How to Update NHD-875 and NHD-876 Camera Firmware Using The 87x Upgrade Tool

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01 May 2026
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NHD-875ER, NHD-875WLB, NHD-876DER, NHD-876MSD

This article will guide you on how to install the firmware using the 87x Upgrade tool for the following Swann NHD IP cameras:

  • NHD-875ER (with SwannForce™ lights version) bullet camera
  • NHD-875WLB bullet camera
  • NHD-876DER (with SwannForce™ lights version) dome camera
  • NHD-876MSD dome camera

Before you proceed, check the Software Version of the camera first. You can do that by accessing the NVR's Menu > Display > IP Channels. Look for the model of your camera and check the 'Software Version'.

  • If it has V01.00.220312 or newer (220312 is 2022 Mar 12), you can skip this article as you can already update the camera firmware from the NVR. Enter the model number of your camera in this article and follow its instructions:
    How to Update NHD Camera Firmware on Your NVR System
  • If it is older than V01.00.220312, proceed below
IMPORTANT: You will need to connect a Windows PC or laptop via ethernet cable to one of the camera ports at the back of the NVR and use the 87x Upgrade Tool software to install the firmware update to the camera.
  1. Click below to download the 87xUpgradeTool software.



  2. Extract the file after downloaded.
  3. Click below to download the firmware file for your NHD camera. Choose the appropriate firmware for your region.

    For USA and Canada (NTSC)
    Camera Model Software Version Firmware Link
    NHD-875ER V01.00.220312.1638N DOWNLOAD
    NHD-875WLB V01.00.220312.1641N DOWNLOAD
    NHD-876DER V01.00.220312.1644N DOWNLOAD
    NHD-876MSD V01.00.220312.1647N DOWNLOAD

    For Australia, UK, and New Zealand (PAL)
    Camera Model Software Version Firmware Link
    NHD-875ER V01.00.220312.1640N DOWNLOAD
    NHD-875WLB V01.00.220312.1643N DOWNLOAD
    NHD-876DER V01.00.220312.1645N DOWNLOAD
    NHD-876MSD V01.00.220312.1648N DOWNLOAD


  4. Extract the file (or files if you have multiple NHD 875/876 camera versions) after downloading. Unzip the downloaded file by following this guide.
  5. Locate the 87x Upgrade Tool_20210816 folder and run the 87xUpgradeTool software on your computer.
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  6. The 87xUpgradeTool software should be able to detect the NHD-875/NHD-876 camera under the Camera List section. (If the camera does not show up there, then check the ethernet connection between the PC/laptop and the NVR camera port)
  7. Click the Browse button (icon above the Cancel button) and find the firmware “Disc image” file of your NHD camera.

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  8. Select the Open button.

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  9. Select the camera (or cameras) by placing a checkmark next to it and hit the Upgrade button to start the firmware update process.

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  10. The firmware upgrade process takes a few minutes. During this time, the camera (or cameras) will stop showing live video feed.

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  11. The camera will reboot after the update and then the update process is complete! Note that the Current firmware Version of the camera will show a different version number.

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NOTE: After upgrading your NVR and camera firmware to the version mentioned in this article, the subsequent camera firmware update will be possible via NVR operating system.

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