All IP cameras require a plugin to display their video stream in a web browser, and normally this poses no issue. The browser and camera will prompt you automatically to download and install the plugin when you try and view a live feed or, if you already have done so, will ask your permission to run the plugin.
Hikvision NVR Browser Video Playback and Download videos. How to download recorded videos using a web browser. Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers are. Hikvision Firmware Download page; Hikvision Firmware V3.3.3 build160716 Multi-lingual (GMAIL SSL FIX) Web Plugin for Mac OS V3.0.6.12; RTSP and HTTP Url formatting.
Safari on the other hand does not automatically do this when running on a Mac, and so requires you to download and install the plugin manually. For many of our customers who aren't aware of this, it appears to them that their camera simply doesn't work. Thankfully, it's a very quick and straightforward issue to remedy.
There are a couple of places you can download the plugin from:Hikvision Web Plugin Mac Download Windows 10
- Hikvision's Overseas Website - On this site, you're after the file named 'Plug-in V3.0.5.26 build20150126 for Mac OS' (or a newer version). You may need to create an account to access the download, and so the below might be a preferable alternative.
- Hikvision's European Download Portal - This site provides a direct download to the same plugin as above. Of course, do ensure you're downloading the 'for macosx' file.
Hikvision Live View Plugin
NB - Updated information and links here:https://forum.use-ip.co.uk/threads/hikvisions-latest-mac-plugins.1602/