User's Manual

Network Video Recorder User Manual
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Configure Hik-Connect
Purpose
Hik-Connect provides mobile phone application and platform service to access and manage your
connected devices, which enables you to get a convenient remote access to the surveillance
system.
Go to System > Network > Advanced > Platform Access.
Check Enable to activate the function. Then the service terms will pop up.
1) Enter the verification code in Verification Code.
2) Scan the QR code to read the service terms and privacy statement.
3) Check The Hik-Connect service will require internet access. Please read Service Terms and
Privacy Statement before enabling the service if you agree the service terms and privacy
statement.
4) Click OK to save the settings.
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Hik-Connect is disabled by default.
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The verification code is empty by default. It must contain 6 to 12 letters or numbers, and it
is case sensitive.
(Optional) Check Custom to enter the server address as your desire.
(Optional) Check Enable Stream Encryption, verification code is required for remote access
and live view.
Click Apply.
What to do next:
After configuration, you can access and manage your devices through Hik-Connect app or
website.
Configure Ports
You can configure different types of ports to enable relevant functions.
Go to System > Network > Advanced > More Settings and configure port settings as needed.
● Alarm Host IP/Port: With a remote alarm host configured, the device will send the alarm
event or exception message to the host when an alarm is triggered. The remote alarm host
must have the client management system (CMS) software installed.
The Alarm Host IP refers to the IP address of the remote PC on which the CMS software (e.g.,
iVMS-4200) is installed, and the Alarm Host Port (7200 by default) must be the same as the
alarm monitoring port configured in the software.