Before you are able to start using your cameras with Nirovision, they will first need to be activated. Cameras also need to be activated after being factory reset.

When it comes to Hikvision cameras, there are multiple ways to activate a new camera for the first time.

• The easiest method is to use Hikvision's SADP (Search Active Devices Protocol) Tool. This tool also helps you choose an IP address for the camera. There are versions of the SADP Tool for both Windows and Mac.
  • Windows: Download
  • Mac: Download (64 bit) (32 bit Not Supported)
• Alternate methods to activate the cameras is to use Hikvision's iVMS-4200 software or by entering the IP address in a browser.

<aside> ⚠️ The default IP address for Hikvision IP cameras are 192.168.1.64 or 192.0.0.64

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Activate a camera using the SADP Tool

01 - Find the Inactive camera

All of the cameras currently on the same network as your computer will be displayed when the SAPD Tool is open. You will need to wait until the camera has fully turned on before the camera appears on the list, which usually takes a few minutes.

<aside> ⚠️ To update the list of cameras, press the Refresh button. Alternatively, try closing the SADP Tool and open it again.

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Any cameras yet to be activated will have Inactive in the Status field. The IP address will show as 192.168.1.64 or 192.0.0.64, regardless of the IP addresses usually assigned by your router.

02 - Choose a password to activate

To begin activating the camera, click on the check box next to the desired camera. The Activate The Device panel will immediately appear on the right side of your screen.

• Enter the same password in the two password fields.

<aside> 💡 Save this information, as this is the password that you will need to use to pair the camera to the Nirovision server in a later step.

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• Leave Enable Hik-Connect unchecked.
• Press Activate to finish activating the camera.