How to Use the Hikvision App for Live View

This guide illustrates how to use the Hikvision app to view the live feed of your security cameras. Please see this guide to view recorded footage from your camera system.

Start Live View

1. Open the iVMS app on your device. (Please see this guide for help downloading the Hikvision app and setting it up with your cameras.)

2. If you do not see “Live View” in the red bar at the top, tap Menu then Live View.

2. Tap the Stop/Start button in the bottom right to start all currently selected cameras. Your security cameras should now be displayed. If not, or to choose which cameras are displayed, proceed to step 3. Otherwise, read our guide on the various buttons located within the Hikvision app.

3. If you would like to see only specific cameras, or to choose cameras from multiple camera systems or locations, or if you are unable to see any camera feeds, tap the Camera Selection button.

3a. On the “Camera List” screen, tap the arrow next to each device in order to list the available cameras. Tap to place a checkmark next to the camera(s) that you want to be visible in the Live View. When finished, tap “Start Live View”.

You’re Done!

We recommend that you read our guide on the various buttons located within the Hikvision app.

This guide illustrates how to use the Hikvision app to view the live feed of your security cameras. Please see this guide to view recorded footage from your camera system.

All effort is made to provide complete and accurate information. However, due to the ever-changing nature of technology some of the information may be out of date. If you purchased security cameras from Westechs, please contact us for help  using your apps.