Preparation: Configure Hikvision iVMS-4200 Client

iVMS-4200 Client Software is a management software for Hikvision Devices. You can manage devices on the client, including adding, modifying and deleting devices. You can also perform operations such as checking online users and QR code for devices.

Install Hikvision iVMS-4200

Download and install iVMS-4200 Client Software on your local PC.

Register and Log in Hikvision iVMS-4200

You should register a super user and then you can log in the client with the super user account as administrator.

  • Register a User

    For the first time using the client software, you should register a super user for login.

    Perform the following steps to register a super user for login.

    1. After installing the client, double click to run the software.

    2. Create a user name and password for the super user.
    3. Confirm the password.
    4. Optional: Check the Enable Auto-login checkbox to log in to the software automatically.
    5. Click Register to register the super user.
  • Login

    Perform this task if you want to log in to the client software.

    1. Run the client software to open login dialog.

    2. Input the user name and password you registered.
    3. Check the Enable Auto-login checkbox to log in to the software automatically for next running.
    4. Click Login to log in to the client software.

Activate Intercom Video Devices

For some devices, you are required to create the password to activate them before they can be added to the software and work properly.

Perform this task to activate device:

  1. Go to Device Management > Online Device.
  2. Check the device status (shown on Security column) and select an inactive device.

  3. Click Activate to open the Activation dialog.
  4. Create a password in the Password field and confirm the password.

Add Devices to iVMS-4200 Client

All active online devices in the same local subnet with the client software will be displayed on the Online Device area. Add video intercom devices to iVMS-4200 Client so that you can configure and manage them on the client.

Choose one of the following methods:

  • + Add to Client

    You can add devices manually and specify nickname for identification on iVMS-4200 client.

    1. Choose device and click + Add to Client.
    2. Specify Nickname for the device and click Add.

    • Nickname: Enter a name for the device to identify. In this example, enter DS-KD8003-IME1.
    • Address: Enter IP address of the device. The IP address of the device is obtained automatically in this adding mode. In this example, IP address is 192.168.9.209.
    • Port: Enter the device port number. The default value is 8000.
    • User Name: Enter the user name to log in to the client. The default user name is admin.
    • Password: Enter the password to log in to the client. The default password is 12345.
  • + Add All

    You can add all online devices to the client software with just one-click.

    1. Click Add All > OK.
    2. Enter User Name and Password, and click Add. Then all available devices will be added to the iVMS-4200 Client with default setting.

      User Name: Enter the user name to log in to the client. The default user name is admin.

      Password: Enter the password to log in to the client. The default password is 12345.

For more information about iVMS-4200 Client, refer to iVMS-4200 User Manual.