Hikvision Overview

Hikvision is the largest video surveillance manufacturer, owned by the Chinese government, expanding aggressively globally.
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  • Dahua And Hikvision Master Password Backdoor on Nov 27, 2014
    UPDATE 2017: Dahua Backdoor Uncovered UPDATE 2017: Hikvision Backdoor Confirmed Hello community. What is your opinion about possibility of local (Dahua) and...
  • Hikvision + Synology Surveillance System Vs. Qsee System on Nov 20, 2014
    ... Buy some HikVision 3Mp cameras for <$100 each on aliexpress +. Buy the POE Switch and hook up the Synology NAS....
  • Camera DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Guide on Nov 20, 2014
    ...0-H3-B1 Axis Q1615 Bosch NBN-733V Bosch NBN-932V Dahua IPC-HF3100N Hikvision DS-2CD864FWD Samsung SNB-5004 Samsung SNB-6004 Sony SNC-VB600B Sony SNC-VB630 What is...
  • Dahua HDCVI 2.0 Tested on Nov 17, 2014
    ...dissapointment? In this test we examine: How do these compare to IP cameras from big competitors like Axis, Hikvision and Samsung? How did low light performance compare to past Dahua models? How much has WDR...
  • How To: Wireless Backhaul Of 15 HD-TVI Hikvision DVRs on Nov 16, 2014
    ...upcoming project wherein i need to integrate in 1 location or control office around 15 units of HD-TVI HIKVISION DVR located in different locations more or less 200meters to 500meters away to the prospective...
  • Avigilon Analytic Cameras Tested 2014 on Nov 12, 2014
    ...How do these analytics stack up against non-analytic Avigilon cameras and third party cameras, like Hikvision, connected to the Rialto appliance? Do they beat VideoIQ's previous iCVR-HD models? How well...
  • Best & Worst Manufacturer Salespeople on Nov 10, 2014
    ..." Strong - Hikvision Hikvision had 9 best votes and no worst votes. Integrators consistently praised their efforts...
  • Hikvision 'Flooding The Market' on Nov 09, 2014
    A bizarre social media exchange raises a serious question: Hikvision is evidently excited to promote this tweet about them 'flooding the market.' Now, in English,...
  • Hikvision Tribrid Recorder Tested on Nov 05, 2014
    ... This is what Hikvision is claiming with its 7200 series HDTVI tribrid DVRs [link no longer available]. We bought one...
  • Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing Ground 2014 on Oct 27, 2014
    ...alphabetical order, here are the companies most frequently cited: Analog Arecont Avigilon Axis Dahua Hikvision Panasonic Pelco Samsung Big Winner - Hikvision Hikvision won in a landslide, with more...
  • Hikvision HDTVI Cameras Tested on Oct 22, 2014
    ... HDTVI is a technology from Techpoint but is most associated with mega manufacturer Hikvision. We bought three TVI cameras to see how they perform. Pictured below, they are...
  • Infinova Acquires Swann on Oct 21, 2014
    ... However, Swann, is an OEM, most notably of Hikvision, and low valuations are typically for such companies. For instance, FLIR acquired Lorex, a...
  • Testing Arecont Omni on Oct 20, 2014
    ...configured in a rough 180° field of view to show differences versus single imager panoramics (Axis M3007 and Hikvision DS-2CD6362) set up in 180° mode as well. Full Light, ~160 lux In full light, the AV12176DN...
  • Winners Losers Fall 2014 on Oct 13, 2014
    ...among a number of notable manufacturers, including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Exacq FLIR Genetec Hikvision Milestone Pelco Pivot3 Samsung Sony Tyco Vicon / IQinVision Also, we review how well...
  • Smart IR Panoramic Camera Tested on Oct 10, 2014
    ... We tested the Hikvision panoramic IR earlier this year. Now, Vivotek has released the FE8181, which claims improvements...
  • Why is Avigilon's Stock Falling Like a Knife? on Oct 08, 2014
    ...they admit it, all the major manufacturers are under attack by low cost competitors - companies like Hikvision and Dahua, in particular - with improving quality but radically lower pricing. Indeed,...
  • ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ...long post recaps key findings from IPVM team members meeting with manufacturers at ASIS 2014 including Hikvision, EMC, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Panasonic, Samsung, Mobotix, IQinVision, Tyco, Theia and...
  • Hikvision Encoders With Exacq - Has Anyone Used This Combination? Any... on Sep 21, 2014
    I build my own servers, so I'm interested in using some of the HikVision 4, 8, or 16ch units to integrate with Exacq. I currently use Panasonic and Sony Encoders and...
  • Testing Sony HD Dome Camera on Sep 18, 2014
    ... However, lower cost manufacturers such as Hikvision and Samsung offer dome models at the EM600's price point and below, often at 1080p or 3MP...
  • Doomsday Prepper Sues Avigilon, Dahua, Hikvision on Sep 15, 2014
    Even for patent trolls, this may be one of the craziest efforts ever. More inside.
  • Testing Axis High End HD Camera Q1615 on Sep 15, 2014
    ...to other top tier 1080p cameras, though notably more expensive than high end models from Samsung or Hikvision, which sell for about half the price. Note that no other cameras listed here include features...
  • Testing March MegaPX Domes on Sep 04, 2014
    ...WDR 1080p WDR cameras, similar to Samsung SNB-6004 and Bosch NBN-932V, though outperformed by Avigilon's H3, Hikvision DS-2CD4132, and Panasonic WV-SFV631L in both light and dark areas. WDR setting "Max" should be...
  • Hikvision Malware Alert 7200HWI And 7300HWI on Sep 03, 2014
    Just got this email from Hikvision, thought other dealers might be interested. We dont use their DVR's but its good to know their...
  • The Company Behind HDTVI (Techpoint) on Sep 02, 2014
    ... The big name associated with HDTVI is Hikvision, but the company behind HDTVI technology is Techpoint. In this note, we examine Techpoint,...
  • IP Camera Firmware Upgrade Directory on Aug 28, 2014
    ... Hikvision The most up-to-date Firmware for Hikvision cameras can be found on each region's website, e.g.,...
  • Testing Hikvision High End Camera on Aug 27, 2014
    Chinese manufacturer, including the two mega ones, Dahua and Hikvision, are best known in the West for super low cost, entry level cameras. However, how well do their...
  • The Bloody HD Camera Wars Are Coming on Aug 25, 2014
    ... In this note, we analyze the competitive positioning of the main players (such as Dahua CVI, Hikvision TVI, AHD, SDI and traditional IP players like Axis) and how this is likely to play out. Driver...
  • Dahua Hires First American Employee, Eyes Expansion on Aug 16, 2014
    ...urgent as they have an emerging hit on their hands (in HDCVI) but with their bigger domestic rival, Hikvision, rapidly responding with their own offering (HDTVI). More inside.
  • List Of Panoramic Cameras With Integrated IR on Aug 15, 2014
    ... Hikvision does, see Hikvision IR Panoramic Camera Tested. I see Vivotek is coming out with an IR Panoramic...
  • Testing HD Lipstick Camera on Aug 15, 2014
    ... However, low cost integrated IR cameras such as the Dahua IPC-HFW3200S (~$175) and Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I (~$180) include IR at similar price points. Recommendations For well lit (>2...
  • Redundant Hikvision NVR? on Aug 14, 2014
    So a client has a home IP surveilance system (Hikvision) and they have concerns about the NVR being stolen, damaged etc. They have asked for a redundant...
  • Has Anybody Used Hikvision Cameras With Avigilon VMS? on Aug 11, 2014
    I noticed on Hikvisions website that Avigilon is listed as a technology partner. However they are...
  • Worst Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 30, 2014
    ..." Hikvision - Mixed Hikvision got quite a number of positive and negative comments, as we first reviewed in...
  • Hikvision Vs 3rd Party NVR - What Should I Choose? on Jul 29, 2014
    I have been installing a lot of Hikvision cameras recently. I usually bundle it with an Avigilon NVR as I like the feal and featureset....
  • Best Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 28, 2014
    ... The companies that stood out included Arecont Vision, Avigilon, Axis, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Lenel, Milestone, Pelco, Sony, S2 and Verint. But which ones were the worst and which the...
  • Panasonic Series 6 IP Cameras Tested on Jul 21, 2014
    ... However, this is still a few hundred dollars more than competitors such as Hikvision and Samsung. Panasonic WV-SFV631L: ~$950 USD online Axis P3346-VE: ~$1,100 USD...
  • HDCVI Hits Major Security Distribution on Jul 17, 2014
    ...HD-SDI, this is the first of the HD over coax wave in distribution, with HDTVI coming (some time) from Hikvision and FLIR's MPX HDCVI gear coming. It's just interesting seeing the target shift from consumer...
  • What Is Analog HD (AHD) - Competitor To Dahua And Hikvision? on Jul 10, 2014
    Hello Everybody, anybody knows about this new HD analog "standard"? Chipset are available from...
  • Importing Cameras From China To The US - What Fees / Tariffs? on Jul 09, 2014
    ... NOTICE: This comment was moved from an existing discussion: Buying Hikvision Chinese Versions Vs USA Ones
  • Axis Q2 2014 Growth Up But on Jul 09, 2014
    ... It also points to them continuing to lose share in the Americas to the likes of Avigilon, Hikvision, Samsung, etc. EMEA Huge Jump By contrast, EMEA revenue in the 2nd quarter was up 28% year...
  • Testing Varifocal Minidome (IQeye) on Jul 02, 2014
    ...domes such as the Axis P3354 (~$540 Online), Samsung SND-6084 [link no longer available] (~$480 Online) and Hikvision DS-2CD755F-EZ [link no longer available] (~$520 Online), the IQD52WV's ~$500 price is...
  • Dahua Solemn Declaration To Take Necessary Measures on Jul 01, 2014
    Perhaps girding itself for the upcoming hand-to-hand combat with its bigger brother Hikvision, Dahua saw fit to issue this strange press release (June 4). The copy is not so bad here, though...
  • Testing Canon IP Cameras on Jun 30, 2014
    ...manufacturers such as Bosch and Axis, but as much as $200 above lower cost competitors such as Dahua and Hikvision. Additionally, many low cost competitors sell models with integrated IR for prices well under...
  • H.264 High vs Main vs Baseline Tested on Jun 27, 2014
    ...that support all 3 of these profiles to see what the savings, if any, really are: Dahua IPC-HF3101 Hikvision DC-2CD864FWD-E Samsung SNB-5004 Sony SNC-VB600 Here are our key findings from this...
  • Panasonic Slashes IP Camera Pricing on Jun 27, 2014
    ...  However, lost cost entrants such as Dahua, Hikvision, and Samsung all sell comparable outdoor 1080p dome models between $500-600 online,...
  • This Hikvision OEM Has The Best Tagline Ever on Jun 25, 2014
    (Source: Newegg Page) I think the people at LaView may have an inferiority complex, or maybe...
  • IP Camera Costs Comparison and Trends 2010 - 2014 on Jun 25, 2014
    ...WDR cameras Manufacturers in this survey include: Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Hikvision Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony The study focused on dome cameras, as they are the most...
  • Buying Hikvision Chinese Versions Vs USA Ones on Jun 22, 2014
    Has anyone purchased hikvision cameras from aliexpress (China)? I am finding some cameras there more then $50 cheaper then my...
  • Who Is LTS / LT Security? on Jun 19, 2014
    ... Here's an example of the prices they claim: A few places online say they are a Hikvision OEM. Some of the camera's physical form factor resemble Hikvision. Hikvision, themselves,...
  • Hikvision Or Ubiquiti Video? on Jun 18, 2014
    ...alternatives with same or better specifications priced much cheaper (even with tax and freight, we can get 3MP Hikvision DS series with IR, etc).
  • Why Dahua Should Acquire Pelco on Jun 18, 2014
    In 2013, negotiations for mega Chinese manufacturer Hikvision to acquire Pelco broke down. At that time, we argued that it was a bad fit. However, there is...
  • Panoramic Camera Usage Rising 2014 on Jun 17, 2014
    ..., see Hikvision IR Panoramic Camera Tested).
  • Axis Advances Its Best Overall Camera on Jun 17, 2014
    ...about competing in the low cost market, a segment increasingly encroached upon by competitors such as Hikvision and Dahua. That being said, the Q1615 may become a showpiece for Axis and a trendsetter in the...
  • HD-SDI Vs HD-CVI Vs HD-TVI Vs Hdcctv? on Jun 11, 2014
    ... Got it? HD-TVI is, or soon will be, from Hikvision, though Hikvision will not publicly confirm it (see: Hikvision HDTVI - Dahua HD CVI...
  • Global Video Surveillance Growth Rates Declining Sharply on Jun 06, 2014
    ..., Hikvision, Dahua) and now on the non-IP/analog HD side (e.g., Dahua HDCVI). This is definitely good news...
  • Hikvision HDTVI - Is This A Dahua HD CVI Competitor? on Jun 03, 2014
    Supposedly Hikvision is making an alternative to HD-CVI that they call HDTVI. Has anyone seen any info on this...
  • Awesome Integrated IR On 2MP PTZ 20X Optical - Kudos Ltsecurity / Hikvision on May 29, 2014
    ...monitor to a camera! I recently installed LTPTZIP762X20IR from LT SECURITY (I believe it comes from HIKVISION) but not before bench testing it for a few days. I have NEVER seen such clarity in complete...
  • Hikvision IVMS 5200 - A Competitor To Genetec And Milestone? on May 28, 2014
    Has anybody tested this product and have any feedback for me?
  • 5MP Super Low Light Tested (Bosch) on May 27, 2014
    ...P1357 (~$900 online including lens), Arecont Vision AV5115DNAIv1 (~$500 online, not including lens), and Hikvision DS-2CD883F-E [link no longer available] (~$500 online, not including...
  • Low Cost License Plate Capture Shootout on May 21, 2014
    ... We decided to test 4 low cost integrated IR IP cameras, all $200 or less, including Dahua, Hikvision and Q-See models, to see if they could deliver effective license plate capture. We tested at...
  • Testing 5MP Pelco Sarix IR on May 15, 2014
    ...based on MSRP), though higher than 5MP integrated IR bullets from Vivotek (IP8372, ~$730 online) and Hikvision (8283FEIZ [link no longer available], ~$780 online). Recommendations The IBP519-ER has strong...
  • Hikvision IR Panoramic Camera Tested on May 14, 2014
    ... Hikvision claims to change this with two new panoramics that have built-in IR illuminators. We bought both...
  • Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Video Surveillance on May 13, 2014
    ...the UniFi Video line is attractive, approximately similar to low cost manufacturers such as Dahua and Hikvision, and much lower than the bulk of the industry. In our discussions with Ubiquiti, they...
  • Dome Camera Install Guide on May 09, 2014
    ... For example, the Axis M3004/M3005/M3006, Dahua HD2100N, and Hikvision DS-2CD7164-E compact minidomes all include 3-axis adjustments, while the Bosch Flexidome Micro,...
  • Hikvision WiFi NVR? on Apr 30, 2014
    My regional sales rep from Hikvision sent me their April 2014 catalog; they listed a DS-7104NI-SL/W a 4-channel 20Mbps Max Input wifi...
  • IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2014 on Apr 28, 2014
    ... Dahua OEMs/Hikvision: A few years ago, their quality was questionable. However, in recent tests (see our tests of...
  • Axis Misses, Profits Sink (Q1 2014) on Apr 28, 2014
    ... Specifically, Avigilon, Hikvision and Samsung are companies we see taking share from Axis. Of the 3, Avigilon is the most...
  • Testing Vivotek Smart Stream on Apr 18, 2014
    ... Compared to other bullet cameras tested (Avigilon and Hikvision), bandwidth consumption with Smart Stream enabled was average competitively. Bandwidth...
  • ONVIF Mega Test 2014 on Apr 16, 2014
    ... The camera manufacturers included: ACTi, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, DRS, Geovision, Hikvision, Honeywell, Pelco, Samsung, Sony, Wodsee (the super cheap Chinese offering). The VMSes...
  • The $12 Billion Video Surveillance Manufacturer on Apr 15, 2014
    ... The $12 billion video surveillance manufacturer is Hikvision [link no longer available], whose market capitalization went over $16 billion in fall of 2013....
  • Super Low Lux Geovision Minidome Tested on Apr 10, 2014
    ...Axis M3004: ~$270 Online Bosch Flexidome Micro 720p: ~$300 Online Dahua HD2100N: ~$140 Online Hikvision DS-2CD7164-E: ~$200 Online Recommendations Like 'super' low light box and full size dome...
  • American Camera OEM / Online Retailer Interviewed on Apr 10, 2014
    A little-known company produced a marketing video comparing its cameras to Chinese giants Dahua and Hikvision, becoming a topic of conversation. Here is the video: So who is Empire Security, and where...
  • Product / Tech Roundup ISC West 2014 on Apr 04, 2014
    ...or gimmicks and is a recap of information gathered from booth visits to: Arecont Bosch Genetec Hikvision OnSSI ONVIF Panasonic Schneider Electric This information will eventually find its way...
  • Empire Claims They Are Better Than Dahua And Hikvision? on Apr 03, 2014
    Wow, this youtube video is VERY convincing. You should view for yourself and see. I wonder if...
  • Virus Impacting Hikvision Products, Hikvision Responds on Apr 02, 2014
    ... [UPDATE With Hikvision official response and tech details.]
  • 52 New Products Directory ISC West 2014 on Mar 30, 2014
    ...available] Arecont Vision "Stellar" Low Light Cameras [link no longer available] Exacq ELP Mid Level NVR Hikvision Integrated IR Panoramics Panasonic New Mid Level Cameras TI Chip / Immervision Enabled Here...
  • Ranking 95 Surveillance Manufacturers Interest on Mar 24, 2014
    ... Hikvision / Dahua Hikvision generated the 6th most interest (at 43%) reflecting the company's...
  • 2014 Surveillance Test Results Guide Released on Mar 19, 2014
    ...Integrated IR Wodsee $29 ONVIF IR Minidome Testing Dahua Cameras Geovision UBX 1301 Mini IR Camera Hikvision IP Cameras Tested 2013 Arecont's WDR Camera (AV3116DN) Avigilon's H3 WDR Bosch HDR HD...
  • Testing Pelco SureVision 2.0 on Mar 17, 2014
    ...dome: ~$950 USD estimated street price These prices are well above many options, such as Samsung and Hikvision, whose indoor domes sell for ~$485 online and ~$420 online, respectively. However, compared to...
  • Which Hikvision Cameras Work With Avigilon Control Center With Motion... on Mar 12, 2014
    I have tried two types of Hikvision cameras so far with ACC, the 2cd7153 and the DS-2CD2012-I. The DS-2CD2012-I does not send motion...
  • IP Camera Bandwidth / Storage Shootout on Mar 05, 2014
    ...0W-H3-B02 Axis M1144-L Dahua IPC-HFW2100N GeoVision GV-UBX1301 Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I Q-See QCN7001B The Wrong Way The simple, naive and wrong way is to put cameras...
  • Favorite IP Camera Manufacturers 2014 on Feb 10, 2014
    ... Comments included: "Axis: Quality; Vivotek: Quality and Price", Axis plus "Vivotek and Hikvision: cameras good enough, medium price, medium support", "We cannot always use Axis because price...
  • Hikvision Network Configuration Help on Feb 03, 2014
    ... I'm running a Hikvision 16 channel NVR with 14 cameras. All IP cams have been trimmed down to low video quality @15 FPS....
  • Ranking IP Camera Low Light Performance on Jan 20, 2014
    ...NBN-498 Bosch NBN-733 Bosch NBN-932 Bosch NDC-274-P Dahua HD2100N Dahua HF3101N DVTel CF-4221 Hikvision DS-2CD7164-E Hikvision DS-2CD864FWD-E IQeye IQD42S Mobotix D24 Panasonic WV-NP502 Panasonic...
  • Testing $29 ONVIF IR IP Chinese Camera on Jan 08, 2014
    ...2MP, Wodsee 720p and Hikvision): The cameras worked, not perfectly, but far better than we expect for being so cheap. Here...
  • VMD Shootout II - Hikvision, Dahua, Samsung on Jan 06, 2014
    ... This test includes 3 new manufacturers - Dahua, Hikvision and Samsung, building on our original camera test reports:  Dahua Cameras...
  • What Twitter Followers Want on Dec 04, 2013
    ...Heckling Sales People - 75+ Arecont Camera Problems - 90+ Top Reports But Weak Twitter Engagement Hikvision Cameras Tested - 28 Testing Resolution Human Eye - 18 10MP vs 5MP vs HD - 31 What's weird /...
  • Hikvision 2013 IP Cameras Tested on Dec 02, 2013
    Hikvision claims to be the #1 surveillance manufacturer in the world. That's, well, debatable. What's not...
  • #1 Video Surveillance Company in the World??? on Sep 08, 2013
    Hikvision says they are the #1 video surveillance company in the world, and they want to make sure you...
  • IP Camera PoE Power Consumption Measurements on Sep 03, 2013
    ...consumption from 20 different IP cameras including offerings from ACTi, Arecont, Axis, Avigilon, Bosch, Dahua, Hikvision, Panasonic, Pelco, Sony and Vivotek. Compare power consumed to what the manufacturer...
  • Axis Slow Growth Continues Q2 2013 on Jul 09, 2013
    ... Asia Axis acknowledged that Hikvision and Dahua were the market leaders in China, a market that Axis finds as 'extremely important'....
  • Testing Dahua Cameras 2013 on Jul 08, 2013
    ... They are the 'other' big Chinese surveillance manufacturer (besides Hikvision) that is aggressively expanding throughout the rest of the world. However, unlike Hikvision,...
  • Hikvision Trumpets Global Dominance on Jun 26, 2013
    ... But now, Chinese mega-manufacturer Hikvision [link no longer available] is trumpeting its 'continual dominance', listing its position in 10...
  • List of Lowest Cost Outdoor IP Cameras 2013 on Jun 20, 2013
    ...ACTi D71 dome: ~$230 Street Price Lilin LR7022X bullet: ~$240 Estimated Street Price (1080p/15fps) Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I IR bullet: ~$260 Street Price D-Link DCS-2332L [link no longer...
  • Hikvision DS-9664NI-RH Embedded NVR? on May 19, 2013
    Dear Member, I am about to use the DS-9664NI-RH NVR for one of our projects with 90 numbers of 2MP HIKVISION Dome cameras . I would like to get a feedback on this NVR, like resolution for playback/Record,...
  • Would a Hikvision / Pelco Deal Make Sense? on Feb 05, 2013
    A persistent industry rumor says Hikvision and Pelco are in talks to do a merger / acquisition. Who knows the truth. Even if there are some...
  • IP Camera Competitive Guide 2013 on Jan 13, 2013
    ... Additionally, on the traditional low cost side, Chinese mega manufacturers Hikvision and Dahua are gaining ground, with Hikvision's quality improving and Dahua offering possibly the...
  • Genetec's Strong Edge Storage Expansion on Nov 28, 2012
    ... Hikvision: Wide support Panasonic: Supported only in a few new models. Sony: Supported by select V...
  • Why Consumer Surveillance Will Flip to IP on Nov 19, 2012
    ... See: HD Analog vs IP Tutorial, Testing Dahua HDCVI, Testing Analog HD and Hikvision HDTVI Cameras Tested. The rest of this article remains as is for historical...
  • Bosch WDR 1080p Cameras Reviewed on Sep 03, 2012
    ...background, see our WDR Megapixel shootout and subsequent shootouts with new WDR offerings from Panasonic, Hikvision and Axis. In this note, we examine the positioning of Bosch's new WDR offering compared to other...