# Uniview Camera Guides

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- Yazar: M.Salih ASLAN

Uniview Camera Guides, Uniview is a global provider of video surveillance products
and solutions. Founded in 2011, the company is based in China and is recognized 
as one of the pioneers in IP (Internet Protocol) video surveillance. Uniview offers
a wide range of security and surveillance equipment, including cameras, network 
video recorders (NVRs), video management software (VMS), and other related products.

## Table of Contents

[Uniview Camera Guides](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-uniview-camera-guides-0)
[Uniview Cameras & NVR Default IP Address](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-uniview-cameras-nvr-default-ip-address-1)
[Uniview Cameras Default IP Address](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-uniview-cameras-default-ip-address-2)
[NVR Default IP Address](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-nvr-default-ip-address-3)
[Importance of Firmware Upgrades](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-importance-of-firmware-upgrades-4)
[How to Perform a Firmware Upgrade – Via EZTools 2.0](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-how-to-perform-a-firmware-upgrade-via-eztools-2-0-5)
[How to Perform a Firmware Upgrade – Via Web Interface](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-how-to-perform-a-firmware-upgrade-via-web-interface-6)
[How to Perform a Firmware Upgrade – Via NVR (using local monitor)](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-how-to-perform-a-firmware-upgrade-via-nvr-using-local-monitor-7)
[Conclusion](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-conclusion-8)[What is Uniview Auto Search?](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-what-is-uniview-auto-search-9)
[Using Auto Search to add an IP Camera](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-using-auto-search-to-add-an-ip-camera-10)
[Make Note of the Camera’s IP Address](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-make-note-of-the-cameras-ip-address-11)
[Add the IP Camera by Modifying an Empty Channel](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-add-the-ip-camera-by-modifying-an-empty-channel-12)
[Troubleshooting – Camera is Still Offline](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-troubleshooting-camera-is-still-offline-13)
[Final Thoughts](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-final-thoughts-14)
[Switch Between Flashing Light and Steady Light](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-switch-between-flashing-light-and-steady-light-15)
[How to enable the steady (non-flashing) light](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-how-to-enable-the-steady-non-flashing-light-16)
[Final Thoughts](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/#toc-final-thoughts-17)

Here are some key aspects of Uniview:

 1. **Product Range**: Uniview’s portfolio includes IP cameras, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom)
    cameras, NVRs, storage solutions, and accessories. They also offer thermal imaging
    cameras, panoramic cameras, and advanced AI-driven solutions for security and surveillance.
 2. **AI and Smart Technology**: Uniview integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and
    machine learning into their products, offering features like facial recognition,
    vehicle detection, intrusion detection, and smart event management.
 3. **Global Reach**: Although Uniview originated in China, it has expanded its business
    globally, serving industries such as retail, transportation, banking, government,
    and more. The company exports its products to over 140 countries and regions.
 4. **ONVIF Compliance**: Uniview products are ONVIF compliant, which means they can
    integrate with other security products from different brands that follow the same
    open standard, promoting interoperability.
 5. **Eco-friendly and Reliable Design**: Uniview emphasizes the design of its products
    to ensure they are energy-efficient and reliable for long-term use in various environmental
    conditions.

The company has positioned itself as a significant player in the security and surveillance
sector, competing with other major brands like Hikvision and Dahua.

## Uniview Camera Guides

## Uniview Cameras & NVR Default IP Address

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If you’re looking for the default IP address of a Uniview NVR or security camera,
your search is over! We have listed all the information about Uniview’s IP address
settings below.

## 󠀁[Uniview](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-guvenlik-sistemi-kurulum-kilavuzu/)󠁿 Cameras Default IP Address

By default, **Uniview IP cameras** are set to a static IP address of 192.168.1.13,
with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. They also have DHCP enabled, which allows them
to be assigned an IP address from a DHCP server such as a router or managed switch.

## NVR Default IP Address

For **Uniview Network Video Recorders** (NVR), they are set to a static IP address
of 192.168.1.30, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. These settings apply to the
LAN port. For devices with multiple Network Interface Cards (NIC), the static IP
will be 192.168.2.30 for NIC2, and 192.168.3.30 for NIC3, etc.

Also, for NVRs with **PoE ports** on the back, the default IP address for this interface
is 172.16.0.1. Uniview NVRs have a DHCP server automatically enabled on the PoE 
NIC, which causes connected Uniview cameras to be set to an IP address of 172.16.0.
X.

You can change the internal NIC address of a Uniview NVR under the **Network -> 
TCP/IP -> PoE NIC IP Addr.** settings menu.

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![Uniview web interface for IP network settings](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-
content/uploads/2023/07/Uniview-NVR-Internal-NIC-Settings.webp)

# How to Update Uniview Cameras Firmware

## Importance of Firmware Upgrades

It’s important to keep your camera’s firmware upgraded to the latest version for
a variety of reasons. Occasionally, vulnerabilities are discovered in the firmware
which can be exploited by malicious users. For example, in 2021 Uniview published
a [security notice](https://www.uniview.com/About_Us/Security/Notice/202112/920471_140493_0.htm)
regarding a buffer overflow vulnerability, along with steps to mitigate it. Their
recommendation was to update the affected devices to the latest firmware, which 
fixed the exploit.

Another reason for updating firmware is to enable new features which are added to
the camera software. One example is the 5MP Active Deterrence PTZ, which gained 
the ability to perform auto-tracking after a new firmware was released in 2021. 
[Leo Xu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-xu-208a5b169/) from Uniview said this about
firmware upgrades: “We do a major update every quarter and a minor update every 
month. Every product has some differences.”

## How to Perform a Firmware Upgrade – Via EZTools 2.0

Now that you understand the importance of a firmware upgrades, you’ll want to know
how it’s done. The easiest way to upgrade your camera’s firmware is via EZTools 
2.0; Uniview’s robust camera configuration tool. You can download that from the 
support section of our website – 

After installing EZTools 2.0, open the software and follow the steps below to update
your Uniview cameras’ firmware:

1.Check the box beside your NVR or camera’s device name and click “Login”

2.Enter your device’s username and password, then hit “OK”

3.Navigate to the “Upgrade” tab on the left-hand side

4.Choose “Local Upgrade” if you have downloaded the firmware in a .zip or .bin format;
otherwise select “Cloud Upgrade”

5.Again, tick the box beside your device and click “Upgrade” in the bottom right
corner

6.The tool will show you if a new firmware version is available. Hit “OK” to upgrade(
takes ~2-4 minutes to complete)

![Uniview EZTools 2.0 Snapshot Interface Upgrading Firmware 1](https://www.xlrsecurity.
com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-1-via-EZTools-
2.0.webp)

![Uniview EZTools 2.0 Snapshot Interface Upgrading Firmware 2](https://www.xlrsecurity.
com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-2-via-EZTools-
2.0.webp)

![Uniview EZTools 2.0 Snapshot Interface Online Cloud Firmware Upgrade](https://
www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-
3-via-EZTools-2.0.webp)

If you selected an NVR during steps 1 and 5, you will be able to upgrade all cameras
added to the NVR during step 6. So, this method makes it very quick and easy to 
perform a firmware upgrade.

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## How to Perform a Firmware Upgrade – Via Web Interface

Another way to perform a firmware upgrade is via the web interface of the camera.
To access the web interface of the camera, use EZTools 2.0 to find the local IP 
of the camera and enter it in your web browser. Or, you can click the “Remote Web”
icon to automatically open the camera in your default browser.

Login to your camera via the web interface; you may have to change the default password
first. Once logged into the camera, navigate to Setup -> System -> Maintenance. 
You’ll see two options under _Software Upgrade_: “Local Upgrade” and “Cloud Upgrade”.
If you already have the latest firmware package on your computer, choose “Local 
Upgrade” otherwise use the cloud upgrade function by clicking “Detect”. If a new
firmware is available, the button will change to “Cloud Upgrade”; click it again
to update the camera to the latest version.

![Uniview Web Interface Snapshot Interface Setup Maintenance](https://www.xlrsecurity.
com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-5-via-Web-
Interface_crop.webp)

![Uniview Web Interface Snapshot Interface Upgrading Firmware 4](https://www.xlrsecurity.
com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-4-via-Web-
Interface.webp)

## How to Perform a Firmware Upgrade – Via NVR (using local monitor)

The previous two methods of upgrading your firmware require a laptop or desktop 
computer to complete. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can also upgrade
the camera’s firmware through the NVR’s local interface. Of course, the NVR must
be connected to a monitor via VGA or HDMI so you can see what’s happening.

Using a USB mouse connected to the NVR, right-click to open the menu and select “
Main Menu”. Navigate to Maintenance -> Upgrade -> IPC Upgrade for a list of all 
cameras added to the NVR. Click “Check for Update” at the bottom for the NVR to 
search Uniview’s servers for the latest firmware version for your cameras. Next,
select the cameras you’d like to upgrade by checking the box on the left side. Finally,
click “Upgrade by Cloud” and hit “OK” to upgrade the selected cameras firmware.

![Uniview Local NVR Interface Snapshot Interface Maintenance Menu IPC Upgrade](https://
www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-
6-via-NVR-Interface.webp)

![Uniview Local NVR Interface Snapshot Interface Upgrading Firmware 7](https://www.
xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-
7-via-NVR-Interface.webp)

![Uniview Local NVR Interface Snapshot Interface Upgrading Firmware 8](https://www.
xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-to-Update-Uniview-Cameras-Firmware-
8-via-NVR-Interface.webp)

## Conclusion

It’s important to regularly keep the firmware on your Uniview cameras updated to
the latest version for security and performance reasons. The instructions in this
guide also apply to Uniview NVRs, which also need to be upgraded for the same reasons.
If you aren’t able to find the latest firmware via cloud upgrade, you can try emailing
Uniview support: [globalsupport@uniview.com](https://www.dvrdestek.com/uniview-camera-guides/globalsupport@uniview.com).
Occasionally they have access to newer, stable firmware which has not been released
on the cloud yet. In addition, we plan on adding firmware downloads to our site 
in the near future.

# Finding Uniview IP Cameras with Auto Search via Web Browser

In this tutorial, we will access the Auto Search button from the web interface of
the NVR; using a laptop or desktop computer.

## What is Uniview Auto Search?

Uniview’s Auto Search function is a useful way to discover all ONVIF devices connected
to a Uniview NVR, including third-party cameras. Using this feature allows you to
quickly find all security cameras on the networking, including Uniview and third-
party IP cameras.

## Using Auto Search to add an IP Camera

To start, you’ll need to login to your Uniview NVR using a computer. Type in the
IP address of your Uniview NVR in your web browser and login. You can also use [EZTools 2.0](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/support/)
to find the IP address of your NVR.

Next, navigate to **Setup -> Camera -> Camera **and click the “Auto Search” button.

You will see a list of cameras available on your network; it will show devices plugged
into the PoE ports on the back of the NVR, and cameras connected on your network
via the LAN port of the NVR. If you don’t see any cameras, please check the physical
connection to ensure the camera is receiving power and is communicating with the
NVR.

![Step 2 - The Auto Search menu shows you a list of IP cameras; you can also see
which ones have been added already](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/
2022/12/Uniview-Web-Interface-Auto-Search-2.webp)

![Uniview web interface camera settings](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/
uploads/2022/12/Uniview-Web-Interface-Auto-Search-1.webp)

### Make Note of the Camera’s IP Address

The Auto Search menu will show a list of the IP cameras on your network; it also
shows important information such as the IP address, model number, and serial number
of each device. Make a note of the un-added cameras IP address, you’ll need it in
the next step.

### Add the IP Camera by Modifying an Empty Channel

Next, we’ll use the **Modify** function on an empty channel to add the IP camera.
Click on an empty channel so the arrow is checked, and click **Modify**.

Change the **Add Mode** from “Plug-and-Play” to “IP Address”, and type in the IP
address of your camera, followed by the password. If you are using a third-party
camera, change the **Protocol** to “ONVIF”, otherwise keep it set to “Uniview”. 
Click **Save** at the bottom to finish adding the camera.

![Step 3 - Check the arrow beside an empty channel and click "Modify"](https://www.
xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Uniview-Web-Interface-Auto-Search-3.webp)

![Step 4 - Enter the IP address and password of the camera you are adding to the
NVR. Click save to finish adding](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/
2022/12/Uniview-Web-Interface-Auto-Search-4.webp)

![Step 5 - Congrats, you should be able to see your camera online from the Live 
View tab](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Uniview-Web-Interface-
Auto-Search-5.webp)

## Troubleshooting – Camera is Still Offline

If your camera is still offline, follow these steps to check what the issue could
be:

1.Confirm you entered the correct IP address for the camera. If you entered the 
wrong IP, it won’t work.

2.Verify the camera and the NVR are in the same logical network; this means they
should be in the same IP range. If connected to the PoE ports on the back of the
NVR, the camera should be in the 172.16.0.xx IP range.

3.Ensure you entered the correct username and password for the camera.

4.Verify if ONVIF is enabled in the IP camera settings. Certain brands such as Hikvision
and Axis require you to enable ONVIF in the camera’s settings. Check the manual 
for your camera for further instructions.

## Final Thoughts

Adding IP cameras to a Uniview NVR is made easier by using the Auto Search function.
This function allows you to view all IP cameras connected to the network, and quickly
add them via IP address. It also works for third-party cameras, as long as they 
support ONVIF.

Uniview’s Auto Search function can be accessed through the web interface, and a 
similar function can be accessed directly from the NVR while using a monitor. After
learning how to use the Auto Search function, you will greatly reduce the time it
takes to add third-party cameras onto the NVR.

# How to enable steady light on Uniview ColorHunter cameras

Uniview’s [ColorHunter cameras](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/product/product-tag/colorhunter/)
can be configured to have either a flashing light, or a steady light depending on
your situation and requirements. This light is triggered via the “Intrusion” or “
Cross Line” detection zones which can be setup through the NVR “Smart” menu.

If you’d like to view this tutorial in a video format, you can watch the video below.
Otherwise, keep scrolling for text and image-based instructions.

**Prerequisite: Setup a Detection Zone on the NVR**

Before the white light can trigger, you will need to setup a detection area on the
NVR. First, [login to the NVR via the web browser](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/uniview-tutorials/how-to-login-to-a-uniview-nvr#login-via-web-browser)
and navigate to the **Smart** settings. Next, select your ColorHunter from the **
Select Channel** dropdown menu, then check the box below to enable either “Intrusion”
or “Cross Line” detection.

Once you’ve selected your detection method, click the **Gear Icon **to enter the
settings for that detection method. Now, click on **Draw Area** and start drawing
a detection zone over the camera image. Any person or vehicle enter this area will
trigger the light on the ColorHunter camera.

Finally, navigate to the **Trigger Actions** tab and make sure **Flashing Light**
is checked. Click the gear beside the flashing light setting to adjust the time 
the light will stay on; by default it’s set to remain on for 10 seconds.

Don’t forget to hit **Save** near the bottom left, otherwise your settings will 
not be saved!

![Uniview NVR smart menu with instructions on how to enable colorhunter flashing
light](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Uniview-NVR-Smart-
Menu-enable-ColorHunter-light.png)

![Uniview NVR menu for setting up intrusion detection on ColorHunter camera](https://
www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Uniview-NVR-Smart-Menu-set-detection-
area.png)

 

## Switch Between Flashing Light and Steady Light

Now that you’ve setup the detection zone from the Smart menu, the light will automatically
flash when someone enters the area. This is the default behaviour, meant to deter
people from loitering or trespassing into a restricted area.

If you’d rather have a light that turns on without flashing, you’ll need to configure
a few more settings.

### How to enable the steady (non-flashing) light

To enable a steady light, navigate to the **Camera -> Image** settings menu on the
NVR. Select the camera from the **Select Channel** dropdown menu , and set **Smart
Illumination** to **Off**. This will prevent the light from automatically turning
on when the scene becomes dark.

Next, click the small arrow beside **Exposure** to reveal the options underneath.
Set the **Day/Night Mode **to **Night**. 

When the camera is set to Night mode and the light is triggered, it will turn on
with a consistent brightness. In Day mode, it will trigger with the previous flashing
behaviour we saw earlier. So, make sure the camera is set to Night mode if you want
a non-flashing light.

![Uniview NVR smart menu with instructions on how to enable colorhunter flashing
light](https://www.xlrsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Uniview-Image-Menu-
colorhunter-steady-light.png)

## Final Thoughts

By setting the ColorHunter camera to a steady light mode, you can utilize it similar
to a motion-activated porch light. This does come with a downside; because the light
is disabled until a person walks into the scene, you may not get full colour at 
night.

Ultimately, it depends on how much ambient light you have at your location. In a
typical residential neighbourhood with street lights, the camera work fine. However,
in rural areas you may want to keep Smart Illumination enabled otherwise the image
quality may be degraded due to lack of light in the scene.

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