com.hikvision.iVMS-4200
iVMS-4200 is a launchDaemon component of Hikvision's surveillance management software for macOS. It provides background system services that support the main iVMS-4200 application, which is used to manage and monitor Hikvision video surveillance devices including DVRs, NVRs, IP cameras, and encoders. The daemon handles tasks such as device communication, real-time monitoring, alarm processing, and event management. iVMS-4200 itself is a comprehensive client application designed for both home and business surveillance deployments, offering live view, playback, E-Maps, automated alarm management, and Hik-Connect Cloud integration.
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1 suggestionThis is a launchDaemon component, not a standalone application, so it cannot be updated independently. The daemon is part of the main Hikvision iVMS-4200 surveillance client. According to the search results, iVMS-4200 for macOS is not optimized for Apple Silicon and remains an Intel-only application. To address this component's future compatibility, you must update the parent iVMS-4200 application itself. Download and install the latest version of iVMS-4200 from Hikvision's official support site (hikvision.com/support/download/software/ivms4200-series) or the Hikvision US product page. The search results indicate the current stable release is version 2.0.0.18 or later. Reinstalling or updating the main iVMS-4200 application will automatically replace this daemon with the newest version. Be aware that the current iVMS-4200 builds for macOS are not native Apple Silicon applications and will stop working entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (September 2028). You should contact Hikvision directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned before that deadline, as the search results show no public announcement of native support yet.
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