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How To Install Hikvision Plugin For Mac



  • Set, 'Hikvision-CGI Authentication' to, 'digest/basic'. Software Description: This is the web plugin for Mac OS. This easy to install DVR boasts 5MP recording capabilities producing outstanding high definition images that bring everything back to life.
  • I've interested in learning how I can use a Hikvision IP Cameras and a Hikvision IP NVR with a MAC and I'm seeking some comments on user experiences. I'm familiar and I have used the tools that work with Windows (SADP, WebBrowser plugin with Firefox, iVMS-4200) so my first step was to look at the Hikvision USA software web page to what MAC.

There are a couple of places you can download the plugin from: 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.

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When you are trying to have access to a Hikvision IP camera or DVR/NVR you’ll stumble upon the message: “Please click here to download and install the plug-in. Close the browser when installing the plugin”. This plugin needs to be installed in order to view your Hikvision CCTV system.

The issue is that even if you install the plugin the message will still show up and bother you every time you need to access your Hikvision IP camera/NVR/DVR. The plugin is installed but looks like something went wrong because the message keeps asking to install the plug-in again and again: “close the browser when installing the plug-in”.
This issue plug-in with the Hikvision DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras is related to the compatibility mode on Internet Explorer (IE). All you have to do is to configure IE and the error will go away.

If you have an issue with certain browsers, take a look at the links below as well.

How to fix: “Please click here to download and install the plug-in”

The web component plugin is used by the Hikvsion to show the live image of the cameras and to playback as well. If you don’t install it correctly, you can see the cameras (image fail) and you can’t playback either. Other functions may be disabled such as when you save the settings, they’ll not be applied.

Step 1. Go to the Tools section of the IE and click Compatibility View Settings. (If you don’t see the Tools tab on the top, click the ALT key on the keyboard and it will show up).

Step 2. On the next window the recorder’s IP address (or the ddns) and click Add. The same procedure is you have an IP camera or an NVR.

Step 3. Go again to the Tools tab and this time click Internet Options. Step 4. Open up the Security Tab and click on Trusted sites.
Step 5. Type the IP address of the device and click Add. Make sure the “Require server verification” box is unchecked.
When these two steps are completed the aforementioned issue will be solved permanently. Next time you open up Internet Explorer and try to see the cameras, you won’t see the annoying message “Please click here to download and install the plug-in”.

If for some reason you’re asked again to install the plugin, do the following:

  • Restart your laptop of computer
  • Update the firmware on the recorder (NVR, DVR) or the IP camera. Some Hikvison units run an updated firmware that doesn’t allow the plug-in to be installed correctly.
  • Uninstall any remnant Hikvision plugins you may have installed previously. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program and remove from the application list the one called “webcomponents”. That’s the name for the Hikvsion plugin. Have it uninstalled and go through the previous steps to install the plugin again.
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We recommend users to access IP cameras/NVRs/NVRs with IE browsers. After the installation of ActiveX plugin, users can watch live video and config the settings with IE browser. However, Windows 10 and Apple computers (Mac OS) can not support the IE, in this case, users can install the VMS software which has been provided by the suppliers. The attached free VMS software can not only enable users to watch multiple video feeds, but also config the device’s settings remotely.

If you still insist on accessing the device through Firefox, then you have to tweak the browser’s settings. Herein we show you how to solve the problem with Hikvision video viewing in Firefox browser.

1. Run the Firefox browser, then enter the text: about:config and press enter key to confirm.

2. Now it shows the advanced settings, right click mouse to show menu, then click “New” > “Boolean”

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3. Enter the text plugin.load_flash_only in the preference name.

4. In Enter boolean value, enter false, then click “OK” to save the value.

5. Close all the browsers, then restart the Firefox.

It should be noted that Firefox old version doesn't require to do this modification. However, the recent released version 52 and 53 have changed the default settings for NPAPI plugins. Without the above changes, the Hikvision camera will not display image properly.

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