Can i use hikvision firmware in hikvision made LTS nvr?

[gpower07]

can I use hikvision firmware in hikvision made lts nvr? I know the camera does via tftp. but nowi don't have a nvr in my house.

 

[pauljp12]

could someone please bring an insight on this.. the LTS firmware lacks lots of features found on Hikvision.

Thanks.

 

[Ion Barker]

I would be curious to know this also. Thanks!

 

[blake]

Send a message to milkisbad. He is an LTS rep.

 

[zero-degrees]

I am guessing no it can't be done - HIK doesn't open a good portion of there API to LTS for there firmware/programming for IP reasons. However, if anyone figures out how to do this without issue it would be a pretty big advantage. I also say no because if it could - I'm pretty damn sure a thread would already exist with a step by step guide.

 

[hook3m]

can I use hikvision firmware in hikvision made lts nvr? I know the camera does via tftp. but nowi don't have a nvr in my house.

What LTS NVR do you have? What features do you find missing?

I am guessing no it can't be done - HIK doesn't open a good portion of there API to LTS for there firmware/programming for IP reasons. However, if anyone figures out how to do this without issue it would be a pretty big advantage. I also say no because if it could - I'm pretty damn sure a thread would already exist with a step by step guide.

That's interesting. I didn't know LTS branded NVR's didn't have the same features as the Hikvision models.

 

[whoslooking]

Make sure you have the correct LTS and Hikvision firmware and hikvision's tftp tool.

Works fine on the 7608ni models I have played with flashing on both firmwares just to see, all I found was the branding and logo missing.

 

[zero-degrees]

For me, the limitation is in hardware support and third party integrations. HiK hardware supports touch screen monitors which is big as I typically try to hide the NVRs but connect them to a live view monitor. Obviously you have tools and features available at the NVR only so the touch screens allow easy view and remote playback as well as quick export to a memory sticker plugged into the monitor and while working off the touch screen interface. that's always been my main complaint at least regarding the limited API they release to LTS.