Which camera works with my Hikvision NVR? Try the new BCE Direct Camera checker
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Have your Hikvision recorder’s model number to hand, including any letters in brackets. The BCE Direct compatibility checker shows which camera resolutions your recorder supports and helps you work out whether you have a recording channel free.
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Add a camera
- Enter your NVR model and choose Add a camera.
- Enter the number of recording channels already in use.
- Enter a camera model to check it, or leave the field blank to browse cameras for your recorder.
Example: An eight-channel recorder with six channels occupied has two free. If it supports 4MP recording, you can look at 4MP IP cameras for your driveway. Check the available bandwidth and power before choosing one.
Replace an existing camera
- Enter your NVR model and choose Replace a camera on its existing channel.
- Enter the old camera’s full model number, including its hardware suffix.
- Open a suggested BCE Direct product to compare the lens, night vision and features you use.
If your recorder is full: Replacing a single-channel camera lets you reuse its occupied channel. You can do this even when all eight channels on an eight-channel recorder are in use.
What to check before buying
- View and lighting. Compare the lens coverage and night-time illumination. A narrower lens could leave part of your driveway out of view.
- Power and bandwidth. Check the recorder’s remaining incoming bandwidth. If it powers the camera over Ethernet (PoE), check the port and its remaining power budget.
- Features. Check microphone recording, two-way talk and smart alerts individually. Support depends on the camera, recorder and firmware.
If you see Not yet verified, email your recorder and camera model numbers to sales@bcedirect.co.uk for help.