Batch Add Detected Online IP Speakers

For the detected online IP speakers, if they have the same user name and password, you can batch add multiple devices to HikCentral Professional.

  • Make sure the IP speakers to be added are correctly installed and connected to the network as specified by the manufacturers. Such initial configuration is required in order to be able to connect the devices to the HikCentral Professional via network.

  • The devices to be added should be activated. Refer to Create Password for Inactive Device(s) for details.

  1. On the top navigation bar, select > Basic Management > Device to enter the device management page.
  2. On the left navigation pane, click Device and Server > IP Speaker.
  3. Optional: In the Online Device area, select a network type to filter the detected online devices.
    Server Network

    The detected online devices on the same local subnet with the SYS server will be listed in the Online Device area.

    Local Network

    The detected online devices on the same local subnet with the Web Client will be listed in the Online Device area.

  4. Select the active devices to be added.
  5. Click Add to Device List to open the Add Online Device window.
  6. Set the required information.
    User Name

    The user name for administrator account created when activating the device or the added non-admin account such as operator. When adding the device to the platform using the non-admin account, your permissions may restrict your access to certain features.

    Password

    The password required to access the account.

    CAUTION:

    The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you change your password regularly, especially in the high security system, changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

    Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.

  7. Optional: Switch on Add Resource to Area to import the resources of the device to the area.
    Note:

    You can create a new area by the device name or select an existing area from the area list. Also, you can click Add to add a new area. For details about adding a new area, refer to Add Area.

  8. Click Add to batch add these devices.
  9. Optional: Perform the following operations.
    Option Description

    Remote Configurations
    Click to configure the device remotely.
    Note:

    For details about remote configuration, see the user manual of the device.

    Change Password
    Select the added device(s) and click to change the password(s) for the device(s).
    Note:

    • You can only change the password for online HIKVISION devices currently.

    • If the devices have the same password, you can select multiple devices to change the password for them at the same time.

    Search Device

    Enter a key word in the search box in the upper-right corner, and click or press the Enter key to search for the target device(s).

    View Error Message

    If there is an icon appearing beside the device name, hover the mouse cursor to the icon and view the error message. You can click Edit/Refresh to edit/refresh the device if needed.

    Format SD Card

    Click to format the SD card of the IP speaker.