Live Guard Function is used to notify the user when cctv detect any suspicious event by flash light alarm and send push notification to Hik-connect APP

Step-by-Step Guide: Arm / Disarm Hikvision Live Guard via Phone App

(Late-model Hikvision NVR + Late-model Hikvision Cameras)

This setup is designed for customers using a new baseline Hikvision NVR with modern deterrent cameras (such as ColorVu 3.0 with siren/strobe).

The goal is to allow the customer to:

• Arm the system from their phone

• Disarm the system from their phone

• Use Silent Arm mode

• Set automatic schedules for arming/disarming

• Trigger camera strobe + siren when an event occurs

• Receive push notifications in Hik-Connect

This feature is called Live Guard.

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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What Live Guard Does

Live Guard allows the system to respond to suspicious activity by:

• Flashing the camera warning light

• Activating the camera siren/audio warning

• Sending push notifications to the Hik-Connect mobile app

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Supported Example Devices (From the PDF)

• Hikvision NVR: DS-7604NI-M Series (new baseline firmware)

• Hikvision Camera: DS-2CD2387 ColorVu with siren/strobe

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Part A — Configure Live Guard in the NVR (Web Interface)

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Step 1 — Log into the NVR Web GUI

1. Open the NVR IP address in a browser

2. Log in as admin

3. Go to:

Event → Smart Event → Intrusion Detection
(or Line Crossing / Motion Detection)

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Step 2 — Set Up the Detection Rule

1. Draw the detection area or intrusion zone

2. Configure:

• Minimum target size

• Maximum target size

This helps reduce false alarms.

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Step 3 — Enable Notifications + Siren/Strobe Linkage

In the event linkage options:

1. Enable Notify Surveillance Center

2. Tick Light and Audio Alarm Linkage

3. Click Save

This is the key step that enables Hik-Connect control and deterrence.

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Part B — Arm / Disarm from Hik-Connect App

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Step 4 — Arm and Disarm Using the Shield Icon

Once the NVR is connected to Hik-Connect:

1. Open the Hik-Connect app

2. Select your NVR device

3. You will see a shield icon

4. Tap it to access:

• Arm

• Silent Arm

• Disarm

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Part C — Create Areas (Optional but Recommended)

Customers often want different zones, such as:

• Front yard armed at night

• Warehouse armed 24/7

• Office disarmed during business hours

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Step 5 — Create Arm/Disarm Areas in the App

1. In Hik-Connect, tap the … menu on the device

2. Select Arm/Disarm Area

3. Tap the + icon (top left)

4. Add cameras into an area

5. Save

Now the customer can arm/disarm per zone.

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Part D — Linkage Settings + Scheduling

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Step 6 — Configure Siren and Light Linkage Per Camera

Inside the area settings, configure each camera channel:

• Audio Warning Linkage

• Flashing Light Linkage

This ensures the deterrent activates correctly.

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Step 7 — Set Auto Arm / Auto Disarm Schedule

Customers can fully automate arming and disarming:

1. Go into the area linkage settings

2. Enable:

• Auto Arm

• Auto Disarm

3. Set the arm/disarm times

4. Confirm schedule

The system will now automatically arm/disarm every day.

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.

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Result (What the Customer Gets)

Once everything is configured:

• The customer receives push notifications

• The camera flashes its warning light

• The camera plays audible alarms

• Only when the system is Armed and the rule is triggered

How-to-set-up-Live-guard-in-NVR-and-Hik-Connect-APP-via-Web-GUI (4) <– the full PDF guide from Hikvision Australia.