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Guides and tips for viewing Hikvision and HiLook cameras on a Mac.
3 November 2026
iVMS-4500 vs HikGrid: replacing Hikvision's retired app on a Mac
Hikvision discontinued iVMS-4500 from 15 February 2022, and it was a phone app with no desktop version. Here is how HikGrid brings back the direct IP or domain...
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18 October 2026
iVMS-4200 vs iVMS-4500: desktop versus the retired mobile app
iVMS-4200 is the desktop client and still current. iVMS-4500 was the mobile app and has been removed; Hik-Connect replaced it. What to do if your old recorder will...
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