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Your step by step video guides to your security system.

Hikvision How To Videos

We answer the most common questions in relation to your Hikvision cctv system and show you how to resolve your issues step by step.

How to setup motion & smart events on Gen 2 Hikvision cameras.

Gen 2 cameras by Hikvision have done away with the red motion detection blocks and have also introduced Target detection. Target detection enables you to filter out events that are human or vehicles.

How to reset your Hikvision admin password.

The SADP Tool will enable you to find any Hikvision device on your local network. It will also help you to make quick changes to the device including password resets.

How to export your Hikvision videos to a USB

This video will show you how to export any footage from your Hikvision NVR. This is required when Police ask you for video evidence.

How to add your Hikvision cameras to the Hik-Connect App.

This video will show you how to add any Hikvision cameras to your Hik-Connect account. You can add cameras from a single or multiple locations.

How to set up your Gen 2 ColorVu Hikvision cameras.

This video will show you how to adjust the ColorVu Gen 2 cameras to match the features we showed in the review video.

How to set up notifications from your Hikvision cameras on the Hik-Connect App.

This video will show you how to receive notifications from any Hikvision cameras on your Hik-Connect account.

How to connect to your Hikvision cameras that are plugged into your Hikvision NVR.

This video will show you how to connect to Hikvision cameras that are plugged directly into your NVR. This is required on ColorVu and Acusense cameras to access certain features such white light settings.

Risco How To Videos

We answer the most common questions in relation to your Risco alarm system and show you how to resolve your issue step by step.

How to adjust the backlight on your Risco Elegant Touch keypad

This video will show you how to turn down or off the backlight for your Risco Elegant touch keypad. By default it is on all the time, which can be very annoying if you are trying to get some sleep and have one in your bedroom.

How to set up the notifications on your iRisco phone app.

This video will show you how to activate the push notifications on the iRisco phone app on IOS devices. Once set up, you will get instant alerts from your Risco alarm.