The integration of camera/recorder analytics into the software is an added bonus, as many VMSes do not support these integrations. Users with multiple Hikvision DVRs/NVRs will find iVMS-4200 most beneficial, as multiple devices may be viewed and configured from a single platform, instead of logging into the web interfaces of multiple devices. IVMS is available from Hikvision as a free download. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Cloud cameras: Cameras connected to Hikvision's EZVIZ cloud platform may be connected and viewed along with other devices connected locally (though not supported in North America currently).Edge storage: iVMS supports edge storage for Hikvision IP cameras, either local SD storage or network shares.Analytics: iVMS-4200 is fully integrated with Hikvision's analytics on both cameras and recorders, including line crossing, intrusion detection, loitering, people counting, heat maps, and others.These issues aside, there are several features found in iVMS-4200 which many VMSes do not include: These issues are made worse by the limited documentation and error verbiage provided by the product manual and iVMS client, which may be aggravating for inexperienced users. A global search for intrusion detections or line crossing is not possible, for example, which may increase investigation time. Limited event search: Users may only search for events on one camera at a time.No multi-camera export or standalone player is available. Limited export options: Users may export only one camera at a time, regardless of which search method is used.Time sync issues: Since iVMS is designed to connect to multiple devices, with video not centrally recorded and timestamped, issues may arise if the time of all connected devices is not properly synchronized, including event or instant replay video not playing back, or synchronized playback being out of sync.However, iVMS-4200 suffers several key limitations, most notably in playback and search: The overall layout of the VMS is modern and streamlined, making it fairly straightforward to navigate / access key features. Here is the first overview video that reviews the basics of the client and what each common tab is used for: Inside we have 5 videos and detailed analysis.
We tested their iVMS-4200 client software to see how it compared to mainstream VMSes in live viewing and event management, playback and search, configuration, and more.
In a future report, we will test their 5200 VMS offerings, which works with 3rd party cameras but is not released in North America now.
In this report, we share test results of Hikvision's iVMS-4200, their VMS that works with their own cameras and recorders. Though best known for their camera and recorders, mega Chinese manufacturer also makes their own VMS software.
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