Incorrect time settings can cause no end of recording issues, event confusion, and inaccurate timestamps. Thankfully, updating the time on your Hikvision CCTV system is quick and easy with our simple step by step instructions.
In this guide, we’ll teach you why the time settings are important and show you step by step how to change the time settings via your NVR or app, ensuring everything is always perfectly in sync. So grab a brew, and let’s get started!
🕰 Why Time Settings Matter on Hikvision CCTV Cameras
Accurate time settings are very important when it comes to CCTV and Security, keeping your system at the correct time ensures;
- Accurate playback timestamps
- Motion events are aligned with real-world activity
- Critical for business users, insurance claims, and law enforcement evidence
- Integration with smart home triggers is smoother
🖥 Changing Time on a Hikvision NVR
If your time stamp isn’t set correctly on your Hikvision NVR, follow these simple steps to get back on track;
- Go to your NVR’s main menu
- Select Configuration > System Settings > Time
- Choose your time zone (e.g. GMT+0 for UK)
- Enable NTP (Network Time Protocol) for auto-sync, this will save you having to change the time during British Daylight Saving!
- Save settings and reboot if prompted
- You’re all done!
📱 Changing Time via Hik-Connect App
You can also alter some settings via your Hik-Connect app on your phone or tablet, to do so follow these simple steps;
- Open the app on your device and go to your device settings
- Select Device Info > Time Settings
- Adjust manually or enable Sync with phone time, this will ensure your CCTV system stays at the correct time!
- Save and confirm
FAQs
Q: My recordings still show the wrong time, why?
Ensure NTP is enabled and your NVR is connected to the internet.
Q: Can I set different time zones for each camera?
No this isn’t possible, time is set system-wide via the NVR.
Accurate timestamps are essential for any Hikvision CCTV system. Make sure yours are up to date by following this simple guide, or explore WME’s Smart Home Solutions to automate lighting and alarms using scheduled triggers.