Hikvision Ip Camera Plugin For Mac

All IP cameras require a plugin to display their video stream in a web browser, and normally this poses no issue. The browser and camera will prompt you automatically to download and install the plugin when you try and view a live feed or, if you already have done so, will ask your permission to run the plugin.

Hikvision Ip Camera Plugin For Mac

To upgrade the firmware of a Hikvision IP camera, first download the appropriate firmware from here. (Note: The firmware are region specific. Upgrading firmware developed for another region may cause damage to your product.). Click here to download the MAC web plug-in for IP Cameras.

  • Hikvision is one of the world's leading suppliers of video surveillance and has grown from a small company into a global enterprise. Their range includes; hybrid DVRs, NVRs, standalone DVRs, high definition IP cameras and speed domes.
  • After configuring the Hikvision IP camera address, just open a web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer and type the camera IP address in the URL bar. If this is the first time you are trying to have access to a Hikvision camera, your browser will ask you to install a plugin (see the picture below).
  • The web interface for a Hikvision IP camera was detected on the remote host. (Nessus Plugin ID 107057).
Hikvision plugin download internet explorer
Safari on the other hand does not automatically do this when running on a Mac, and so requires you to download and install the plugin manually. For many of our customers who aren't aware of this, it appears to them that their camera simply doesn't work. Thankfully, it's a very quick and straightforward issue to remedy.
Hikvision for macThere are a couple of places you can download the plugin from:

Hikvision Safari Plugin


  • Hikvision's Overseas Website - On this site, you're after the file named 'Plug-in V3.0.5.26 build20150126 for Mac OS' (or a newer version). You may need to create an account to access the download, and so the below might be a preferable alternative.
  • Hikvision's European Download Portal - This site provides a direct download to the same plugin as above. Of course, do ensure you're downloading the 'for macosx' file.
Once you've downloaded the plugin, close your browser and install it. You will be prompted upon reopening your browser to give the plugin permission to run, which you should allow, and afterwards your camera should provide a live view!Plugin

Hikvision For Mac


Hikvision Microsoft Edge Plugin

NB - Updated information and links here:
https://forum.use-ip.co.uk/threads/hikvisions-latest-mac-plugins.1602/

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