Hik-Connect - for End user for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

How to get and use the Hik Connect app for windows

Safest and most effective security device for client's

Security is essential to life, and that's why a lot of modern technologies are geared towards promoting security.

Hik Connect is one of such powerful software you find in the app store that is designed for this purpose. Two of the striking features of the app are real-time monitoring and video playback. The essence of these is that it enables you to monitor what's happening around your environment from wherever you are.

Hik Connect has some other interesting features and benefits, all of which culminates in offering top-of-the-line security.

What Does Hik Connect Do?

The Hik-connect app was created as a support for Cloud P2P function. It works with Hikvision series DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras to perform this function.

The goal is to let you enjoy live videos from cameras from anywhere in the world. To do this, you just need to create an account and add a device to the account. Hik Connect also helps to refer back to important moments of your life by allowing you to playback recorded videos.

Importance of the Hik Connect App:

If you've ever thought of having constant monitoring, video intercom, intrusion alarms, and access control operating, all in one software, then Hik connect is just the software you need.

Hik connect is a powerful software tool for enabling improved security that meets your needs for a wide range of scenarios.

From your workplace, for instance, you could see what's happening in your home with Hik connect. And, even when you're at home, you can interact with a visitor before giving them access to your home. As a major advantage, the notification features on this app can alert you about emergencies. And with only one tap on your Hik-Connect app, you can lock and unlock your doors remotely.

How to use the Hik Connect App:

Download the Hik connect from your Google play, iOS store or using Bluestacks for Pc.
Hik connect works with their portal - www.hik.connect.com
Register an account with your email and password
After which you follow the instructions and connect your Hikvision device to your account. Note that there are several methods for doing this so you follow the link you'll see below for more information
If you have more than one camera connected to your NVR, link your NVR to your Hik-connect and you'll be able to see your cameras connected to it
Follow further instructions for verification and you're good to go

Key features of Hik Connect:

1. Real-time monitoring with PTZ control

Hik Connect is an effective app for monitoring. You can access live videos from anywhere at any time, and also playback videos. This means that you can use Hik-Connect to monitor what's happening around your house all round the clock.

2. Motion detection alarm notification

For effective monitoring, Hik connect allows you to enable notifications. When you activate the motion detection alarm of your device, you can receive instant message notifications from the app. This keeps you in control of things and is an effective way to promote security in case of any intrusion.

The notification alerts you so you can check real-time videos from your security cameras out rightly or access your motion detectors for photos via your smartphone.

To strengthen security using the Hik Connect, you can:

Connect the app with your electrical outlets and light switches for smart control
See and speak to the person at your door via a full-screen video call remotely
Receive emergency alarms

3. Two-way Audio Intercom

Hik-Connect enables you to not just know who is at your door. You can communicate with them before you let them in.

4. Value-Added Services

The app comes with a lot of perks which include

Proactive health monitoring
Cloud-based attendance
Access to professional service providers. Your installers can help you to detect security issues and provide proactive support. This can save you a significant amount of time and money

Download and install Hik-Connect - for End user on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Hik-Connect	Get App ↲	171,801 4.70	Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Hik-Connect - for End user app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Hik-Connect on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Hik-Connect"
The search will reveal the Hik-Connect - for End user app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Hik-Connect is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Hik-Connect.
Now enjoy Hik-Connect on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.	4.70	6.6.410

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Hik-Connect Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Hik-Connect,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Hik-Connect" » then Click "Install".
- Hik-Connect - for End user will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Hik-Connect on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.	171801	4.70

Download on Android: Download Android

Pros of using the app:

Remote Management
High Security
Notifications and Alerts
Anytime and anywhere
Easy-to-use
Accurate and timely
Devices control via taps
Stay secure with all data encrypted

Cons:

Cloud services sometimes suffer from serious problems
Some users complain of poor service
Prone to hacking and hijacking

Top Pcmac Reviews

Every update makes the app worse

By HenrytheV (Pcmac user)

I keep on making the mistake of updating this app. First, I could keep all of my cameras on HD. Yes, the cameras were choppy, but I prefer quality over quantity. Then an update made all cameras automatically display as Basic, and I then needed to set them to HD every time I switched cameras. So I tried contacting the company through the feedback feature in the app. No reply. Now, this most recent update only displays one camera and I must manually add each camera EVERY time I want to see my cameras. Close out of the app? Add each camera again. Maybe I want to multitask, and according to Hik-connect I lose connection for a bit? Oh, that's means I need to login again to Hik-connect, and I then need to add each camera, again. I can't view the cameras I have installed immediately when I need to. Please, change the app back to what worked before. This current version is not an upgrade. Ultimately, considering I bought my system to use on my mobile devices (like anyone else living in the 21st century), I would not recommend others buying Hikvision products until they fix the very methods you must employ to use those said products. A hi-def CCTV system is only worth buying if it's hi-def and a CCTV system. Not mobile friendly = not a CCTV system worth buying in my book. I'll wait to buy any more cameras (have 6, need 10 more) until this gets fixed.
It does what it’s supposed to do

By Trax95008 (Pcmac user)

I suspect that all of you who are having problems with this app must not know what your doing. It works just fine for me. I’ve never had an issue adding a camera, or NVR. The stream is selectable. It defaults to the sub stream (for a reason) but you can change it to the HD feed if you want. My only complaint is that I haven’t figured out a way to separate different alarms. I want to be notified by my doorbell camera if someone hits the button, but I don’t like my phone constantly alerting me every time a cat walks by! I wish I could silence the motion alarm, while retaining the intercom alarm
Terrible!

By DufferJ (Pcmac user)

On my second system and it is not good. The Cameras are supposed to be HD, honestly I do not notice any improvement. The system crashes often. When this company provides an update you can count 100% that it will totally mess your phone, pad and computer viewing. If you call this company’s Tech Support, it prompts you to press #1 to leave a message as they only work bankers hours 9-5. Back to trying to leave a Tech Support Message... pressing the number 1 does nothing but rewind the message. Totally frustrating. If you are counting upon this system for your personal safety at your home... look somewhere else! I just emailed the company that I have a relationship with and who recommended this system to me and asked that they come asap and remove it then find me a better one that works. One whereby the actually company itself answers the phone and if you send them an email for tech support, it is kicked back as a bad email address. Very disappointed, going to dump it asap and never look back. Do your homework before you commit thousands of dollars in custom installation and get let down. Heaven forbid if you experience an act of violence or break in and this system is down. Oh and I angry at this company’s lack of customer service.
Unstable and often says device offline

By Tmf73 (Pcmac user)

I am not impressed at all. We had security cameras installed and specifically requested to be able to have remote access. The cameras are wonderful, but the remote access via this app has been very inconsistent and unstable. Initially we were getting a lot of “device offline” notices when we tried to access the cameras from a remote location. After talking to the security company It was explained to us that the cameras were working as expected, but that the instability was coming from the app itself. This problem seem to have been corrected after a short period of time with an update and then the most recent update that occurred a couple of days ago has been nothing but trouble again. It is been “device offline” ever since and there is nothing we can do about it. Not impressed And now we have a need that continues to be unmet. No remote access!