How-to: - How do I update the firmware on my Hikvision camera or NVR?

It is vital that you keep the firmware of your Hikvision devices up-to-date, which means installing the newest version as soon as it becomes available. The best and easiest way to do this is to use the device’s web browser interface. The below steps will show you where to find the newest...

www.use-ip.co.uk

 

[Geordie564]

Yes that's the firmware I am running, the latest one.

I think my issue is the cameras have out of date firmware, they are 9 versions behind.

I've never updated the cameras firmware before, bit scared lol!

 

[Kyle]

Definitely update the firmware on the cameras

You should be able to update those straight to the latest version, but the camera doesn't allow you to, then you will need to do a stepped upgrade.
For the stepped upgrade, just install each version where the second number changes, e.g.:

You will need to access the cameras directly in a browser, the best way to do this is using the virtual host feature:

How-to: - How do I use a Hikvision NVR's "Virtual Host" feature?

One of the most successful selling points of a Hikvision NVR to many small-setup customers is the "Plug and Play" functionality that simplifies the setup process of their surveillance system. However, plugging a camera directly into a port on the NVR, unfortunately, does not allow you to access...

www.use-ip.co.uk

 

[Geordie564]

My camera model is DS-2CD2383G0-I

Do you have a link for the firmware updates?

 

[Kyle]

Sure, here's the folder with all the firmware that's been released for your camera:

Hikvision UK Portal: G1 platform (2xx5,2xx3,2xx7G1,3xx3,3xx5,XM67X6) » 2XX5 2XX3 2xx7G1 3xx5 3xx3 XM67X6(non-Fisheye)

This G1 platform firmware is the same as those shown in the screenshot in my last post, so update to each of the versions that I've circled and you should be fine.