Web Video Plugin For Mac From Hikvision

AcuSense technology makes advanced video content analysis and deep learning algorithms available to SMBs for the first time. ColorVu Hikvision ColorVu cameras deliver crisp, full color, full motion video in complete darkness, by using a high-performance sensor, a large iris, and gentle supplemental lighting. Users can playback Hikvision format media files and streams via standard players such as Windows Media Player. The OS has been tested: win7/vista/xp 32/64 bit, Server2003/2008. Download: download. MAC Web Component For IP Cameras v3.0.5.26. Software Name: MAC Web Component For IP Cameras v3.0.5.26. Software Size: Software Description.

Hikvision safari pluginSo it seems as of last week Firefox released a new version (52) which pretty much breaks all browser plugins apart from Flash (which is what rendered Chrome useless for this not so long ago). This means you may keep trying to install the WebComponents plugin but it does nothing. Thankfully there is a fix:

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. Web Video Plugin for Mac OS (new) Hikvision Analog/IP Camera Video Player (Windows OS. Need installation) Hikvison Video Player for Mac OS. To download the latest version of Firefox which can be used to watch live view and replay of CCTV cameras: Firefox 50 (Google Drive) ZKTimes 1.5.7.


How to use Firefox v52 to live view Hikvision device
1. Install the plug in first.

Web Video Plugin For Mac From Hikvision Firmware

2. Open a blank page of Firefox and input about:config (where you normally type the web address)

Web Video Plugin For Mac From Hikvision App

3 Press Enter. Click on the, “I Accept the Risk” Button.
From4. You will then be in the plugin section of Firefox.
Right click, then go to NEW from the dropdown list. You will have 3 options to choice from, you will need to select Boolean. Once you have done that, you will need to type the plugin name:
plugin.load_flash_only
Click OK and choose “false” for the VALUE.
5. Exit firefox and reload the DVR/NVR web interface to 'accept' to run the plugin at the top of the page (all being well).

Web Video Plugin For Mac From Hikvision Camera

There were a few other steps recommended past this, but we have found this alone to do the trick.
Adam