Free, PC based NVR software for Hikvision 2432

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willson

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Aug 18, 2015
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Hi, first post here. I thought it might be worth asking, as my searching is not proving very effective so far :)

I have just bought a Hikvision 2432 after reading various recommendations. Very impressed with the camera.

I want to monitor the activity outside the front of my house. And I would like to use a PC based solution. To my newbie mind, this means having a PC on 24x7, and making recordings of any movement using motion detection.

So far I have tried iSpy, which gave me very poor image even while just viewing. I did read that it doesn't like HD cameras, so maybe that's the issue there, or I did something wrong.

And I am also trying Genius Vision, which seems great, but very difficult to configure and therefore I haven't managed to achieve any motion detected recording. I have managed to set up some sort of manual recording though (so the storage is working).

Does anyone have any recommendations for software, or configuration tips?

Thanks :)
 
I would recommend you the following:

1. Buy a cheap Hikvision NVR (like DS-7604NI-E1). It really worth its money, and will safe you a tons of troubles.
2. You could go for the stock Hikvision software - iVMS4200 including Storage server for recording (motion detetection works fine).
3. Milestone Xprotect Go - in my opinion the best IP surveilance software (although using this free version you'll have only 5 days recordings limitation).
 
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Thanks for the reply :)

I don't really want to buy any more hardware if I can help it. I have a PC which can be run 24x7 and is not used for anything else 95% of that time. This is mostly just a bit of fun, some new kit to play with, for the moment :)

I think I am going to have a play with Blue Iris, it would be nice to get *something* going. But I haven't paid for software in a long time!

What is the iVMS? Is it PC based software which will enable motion detected recording? I've looked on the link, but its not clear (to me).
 
iVMS is the Hikvision free software for your computer. There is a server side and client side, but you should be alright with just the server side for what you are doing. It does a decent job, but it is limited in its features compared to Blue Iris. BI has a 14 day trial period for you to see if you like it. I personally believe that it is worth the $60 that it costs and then some.

For iVMS - http://www.hikvision.com/europe/download_more.asp?id=1440
 
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I use iVMS and it has been working great for me. Leave the storage server program running in the background and it will record everything triggered by your camera. It uses very little processing power. When you want to view recordings or live, just open up the client software and check things out.

I run the storage server on an old FX-4300 and it never goes above 15% CPU usage with 3 cameras running at 3mp at 15fps. The client can be pretty CPU intensive if you have multiple cameras in live view and playback view at same time, but why would you do that?

AND IT IS COMPLETELY FREE!
 
I'm not having much luck with the Hikvision software. I tried storage server and client and also the PCNVR. Didnt get very far with either after several hours :(
I'm wondering (I've tried but the 'test' failed), but do I have to 'point' the camera to the storage server in the local settings of the camera by the web browser interface?

Conversely, Blue Iris does exactly what I want and worked instantly. But I haven't paid for software since the '90s :/
 
Well you can get it for free like most software, but this is worth paying for, for all it does the support of the development of the program plus, for this program we won't help on hacked versions or support you will it here it's a cheap software with so many extras.
You pay more for a meal these days and your talking about security what's that worth to you.

If you want free then it's IVMS which is still good.
 
I finally managed to get the Storage Server working :)
I didnt need to configure anything on the camera itself.
 
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