What is Hikvision DDNS?

• DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) allows users to access their NVRs and. DVRs or IP Camera remotely without the expensive requirement for a static IP. • DDNS requires users to forward the http, server and RTSP ports.

How can I watch Hikvision DVR on DDNS?

Set DDNS

1. Enter the Settings page of the device. On the device list page, if the page is in list mode, swipe the device’s name to the left and tap .
2. On the Settings page, tap Configure DDNS to enter the Configure DDNS page.
3. Set the required information. Device Domain Name.
4. Tap .

What’s DDNS on router?

Dynamic Domain Name System
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a service that allows network clients to connect to the wireless router, even with a dynamic public IP address, through its registered domain name.

Should I enable DDNS on router?

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is very useful if you need to access internal network services from across the Internet. It isn’t designed for hosting a business website, for that you will need standard web hosting.

Are there any free DDNS services for Hikvision?

Currently Hikvision supports two paid DDNS services: DynDNS and NO-IP. Technically both work the same way, however this article shows the steps for the DynDNS only. Some routers offer free DDNS, it’s a good idea to check your router settings to see whether there’s a free DDNS service there.

Is there a way to connect to a Hikvision device remotely?

Under these conditions, the only way to connect remotely to a Hikvision device is using a Dynamic DNS service. There are many free DDNS services, among them, DynDNS (payed), NO-IP (free), or a dedicated free Hikvision DDNS service such as HIK-ONLINE (www.hik-online.com). Here are the steps to make it work:

What does hiddns stand for in HIK online?

“HiDDNS” ( www.hik-online.com) is a Dynamic Domain Name Service provided by Hikvision to our customers for remote access over the past few years. However, as the user base continues to grow, a new platform with enhanced scalability has become necessary.

Which is cloud based service does HIK connect use?

However, as the user base continues to grow, a new platform with enhanced scalability has become necessary. To meet our customer expectation, Hikvision is pleased to introduce a cloud-based service named Hik-Connect ( www.hik-connect.com ), which integrates the Dynamic Domain Name Service with alarm PUSH notification service.