This article will explain how to register an alarm panel in the Hik-connect app
Connect the device to its power supply and turn it ON, it is required to scan the panel’s QR code, it is located on the panel’s sticker, scan the QR code through the Hik-connect app.
As the device has not been configured, it will request a network connection
For this purpose, it is required that your smartphone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, this way your mobile device can share the credentials.
Activate the panel in AP mode. On the back of the panel is the switch to make the change.
The equipment will detect the network to which the mobile device is connected, verify that the data is correct and go to the next step.
Follow the steps as indicated in the picture. Connect the mobile device to the Wi-Fi network generated by the panel, the password is “AP” followed by the verification code, for example “APABCDEF” (replace “ABCDEF” with the verification code).
Within the mobile device configuration locate the panel network and enter the credentials.
Once connected to the panel network, return to the Hik-connect application.
Since the device has not been previously configured, it is necessary to activate it by entering a password of 8 to 16 alphanumeric characters, once a valid password has been placed, click on “Activate”.
Once the panel is activated, it is necessary to switch the panel to STA mode.
Wait till the panel is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
NOTE: In case the equipment does not connect to the network, it is necessary to connect the LAN network cable and configure it manually by following the procedure below: Configure the network of the Hikvision alarm panel via PC.
At the end of the process the application will allow you to change the name of the equipment, you can leave it by default, such as the model followed by the serial number.
You will be able to see all the devices added to the Hik-connect account, both alarm panels and cameras and recorders.
Upon entering the panel, the following interface will be displayed, which will allow total arm, home arm and disarm.
