Hikvision users worldwide are reporting a spike in occurrences of an on-screen error that reads “Maximum number of channels under playback reached,” creating confusion and interruptions for operators relying on video playback from DVRs, NVRs and client software.
How to Fix "Hikvision Maximum Number of Channels Under Playback Reached" Hikvision users worldwide are reporting a spike in
This is – it’s a deliberate performance limit in newer Hikvision software/firmware. If you need high multi-channel playback (e.g., 9+ channels), you must move to a video management system (VMS) like HikCentral or Milestone, not the free iVMS-4200. Hikvision users worldwide are reporting a spike in
When viewing multiple cameras, tap the quality icon (often labeled "HD" or "Basic") and ensure it is set to Basic or Standard for multi-camera viewing. Solution 3: Lower the Camera Resolution and Bitrate Hikvision users worldwide are reporting a spike in