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Adding ITVDesk to Hikvision NVR (ONVIF Example)

Overview​

This example demonstrates how to add ITVDesk IPCamera Pro as a virtual ONVIF IP camera to a Hikvision NVR using the standard ONVIF protocol.

Once added, ITVDesk behaves like a regular IP camera:

  • Live view works normally
  • Recording is handled by the NVR
  • Playback, timeline search, and export work as expected
  • No special plugins or custom drivers are required

This approach is identical for other ONVIF-compatible NVRs and VMS systems.

Prerequisites​

Before adding ITVDesk to the Hikvision NVR, ensure:

  • ITVDesk is running and streaming
  • ONVIF service is enabled in ITVDesk
  • The correct ONVIF port is configured (default TCP 7000)
  • Network connectivity exists between the NVR and the ITVDesk system
  • Firewall allows ONVIF and RTSP ports

Step 1 – Open Hikvision Camera Management​

  1. Open the Hikvision NVR web interface
  2. Navigate to: Configuration → Camera Management
  3. Select the IP Channel tab
  4. Click Add or Edit (Manual add)
ITVDesk IPCamera and HikVision NVR

Step 2 – Add ITVDesk as ONVIF Camera​

Fill in the camera parameters as follows:

  • IP Address
    → IP address of the ITVDesk computer
    (example: 192.168.178.168)

  • Protocol
    → ONVIF

  • Management Port
    → 7000 (default ITVDesk ONVIF port)

  • Channel Port
    → 1

  • Username / Password
    → ITVDesk ONVIF credentials

  • Transfer Protocol
    → Auto

  • Adding Method
    → Manual

  • IP Camera Time Sync
    → Enabled (recommended)

Confirm by clicking OK.

Port change on ITVDesk Server

Step 3 – Verify Camera Status​

After adding the camera:

  • Status should change to Online
  • Protocol should display ONVIF
  • Encryption may show Weak (normal for standard ONVIF)

ITVDesk will now appear in the camera list like any other IP camera.

HikVision ITVDesk listeners

Live View & Recording​

Once added successfully:

  • Live video is available in Live View
  • Recording is handled entirely by the Hikvision NVR
  • Playback and timeline search work normally
  • Multiple ITVDesk instances can be added as separate cameras

ITVDesk does not require any special Hikvision integration — ONVIF ensures full compatibility.

ITVDesk IPCamera and HikVision NVR

Notes & Troubleshooting​

  • If the camera does not come online:
    • Verify the ONVIF port in ITVDesk
    • Ensure no port conflicts exist
    • Check firewall rules on the ITVDesk system
  • If streaming does not start:
    • Try changing the RTSP or ONVIF port in ITVDesk
    • Restart the ITVDesk streaming service

For persistent port conflicts, ITVDesk provides a Network Cleanup Utility to reinitialize Windows network listeners.

Summary​

Using ONVIF, ITVDesk can be seamlessly integrated into Hikvision NVR systems and treated as a standard IP camera.

This method is recommended for:

  • Centralized recording
  • Multi-camera environments
  • Hybrid physical + virtual camera deployments
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