It’s possible to use the Microsoft Edge browser to access your Hikvision cameras or NVR/DVR. Then you can see the live view, playback mode, download footage and adjust other settings.
This guide shows how to use the Microsoft Edge browser to view Hikvision cameras, NVR, and DVR. The trick is to enable the built-in Internet Explorer mode.
As you may know, Internet Explorer has been serving the tech community for 25 years and Microsoft is finally ending its support. The end-of-support date will be June 15, 2022.
After the Windows 10 update 21H2, the Internet Explorer browser will be hidden/removed from the OS. Once they do that, you need to use other browsers to access the CCTV systems.
The instructions shown here are valid for Hikvision devices, logo, or OEM versions. Actually, the same settings are applicable to their surveillance manufacturer.
If the Internet Explorer is gone, try to use this method to see the camera via the Edge browser. In this example, we use the instructions presented by LTS (which is a Hikvision OEM reseller).
The basic requirements:
Run the latest Windows Update. The Edge browser version should be up to date. The minimal version is 91.0.86, anything older won’t work.
Make sure the Edge Browser is not restricted by the business or the organization. Otherwise, some functions will not be available.
How to view security cameras via the Microsoft Edge browser
Step 1. Set the Edge browser as the default one. Open the Edge Browser from the Windows 10 PC first, then go to the three dots icon (…) and select Settings from the menu.
Go to the Default Browser section. Turn on Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode. This requires restarting the Edge Browser to take effect.
Note: If you do not see this function, that either means this Edge browser is not supported by this function or the Internet Explorer browser has not been restricted from the Windows10 system yet. You should still be able to find Internet Explorer 11 from Windows Search.
Step 2. After you restart the Edge browser and go to the NVR/DVR Login page, nothing will appear different on the screen. This is because you need to Reload in Internet Explorer Mode from the Menu.
Go to the three dots (…) button, then Tools, and click on Reload in Internet Explorer mode.
Step 3. After the browser reloads again, you’ve entered the Internet Explorer mode. The most noticeable difference is the prompt message at the top of the page. Note: Do not click Leave.
Edge will revert back to regular Edge mode. If you accidentally click Leave, you need to go again through the steps and reload the Internet Explorer Mode from the Menu.
Step 4. For the next step, type the IP address of the NVR/DVR or camera and enter your username/password. Then you should see the “please download plug-in” message on the center of the screen.
This is the plugin that allows the camera to function normally via the web browser. Download the plug-in and install it. After fully loading, Refresh the page, and click Allow.Then, you should be able to see the video after clicking the Play All button.
Basically, that’s all, everything should be exactly the same as Internet Explorer. You should be able to view the camera streams without any issue, playback, adjust settings, etc.
