Sharing access to your Hikvision device with another phone can be incredibly useful, whether you want to provide a family member, friend, or colleague with the ability to view your security camera feeds. Hikvision makes it easy to share access to your devices securely. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to share your Hikvision device with another phone.
Why Share Your Hikvision Device?
Sharing your Hikvision device can have various benefits:
1. Enhanced Security: Provide others with the ability to monitor your property, increasing overall security.
2. Convenience: Share access with trusted individuals, so they can check in on your property when you're not around.
3. Collaboration: In a business or professional setting, you can collaborate more effectively with colleagues by sharing device access.
Steps to Share Your Hikvision Device
Follow these steps to share your Hikvision device with another phone:
1. Install Hik-Connect App:
Make sure both the device owner and the person you want to share access with have the Hik-Connect app installed on their smartphones. The app is available for both iOS and Android.
2. Create or Log In to Your Hik-Connect Account:
Open the Hik-Connect app and either create a new account or log in using your existing credentials.
3. Add Your Device:
To share a device, it must first be added to your Hik-Connect account. Here's how:
- Tap the "+" icon in the app to add a device.
- Scan the QR code on your Hikvision device or manually enter the device serial number and verification code.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to add the device to your Hik-Connect account.
4. Share Device Access:
Once the device is successfully added to your Hik-Connect account, you can share access with others:
- Go to the "Device List" in the app.
- Find the device you want to share and tap on it.
- In the device settings, locate the "Share Device" option.
- Choose the contact you want to share access with. You can either select from your phone's contacts or manually enter the person's email address.
- Specify the type of access you want to grant: "Preview" (view-only) or "Full Control" (both viewing and device control, if applicable).
- Send the invitation.
5. Recipient Accepts Invitation:
The person you've invited will receive an email or notification with an invitation to access the shared device. They should follow the link or accept the invitation from within the Hik-Connect app.
6. Monitor Shared Device:
Once the recipient has accepted the invitation, they will be able to view the shared device in their Hik-Connect app. They can access the video feeds based on the level of access you granted.
7. Manage Shared Access:
You can manage shared access at any time. If you need to revoke access or change the level of access, go to the "Device List," find the shared device, and modify the settings as needed.
Conclusion
Sharing your Hikvision device with another phone is a straightforward process using the Hik-Connect app. Whether it's for added security, convenience, or collaboration, sharing access allows trusted individuals to view your camera feeds. Just remember to manage shared access responsibly and make sure only trusted individuals have access to your security devices. With this guide, you can easily and securely share your Hikvision device with another phone to achieve your desired objectives.