hikvision CCTV camera not working is a common problem that can drive you crazy
By not working, it means it either has the no image issue, cannot view cams remotely, no videos, or it cannot play videos.
Should you call a technician
Should you get somebody to fix it for you?
Well, one thing is clear – you need to have it fixed. Your hikvision camera will be useless if it does not work.
But it does not necessarily mean that you need to get somebody to fix it. There are hikvision troubleshooting that you do by yourself and do it quickly, too ,

Contents:

1. Verify camera power and connection
2. Discover and ping camer
3. How to Check cabling
4. Check the Power Supply and Connection
5. Hikvision Settings Check
5. Conflicts in IP Address
6. Resetting HIKvision to Factory Default
7. Latest Firmware Update