How to Use Dahua SmartPSS on PC

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This tutorial, How to Use Dahua SmartPSS on PC, is updated in June 2018. The version of the SmartPSS is V2.02.0, released by Dahua on 24 November 2017. We assume that you are using a Windows PC. Mac users will also find the steps similar, but the interface may look slightly different.

If you are want to find out how to use Dahua iDMSS/gDMSS on iPhone or Android phones, please refer to How to Use Dahua iDMSS on iPhone & Dahua gDMSS on Android Phone.

If you are using Hikvision DVR/NVR/IP Camera from PC, please refer to How to Use Hikvision iVMS-4200 on PC.

If you want to use Hikvision Hik-Connect, this is the step-by-step guide: How to Use Hikvision Hik-Connect in iVMS-4500.

What is Dahua SmartPSS

Dahua SmartPSS is a full-featured video surveillance software which is used on Windows PC for a user who has installed Dahua DVR, NVR, XVR, IP Camera, video Intercom, Access Control System, etc. Dahua SmartPSS integrates all Dahua IP cameras and storage devices into the easy-to-navigate interface. Dahua SmartPSS provides device management, video monitoring and playback, alarm and analytic configuration, as well as video wall setup and preview. Here is a quick look at the features:

• Manage up to 256 Devices over a Maximum of 2000 Channels
• Supports H.265 and H.264 Dual Video Compression Codecs
• Live Video Monitoring and Playback
• Configure Video Wall Layout and Scheme
• Configure NVR Recording
• PTZ Camera Control
• Intelligent Video System (IVS) with People Counting and Heat Map
• Manage Access, Video Intercom, and Time and Attendance Devices

How to Use Dahua SmartPSS on PC

1. Download the latest version of Dahua SmartPSS here. After that, install the software as follows.

 

2. After installation, click the icon to launch the SmartPSS.

 

3. You will be asked to enter password. Note that the password is only for the SmartPSS software (not for the Dahua NVR/XVR/IP Camera). So, feel free to set any password of your own.

 

4. You will be asked to set answers to the security questions. The security question will be useful when you reset the password of the Dahua SmartPSS software (not the Dahua NVR/XVR/IP Camera). Please set your own answers and remember them.

 

5. Login the Dahua SmartPSS

 

6. Click “Add” to add the Dahua IP Camera/XVR/NVR to the SmartPSS software

 

7. Enter the required information. The serial number of the device can be found on the packaging box of your device, usually in the format of3D barcode. If you don’t have the packing box anymore, log in the Dahua Device via browser and get the serial number under “Setup” -> “Network” -> “P2P” or “Bonjour”. If you still have no idea on how to get your serial number, please contact your Dahua device vendor to get assistance.

 

8. If you can see the status of the device is “online”, it means you have successfully added the device to the SmartPSS. You can proceed now. Otherwise, please check your configuration information at step 7.

 

9. Click the “+” on the top tab, followed by “Live View” to watch the live view.

 

10. Double click the Dahua IP Camera/NVR/XVR to watch, now the live view should appear on the right.

 

11. To watch the video playback, click the “+” on the top tab, followed by “Playback”.

 

12. Select the camera which you want to watch the playback video. Also, select the record type and start and end time. After that, click “Search”. Now the playback video should appear.

 

13. If you want to change the password of the Dahua IP Camera/NVR/XVR, Click the “+” on the top tab, followed by “Device CFG”

 

14. Click “System” and follow instructions to modify the password. Do remember to update the new password at step 7 after you have successfully modified the password.

 

Summary on Use of Dahua SmartPSS on PC

Dahua SmartPSS is easy-to-use, responsive and all-in-one video surveillance application designed by Dahua. You now should have a good general idea on how to use this application. Feel free to explore more and have fun! We do provide the full range of the Dahua DVR, NVR, XVR, IP Camera, video Intercom, Access Control System. Contact us for more information today!

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PoC (Power over Coax) Explained & the Application on CCTV Cameras

Dahua Power Over Coax HDCVI Camera

Keywords: PoC, Power Over Coax

CCTV cameras are slowly becoming a basic necessity among corporate entities and homeowners alike. All one needs to do is select a CCTV camera online – Hikvision and Dahua being the leading brands in the market – and let the installation team do the necessary work of setting it up. However, did you know that this very installation work is oftentimes frustrating (extended reader: How much does it cost to install CCTV Camera in Singapore), not only for the workers but also for the camera owner? You might find yourself asking the installation team about the deadline every now and then.

And then there is the uncountable number of wires coming out of the camera. Even if major lengths of the wires have been covered and properly insulated, the ones emerging from the camera itself don’t exactly add to the decor of your apartment or commercial space. In IP cameras Singapore, there are at least two wires attached to the instrument – the video cable and the power source wire. After a few years when the insulation wears out, you might find the power cable visibly dangling from the wall.

So, how could these basic issues regarding the wiring of CCTVs be overcome? With the revolutionary PoC technology, of course! Power over Coax (PoC) is a relatively new concept that allows the camera to draw power from the coaxial video cable itself. Thus, there is no need to install an additional power wire. The single video cable will be enough!

How does PoC Work?

The concept is pretty easy to understand. You might have heard about the PoE (Power over Ethernet). The cable from which the camera downloads data can be used as a power source in case of PoE. PoC boasts of a similar concept, but it has simplified the technology a lot more. With PoC, the twist-fit BNC connector is used to draw power, which implies that only a single wire needs to be connected to the camera. How cool is that! You no longer need to face the camera just to find a number of wires emerging from it. Even the installation guy will thank you for reducing their trouble!

Power over coax (POC) explained

Benefits of PoC in CCTV Camera (Dahua HDCVI & Hikvision Turbo HD Camera)

Did you think that you will need to buy an entirely new camera to experience the benefits of PoC? Not at all! You can easily upgrade to the PoC technology in many Hikvision and Dahua cameras if you have the standard RG59 coaxial cable. There are even a few ‘shotgun’ cables available in the market which run RG59 video and power wires side by side. Simply remove the power wire for the RG59 cable to be compatible with PoC.

With the new Hikvision Turbo HD Cameras and Dahua HDCVI cameras offering this revolutionary technology, you will not only save time and money on the installation but also keep the beauty of your apartment’s interiors intact. Additionally, with PoC, you can also increase the length of the cable to a whopping 400 meters. Thus, you can comfortably carry out the surveillance from your neighbor’s house if you want!

The Dahua HDCVI and Hikvision Turbo HD are only the first in the range of numerous PoC cameras yet to come. We believe that the technology will go on improving with time, but the upgrades will always be at hand. So you don’t need to wait for the upgrades. Just purchase one of the newer models of Hikvision and Dahua, and you would be good to go.

Needless to say, PoC won’t necessarily be compatible with the older versions of the DVRs. The DVRs need to be PoC compatible in the first place. Thus, if yours isn’t, then you would need to purchase a new one. Furthermore, PoC compatibility requires that you connect the wire directly to the DVR. Wireless connections won’t work. Even the earlier versions that connect directly to the monitor won’t be compatible with PoC. If you wish to switch to this type of CCTV Cameras, then make sure that you have a direct wired connection with the DVR.

The points mentioned in the previous paragraph are the only exceptions for PoC, wherein you need to upgrade the DVR itself. Apart from that, PoC and its numerous benefits are up for grabs. Interested in the PoC CCTV Cameras? Check here for the applicable products, technical specifications and prices.

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