Batch Add IP Speakers

When there are multiple IP speakers to be added, you can edit the predefined template containing the required device information, and import the template to HikCentral Professional to add devices in a batch.

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.

  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. Click Add to enter the Add IP Speaker page.
  4. Select Batch Import as the adding mode.
  5. Click Download Template and save the predefined template to your PC.
  6. Open the template file and enter the required information of the devices in the corresponding column.
  7. Click and select the edited file.
  8. Add the devices.

    • Click Add to add the current devices and return to the device list.

    • Click Add and Continue to add the current devices and continue to add other 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.

    Format SD Card

    Click to format the SD card of the IP speaker.

    Search for Device

    Enter a keyword in the search box in the top 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.