This tutorial shows how to set up a Dahua-style NVR (Network Video Recorder) using Smart PSS (Smart Professional Surveillance System) on a Windows PC. It covers software installation, adding the NVR, configuring live view and recording, and basic troubleshooting.
Set up your admin password and security questions when launching the software for the first time. Step 2: Initialize and Configure the PC NVR Service smart pss pc nvr setup
Click to find devices on your local network, or click Add to add it manually. This tutorial shows how to set up a
Ironically, while surveillance is about security, a PC running Smart PSS is a high-value attack vector. Default settings are dangerously permissive. Step 2: Initialize and Configure the PC NVR
Define the (Main Stream is recommended for crisp playback clarity). Set your Time & Date Range parameters. Click Search .
Note on Software Lifecycle: Dahua has officially discontinued support for the original SmartPSS 2.0 series as of August 2024. For most new users, is now the recommended and maintained platform. However, the setup logic remains very similar across both versions..
Ensure the computer is awake, the service is enabled in SmartPSS, and that the computer's firewall isn't blocking Dahua services.