SADP tool for Mac: download & setup

Why use SADP on a Mac?

SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) discovers Hikvision devices on the same local network. On macOS it is useful when you prefer not to switch to Windows for commissioning.

• Find cameras, NVRs, and other online devices on the LAN
• Activate inactive devices and set admin passwords (where the workflow is supported)
• Edit IP, subnet, and gateway when the device allows it
• View model, firmware, and addressing details in one list

SADP searches for online devices on the same network, shows device information, supports activation, editing network parameters, and password reset workflows, per Hikvision’s tool description.

Download the Mac package

1. Open the download page and get SADPTool.pkg.zip, or use the button above.
2. Optionally compare the file with Hikvision HiTools — SADP if your policy requires verifying the latest build.
3. Unpack the zip in Finder. You should see a .pkg installer (not a stray .dmg for current HiTools builds).

System requirements (practical)

• A supported macOS version for the build you install (check Hikvision’s listing when in doubt)
• Enough free disk space for the installer (order of tens of MB)
• Administrator rights to install and to allow network access when macOS prompts you
• Ethernet or Wi‑Fi on the same subnet / VLAN as the devices you need to find

Apple Silicon and Intel Macs typically run the same pkg; if a build is architecture-specific, HiTools will say so.

Install SADP on macOS

1. Double-click the .pkg and step through the installer.
2. If macOS says the developer cannot be verified: open System Settings → Privacy & Security and allow the app, or Control‑click the pkg → Open → confirm.
3. Grant local network permission if macOS asks—SADP needs it to discover devices.
4. Launch SADP from Applications. Wait a few seconds for the device list to populate.

Using SADP on Mac

The Mac UI follows Apple conventions but the workflow matches Windows: scan, select a device, then activate or edit network fields when available.

• Scanning: the tool listens on the LAN; refresh or wait if devices power on slowly.
• Activation: inactive devices can often be activated with a new strong password—see our how to use SADP guide.
• IP changes: see change IP with SADP for a focused walkthrough.

Troubleshooting on Mac

No devices found

• Confirm the Mac and cameras are on the same L2/L3 path (no client isolation, no wrong VLAN).
• Pause VPN software; many VPNs pull traffic off the local segment.
• Check firewall settings and local network permission for SADP.
• Read why SADP needs the local LAN.

The app won’t open

• Re-download from official sources and reinstall.
• Update macOS if you are on a very old release compared to Hikvision’s requirements.

Linux, VMs, or alternatives

For non-macOS environments, see Mac / Linux SADP alternatives.

Security habits

• Prefer HiTools or this site’s linked zips over random mirrors.
• Use unique, strong passwords and store them in a password manager.
• Keep firmware and SADP builds current per your change-management process.