Hikvision Maximum Number Of Channels Under Playback Reached New Patched Official

: Viewing the same device on multiple platforms simultaneously (e.g., iVMS-4200 on a PC and Hik-Connect on a phone).

Some users reported this error appearing specifically after firmware updates (e.g., version 4.60), suggesting software-side resource management issues. Recommended Solutions : Viewing the same device on multiple platforms

The "Maximum number of channels under playback reached" error on Hikvision devices, often seen on Hik-Connect or iVMS-4200, indicates that simultaneous remote connections have exceeded hardware decoding limits or set "Total Links" (often 128). The issue frequently arises from multiple active sessions, VCA overlays, or "ghost" sessions, with solutions including rebooting the NVR, reducing bitrate, and updating firmware to the latest version. For technical support on addressing stream limits, visit Hikvision Support Hik-Connect often seen on Hik-Connect or iVMS-4200