Step-by-Step Guide: How to Share Live Access to Your Hikvision Devices Using the Hik-Connect App

If you want to securely share live access to your Hikvision devices, such as cameras, with a neighbor or friend, the Hik-Connect app makes it simple. With its sharing features, you can offer customizable permissions like live view and playback. Plus, managing shared users, setting specific access levels, and revoking access when needed is easy, making it a versatile tool for collaborative security management. In this post, we’ll walk you through the entire process step by step.

Step 1: Install the Hik-Connect App

The first thing your neighbor or friend will need to do is download and install the Hik-Connect app on their phone. They can find it on the Google Play Store for Android or the Apple App Store for iPhone.

Step 2: Create a Hik-Connect Account

Once installed, new users need to register for an account on the Hik-Connect app.

1. Open the app and select the ‘Register’ option.
2. Agree to the terms and conditions, then choose your region based on your country.
3. There are two registration methods: via email or mobile number. Choose your preferred method (we’ll use email for this example).
4. Enter your email address and create a password. Complete the captcha to verify you’re not a robot.
5. Check your email for a verification code, enter it into the app, and complete the registration.

Step 3: Add Devices on the New User’s Phone

Once the registration process is complete, the new user will see the ‘Add Device’ option. At this point, the Hikvision devices will be added after sharing them from the primary phone.

Step 4: Share Devices from the Primary Phone

To share a device from the primary phone:

1. Open the Hik-Connect app on your phone and navigate to the Devices page, where all your Hikvision devices are listed.
2. Next to each device, there will be a three-dot icon. Click on it and select the Share option.
3. Choose the option to Share with User.

Step 5: Enter the Recipient’s Information

In the recipient field, enter your friend’s or neighbor’s email address or mobile number—whichever they used to register their account.

1. Select the user after entering their details.
2. You can also add remarks (e.g., a name or note) to identify the shared access, which helps keep track of who has access to each device.
3. Confirm the user under the History recipient list, then click Next.

Step 6: Select Cameras to Share

You’ll now see a list of available cameras. You can:

1. Select individual cameras or choose to share all cameras at once.
2. After selecting, click Next.

Step 7: Assign Permissions

On the next screen, you can customize permissions for playback, PTZ control, and other features for each camera. We will go over these options in a future video, but for now, select the necessary permissions and click OK.

Step 8: Confirm Sharing

You’ll see a prompt that confirms ‘Device shared’, completing the sharing process.

Step 9: Accept the Sharing Invitation on the Other Phone

On your neighbor’s or friend’s phone, the user will receive a notification inviting them to accept the shared cameras. Here’s what they need to do:

1. The notification will appear under the Device section in the Hik-Connect app.
2. If the notification doesn’t appear immediately, have them close the app completely and then reopen it to refresh the notifications.
3. Once the notification appears, they can click View Now to review the shared cameras.
4. After reviewing, they need to click Accept to add the cameras to their app.

Step 10: Accessing Shared Cameras

Once the user accepts the invitation, the shared cameras will appear under the Device screen in their app. They can click the thumbnail image of any camera to access the live view, just as if they were using their own devices.

Step 11: Managing Shared Access

You now have successfully shared your Hikvision cameras with another user, allowing them live access and control based on the permissions you set. If you ever need to revoke access or update permissions, you can easily remove or manage the user from your account with just a few taps.

Conclusion

This method offers an easy way to collaborate with family, friends, or neighbors by sharing access to your Hikvision cameras through the Hik-Connect app. It’s a practical solution for joint security management and remote monitoring.

If you want to remove access, simply go to the sharing settings and revoke the user’s permissions.

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Bonus Tip

If you’re sharing access and the new user has trouble receiving the sharing invitation, make sure they’ve refreshed the app by closing and reopening it. This often resolves notification issues.

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By following these steps, you’ll be able to easily share and manage access to your Hikvision cameras, ensuring the safety and security of your home, even when you’re not there.