How to Forward Recordings from Hikvision Surveillance Cameras359

Hikvision surveillance cameras are a popular choice for both home and business security. They offer a wide range of features, including high-quality video, night vision, and motion detection. One of the most useful features of Hikvision cameras is the ability to forward recordings to a remote location.

There are two main ways to forward recordings from a Hikvision camera: using the built-in FTP server or using a third-party cloud service. The FTP server method is more straightforward, but it requires you to have a server that is accessible from the internet. The cloud service method is more convenient, but it may require a subscription fee.

Method 1: Using the Built-in FTP Server

To forward recordings using the built-in FTP server, you will need to:
Configure the FTP server settings on the camera. To do this, go to the camera's web interface and navigate to the "Network" tab. Under the "FTP" section, enter the IP address or domain name of the FTP server, the port number, and the username and password.
Create a folder on the FTP server where the recordings will be stored.
Enable the "FTP Forward" setting on the camera. To do this, go to the camera's web interface and navigate to the "Event" tab. Under the "FTP Forward" section, select the "Enable" checkbox.
Select the events that will trigger the recording to be forwarded. You can select from a variety of events, such as motion detection, alarm input, and video loss.
Click the "Save" button to save your changes.

Once you have configured the FTP server settings, the camera will automatically forward recordings to the FTP server whenever the selected events occur.

Method 2: Using a Third-Party Cloud Service

There are a number of third-party cloud services that allow you to forward recordings from Hikvision cameras. These services typically offer a more convenient way to manage and access your recordings, but they may require a subscription fee.

To forward recordings using a third-party cloud service, you will need to:
Create an account with the cloud service.
Configure the camera to forward recordings to the cloud service. To do this, go to the camera's web interface and navigate to the "Network" tab. Under the "Cloud" section, select the "Enable" checkbox and enter the cloud service's IP address or domain name, the port number, and the username and password.
Select the events that will trigger the recording to be forwarded. You can select from a variety of events, such as motion detection, alarm input, and video loss.
Click the "Save" button to save your changes.

Once you have configured the cloud service settings, the camera will automatically forward recordings to the cloud service whenever the selected events occur.

Additional Tips

Here are a few additional tips for forwarding recordings from Hikvision cameras:
Make sure that the FTP server or cloud service is accessible from the internet.
Use a strong password to protect your recordings.
Test the forwarding settings to make sure that they are working properly.

2024-10-27

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