SmartPSS is an all-in-one, full-featured video surveillance application that is ideal for the small to mid-size business that needs to monitor people, premises, and assets. SmartPSS integrates all Dahua network cameras and storage devices into one intuitive, easy to use interface. The software provides efficient device management, video monitoring and playback, alarm and analytic configuration, as well as video wall setup and preview.
SmartPSS Features
- Support 18 languages.
- Support IPC, PTZ, NVR, EVS, HCVR, NVS, NKB, VDP and etc.
- Support up to 128 live viewing channels, main or sub streams optional.
- Support 4K cameras.
- Support H.265 streams.
- Support IPv6 devices.
- Support Windows 10.
- Support Smart Track by linking a fisheye and PTZ.
- Support multiple tour tasks.
- One channel can be split into different windows.
- Multiple channels can be previewed in channel zero.
- Auto find/import/export supported.
- Easy to manage up to 64 Devices over a Maximum of 256 Channels
- Up to 36 channels synchronous playback.
- Time bar and events playback modes available.
- Support joystick to control PTZ cameras.
- Support fisheye camera Virtual PTZ operation by mouse.
- Alarm can be triggered via different events including IVS (Optional).
- Support e-map, you can clearly view and manage all device locations.
- PC-NVR enables local storage recording.
- TV wall configuration and control.
- Support VDP monitoring, talking, announcement and configuration.
- Account management supported; and different users share different privileges.
- Log for event and user activities.
- Friendly GUI for an easy operation.
- Support P2P devices.
- Support fisheye image correction in both live viewing and playback.
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How to Install SmartPSS
Description
This guide will show how to download and install SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
SmartPSS Download - Computer
- Internet
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Download SmartPSS.
From the main page of DahuaWiki:
2. Open or extract the zip file, and double click on the executable.
3. The installer will launch
- Select the language using the drop-down box
- Check the box to agree to the license agreement
- Click Next
4. In the next window you can select which components will be installed.
- SmartPSS – Leave this box checked to install SmartPSS
- Storage Service – Check this box if you wish to have your PC function as a recording device for your cameras.
Click Next
5. Choose where SmartPSS will be installed by clicking Browse
Click Next
6. The installation will begin
7. Once complete click Finish
How to Install SmartPSS for OSX
Description
This tutorial is showing how to install SmartPSS on Mac computer.
Prerequisites
The procedures will require a Mac computer and SmartPSS already downloaded.
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Download SmartPSS
Link to Download “SmartPSS for Mac”
2. Go to downloads and select the SmartPSS file.
3. Highlight SmartPSS ➞ Right Click and a sub menu will show ➞ Click on Open.
4. The MAC OSx security will block the installation of the “SmartPSS_Beta” software.
5. Go to the “System Preferences” option, “General” and you will see at the bottom the option to “Open Anyway”.
6. After downloading the “SmartPSS” software move it from the download folder to the application folder.
7. Double click on the software to start the installation.
8. You will get this message when the installation is successful.
9. Double click on the “SmartPSS” icon. Setup a password.
10. Add a device.
11. Allow incoming network connections.
12. Congratulations, Software installed.
OSX/How To Install SmartPSS on Mac M1 Chip
Prerequisites
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Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Double click on the installer to use the archive Utility
2. Now go to your MAC settings and click on Security and Privacy
3. A pop up will come up, click on Open
4. SmartPSS will then be extracted to your desktop. Do not open SmartPSS on the desktop. Drag SmartPSS to the Application Folder by opening Finder.
5. You can now open SmartPSS and enter a new password.
6. Enter security questions and answers in case the password is forgotten.
7. SmartPSS is now installed
How to Install SmartPSS in Windows with a Non-Administrator Account
Description
This guide aims to explain the process of installing SmartPSS with a non-administrator Windows account
NOTE: If none of the below methods are successful, the software will not run without an admin account on that computer
Prerequisites
- A Windows Computer (At this time this does not currently work on Windows 11)
- The SmartPSS Installer: Download Here
- A new Windows User Account that has been logged into at least once
Step by Step Instructions
Installing SmartPSS for a Non-Administrator Account
1. First step is to install SmartPSS using an admin account in Windows. After SmartPSS was installed under the admin, you can then logged out of the admin, and log into a “standard user” account that will be using SmartPSS without admin credentials. All the steps below were done using the “standard user” account, but the first time you run the shortcut, you will need to know the admin credentials.
2. First, we need to make a manual shortcut for SmartPSS so we can add our syntax. Right click on the desktop, choose new and then choose shortcut.
3. You will get a screen that asks you to choose the file location. Click on the browse button and then navigate to the SmartPSS.exe. The default location is C:\Program Files\Smart Professional Surveillance System\SmartPSS\SmartPSS.exe. Once you locate the file, click ok.
4. Once you navigate to the file and click ok, it will add the location in the location bar.
5. Now you want to take the example syntax and modify it to match your computer name and username. As an example our computer name is DahuaCan and our admin account username is admin. So in the next screenshot you can see we modified the syntax to include our computer name and username. Now you want to add that syntax to the beginning of the location. After you fill that in like the screenshot below and click next, give your Shortcut a name. I called ours SmartPSS as Admin.
6. Now you want to double click on the new SmartPSS shortcut, and you will get a command line pop up. All you need to do is type in the password for the main Admin account. Of note, when you type in the password the line does not move and there is no indication that you are typing anything into the command prompt, this is normal. Make sure to type it in carefully and then click enter.
7. After you click Enter, it should then run SmartPSS using those admin credentials. Those credentials are now saved, so even if you close SmartPSS, even if you log out of the user account or reboot the computer, you can just click on the shortcut on the desktop and it will always use the credentials you already provided it. Your shortcut should now be good to go for that user. If you want to know how to change the shortcut icon, you can continue onto the following steps.
Steps to modify the shortcut icon
8. Right click the shortcut, then choose change icon like in the screenshots below. It may give you an error about no icons being available. Just click ok. Now navigate your way to the SmartPSS folder again, choose the SmartPSS executable. Now on the next screen it will give you the SmartPSS icon. Choose it and click ok. Now your shortcut will have the proper icon.
Add DVR/NVR to SmartPSS(IP)
Description
This allows you to add and view NVR/HCVR to SmartPSS using IP address.
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
SmartPSS Download
How to Install SmartPSS - User Name and Password of device recoder.
- IP address of device.
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Open SmartPSS, and click, “Devices”
2. To search the IP address of the device recorder Input the IP range of DVR/NVR to be added ➞ Select “Search”.
3. Select the DVR/NVR to be added ➞ Select “Add”.
4. Select “OK”
5. For Manual Add Select “Manual Add”.
6. Input Information ➞ Select “Get Info”. Device details will automatically generate. ➞ Select “Add” and the DVR/NVR will be added to the list of live devices for SmartPSS.
Add a Device via P2P using SmartPSS
Description
This allows you to add cameras or recorders via P2P to SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
- SN Number of device located on bottom of device recorder. Can also be located from the local menu of the recorder under menu -> system info or from Dahua Web service under Setup -> Network -> P2P
- P2P must be enabled from the main menu of the recorder under Settings -> Network -> P2P or from Dahua Web Service under Setup -> Network -> P2P. How To Setup P2P
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Locate the serial number of your NVR or DVR. The serial number can be found at the following locations:
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On the underside or side of the unit
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In the web interface, under Info->Version
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On the system interface under Main Menu->Settings->Network->P2P
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On the system interface under Main Menu->Info->System->Version
2. Launch SmartPSS. At the main page click Devices
3. Click +Add to add a device
4. The Manual Add window will appear.
5. Use the drop-down box to change ‘Method to add' to ‘SN(For Device Support P2P)'
6. Enter the Serial Number for the unit in the field SN.
Enter the username and password for the device then click Add
7. The added device will appear in the Device List
8. From the main page of SmartPSS click Live View
9. The added device will apear in the Device List and can be expanded to view all video channels from the device.
How To View A Device In SmartPSS
Description
This article will show you how to view a device in SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
- Device added to SmartPSS SmartPSS/Add Device via IP SmartPSS/Add Device P2P
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Launch SmartPSS.
2. Click Live View
3. The device tree on the left will show all devices added to SmartPSS.
4. Click on a device then drag and drop to a tile in the center of the screen to load the stream
5. Use the Layout Options in the bottom right of the screen to adjust the Live View to 2X2, 3×3, 4×4, or create your own custom layout
6. Double click within a video pane to bring the stream full screen
How To Playback From A Device In SmartPSS
Description
This article will show you how to playback recorded video from a device in SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
- Device added to SmartPSS SmartPSS/Add Device via IP SmartPSS/Add Device P2P
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Launch SmartPSS.
2. Click Playback
3. The device tree on the left will show all devices added to SmartPSS.
For devices with multiple channels/streams, Click the 
icon to expand the tree to see all channels.
5. Use the checkbox next to each channel you wish to search for.
6.You can configure the parameters of the search using the drop down boxes on the left side of the screen:
- Record Type – choose the type of recording records to search for, including Events
- Stream Type – Main Stream, Sub Stream
- Time – Click the Time window to enter the time frame to search for – Please note this value cannot exceed a 24 hour period
Click ‘Search' to begin a search based on the parameters.
7. The search results will appear in the timeline below the center window. Click the floating bar on the right side of the screen to open the Record Tray
8. Double click an entry in the list to begin playback
9. Use the controls below the video pane to control playback
There are options for forward and reverse playback, playback speed, and to enable audio
Playback from SmartPSS
Description
Playback in SmartPSS is a feature that access local or remote storage devices such as an NVR. Follow the instructions below to start using this feature of SmartPSS.
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
SmartPSS Download
How to Install SmartPSS
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1. From the home page select “Play Back”
Step 2. On the right hand side, select a device to view play back. Multiple devices may be selected
Step 3. Select Record or Picture → Select type for drop down selection. You may select all or any type of the events such as motion → Select Stream Type → Select from date and time to date and time → Select Search.
Step 4. Select Record or Event to view Playback → Select Channels to view → select play.
SmartPSS 2.0 Playback
Description
How to playback recordings on SmartPSS 2.0
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS 2.0
- Device Access
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. From the home menu select “Playback”.
2. From the left hand side select device -> camera or cameras. More than one maybe selected.
3. Select Record type. Drop down menu allows to select All Records, General, Alarm, MD (Motion Detection), and Intelligent Analysis.
4. Select Stream Type (Main Stream or Sub Stream).
5. Select Date and time -> Select OK -> Select Search.
6. Click on the Play button.
Backup via SmartPSS
Description
This allows you to back up videos on SmartPSS.
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS installed on a Windows or Mac computer
- Dahua NVR with a stored recording
- Established network connection with the NVR
- The NVR added to SmartPSS
- Enough drive space for the video backup
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. From the Home Page on SmartPSS select the “PlayBack Button”
2. From the PlayBack Page on the right hand side select“Camera or Channel” for the footage you need to backup. Multiple cameras or channels may be selected.
3 . Select “Record or Picture” for the content you would like to backup.
4. Select which one of the options “Type” (such as Motion Detection) you nedd to backup.
5. Select the stream “Main or Sub”.
6. Select and choose “Date and time” .
7. Select “Search”.
8. Select or Check which footage you need to export or download. Video footage can be viewed by clicking on the “Play” button and by selected events.
9. You may trim the video footage if the “Record tab” is selected. You will need to click the scissor or trim icon to trim the selected video.
10. On the “Event” tab you will need to select or check the events you want to save e.g (1, 2, 3, 4). Multiple videos may be selected to export.
11. Click on the disk icon to save and start the export.
12. Select “Path” You would like to save to . You can save it to a specific folder.
13. Select “Export Format” (Original Format, ASF, AVI, MP4) and click “OK”
14. The progress can be viewed clicking on the “Export Progress” icon.
How to Dewarp a Fisheye Camera’s Live Feed via SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
- Fisheye Camera
- PC
- Up-to-date firmware
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Log in to SmartPSS and click on Live View.
2. Select the fisheye that you added.
3. Select the liveview of the fish eye.
4. Select the fisheye view that you would like.
5. You may now select each individual view and move as you like.
How to Dewarp a Fisheye Camera’s Recorded Video via SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS.
- Fisheye Camera.
- NVR connected to Fisheye with HDD installed.
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Select Playback.
2. Select a camera under an NVR that has a harddrive for playback.
3. Select the time frame of the playback.
4. Select the fisheye camera.
5. Right-click and select the installation mode and select the fisheye view.
6. You may now see the playback in fisheye dewarp. Select a time if you wish.
Download Video from SD-Card in SmartPSS
Description
Follow the instructions below to download video via an IP camera's SD-Card in SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- Computer with SmartPSS installed
- Connection to an IP camera with a recording on its SD-Card
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. From the Home Page on SmartPSS select the “PlayBack Button”
2. From the PlayBack Page on the right hand side select “Camera or Channel” for the footage you need to backup. Multiple cameras or channels may be selected.
3 . Select “Record or Picture” for the content you would like to backup.
4. Select which one of the options “Type” (such as Motion Detection) you nedd to backup.
5. Select the stream “Main or Sub”.
6. Select and choose “From Date and time” , “To Date and time”
7. Select “Search”.
8. Select or Check which footage you need to export or download. Video footage can be viewed by clicking on the “Play” button and by selected events.
9. You may trim the video footage if the “Record tab” is selected. You will need to click the scissor or trim icon to trim the selected video.
10. On the “Event” tab you will need to select or check the events you want to save e.g (1, 2, 3, 4). Multiple videos may be selected to export.
11. Click on the disk icon to save and start the export.
12. Select “Path” and find SD card to back-up to. Note: SD Card must be inserted and unlock
13. Select “Export Format” (Original Format, ASF, AVI, MP4) and click “OK”
14. The progress can be viewed clicking on the “Export Progress” icon.
How to Backup SmartPSS Configuration
Description
This enables you to backup your SmartPSS configuration in you need the configuration at another machine.
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
SmartPSS Download
How to Install SmartPSS - Computer
- Internet
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. Locate the SmartPSS install folder. This is usually called, “Smart Professional Surveillance System” and is located under either:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Smart Professional Surveillance System
or
- C:\Program Files\Smart Professional Surveillance System
2. In the, “SmartPSS” folder there will be a file called, “conf.xml” locate that file.
3. Copy the, “conf.xml” file to the location of your choosing.
4. Repeat these steps for “device.xml” and “device1.xml”
How To Import/Export Devices In SmartPSS
Description
This article will show you how to import and export all devices in SmartPSS 2.0
Prerequisites
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Export Device List
1. Launch SmartPSS.
2. Click Devices
3. Click Export to export all currently added devices
4. The Device Export window will appear. Click the folder icon to set the local path on the computer to save the exported device list to
5. Click Export to begin the device export.
Import Device List
1. Launch SmartPSS.
2. Click Devices
3. Click Import
4. The Device Import window will appear. Click the folder icon.
5. Use the file dialogue window to locate the the Device Export file on the computer
6. Click Import
7. A prompt will display confirming a successful device import
SmartPSS 2.0: Import and Export a Device List
Description
This guide will present information about importing or exporting all of the devices in SmartPSS2.0. This device list is compatible with SmartPSS 1.16.1 as well.
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS 2.0 (preferably)
- Remote or local cameras for connection
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Import
1. Open SmartPSS 2.0 and select Devices.
2. Select Import, then select the folder icon to access file explorer.
3. Select the XML file that contains your device list, or exported device list, then select open.
4. Select Import.
5. Select, OK and enjoy!
Export
1. Open SmartPSS 2.0 and select Devices.
2. Select Export, then select the folder icon to open up file explorer.
3. Select the directory that you want the file to be saved into, you may also name the file, then click save.
4. To complete the process select Backup.
5. Select OK after getting a “Successfully exported device config file!” Information.
How to use E-Map
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS V1.13 or higher
- PC
- Internet Connection
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1) Select E-Map from Home Page
2) Select “Add Map” → Name Map → Find File of Map to be used → Map description → click “Save” and Map will be come into view.
3) On the top left select the “Edit tab”. This will allow to add cameras to the E-Map
4) On the right-hand side you will see a list of recorders and cameras to select. Choose recorder → choose cameras → click on camera to highlight. You may now drag the chosen camera to any part of the map or floor plan. Note: you must be on the edit tab to select cameras to drag onto the map.
5) From the “View” tab, on the map you can double click on the cameras to view live stream. You may view multiple cameras simultaneously.
How to Access IVS Features in SmartPSS
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS installed on a Windows or Mac computer
- Dahua IP camera with IVS
- Established network connection with the IP Camera
- The IP camera added to SmartPSS
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
1. From the Smart Pss home page select Live View.
2. On the right hand side menu select click on IVS capable camera and drag it into view > Right click to bring up sub menu > Select “IVS Channel Config”
3. Scene Calibration menu will now be opened > Select the “Calib” button. Draw Region 1 > right click on drawing when completed which will complete the drawing.
How to Setup Smart Track in SmartPSS
1. From the Smart Pss home page select Live View.
2. On the right hand side select and click on device > right click to bring up sub menu > Select “Smart Track Config” which will bring you to the Smart Track Config Menu.
3.To ensure linkage accuracy, please set at least three groups of calibration points > Click “Add” to set calibration points. > Click “OK”
Here is a examples of working smart track.
How to Configure SmartPSS to Record IP Camera Feed / PC-NVR Setup
Description
This enables you to allocate a storage space on your computer for IP Camera recordings.
Prerequisites
- SmartPSS
SmartPSS Download
How to Install SmartPSS - PC-NVR
- Computer with storage
- Internet
- Camera online and connected
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Note: Please be sure you have completed the, “Install SmartPSS Guide” before proceeding with these instructions.
1. Launch SmartPSS and click, “PC-NVR”
2. Click the power button on the right to turn PC-NVR on.
3. Click the plus sign.
4. Click the device you wish to setup to record.
5. Click on the check box below the image.
6. Click, “Import”
7. Click, “Disk Management” on the left hand side. In this section, you can allocate a specific portion of your computer's hard drive to be used for recording video directly from your device.
8. Input the amount of space that you wish to allocate in gigabytes, and click “Allocate” After a brief moment PC-NVR will restart.
9. Verify that the, “Status” is displaying as, “Online”
10. Click, “Record Plan” on the left hand side.
11. On this page you can configure the recording schedule for your device. In this example, the device is configured to record every day of the week all day long on Schedule and Motion recording.
12. Once complete, click, “Save” at the bottom of this page.
How to Configure SmartPSS 2.0 to Record IP Camera Feed / PC-NVR Setup
Description
This enables you to allocate a storage space on your computer for IP Camera recordings.
Prerequisites
- Internet
- SmartPSS_v2.00_20161116
- PC-NVR
- Computer with storage
- Camera online and connected
Video Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Note: Please be sure you have completed the, “Install SmartPSS Guide” before proceeding with these instructions.
1. Launch SmartPSS and click, “PC-NVR”
2. Select “Here”
3. Select Search
4. Find PC-NVR-V3.0, check the box on the left and click Add.
5. Enter in the username and password for PCNVR 3.0.
6. Check if each device is online and added properly.
7. Now Select + at the top of the screen and then select PC NVR again.
8. Select the HDD tab in the right hand column, then select Allocate on the HDD you want to use. Notice the option to Overwrite the HDD or make these read only.
9. Select OK to proceed with erasing and allocating the empty portion of the drive.
10. Select the Channel Management tab in the right hand column.
11. Now check any network device to be recorded and then select the right arrow button and then save to add them.
12. Select Record Plan tab in the right hand column once these devices have been added.
13. Select the gear icon on the right to set the parameters of the record schedule, and then select ok and then save.
14. Select ok, thne select + at the top of the screen to add a new tab.
15. Select Playback.
16. Now under the PC-NVR 3.0 select the device to search for recorded video. Select Search and press play. The recorded video will open in the first available window. The Type of recording and time of recording will take place towards the bottom of the screen. The Green area in this picture represents what regular recording will look like.
17. This is what the playback of the PC-NVR 3.0 should look like.
