From 513bdb0a35b88263aeeec7b2d689e577a132980f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pleaseemail <38480370+pleaseemail@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:50:28 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- plugins/hikvision/README.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/plugins/hikvision/README.md b/plugins/hikvision/README.md index 783929f9e..aed57b815 100644 --- a/plugins/hikvision/README.md +++ b/plugins/hikvision/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ If the camera or NVR do not have motion detection, you will have to use a separa ## Codec Settings for HomeKit Configure optimal code settings (as required by HomeKit) through HikVision's configuration webpage or device interface (not Scrypted). -HikVision's [iVMS 4200 software](https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/tools/), or similar, may be utilized to configure device as well as create a motion detection grid (required for motion detection). +HikVision's [iVMS 4200 software](https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/tools/), or similar, may be utilized to configure device as well as create a motion detection grid (required for motion detection and hardware dependent). Generally, for newer devices the main stream (Stream 1) may be incompatible with HomeKit. Configure and specify a substream instead (Stream 2 or 3). @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The Channel number is the hundreds digit and (sub-)stream is ones digit: **NOTE:** Snapshots may be inconsistent if using an NVR. A workaround exists if you can access your camera on network without going through NVR (see below `Snapshot URL Override`). If you can only access your camera through an NVR, then snapshots may not be supported. * `IP Address` NVR's IP Address -* `Snapshot URL Override` camera's IP address (preferred) or specific port number of NVR for that camera (may work). That is: `http:///ISAPI/Streaming/channels//picture` or `http:///ISAPI/Streaming/channels//picture?videoResolutionWidth=1280&videoResolutionHeight=720` +* `Snapshot URL Override` camera's IP address (preferred) or specific port number of NVR for that camera (may work). That is: `http:///ISAPI/Streaming/channels//picture` or `http://:/ISAPI/Streaming/channels//picture`. 720p snapshots seem to be more stable than 1080p or higher: `http:///ISAPI/Streaming/channels//picture?videoResolutionWidth=1280&videoResolutionHeight=720` * `Channel Number Override` camera's channel number as known to DVR (i.e., 101, 102, 103, etc.) * `Default Stream` Properly configured video codec stream (Main Stream = `Stream 1`; Sub Stream 1 = `Stream 2`; Sub Stream 2 = `Stream 3`; and so on) @@ -38,12 +38,12 @@ The Channel number is the hundreds digit and (sub-)stream is ones digit: * If device has HTTPS enabled, try disabling HTTPS on the device to see if that resolves issue (do not use self-signed certs). * If device has enabled user lockout, max connections, concurrent requests, etc., try disabling and/or increasing to max allowed for troubleshooting. * Does your account (`Username`) have proper user and/or group permissions? Try granting all permissions for testing. -* Screenshots not working? Check that **(1)** `CGI` protocol is enabled in device settings (may be located at Network->Advanced Settings->Integration Protocol) and **(2)** lower Snapshot resolution with an `Override Snapshot URL` (above) to request a lower resolution snapshot. +* Screenshots not working? Check that **(1)** `CGI` protocol is enabled in device settings (may be located at Network->Advanced Settings->Integration Protocol) and **(2)** lower Snapshot resolution with an `Override Snapshot URL` (above) to request a lower resolution snapshot (i.e. 720p or lower). * Check that you have specified the correct `Default Stream` number in device (in Scrypted). -* Check that you have configured the correct Stream number's codec settings (in device's configuration page (Main Stream or Sub Stream(s)). +* Check that you have configured the correct Stream number's codec settings (in HikVision's configuration page (Main Stream or Sub Stream(s)). ## User Account Permission (Camera or NVR) -If you have a non-owner/admin user account setup on your cameras and/or NVR, then the account's access permissions must be sufficient to expose motion events, playback, and snapshot. Depending on device type, at minimum this may require the following permissions: +If you have a non-owner/admin user account setup on your cameras and/or NVR, then the account's access permissions must be sufficient to expose motion events/alerts, playback, and snapshot. Depending on device type, at minimum this may require the following permissions: * `alertStream` * `Playback` and `Live View` * `Event` / `Notification`