: If several users are logged into the same Hik-Connect account or NVR through different phones or PCs, they may collectively exceed the total allowed remote connections (often limited to 128 for mid-range models). Stuck Processes
Note: Sub-stream playback is sufficient for reviewing general activity but not for identifying fine details like license plates. hikvision maximum number of channels under playback reached
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Even if the channel limit isn't hard-capped, the device's may be saturated (e.g., trying to playback 8x 4MP streams when the device supports 4x 1080p). : If several users are logged into the
(the CPU's ability to process multiple high-resolution clips at once) and outgoing bandwidth Common Causes Hardware Decoding Limits (the CPU's ability to process multiple high-resolution clips
| Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Maximum number of channels under playback reached | | Observed In | iVMS-4200 client, HikCentral web client, or direct NVR local GUI | | Trigger Action | Attempting to start playback (not live view) on an additional camera channel | | Result | Playback fails; existing playback continues but new channel cannot be added |
The "Maximum number of channels under playback reached" error is not a mystery. It is Hikvision’s way of telling you that your recorder has hit a physical processing wall. While frustrating, it protects the system from crashing or dropping frames.