![]() They aren't alone in that.įWIW, I now view my 8 Hikvision cameras and video intercom in High Sierra (10.13.6) using either iVMS-4200 or Security Spy but if I have to set up a new camera or change any config I have to fire up Parallels to do it - or borrow a Windows laptop. ![]() Once you have everything set up as you like, then you can shut down Parallels and use the Mac client for viewing - although Hikvision chose not to include the full feature set in the Mac version of iVMS-4200 and their support for MacOs generally leaves plenty to be desired. So if you want to use your Mac, be prepared to buy a copy of the excellent Parallels Desktop so that you can run Windows and IE in emulation. The problem we face is setting up and configuring Hikvision (probably all) IP cameras in MacOs - either in Hikvision's iVMS-4200 client software or in a web browser as the required web plugin is pretty much outlawed (across all platforms), albeit Internet Explorer in Windows still works. You can then just use a supported web browser for configuration and it will also allow you to use the Windows version of Hikvision iVMS 4200 software. It allows you to install a copy (or copies) of Windows and run it within app. ![]() Technomate do a unit for about £130 - you'll find one on Amazon.ģ - If you'd like to put it on your Mac, just install Parallels (£70 - free trial available). You'd need to have the wireless mouse in range of one of the TV's for control and there is a slight lag in the image. Depending on how you have this set up it can allow you to have the CCTV as a HD TV channel being able to view it on all your TV's. Couple this with a USB A male to female extension cable (up to 10m) and you can connect the receiver for a wireless mouse to that, keeping you in range for control.Ģ - Connect the HDMI output of the NVR to DVB modulator and insert this into your TV aerial system. To avoid being annoyed by fan noise from the NVR you can keep the NVR away from the TV and use a suitably long HDMI cable. For ongoing viewing of the system, if you'd rather not have an additional monitor directly connected to the system you have a couple of options:ġ - Connect the NVR to a spare HDMI on an existing TV. I forget which version of Safari was the last to work with the plugin but the free iVMS 4200 software for the Mac does not work very well and has some issues.įor configuration of your system I'd recommend that you set it up using a locally connected monitor rather than web browser. Hikvisions support for the Mac is pretty poor as you'll see from some of the posts on this forum. If my iMac is not compatible then its not a big issue I can connect a noddy monitor to the NVR. I have not yet purchased the Hikvision hardware yet and will await comment here - it would be great to utilise the Mac as opposed to having a monitor alongside it on the desktop. My 2009 iMac software, HDD, memory etc have been upgraded as far as possible and provides everything I want it to do.at the moment - OSX El Capitan 10.11.6 and Safari 11.1.2.ġ) the plug-in iVMS 4200 V1.02.02.02 is correct for my iMac?Ģ) the 8MP IP Camera DS-2CD2385G1-I which is a newer camera, is comparable with my iMac Given I have an iMac ideally I would like activate, view configure etc the cameras via Safari and whilst researching my hardware choice I by chance learnt of conflict with versions of Safari vs the relevant manufacturers plug-in. ![]() HandBrake 0.9.1 Download Now Released: Size: 5.First time here, for my own domestic install I have decided on Hikvision hardware, 8MP IP Camera DS-2CD2385G1-I x 6 and an NVR unit which I haven't decided upon as yet.
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