Help with Hikvision ip cameras

[Scooter313]

Hello,
I bought 2 Hikvision DS-2CD2185FW-1 cameras several years ago and have forgotten passwords along the way. Is there a way to start over and get these cameras to work or do I have expensive paper weights? Thank you in advance.

 

[TonyR]

Have you tried ==>> Hikvision Password Reset Tool

 

[alastairstevenson]

Is there a way to start over and get these cameras to work

I believe there is a reset button next to the SD card.
Press the button, power on, keep pressed for 30 seconds or so.
That will reset to 'Inactive' when you can then create your own strong password using SADP or the browser on 192.168.1.64 with a PC on the same address range.

SADP Tool

Locate Hikvision brand cameras within the same network, including their IP address and port.

ipcamtalk.com

 

[Scooter313]

I believe there is a reset button next to the SD card.
Press the button, power on, keep pressed for 30 seconds or so.
That will reset to 'Inactive' when you can then create your own strong password using SADP or the browser on 192.168.1.64 with a PC on the same address range.

SADP Tool

Locate Hikvision brand cameras within the same network, including their IP address and port.

ipcamtalk.com

Thank you!