How to Download and Prepare Firmware

Description

This guide will show how to download and prepare the firmware file for a Dahua device.

Firmware files for Dahua devices can be found at Firmware by Device or the specific product page for the device

Firmware is typical provided in a ZIP file, a compressed file format

This file will contain the actual firmware file, which needs to be extracted from the ZIP file in preparation for the upgrade

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Confirm the Model and current firmware of Dahua device

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Info

3. Click Version

The Device Type will be displayed

The current System Version will be displayed

Download the firmware file for device from DahuaWiki

4. In a browser go to DahuaWiki.com

Under Specifications, Firmware, & Manuals

Click the device type (in this example Recorder)

5. Enter the device model into the field

6. The results will be filtered

7. Click the firmware icon to download the firmware file

8. The file will download

Extract the firmware file to local computer

9. Right click the Start Menu / Windows icon in the bottom left of the screen

Select File Explorer

10. Select Desktop

11. Click Home

Then click New folder to create a new folder to extract the contents of the firmware zip file

12. Find the created folder in the list, double click to open

13. Under the Downloads window of the browser, click ‘Show in folder’

A new File Explorer window should open containing the directory the firmware zip was downloaded to

Locate the file in the list

14. Right click

Select Cut

15. Select the window with the new directory

Right click in the window

Select Paste

The folder will appear in the directory

16. Right click the file

17. The contents of the zip file will appear in a new window

18. Click to select all files in the folder

Drag and drop the files to the created folder

The files will appear in the directory

The firmware file will appear in the directory ready to use

How to Reset Device to Factory Default

Latest Dahua firmware 2024

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

Right click select Main Menu

2. Under Setting

Click System

3. Click Default

4. Click Factory Reset

5. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click Yes

6. The unit will default and reboot

7. When the device has booted back up it will be factory reset and is now ready for device initialization

SystemUI New

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

Right click, select Main Menu

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. Click Default

5. Click Factory Default

6. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click OK

7. The NVR will default and reboot itself

8. The unit will boot back up

9. The device has been factory reset and is now ready for device initialization

WebUI Old

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Setup

3. Click System

4. Click Default

5. Click Factory Reset

6. A prompt will appear to confirm the Factory Reset

The unit will reboot and is now ready for device initialization

WebUI New

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Setup

3. Click System

4. Click Default

5. Click Factory Reset

6. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click Yes

The unit will reboot and is now ready for device initialization

Firmware Update via USB Drive

Description

This page will show you how to update the firmware of your Dahua device via a USB drive at the recorder

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Download Firmware and copy to USB such as a flash drive ➞ Insert USB into recorders USB port.

2. It will prompt for option to upgrade, Click System upgrade ➞ Click Start.

3. Browse for firmware ➞ Open firmware folder is in ➞ Select Bin File ➞ Click Start. Device will reboot once finished.

SystemUI New

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

USB drive with Firmware file should be plugged into USB slot on recorder

1. From the Main Menu, click Operation

2. Click System Maintain > Upgrade

3. Click the System Upgrade in the middle of the page.

4. Select the Firmware file from the list

Click OK

5. The firmware update will begin.

Make sure to not unplug the power during this process.

6. The NVR will reboot as the final step of the process

Firmware Update via WebUI

Description

This page will show you how to update the firmware of your Dahua device via the WebUI

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

Instructions

WebUI Old

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: From IE(Internet Explorer) type in the devices IP address on the IE address bar → login with credentials.

Step2: Setup → System → Upgrade

Step 3: Click on “Browse” → Select correct firmware

USB firmware Upgrade via web.

If firmware is on USB Device → Click on browse → Navigate to USB location → Select firmware → Open → Upgrade.

WebUI New

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. Click Upgrade

5. Click Browser

6. Locate the firmware file

Click Open

7. Click Upgrade to begin the update process

8. A message will appear to confirm the upgrade process

9. When the upgrade is complete the device will reboot

Firmware Update via SmartPSS

Description

This page will show you how to update the firmware of your Dahua device via SmartPSS

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

Instructions

SmartPSS 2.002

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Main Page of SmartPSS

Click Device CFG

2. Click to select the device from the device tree on the left side of the screen

3. Click Upgrade

4. Click the folder icon

5. Locate the firmware file

Click Open

6. Click Firmware Upgrade to begin the firmware update process

7. A prompt will appear to confirm the upgrade process

8. A prompt will appear to confirm a successful upgrade

Firmware Upgrade via ConfigTool

Description

This page will show you how to upgrade the firmware of your Dahua device via ConfigTool

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

Prerequisites

Step by Step Instructions

Single Device Upgrade

1. Open ConfigTool and click on Search Setting at the top

2. Check the boxes for both Current Segment Search and Other Segment Search.
Enter the IP range for the device you are looking for in Start IP and End IP.
Enter the login information for that device in Username and Password.
Then click OK at the bottom

3. Click on Device Upgrade on the left.
Find the device you want to upgrade in the list and click on the Folder icon next to it under the Upgrade File Path column

4. Use the file explorer to find the firmware file on your computer and select it.
Then click on Open

5. Verify the file path is listed next to the device in the list.
Then click on the Upgrade icon to the right of the device in the Operate column

6. Click on OK

7. The progress bar will fill up as the device is upgraded

8. Once the device has been successfully upgraded you will see a Green Check Mark next to it in the list

Batch Device Upgrade

1. Open ConfigTool and click on Search Setting at the top

2. Check the boxes for both Current Segment Search and Other Segment Search.
Enter the IP range for the devices you are looking for in Start IP and End IP.
Enter the login information for those devices in Username and Password.
Then click OK at the bottom

3. Click on Device Upgrade on the left.
Find the devices you want to upgrade in the list and check the boxes next to them. (Make sure all devices you check require the same firmware.)
Then click on Batch Upgrade at the top

4. Click on OK

5. Click on Browse

6. Use the file explorer to find the firmware file on your computer and select it.
Then click on Open

7. Click OK at the bottom

8. The progress bars will fill up as the devices are upgraded

9. Once the devices have been successfully upgraded you will see Green Check Marks next to them in the list

Recorder Firmware Update via Online

Description

This page will show you how to update your Dahua Recorder online.

Note: All devices should be “Factory Reset” once the firmware update is complete.

When the NVR detects there is a newer firmware in the server, a ‘1′ icon will appear at the System icon.

The entire process takes about 5 minutes depending on network connection.

Prerequisites

Instructions

SystemUI

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View

Right click, select Main Menu

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. The upgrade menu will show if a new firmware version is available

5. Click Upgrade Now to begin the update process

6. A prompt will appear to confirm that Surveillance will be paused during the upgrade process

Click OK

7. The firmware file will begin to download

8. After the download is complete the unit will automatically begin the firmware upgrade

9. The unit will reboot as the final step of the upgrade

10. Once the firmware update is complete the unit will reboot. A factory default is recommended after a firmware update

From Live View, right click Select Main Menu

11. Click Operation

12. Click System Maintain

13. Click Default

14. Click Factory Default

15. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click OK

16. The unit will reboot

17. When the unit boots back up it will be factory defaulted and ready for the Device Initialization process

WebUI

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Operation

3. Click System Maintain

4. Click Upgrade

5. The upgrade menu will show if a new firmware version is available

6. Click Upgrade Now

7. A prompt will appear to confirm that Surveillance will be paused during the upgrade process

Click OK

8. The firmware file will begin to download

9. After the download is complete the unit will automatically begin the firmware upgrade

10. Once the firmware update is complete the unit will reboot. A factory default is recommended after a firmware update

Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

12. Click Operation

13. Click System Maintain

14. Click Default

Click Factory Default

15. A prompt will appear to confirm the factory default

Click OK

The unit will factory default and reboot

When the unit boots back up it will be factory defaulted and ready for the Device Initialization process

Index of /Firmware

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Locate Device Firmware via Firmware Tool

Description

Follow these step by step directions below to find your products most recent firmware on Dahua Wiki.

Prerequisites

• Dahua Product Purchased from an Authorized Dahua North America Reseller
• Device Model Number
• Method for update (see below)
• PC for firmware download

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Locate the Model Number of the device. The model number can be located: on a sticker fixed to the device, on the product box label, inside the system’s information area.

2. Go to http://DahuaWiki.com

3. Click the, “Firmware” icon.

4. Click the icon that matches with your device.

5. Type your devices model name into the box.

6. Keep inputting your model until the corresponding download link appears.

7. Click, “Click Here To Download”

Dahua Firmware Ultimate Guide

Read Next :

1. Dahua Password Reset Instructions
2. DSS Pro Install and Configure Instructions

Firmware Search Tool

Dahua North America Products

Note: Some devices will need multiple firmware updates to get the system up and running on the latest revision. If you are unable to locate your device’s firmware using either Search Tools, your best option is to check the device’s product page.

Instructions

• How To Upgrade Firmware via NVR Update
• How To Upgrade Firmware via ConfigTool
• How To Upgrade Firmware via Web Browser
• How To Upgrade Firmware via USB

How to Locate Device Firmware

• Locate Firmware via Product Page
• Locate Firmware via Search
• Locate Firmware via Firmware Tool

Note: Some devices will need multiple firmware updates to get the system up and running on the latest revision. If you are unable to locate your device’s firmware using either Search Tools, your best option is to check the device’s product page.

Locate Device Firmware via Product Page

Description

The product page for Dahua North American products will have the latest firmware available for download on each of their respective pages.

Prerequisites

• Dahua Product Purchased from an Authorized Dahua North America Reseller
• Device Model Number
• Method for update (see below)
• PC for firmware download

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Locate the Model Number of the device. The model number can be located: on a sticker fixed to the device, on the product box label, inside the system’s information area.

2. Go to http://DahuaWiki.com

3. Click the, “Data Sheets” icon.

4. Click the icon that matches with your device.

5. Locate the model of your device, and click on it.

6. Scroll down, until you see the firmware section.

7. Click the firmware link to begin the download.

Locate Device Firmware via Search

Description

Follow these step by step directions below to find your products most recent firmware on Dahua Wiki.

Prerequisites

• Dahua Product Purchased from an Authorized Dahua North America Reseller
• Device Model Number
• Method for update (see below)
• PC for firmware download

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Locate the Model Number of the device. The model number can be located: on a sticker fixed to the device, on the product box label, inside the system’s information area.

2. Go to http://DahuaWiki.com

3. Enter your model number into the search bar to find your products page.

OR please scroll down to the Specifications area of the site and locate your USA model that way.

4. On the product page you will find an area that contains the firmware. Click the Link to download the first firmware.

Update Camera Firmware via NVR

Prerequisites

• Firmware for specific model
• IP address of IP camera for upgrading firmware via WEB
• Local Network access to the NVR
• USB flash drive with firmware for local upgrade

Video Instructions

NVR

Internet Explorer

Step by Step Instructions via Local NVR

1. From the Main Menu under Settings, Select Camera.

2. Select Registration.

3. Select Upgrade.

4. Select IP Camera to be upgraded

5. Click “Select”

6. Select the model specific firmware and click “OK”.

7. Click on “Start Upgrade”

Status of the download will show.

It will show “finish” when done.

Step by Step Instructions via WEB

1. Login in IP Camera via Web

2. Click on the “Setup Tab”.

3. On the left side menu, click on “System”.

4. Click on “Upgrade”.

5. Click on “Browse” and select the model specific firmware.

6. Once firmware is selected, click on upgrade.It will show a progress bar and device will reboot once upgraded.

How to Update Firmware via USB

Description

Follow these instructions to update the firmware on a recorder using a USB storage drive. Be sure to download the appropriate firmware for your device.

Prerequisites

• USB Drive 1GB or more
• The proper firmware file for the device
• Physical access to the recording device
• A computer to load the firmware files onto the USB

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Download Firmware and copy to USB such as a flash drive ➞ Insert USB into recorders USB port.

2. It will prompt for option to upgrade, Click System upgrade ➞ Click Start.

3. Browse for firmware ➞ Open firmware folder is in ➞ Select Bin File ➞ Click Start. Device will reboot once finished.

How To Dewarp Fisheye On Board

Description

A newer revision of firmware will enable your fisheye to dewarp onboard and then send the video stream to any device without post processing. This can be useful in video management environments that cannot dewarp these devices. Follow these instructions to find out how this function works.

Prerequisites

• Windows PC or Laptop
• Clear WebRec files
• DH-IPC-EBW812A0N or DH-IPC-EBW86A0N

• 

  DH-IPC-EBW812A0N

• 

  DH-IPC-EBW86A0N

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Log into the camera and install the new WebRec plugin for this device.

2. Navigate to Setup->Image->Encode menu select the orientation of your mount under installation mode (Ceiling, Wall, Ground).

3. Below are screenshots of how the record modes look:

• 1O

• 1P

• 2P

• 1O+3R

• 1R

• 4R

• 2R

4. Now add the camera like a normal IP camera to your NVR, and notice that you can change every setting in the encode menu except the dewarp mode. The onboard dewarp setting must be configured directly through the camera’s webGUI.

5. Here is an example of this feature being used on an NVR.

How to Upgrade Dahua Device Firmware on a Mac

Description

How to upgrade your Devices firmware using your Mac computer

Prerequisites

1.Mac Computer

2.Network Connection to your Dahua Device

Step by step instruction

1.Enter your devices IP address in the URL section of your Safari Browser

2.Select settings

3.Select system

4.Select upgrade

5.Select Browse and find your Extracted firmware file

6.Select upgrade

7.Your device may take several minutes to upgrade the firmware and will reboot once completed.

How to Update Dahua IP Camera via Recorder

Description

This tutorial demonstrate the process of where to navigate to the firmware update option.

Prerequisites

• Find the correct model of IP camera and download the firmware from https://dahuawiki.com/Main_Page
• Extract the bin file within the downloaded firmware zip folder

Instructions

1. Under “Management”, click “Camera”

2. Navigate to the downloaded firmware zip folder and extract the bin file where we will use for firmware update.

3a.Under “Registration”, click on “Update”
b. Browse to the location where the extracted bin file is located.
c. Select the camera(s) to update the firmware. Please note that if multiple cameras are selected for the same bin file, you need to ensure the bin file matches the cameras model number before proceeding with the update.
d. Click on “Start Upgrade” to initiate the firmware update process and the camera(s) will reboot afterward the firmware update.

Note: It’s not required, but we are strongly recommending to factory reset the camera(s) after the firmware has successfully completed.

Update firmware using the ConfigTool via Dahua ToolBox

Description

• Update firmware of Dahua Device using the ConfiTool via Dahua Toolbox.
• Note: If your IP Camera is connected to the back of an NVR, these instructions will not apply. Please see, “How to Connect IP Camera to NVR“

Prerequisites

•  Dahua Toolbox installed
• Windows PC.
• Dahua Devices on the same LAN as the PC for using the ConfigTool.

Step by Step Instructions

1. From the Dahua ToolBox, open the ConfigTool.

2. Upon opening the ConfigTool application, here you can see Dahua Devices on the same LAN are located. Refresh if Dahua devices are not located. You can also manually locate the device by typing in the IP address of the device in the search.

3. Click on the upgrade icon. Here you will see a list of located Dahua devices.

• With the appropriate firmware for the device model already downloaded, click on browse and locate the upgrade BIN file.

• Once BIN file is located click on Open.

• Click on upgrade. Once firmware is upgraded, the device should reboot and be ready to go.

IPCSystemUpgrade

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/Server Config

This guide will show how to configure DSS Express server settings, such as external IP mapping, port mapping , and the ability to start and restart the server and server services.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 server installed

Read More : SmartPSS Installation and User guide

Step by Step Instructions

Click DSS Express Server icon to open the Server software for configuration

DSS Express Server

Server status is displayed on the top right corner of the window

 Server Starting  Running  Server Offline  Exception

Use the buttons on the top left of the window to control the server services – Restart All, Stop All and Refresh all services are available

Use the buttons on the top right of the window for different DSS server functions:

	Function
1	User Manual – Open User Manual for DSS
2	Language – Select English or Chinese
3	Security – Disable or enable TLS1.0
4	Setting – Map the IP of DSS Express server to an external IP address
5	About – Click to Display Version information of DSS Server

Click the  to modify the service port number. Server will automatically restart after modification.

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/License Activation

Description

This guide will show how to activate the DSS Express license.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• License Key that you received from your Sales Rep

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and then go to Configuration menu.

2. Click on License.

4. Click on Online Activation.

5. Enter the 16 digits license code that you received from Dahua. Then click on Activate now.

5. Your DSS Express is successfully activated, you will be able to see all available modules and license expiration.

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/License Activation (Offline)

Description

This guide will show how to activate the DSS Pro/Express license.

! Note: this guide is for DSS Servers not connected to the Internet.

You will need to have another computer with Internet Access to activate the License.

Prerequisites

• DSS Pro / Express V8 Server and Client
• License Key that you received from your Sales Rep
• Another computer that has Internet Access
• USB Drive

Step by Step Instructions

1.Log into DSS and select [License].

2. Select [Activate Offline].

3. Insert the 16-digit License Key. If you have multiple License Keys, you can add them all together.

After adding all the License Keys, click on [Export]

4. DSS will then generate a LicenseActiveFile.zip.

Copy this file to another PC which has public Internet access.

5. Click on the blue link to go to DSS License Management Page

6. Select [DSS]

7. Select [Activate License]

8. Upload the LicenseActiveFile.zip.

Dahua DSS License Management System will check the file.

If the License is valid, it will activate it for you.

9. Once the License is activated, you will be requested to download a LicenseDat.zip.

10. Copy the LicenseDat.zip back to the PC that has DSS Client.

Click on [Import] and upload the LicenseDat.zip. Then DSS will be activated successfully.

!Note: LicenseActiveFile.zip and LicenseDat.zip are correlated. You cannot use the LicenseDat.zip on another PC rather than the one from which you extract the corresponding LicenseActiveFile.zip.

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/License Dectivation (Online)

Description

This guide will show how to deactivate the DSS Pro/Express license.

! Note: this guide is for DSS Servers connected to the Internet.

Prerequisites

• DSS Pro/Express V8 Server and Client
• License Key that you received from your Sales Rep
• The computer on which DSS is running has Internet

Step by Step Instructions

1.Log into DSS and select [License].

2. Click on [Online Deactivate License].

3. Click on [Deactivate Now].

4. Now, the License Key is deactivated. You could use it on a new installation.

All DSS Modules have become gray.

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/License Dectivation (Offline)

Description

This guide will show how to deactivate the DSS Pro/Express license.

! Note: this guide is for DSS Servers not connected to the Internet.

You will need to have another computer with Internet Access to deactivate the License.

Prerequisites

• DSS Pro / Express V8 Server and Client
• Another computer that has Internet Access
• USB Drive

Step by Step Instructions

1.Log into DSS and select [License].

2. Click on [Offline Deactivate License].

3. Click on [Export].

DSS will generate a LicenseDeactivateFile.zip. Copy this file to another PC that has public Internet access.

! Note: the moment you click on [Export], DSS stops working. Make sure that you are prepared for this.

4. Click on the blue link to jump to DSS License Management Portal.

5. Select [Deactivate License] on the webpage.

6. Click on [Upload] and select the LicenseDeactivateFile.zip.

DSS License Management Portal will verity the file and deactivate the License Key for you.

7. Now, you can use the License Key on a new installation.

Add device to DSS Express V8

Description

This guide will show how to add Dahua device to DSS Express Software.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• Dahua Device connected to the network

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and then go to Configuration menu.

2. Click on Device.

4. Click on Add.

5. Select the adding mode and then enter device information. In this example, we are using IP address mode. For P2P and Auto-register, it must be setup first from recorder or IP Camera. Click Add.

5. Enter Device Name and select Device Type. Click OK.

6. Your device is now added to DSS.

Tips: In the event that your device added but can’t see any cameras added to the software, please follow this following steps.

1. Click on the Edit button on your device.

2. Go to Video Channels. And then click on Get Info.

3. The software will refresh the connection to the device and retrieve the camera channels that added to recorder. Once populated, click OK.

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/Import Device

Description

This guide will show how to add multiple Dahua devices at once to DSS Express using the Import feature.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• Dahua Devices connected to the network

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and then go to Configurations > Device menu.

From Home Select the Configuration menu

2. Click on Device.

3. Click Import

4. Click Template Download to download an example import template file that can be used.

Open the template file in Excel and modify as required.

Template requirements/example:

Click to Select File – Click this to upload the completed template file with all device information.

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/Channel Features

Description

This guide will show how to configure advanced features for channels, important such as for devices with features such as Intelligent Alarms such as Face Detection or ANPR cameras.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• Device(s) connected to the network, added to DSS Express

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and then go to Configurations > Device menu.

From Home Select the Configuration menu

2. Click on Device.

3. Click the  next to the device/channel to modify the features for

4. Select Video Channel

Click the dropdown box under Features then click to select the features to enable for this channel, for example Intelligent Alarm

Click OK to save

DSS Express V8 – Live View

Description

This guide will show the options that available for Live View in DSS Express V8 Client.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• Dahua Device connected to the network
• Dahua Device added to DSS Express V8 – Click here for how-to add device instruction.

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and click on Monitoring Center.

2. Select the camera channel under Resources.

Below is the operation menu that available under Live View.

Tips: In the event that your device added but can’t see any cameras added to the software, please follow this following steps.

1. Click on the Edit button on your device.

2. Go to Video Channels. And then click on Get Info.

3. The software will refresh the connection to the device and retrieve the camera channels that added to recorder. Once populated, click OK.

DSS Express V8 – Playback

Description

This guide will show the options that available for Playback in DSS Express V8 Client.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• Dahua Device connected to the network
• Dahua Device added to DSS Express V8 – Click here for how-to add device instruction.

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and click on Monitoring Center.

2. Click on Playback and select the camera channel under Resources.

Below is the operation menu that available under Playback.

SMD Search

If you would like to download video footage, please click here for instruction.

DSS Express V8 – Download Center

Description

This guide will show how to download recorded video using DSS Express V8 Client.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• Dahua Device connected to the network
• Dahua Device added to DSS Express V8 – Click here for how-to add device instruction.

Step by Step Instructions

1. Go to Home, and then click on Download Center.

2. Select the Camera channel, choose the Date and Time for video footage you wish to review, and click Search.

 NOTE: under Position option, you need to select where the recording is saved. Store on Device is searching playback file from the recorder and Store on Server is searching playback file from DSS Storage.

3. Select the time period from the timeline. It will prompt user to enter the device password.

4. Enter the date and time you world like to download, and you can also choose the video format by clicking on the Transcode. By default the format will be .dav.

5. Your download will begin.

6. You can modify the storage path through the local settings.

DSS Express V8 – Local Storage

Description

This guide will show how to setup local recording in DSS Express V8.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• 1 partition per physical HDD
• Separate physical drives are needed for each recording function.
• HDD format recommendation is in NTFS

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and then go to Configuration menu.

2. Click on Storage.

3. Click on “Server Disk”. and then choose your drive and click on the Initialize button.

NOTE: This will format your HDD, all files inside that drive will be removed.

4. Once the drive is initialized, click on Settings button to assign disk type. There are 3 types for storage, they are Video, Picture (Snapshot), and ANPR Picture (for LPR camera).

5. Once completed, your storage is now ready.

Please click here on how to schedule a recording to DSS Storage.

DSS Express V8 – Local Recording Schedule

Description

This guide will show how to setup local recording in DSS Express V8.

Prerequisites

• DSS Express V8 Server and Client
• DSS Local Storage has been setup. – Click here for how-to setup local storage instruction.

Step by Step Instructions

1.Login to DSS Express Client and then go to Configuration menu.

2. Click on Device.

3. Click on Device Configuration menu.

4. Select your Camera Channel from device root. You will see option for Recording Information. Click on Add Record Plan.

5. Under Record Plan, make sure you Enable it, and then select the Stream type and create your recording schedule. By default, it is set to 24/7 recording. To modify the Time Template, click under Time Template Selection, and click on Create Time Template.

Once everything set, click OK.

6. Your device will now record to DSS Local Storage.

Please click here on how to review recorded video from DSS Local Storage.

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/DSS Upgrade

Cautions and Disclaimers

• This document shows how to update from DSS V8.0.4 to DSS V8.1
• Please note that the following instructions only apply to DSS Baseline. If you are using a customized version of DSS, that will be a case-by-case discussion if you want the update. Please consult Tech Support for more information
• Only Baseline DSS Express and DSS Professional can be upgraded in this way
• Because DSS is Server-client structure, you need to upgrade DSS Server before upgrading DSS Client

Step by Step Instructions

Part 0: Check the Current DSS Version

Log into DSS Client and select [About]

Here you can see the DSS Server Version. Make sure the Installation Package is later than this version.

Part 1: Back up the current system Database – this will prevent data loss in case of update failure

1. Go to the Home menu of DSS – Select [Backup and Restore]

2. Click on the folder icon to select the directory where you want to save the backup file. Then, click on [Backup Now]

3. Insert the Login Password of DSS Client and Encryption Password twice.

In the end, Click on OK and DSS will export the Backup File automatically.

4. When DSS finishes exporting the Backup File, you will receive a prompt message saying Backup successful

• For more information about DSS Database Backup and Restore, please refer to:

https://dahuawiki.com/DSS/V8/DSS_Express/Instruction/DSS_Database_Backup_Restore

Part 2: Upgrade DSS Server

5. Go to DSS Service Manager and click on [Stop All] to temporarily pause DSS Services.

6. Click on [OK] to continue

7. Make sure DSS Services are stopped

8. Double click to run the newer version of DSS Installation Package

9. DSS Package will automatically detect the older version and overwrite the current directory. Click on [OK] to continue

10. Select [Agree] and click on [Next]

11. As you can see, you cannot manually change the installation path, because DSS Installation Package will automatically detect and overwrite the existing directory of DSS Server

12. Click on Install and wait for the Upgrade to complete

13. Click on [Run] and wait for DSS Services to restart

!Note: It may take some time for SMC Service to start, depending on the hardware of the Server

Part 3: Upgrade DSS Client

14. Run DSS Client as usual, and log in.

15. Then DSS Client will tell you to do an Update. Click on [Update Now]

16. DSS Client will automatically download the newer package

17. Then the upgrade will start. DSS Client Installation Package will detect the older version of DSS Client and overwrite it. Click on [OK] to continue

18. Select [Agree] and [Next]

19. As you can see, DSS Client Installation Package detects the existing DSS Client Directory and is ready to overwrite it

20. Click on [Install] and wait for the update to complete

21. In the end, click on run, log in and use DSS as usual.

22. You can go to [About] to check the current version of DSS

DSS/V8/DSS Express/Instruction/DSS Database Backup Restore

Cautions and Disclaimers

You can backup DSS Database before reinstalling DSS on another server. When the installation is complete, you can use the Database backup file to restore DSS configurations, which include Device information, Storage Plan, Event and User.

DSS Database Backup File can only be used for a DSS Installation Package of the same version.

For example, if you have backed up DSS Database from DSS V8.0.4, then this Database backup file can only be used on DSS V8.0.4. If you want to upgrade to DSS V8.1, you should install V8.0.4 first, restore DSS Database and then perform the upgrade to DSS V8.1.

Step by Step Instructions

Part 1: backup DSS Database

1. Log into DSS Client and select [Backup and Restore]

2. Click on the folder icon to select the directory where you want to save the Database backup file

3. Click on [Backup Now]

4. Insert DSS Log in Password and the password to encrypt DSS Database Backup File

5. Wait for DSS to complete the backup

6. There will be a prompt when backup is complete

7. In the directory you have chosen, there will be a dbk file. Keep this file in a safe place.

Part 2: Restore DSS Database

8. Log into DSS Client and select [Backup and Restore]

9. Select [Restore]

10. Click on the folder icon and select the Database Backup File that you want to use

11. Click on [Restore Now]

12. Insert DSS Login Password and the Encryption Password for the Database Backup File. Then click on [OK]

13. Wait for DSS to complete the restore

14. When the restore is complete, there will be a prompt saying that DSS will restart itself

15. Rest assured. DSS needs some time to restart itself

16. In DSS Service Management Center, you may notice that DSS is starting

17. When DSS starts to run as normal, the restore process is complete. Now your Database is restored.

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.

Read Next :

• Dahua Config Tool Operating Instructions

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