Recent content by John Whitfield

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    What is the relationship between EZViz and HikConnect?

    Yes. As explained above, the accounts are one and the same.
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    NVR Password recovery

    Yes. He'll need something. I've tried the ipad and Live View doesn't work with the camera, not even a 'download the plugin' message. Can't see how he can zoom without it either. And, no keyboard is a pain, although I see HV do one for megabucks :-). I'll let you know what he does.
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    NVR Password recovery

    Hi Alastair. Just tried it today, and yes it does. And the software has it classified as 'Strong' ! Anyway, thanks very much for the help and decryption. I don't really need any more kit, and I think the owner is going to try to use it at home, although he did tell me he only has an ipad, no...
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    NVR Password recovery

    Hi Alastair, and thanks for the quick response. While reading your comments I realised that I had been assuming that the camera FW was greater than 5.4.5, hence the suggested trick with an older camera. I've no idea why I assumed that because actually, as I said, it's 5.4.3 - so probably...
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    NVR Password recovery

    Hello, I bought a used 2CD2722FWD-IZS on Ebay. There was no admin pwd supplied, and it isn't the default. The seller doesn't know it either, and has apologised and offered a refund. He knows very little about CCTV and didn't know about the passwords. But, he also has the NVR and several...
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    What is the relationship between EZViz and HikConnect?

    Thanks, although I still can't find it. However, I have solved my problem. Buried deep in the FAQ on the Ezviz site I found this: How to access Ezviz Advanced Settings 1) Go to the root directory of EZVIZ Studio in your PC and find the folder named “config”. 2) Copy the file named...
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    What is the relationship between EZViz and HikConnect?

    Hello, I've had an NVR and 3 cameras operating for two years, and set them up via ezvizlife.com. Recently I added a 4th camera (which is working), but it doesn't show up in Ezviz Studio, so I tried logging into my account to see if I needed to add the 4th camera (and set a static thumbnail)...
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