Learn how to connect a Hikvision IP Camera to a CP PLUS NVR using ONVIF protocol step by step. In this video, I will show you how to configure the Hikvision camera, enable ONVIF, create an ONVIF user, set the correct IP address, and manually add the camera to a CP PLUS NVR.
Hikvision's official procedure requires enabling ONVIF under Configuration → Network → Advanced Settings → Integration Protocol and creating an ONVIF user.
✅ Hikvision IP Camera network setup
✅ How to enable ONVIF in Hikvision Camera
✅ How to create ONVIF User
✅ Hikvision IP Address Configuration
✅ CP PLUS NVR IP Camera Settings
✅ How to manually add Hikvision Camera to CP PLUS NVR
✅ ONVIF Protocol Configuration
✅ Hikvision Camera Username & Password Setup
✅ Live View & Camera Online Check
✅ Recording Setup
Make sure the Hikvision camera and CP PLUS NVR are on the same network/subnet when using a network-switch setup. CP PLUS NVR manuals provide a Camera → Add IP Camera → Manual Add workflow for remote cameras.
How to Connect Hikvision IP Camera to CP PLUS NVR | Hikvision Camera ONVIF Setup Step by Step (2026)
Learn how to connect a Hikvision IP Camera to a CP PLUS NVR using ONVIF with this complete step-by-step guide. If you have a Hikvision network camera and want to add it to a CP PLUS NVR, this tutorial explains the complete configuration process, including network settings, IP address configuration, ONVIF activation, ONVIF user creation, camera addition, and live-view testing.
Connecting IP cameras from different CCTV brands can sometimes be confusing because the camera and NVR need to communicate correctly over the network. ONVIF makes cross-brand IP camera integration possible when both devices support compatible ONVIF profiles and configurations.
In this tutorial, we demonstrate the complete process of configuring a Hikvision IP Camera with a CP PLUS NVR. You will learn how to configure the camera's IP address, access the Hikvision camera through a web browser, enable the ONVIF protocol, create an ONVIF username and password, and then manually add the camera to the CP PLUS NVR.
In this detailed guide, you will learn:
How to connect a Hikvision IP camera to the network
How to find the IP address of a Hikvision IP camera
How to change the Hikvision camera IP address
How to access Hikvision IP Camera settings
How to enable ONVIF in Hikvision IP Camera
How to create an ONVIF user
How to configure Hikvision network settings
How to configure the CP PLUS NVR network
How to add a Hikvision IP camera to CP PLUS NVR
How to select ONVIF protocol in CP PLUS NVR
How to manually add an IP camera
How to enter the correct camera username and password
How to check camera connection status
How to troubleshoot an offline IP camera
How to check live view after successful configuration
How to verify recording after adding the camera
First, connect the Hikvision IP camera to the network using a suitable network cable. Depending on your setup, the camera can be connected through a PoE switch, network switch, router, or another compatible network device.
Make sure that the Hikvision camera and CP PLUS NVR can communicate with each other over the same network.
For example, if the NVR is using an IP address such as:
192.168.1.245
the camera should be configured with a compatible IP address such as:
192.168.1.64
The subnet mask and gateway should also be configured according to your network.
Before adding the camera to the CP PLUS NVR, check the IP address of the Hikvision camera.
You can use the appropriate Hikvision network discovery/configuration method to identify the camera and configure its IP address.
Make sure the camera's IP address does not conflict with another device on the network.
It is also important to remember the Hikvision camera's username and password because these credentials may be required when adding the camera to the CP PLUS NVR.
After configuring the IP address, open a compatible web browser on a computer connected to the same network.
Enter the camera's IP address in the browser and log in using the Hikvision camera administrator account.
Once logged in, open the network and integration settings of the camera.
The next important step is to enable the ONVIF protocol.
ONVIF allows compatible network video products from different manufacturers to communicate with each other.
In supported Hikvision camera models, ONVIF can generally be found under the network integration or advanced network settings.
Enable ONVIF and save the configuration.
Important: The exact menu name and location can vary depending on the Hikvision camera model and firmware version.
After enabling ONVIF, create an ONVIF user if the camera requires a separate ONVIF account.
Use a username and password that you can remember because these credentials may be required when adding the camera to the CP PLUS NVR.
For security, use a strong password instead of a simple or commonly used password.
Now open the CP PLUS NVR menu and check the network configuration.
Make sure the NVR has a valid IP address and can communicate with the Hikvision camera.
The NVR and camera should have compatible network settings.
For example:
CP PLUS NVR: 192.168.1.245
Hikvision Camera: 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
The exact addresses will depend on your local network.
Open the IP camera or camera management section of the CP PLUS NVR.
Select the option to add a new IP camera manually.
Enter the Hikvision camera's IP address and select the appropriate protocol, such as ONVIF, if available.
Enter the ONVIF username and password configured on the Hikvision camera.
Check the port settings required by your particular camera and NVR model.
Save the configuration and wait for the NVR to establish communication with the camera.
After adding the camera, check the camera status in the CP PLUS NVR.
If the configuration is correct, the camera should appear online and the NVR should receive the video stream.
If the camera shows Offline, Connection Failed, or another error, carefully check:
Camera IP address
NVR IP address
Subnet mask
Network cable
Network switch
ONVIF status
ONVIF username
ONVIF password
Camera port
NVR protocol selection
Camera and NVR network connectivity
Compatibility between the camera and NVR
Once the Hikvision camera shows online in the CP PLUS NVR, open the live-view screen.
Verify that the camera is displaying video correctly.
If live view works, the basic ONVIF connection has been successfully established.
You can then configure the required recording mode, resolution, motion detection, storage, and other NVR settings according to your requirements.
Sometimes a Hikvision camera may not come online after being added to a CP PLUS NVR. This can happen for several reasons.
If the camera and NVR are configured on incompatible networks, they may not communicate correctly.
Check both IP addresses and subnet masks.
The credentials entered in the CP PLUS NVR must match the ONVIF account configured on the Hikvision camera.
If ONVIF is disabled on the Hikvision camera, the CP PLUS NVR may not be able to connect using ONVIF.
Verify the ports required by your particular Hikvision camera and CP PLUS NVR.
Check the Ethernet cable, PoE switch, network switch, router, and power supply.
You can also test connectivity from a computer on the same network.
Although ONVIF provides cross-brand interoperability, available functions can depend on the camera model, NVR model, firmware, and supported ONVIF profiles.
Basic video streaming may work while some advanced features—such as audio, PTZ, motion events, or certain analytics—may not be available across different brands.
Before starting the configuration, keep the following points in mind:
Make sure the Hikvision camera is powered properly.
Confirm that the camera has a valid IP address.
Ensure the camera and NVR are connected to the same network or have appropriate routing between them.
Enable ONVIF on supported Hikvision models.
Create or verify the required ONVIF user.
Use the correct ONVIF credentials when adding the camera.
Avoid duplicate IP addresses.
Check the camera and NVR firmware if compatibility problems occur.
Test the camera from a computer before adding it to the NVR.
Keep a record of the camera IP address and login details in a secure location.
This method is useful for CCTV installations where you already have a Hikvision IP camera but are using a CP PLUS NVR.
Instead of replacing the existing camera, you can attempt to integrate it with the CP PLUS NVR through ONVIF, provided the particular camera and NVR support compatible ONVIF functionality.
This can be useful for homes, offices, shops, warehouses, schools, commercial buildings, and other CCTV surveillance installations.
Connecting a Hikvision IP Camera to a CP PLUS NVR is possible through ONVIF on compatible devices. The key steps are to configure the camera's network settings, enable ONVIF, create the required ONVIF user, configure the CP PLUS NVR network, and manually add the Hikvision camera using the correct IP address, protocol, port, username, and password.
If you follow each step carefully and verify the network configuration, you can successfully integrate a Hikvision IP camera with a CP PLUS NVR and use the NVR for live monitoring and recording.
Watch the complete tutorial to see the Hikvision IP Camera and CP PLUS NVR ONVIF configuration step by step.
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