Hikvision Integration

Cameras & NVRs

Transform your Hikvision investment into an AI-powered system in 5 minutes. Our edge device connects directly to your existing cameras and NVRs via RTSP - no equipment replacement needed.

Hikvision NVRs Make Integration Even Easier

Double Advantage with NVRs

Hikvision NVRs (DS-7600, DS-7700, DS-9600 series) can both ingest streams from cameras AND serve RTSP streams to VultureLabs - making integration incredibly simple.

Direct Camera Connection

Connect to individual cameras via their RTSP streams

NVR Channel Access

Connect to all cameras through a single NVR RTSP interface

DS-7600 Series

Entry-Level NVRs

  • DS-7608NI, DS-7616NI
  • 8-16 channel support
  • RTSP server enabled
  • H.264/H.265 encoding

DS-7700 Series

Professional NVRs

  • DS-7716NI, DS-7732NI
  • 16-32 channel support
  • Multiple RTSP streams
  • Advanced analytics ready

DS-9600 Series

Enterprise NVRs

  • DS-9632NI, DS-9664NI
  • 32-64 channel support
  • High performance RTSP
  • Redundant storage

5-Minute Setup Process

1

Connect VultureLabs Edge Device

Simply plug our edge device into your network. It will automatically discover Hikvision cameras and NVRs.

No firewall changes needed - uses standard RTSP port 554
2

Choose Your Connection Method

Connect directly to cameras OR through your Hikvision NVR - both work perfectly.

Option 1: Direct to Cameras

rtsp://admin:password@192.168.1.100:554/Streaming/Channels/101

Option 2: Through NVR Channels

rtsp://admin:password@192.168.1.10:554/Streaming/Channels/101rtsp://admin:password@192.168.1.10:554/Streaming/Channels/201

Channel 101 = Camera 1, Channel 201 = Camera 2, etc.

3

Add to VultureLabs Dashboard

Paste your RTSP URLs into VultureLabs. We'll instantly verify connections and start streaming.

  • Auto-detects main and sub streams
  • Supports H.264 and H.265 codecs
  • Handles connection drops gracefully

Activate AI Analytics

Add your camera URLs to VultureLabs dashboard. Your Hikvision system now has advanced AI capabilities!

Why VultureLabs + Hikvision = Perfect Match

Keep Your Investment

Your Hikvision cameras and NVRs stay exactly as they are - just add AI

NVR Friendly

Connect through your existing NVR for centralized management

Truly Plug & Play

Works with default Hikvision settings - no complex configuration

5-Minute Setup

From unboxing to AI insights in less time than a coffee break

Technical Compatibility

Camera Models

  • All DS-2CD series IP cameras
  • Turbo HD cameras with IP output
  • PTZ cameras (DS-2DE series)
  • Thermal cameras (DS-2TD series)

NVR Requirements

  • Firmware v4.0 or later
  • RTSP service enabled (default)
  • Network accessible (same subnet)
  • User with operator privileges

Pro Tip: Use iVMS-4200 or HiLookVision to easily find all device IPs and test RTSP streams before adding to VultureLabs.

Simple Per-Camera Pricing

No upfront costs. No complex licensing. Just powerful AI analytics for your existing Hikvision system.

Ready to Add AI to Your Hikvision System?

Keep your cameras. Keep your NVR. Add intelligent monitoring that just works.