Hikvision Maximum Number Of Channels Under Playback Reached Jun 2026

The "Maximum Number of Channels Under Playback Reached" error on Hikvision devices occurs when an NVR/DVR hits its remote connection limit, often caused by simultaneous streaming or active "ghost" connections. Immediate fixes include rebooting the device, closing concurrent sessions on Hik-Connect, or reducing stream bitrates. For troubleshooting steps, visit the Hikvision Support Portal

Previous playback sessions didn't close properly, keeping the connection open and occupying the NVR's processing capacity. Hardware Limits: hikvision maximum number of channels under playback reached