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What is DMSS APP?

DMSS is a mobile surveillance app with functions like video playback, remote monitoring, device initialization, push notifications, and remote configuration. Devices like IPC, NVR, XVR, VTO, doorbells, alarms and access controllers can be added. After logging into the account, you can use cloud services like cloud upgrade and so on. The app supports iOS 9.0 and Android 5.0 or later systems and can be used with 3G/4G/Wi-Fi.

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What are the benefits of DMSS Camera App?

Remote operations

Before talking about DMSS Camera application on Alexa, let’s see what is DMSS? DMSS app can work in an environment with various internet connections. It connects Dahua CCTV products through both Internet and Ethernet. P2P-enabled internet connection shows great simplicity, while IP or domain name-enabled Ethernet connection guarantees strong stability.

DMSS can be operated remotely to immediately and stably control specific devices all around the world through its global network coverage. many functions including PTZ controlling, video preview and playback, video image adjustment (such as White Balance, focus, etc.), alarm subscription, voice intercom and etc. can be done remotely.

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increased data security

DMSS adopts multiple layers of data encryption protection to supply better data security to users.

From a product to the platform and then to the mobile client, DMSS uses multiple layers of data encryption protection to provide better data security to users. DMSS camera has also been certified by TÜV Rheinland, meaning the product complies with the GDPR and meets the TÜV Rheinland 2PfG 2624/06.17 standards, offering state-of-the-art information security and privacy protection.

Featuring a more detailed interaction design, DMSS provides a smoother user experience.

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Supports thermal products

To prepare the best support for the global efforts in pandemic prevention and control, DMSS CCTV also supports thermal products (supported by CCTV Suppliers), including access control, thermal cameras, and temperature monitoring terminals. It lets the operators control thermal products remotely and perform their duty in a safer manner.

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Setup DMSS App on Alexa amazon

Amazon Alexa is a virtual assistant AI technology developed by Amazon. It is able to voice interaction, music playback, make to-do lists, stream podcasts, set alarms, play audiobooks, and provide weather, traffic, sports, and other real-time information, such as news. Using itself as a home automation system, Alexa can also control your home security camera and even we can set up DMSS application on Alexa. Users are able to increase the Alexa capabilities by installing “skills” (additional functionality developed by third-party vendors, in other settings more commonly called apps) like weather programs and audio features.

Most devices with Alexa let users activate the device using a wake-word (like Alexa or Amazon); other devices (like the Amazon mobile app on iOS or Android and Amazon Dash Wand) require the user to click a button to activate Alexa’s listening mode, although, some phones also let a user say a command, such as “Alexa” or “Alexa wake”.

In September 2019, Amazon launched many new devices achieving many records while competing with the world’s smart home industry. The new Echo Studio became the first smart speaker with 360 sound and Dolby sound. Other new devices included an Echo dot with a clock behind the fabric, a new third-generation Amazon Echo, Echo Show 8, a plug-in Echo device, Echo Flex, Alexa built-in wireless earphones, Echo buds, Alexa built-in spectacles, Echo frames, and Alexa built-in Ring, and Echo Loop.

How to use Alexa for your home security camera?

Using Alexa with a home security camera adds comfort. You can use a smart display screen in your house to immediately and easily review past footage and see who’s at the door right now. Just make sure you have compatible devices and you’ll be using Alexa to check in on your camera (or cameras) in no time. One of the utilities of Alexa is setting up the DMSS application on Alexa. Let’s we how we can do it.

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DMSS application on Alexa: How does Alexa work with DMSS?

To add your Dahua device using the Amazon Alexa app:

Let’s assume that you’ve installed and configured your Alexa-compatible home security camera already and you have an Alexa-enabled smart speaker.

Now you need to log in to your Alexa app or make an account if you don’t already have one. Simply download the Alexa app and follow the prompts to sign in/register a new account.

Open the Alexa app and choose “Skills & Games” in the menu. Type “Ring” in the search box, open the skill, and choose “Enable.”

You’ll be asked to enter your Ring account credentials to pair your Ring account to the Alexa app.

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How to Download the DMSS Application?

The prefix “g” or “i” differentiate the applications intended for Android and iPhone/iPad and thus we will find them in the official Google Play and App Store:

Before, DMSS Plus was paid while you could get the Lite version for free. There are some differences between DMSS Lite and Plus such as E-Map (visual and functional installation plans), alarm management, and push notifications. Currently, there is no need to choose since Dahua has released the Plus version for free. In addition, this publication is already adapted to the new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

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Download Dahua DMSS software

View DMSS APP User Manual

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What Functions Do These Apps Offer?

The aforementioned applications have undergone several updates that improve their operation and increase their capabilities so sometimes it is difficult to follow all the news. Therefore, let’s see a summary of what they offer us for the management of our video surveillance devices:

Integration of Other Security Devices

The main novelty is managing DMSS CCTV devices, access control devices, and alarm systems from the manufacturer Dahua in a single app.

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Device Management

Among other options, they can be located within a local network (WiFi or LAN), and add devices via IP/Domain, DDNS, and P2P (Easy4IP and Lechange). This last option allows you to add devices by scanning the QR code and even a complete list of devices, very useful for migrating from the Lite app to the Plus version in a single operation.

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Live View and Playback of Recordings and Stored Clips

Live, to access and capture live video from added devices, combining channels and cameras. Playback, to consult, capture, cut, and extract the recorded videos. In addition to that, clips and captures can be viewed from the smartphone’s memory.

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Channel Configuration

It allows you to modify the coding (image resolution and ratio), image adjustments, PTZ or motorized zoom camera movement control, two-way audio communication with the device, and quadrant display, as more interesting functions.

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Notifications and Events

Detection events generated by devices are listed and notified in the app through push notifications. These consist of instant and free alerts supported by the devices and to which we can easily subscribe, depending on the type of detection selected.

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Cloud Recording, Cloud Storage Services

Upcoming updates will enable cloud video recording under a subscription service, with per-channel rates for 3, 7, or 30-day recording, and only for cameras that support such functionality.

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How to See Your Dahua DMSS Security Cameras from the Cell Phone

DMSS is Dahua ‘s free software to connect to your equipment from smartphones. It is used to connect to all current Dahua manufacturer equipment: DVR recorders, HDCVI, NVRs, IP cameras, etc.

This App can be downloaded for free in both the Play Store and the App Store. The Android version is called gDMSS and the iPhone iOS version is called iDMSS.

To connect your Dahua device via P2P on your cell phone, you are going to need:

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How to Configure Your Dahua Security Cameras in DMSS

Enter the SN of the device and touch the “Next” button.

Once all the boxes are completed, tap the “Save” button that is located at the top right.

If you followed the steps correctly, it should start viewing your security cameras live. By tapping the back button at the top left, you can return to Start.

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How to View Your Dahua Cameras in DMSS

If you followed the steps correctly, you should start viewing your security cameras live.

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The red numbered buttons:

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The Yellow numbered buttons:

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Conclusion

As we saw, you know about DMSS App & can set up Alexa on your camera easily, just you need to go to the menu and tap Skills. Find the relevant skill (some cameras have specific apps for the cameras, outside of their main smart home apps). Enable the skill and link the account with Alexa. It’s a simple thing to set up and it means that you can create a security monitor without ever firing up your smartphone or tablet. All you need is one of the three Amazon devices noted in the intro and a compatible DMSS camera.

Network Setup for NVR/DVR/IP Camera before adding to Guarding Vision

The Following network settings must be checked before adding the device to Guarding vision App.

Method 1: From NVR Local menu

Step 1: Right Click on the NVR Monitor and select “Menu”.

Step 2: Select “Configuration” from the Menu options.

Step 3: Select “Network” and check the option “Enable DHCP” Click “Apply”

Step 4: Make sure your NVR/DVR obtained an “IPV4 Address” and “Preferred DNS Server” values automatically. If not, check your network settings and make sure your device is properly connected to your network router or switch.

Step 5: Select “Platform Access” and check “Enable”.  You will be taken to the service terms window.

Step 6: Create a “Verification Code” check the “Guarding Vision service terms” click “OK”.

Step 7: Click “Apply” to apply the settings. The status will change to “Online”. The QR Code being displayed on your device “Platform Access” page can be scanned with Guarding Vision app to add the device into your App. To proceed with adding the device into the app scroll down to “Adding NVR/DVR to Guarding Vision App”.

Method 2: From the NVR/DVR/IP Camera Web page.

Step 1: Input the IP address of the NVR into the address bar and login with the credentials.

Step 2: Go to Configuration  Network  Basic Settings

Adding the NVR/DVR to Guarding Vision App

Method 1: Using the QR Code

Download and install the Guarding vision app on the Mobile. Register and Create a Guarding vision account on the App.

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Step 1: Tap on the “+” to add a new device. Select “Scan QR Code”. Scan the QR Code displayed on the NVR’s Monitor.
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Step 3: Scan the QR code from the device sticker or Login to the device Local Menu and go to Menu  Configuration  Network  Platform Access to access the QR Code.
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Method 2: Add Device with Serial Number
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(Only the last 9 digits of the serial number are needed to add the device into the App.)
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Step 1: Tap on the ‘+’ icon and select “Manual Adding”
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Step 2: The serial number can be accessed from the device sticker. To access the serial number from the web config, go to Configuration  System  System Settings  Basic Information
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Step 3: Once the “Manual Adding” Option is selected, You will be directed to the Add device page with “Serial No.” Input the serial number and click on  to save.

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Step 4: Click “Add” to add the Device.
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Step 5: Input the Verification Code that was created and click “OK”.
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(You can find the code from the device web Config. Go to Configuration  Network  Advanced settings  Platform Access.)
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Step 6: Tap on “Next”. Create a Device name in the “Edit Alias” page. Tap “Save”
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Step 7: Tap on “Guarding Vision” at the bottom of the app to see your device listed. Tap on the device name to view the cameras connected to the device.
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How to Change Camera names on the App
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• Slide the device name to the left to view the settings and share icons.

• Tap on the  Settings icon.

• Tap on “Linked Camera”

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• Click on the Edit icon and input a desired name to the camera and Tap “Save” icon.

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Guarding vision Setup from browser (www guardingvision com)

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Step 1: Open browser (Internet explorer/Chrome) and input the address www.guardingvision.com. And click on “Register” to register for a new account.

Step 2: In the registration page, input the mandatory credentials and select “Email” for registering with email or “Country Code” for registering by a phone number.

Step 3: Once the account is created, select “Device Management” and select “Add” to add a new device.

Step 4: In the “Add Device” pop-up window, input the device serial number (Last 9 digits of the serial number found on the device sticker) and click on “Search”.

Step 5: If the platform access is enabled on the device, then you should see the device on the “Add device” window. Click on the ‘+’ icon for the device. Click on the link for Enabling “Platform Access” https://app.box.com/s/ftj2keo6pvvvkpif9ukquyp7jrvhktwx.

Step 6: Enter the verification code found on the platform access page of the device. Click “Add”.

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Step 7: Click “OK”. Now the device should be added into the Guarding vision account. To view video stream, download the Guarding vision ass on your mobile phone and login with the account credentials just created.

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Sharing the device:

To share the device with another Guarding vision account, click on the “Share” icon next to the device name

Select “Email” for sharing by email or select “Mobile Phone Number” to share by mobile number. Click on the check mark next to the device and click “Share”.

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Initialize/Setup SD Card from Guarding Vision App

SD Card Setup for IP Camera from Guarding Vision

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Purpose:

This document provides instructions on how to initialize a brand new SD card that is inserted into the IP Camera.

(Note: When a brand new SD Card is inserted into a IP Camera, it has to be initialized/formatted before it can start recording data)

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Steps to Initialize/Format the SD card

Step 1: Open the app, Select ‘Guarding Vision’ on the bottom left and slide the device name to the left and select the icon.

Step 2: Once in the device settings page select ‘Storage Status’

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Step 3: In the storage status page, select ‘Memory Card’, which will take you to the ‘Initialize Storage’ page.

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Step 4: In the initialize storage page, select Initialize. This will format or initialize the sd card and the sd card should be ready for recording.

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Reset device with Guarding Vision

Reset NVR using Guarding Vision

Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to be able to reset an NVR with the vuarding vision account.

Currently Supported HINO devices:

NVR532P16-I4

NVR516P16-I4

NVR732-I8

NVR764-I8

Required Firmware:

V4.1.65 or above

Initial setup for enabling Password reset from Guarding Vision

Step 1: During the initial device setup, make sure the “Reserved Email Settings” option is checked.

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Step 2: Since the Reserved email settings option is enabled, the following screen as shown in the figure below should appear. Input the email that you wish to receive a password reset verification code.

(Note: Please enter a valid email)

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Resetting password from the Guarding Vision App

Step 1: On the NVR login screen, click on “Forgot Password”

Step 2: On the following screen as shown in figure below, select “Verify by Reserved Email” and click “OK”

Step 3: You will be brought to a screen with QR Code.

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Step 4: Open the Guarding vision App on your phone and go to More  Reset Device Password.

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Step 5: Scan the QR Code shown on the NVR screen. You should see a message as shown in the figure below.

Step 6: Check your email to find the verification code and enter the code in the field provided and click on “OK”.

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Platform Access for Guarding Vision Offilne Issue

Guarding Vision Offline Issue

Purpose:

This document provides steps to fix the Platform Access “Offline” status issue on your NVR/DVR.

Solution:

The most common cause for “Offline” status is when the “Preferred DNS Server” space is empty. Follow the steps below to fix this issue.

NVR Local menu

Step 1: On the monitor connected to the NVR, Right click and go to Menu  Configuration  Network  General

Step 2: Enter the “Preferred DNS server” address as 8.8.8.8

(Note: If “Enable DHCP” is checked, you can check the option “Enable DNS DHCP” which will let the NVR/DVR pullup its own Preferred DNS Server)

Step 3: Click “Apply”. The device might take a few seconds before applying the new values.

Step 4: Now go to Menu  Configuration  Network  Platform Access. The status should show “Online”. The device might take up to 60 sec before showing the new status. Click “Back” wait 60 sec and check the status again.

(Note: You can scan the QR code on your “Platform Access” page to add the device directly to your Guarding Vision App.)

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Guarding Vision Quick Setup

Guarding Vision Setup Instructions

Setting up the DVR/NVR

Step 1: On the DVR/NVR screen, right click Select Menu  Configuration  Network.

Step 2: Under “General” input the “Preferred DNS Server” as 8.8.8.8 as shown in the figure below.(If you have “Enable DHCP” and “Enable DNS DHCP” option on this page selected, then you do not have to perform this step)

Step 3: Select “Platform Access” and check “Enable” and create a verification code. Click “Apply”.

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(Note: The QR code displayed on the platform access page can be used to add the device into the guarding vision app.)

Adding the device on Guarding Vision App.

Step 1: Tap on the “+” to add a new device. Select “Scan QR Code” to scan the QR code being displayed on the NVR monitor. Input the Verification Code that was created under “Platform Access” in the NVR.

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Step 3: For Manual Adding, input the “Serial No”. For QR code, Scan the QR code from the device sticker or the QR code displayed on the NVR. (Note: You can also scan the QR Code you see on the monitor. Refer to Step 3)

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Guarding vision sharing and registering

Guarding Vision ‘Register’ ‘Login’ and ‘Share’

Registering on Guarding vision

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Option 1: Tap on the “register” option. Now in the Register page enter the Mobile Phone number and tap on “Get Security Code”. You will receive a code by “Text”. Input the code you just received and complete the process.

Option 2: Tap on “Register by Email Address” for registering by email. You will receive the security code to the email address entered.

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How to select Login options on Guarding vision

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To Login using a mobile number, tap on the “Login by Mobile Phone Number” option. Now input the phone number and password and tap “Login”.

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Sharing a device on Guarding vision

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Method 1: Sharing from the Primary account

On the Primary account, swipe the device name to the left to access the “Share” Icon. Tap on the Share icon. This will take you to the “Recipient” page.

In the “Recipient” page enter the email or phone number of the user you want to share the device.

When sharing, make sure the Phone number/email/username are entered as shown in the account details.

Finding Account Details:

On the bottom of the app, Tap on “More” and select “Account Management” to view the Account details like Username, Email address(if used to register) and Mobile Phone Number (If used to register).

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Adding a Stand Alone IP Camera to Guarding Vision App

Step 1: Log in to the IP Camera with internet explorer and Go to Configuration  Network  Advanced Settings  Platform Access

Step 2: Check the “Enable Option” you will see a pop-up window asking to create a verification code. Enter the desired verification code and click “OK”

Step 3: You can view the verification code by clicking on the eye lid icon.

Step 4: Click “Save” and refresh the page. The status should turn from offline to online.

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Step 5: Now you can add the device into guarding vision by entering the las 9 digits of the serial number which can be viewed by going in to

Configuration  System  System Settings.

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Step 6: Open the guarding vision app on your mobile device and register for a new account.

Step 7: Click on the ‘+’ sign on the top right corner of the app and select manual add for serial number or QR code to scan the QR code on the device sticker

(Note: Playback can be viewed on the App for IP Cameras that support Micro SD Card)

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Add Device with Static IP into Guarding Vision for Local Access

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Add IP Camera to Guarding Vision with Static IP Address

Purpose: This document provides instructions on how to find and add a IP camera with static IP address into the Guarding Vision App.

Note:

Method 1: Adding an online device in the local network

Step 1: Open Guarding vision App and select “Guarding Vision” on the bottom of the App. Click on the “+” icon on the top right to access adding menu.

Step 2: From the Add menu, select “Online Device”

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Step 3: In the online device list, tap the device you want to add. You will be taken to a details page.

Step 4: The details page shows you the info of the device that you just selected.

(Note: Select the “Add Device to Guarding Vision Server” option available under the “Add” button for remote access over cloud. For this, the device should be connected to the network and  the “Platform Access” option should be enabled from the local menu/web menu for NVR/DVR. For a IP Camera, the “Platform Access” should be enabled from the web menu.)

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Step 4: in the “Add Device” page, input the Username and Password for the device and click  on  icon on the top right corner to save the login credentials and finish adding the device.

The device should be added to your App.

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Method 2: Manual Adding option

(Note: Using this method, you can add a portforwarded device with a public IP address.)

Step1: Open the App and click on the “+” icon on the top right to access the add menu. Select “Manual Adding”.

Step 2: Select “IP/Domain” to change the adding type.

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Step 3: Create a name for the device by typing in the “Alias” option.

• Input the “IP address” of the device and the login Credentials. Tap on  icon on the top right to save the values entered.

(Note: If you have a device with a port forwarded IP address, you can enter that public IP address in the address space with the device login credentials.)

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Featuring an extensive and highly skilled R&D workforce, Hikvision manufactures a full suite of comprehensive products and solutions for a broad range of vertical markets. In addition to the security industry, Hikvision extends its reach to smart home tech, industrial automation, and automotive electronics industries to achieve its long-term vision. 

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Password Reset

This page will guide you in resetting passwords on your Hikvision devices.

For end users: 

We highly recommend “4 Ways of Self-service Password Reset” (you can see the Tutorial video here). Please note that not all Hikvision devices support all these methods. Go to the “Forget Password” page to check the various methods supported by your product.

For installers: 

You can easily reset a password using the Hik-Partner Pro mobile app. 

Check out the tutorials below to discover the quickest way to reset a password. If you have any questions during the process, please contact Hikvision (Find the contact of Hikvision technical support team) or see Troubleshooting Tips of Password Reset Failed Issue here.

Note: Also try the Password Hints function to help you recall your original password. This function is only available for NVRs (76Q-series, K-series, K-series with AcuSense) with firmware V4.75.000 and later. Learn more here.

Self-service password reset

Via account verification

Prerequisite:

The device has been added to the Hik-Connect or Hik-Partner Pro account.

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Prerequisite:

A reserved email address has been set up by the user.

Prerequisite:

Security questions have been set by the user.

Prerequisite:

The GUID file has been exported and saved by the user. 

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Password reset via XML file

Prerequisite:

The Hikvision devices can be detected on the same LAN.

Hikvision How to & FAQ

Also Read : Hikvision How-To Tutorials Part1

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How to Check Device Serial Number

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How to Find Device Firmware Version

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How to add IPC with POE function to NVR

Description

POE cameras could be added into NVR which supports POE function with both Manual mode and Plug-and-Play mode. When applying the Plug-and-Play mode, please kindly make sure the password of the camera is the same with the NVR, or you could set the password of the camera to 12345.

Note: Plug-and-Play mode could only be applied when the camera is added directly to the POE port of a NVR.

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How to Enable Hik-Connect Service in Device

Summary

Hik-Connect is a new service introduced by Hikvision which integrates the dynamic domain name service along with alarm push notification service. It provides an easy way for devices to connect to the Internet.

This manual is a guide for users to show them how to enable Hik-Connect service in device.

Discretion

User interface may not be identical to the instructions shown below depending on the product, firmware version. However, the information and settings required to setup Hik-Connect services are similar across all supporting products.

Preparation

Users need to upgrade device to proper firmware that supports Hik-Connect Service.

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How to Unbind Device from Hik-Connect Account

Description

One device can be added only by one Hik-Connect account, if the device was added by other account, you cannot add it again. You can follow steps below to unbind your device or check the video which can help you.

Youtube video link

How to Unbind Device via Hik-Connect APP

How to unbind device via SADP tool

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How to Solve Hik-Connect Offline Issue

Description

When our customer adds a device to the Hik-Connect account and the APP returns device is offline, we can follow steps below to solve the problem or locate the causes. 

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How to Configure Communication Mode of AX PRO

There are three types of Communication Mode via Communication > Cloud Service > Communication Mode:

Wired Network & Wi-Fi Priority

It means that Wired Network, Wi-Fi Network, Cellular Data are all supported, AX Pro will choose best network status and change connecting ways when network is not stable. It is recommended to use this mode when your device is with complex network environment, since it can help you select better way automatically. 

Wired & Wi-Fi 

It means that only Wired Network and Wi-Fi Network are supported, AX Pro can only connect with wired or Wi-Fi. It is recommended to use this mode when you want to save cellular data or do not want to use cellular at all.

Cellular Data Network 

It means that AX Pro only use cellular data network to connect. This mode is usually used in poor network environment, like wired and Wi-Fi network are hardly connected. Besides, it can help you save network detecting time.

Tips

When you set Communication Mode as Cellular Data Network, the followings can help you use cellular data successfully: 

1. Keep MTU as default 1400, Access number as default *99***1#

2. Test SIM in mobile, make sure that your SIM card can call, send message and connect to the internet

3. The AX PRO default dialing includes most SIM card APN but not all. If the network is not connected, you need to search the SIM card’s APN by Google or ask your mobile operator then set up the SIM card APN manually and then restart it.

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How to Download Multiple Recordings

Hikvision device support download/export multiple recording at the same time. This file will introduce three methods of multiple download recordings: local GUI, web page and iVMS-4200 software.

Method 1: local GUI 

On local GUI, we need turn to the button of File > Video. In this page, we could select search condition, time and camera channel which you want to download. After select, click “Start Search”.

After search, it will show all the recordings of the channel 1 default, and if we want to check other cameras recording, we need to select the Channel to switch to other channel. 

Then we could select the recordings and Export.

Method 2: Web page

Web page Log in the device via IP address on IE browser, turn to Playback page, select the camera which you want to check, click the download button in the lower right corner. It will pop up the download configuration page, in this page, we could select the camera/ type/ time, after search we could select the recording files and download.

Method 3: iVMS-4200 software

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How to Solve DVR Live View Noise Issue of Hik-Connect

If there is noise of DVR in Hik-Connect when remote live view or sliding channel (switch to next screen), you can try the following methods to solve the problem.

1. If you connect a coaxial audio camera to DVR, please turn on Noise Reduction function in Hik-Connect to solve it.

2. If it’s not a coaxial audio camera, please change to coaxial audio camera then connect to DVR.

3. If you don’t want to change camera, please change camera Stream Type from video & audio to video and set DVR audio resource as local to solve the problem.

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How to Solve IP Camera No Link Issue on PoE NVR

IP cameras could be added into PoE NVR with both Manual mode and Plug- and- Play mode.

When applying the Plug- and- Play mode, please kindly make sure it is Hikvision brand camera, and the password of the camera is the same as the NVR. For “No Link” issue, please enter NVR.

Menu – Camera – IP Camera, click Status icon of camera to check the error message first.

Scenario 1:

The user name or the password is wrong.

Solution :

If the IP camera has hard reset button, please turn off the camera (cut off the power). Then keep holding the button for more than 30 seconds. Meanwhile, power on the camera while holding the button. The device would be back to the inactive status. PoE NVR will automatically active and connect the camera.

If the IP camera doesn’t have hard reset button, please use SADP tool to reset camera password first. You can operate according to below steps:

1. Download and install the latest SADP tool on your computer. You can download from below link: https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/tools/hitools/TS20200826033/

2. Connect your computer to one of PoE ports of NVR with network cable.

3. Running SADP tool to search camera.

4. Select the device, and click the “forgot password” button.

5. If it has an export button, you can click it to export a device’s xml file and send it to our regional support team to reset password. 

6. Get import file from support team, then import file to reset device password.

(Note: Please set the new password of camera to the same as NVR’s.)

7. PoE NVR will automatically connect the cameras with same password.

Scenario 2:

Network is Unreachable

Solution:

If the camera is connected to NVR PoE port. 

1. Please download and install the latest SADP tool on your computer. You can download from below link: https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/tools/hitools/TS20200826033/

2. Connect your computer to one of PoE ports of NVR with network cable .

3. Running SADP tool to search camera, check device IP address.

4. Please access camera via web browser as following picture.

5. Go to Configuration – Maintenance – Default, default camera to factory settings, PoE NVR will automatically active and connect camera.

If the camera is connected to the PoE switch, please connect switch to NVR LAN port. The IP address of the camera must be in the same network segment as the IPv4 address of NVR. Then enter NVR Menu- Camera- IP Camera, select camera and click Edit icon.

Select Adding mode to Manual, enter camera IP address and correct password, then click OK to add camera.

Scenario 3:

IP camera does not exist

Solution:

“IP camera does not exist” means NVR does not detect the camera input.

Please check whether the camera is properly connected to the POE port of the NVR. You can try to change a shorter cable, change a PoE port or connect a external power supply to IP camera to test.

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How to Solve Live View Error on iVMS-4200

This document displays how to solve common Live View Error on iVMS-4200. In order to get high performance, please kindly download and install the latest version of iVMS-4200 via the link: https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/download/software/ivms4200-series/

Case 1: HCNetSDK.dll[2] 

Case 2: Playctrl.dll[2]

Case 3: HCNetSDK.dll[5] 

Case 4: HCNetSDK.dll[91] 

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One Picture to Solve 6 Errors about Unbind

If the bound account can not login and you can not access the device via local GUI, you could try to unbind device from Hik-Connect App or SADP tool.

How to Unbind Device via Hik Connect APP 

How to Unbind Device via SADP tool 

When you unbind the device and meet errors, hope this picture could help you to solve it.

Scenario 1:

“102060” “102075” or “Unbinding failed. Not support by the device.” on App/SADP or “unlinking timeout” on local GUI

Solution:

1. We recommend you login the previous account to delete the device, then add it to the new account.

 2. If the previous account can not login, you could choose third party DDNS name to get remote live view. Please refer this guide: How to Use Third Party DDNS Services V3.0.pdf (hikvision.com)

3. If necessary, please kindly connect the local support team for better solve this issue. 

Scenario 2:

“Operation Failed 7” or “Error code: 99 Network Connection Failed” or “Hik-Connect service is offline”

Solution:

1. Enable Hik-Connect function in device and make device Hik-Connect status is online.

2. If device Hik-Connect status goes online and offline frequently, change to a stable network or upgrade firmware then try again.

3. If the problem persists, contact support to confirm connection status.

Scenario 3:

“Incorrect Device IP Address”

Solution:

1. Make sure your mobile/computer connect to the same LAN as device connect to.

2. Connect device and mobile/computer to primary routing network in topological map.

3. Enable UPNP function of the router, try to upgrade device firmware and reboot the device.

Scenario 4:

Only the device in the same area with the app can be unbound from its account.

Solution:

Please confirm the area which the bound account belongs first.

1. Via App: Use new account with the same registered area information to unbind.

2. Via SADP: Make sure the geographic location of the device is the same as the area to which the bound account belongs.

3. If you don’t know the area information of the bound account, please contact support team help you confirm or assign registered area information.

Scenario 5:

Operating failed: 153

This error caused by inputting wrong password too many times and the user was locked.

Solution:

1. Reboot the device.

2.  Modify the LAN IP of the PC or mobile phone and try again.

Scenario 6:

The device cannot unbound from any account for more times.

Solution:

1. This error means the device have been unbound too many times during one day, and you could try to unbind after 24h.

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Two Steps to Solve No Result of VCA Playback Search

If do VCA search on playback page of Hikvision device and there is no event result, please do the following 2 steps.

Notes: Before searching playback video, make sure you have configured recording schedule on Hikvision device. 

Step 1: Enable Dual-VCA on Web

(a) Login to web page of device as the below picture.

(a) Login to iVMS-4200 and click Setting button – Basic settings

(b) Go to Configuration –Video/Audio– Display Info. on Stream to tick the checkbox of Enable Dual-VCA then Save.

Notes: After above settings, do VCA search via web browser of the camera. If the device is DVR/NVR/HVR, except for configuration on web, we also need to do step 2.

Step 2:

If the device is DVR/NVR/HVR, login local GUI, click Configuration Button – Advanced – enable Save Camera VCA Data.

After above settings, search VCA playback as below:

(a) via web browser

(b) via local GUI on DVR/NVR/HVR

Notes: If search motion detection VCA playback, Enable Dynamic Analysis for Motion is necessary.

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What Can We do If NVR Cannot View via Chrome

It is recommended to download ivms-4200 on your computer instead of viewing via Chrome browser.

If you want to use Chrome browser to view, download Plug-In first, install it and restart the browser, then you can view via Chrome. 

If ‘Download Plug-In’ does not show, it usually means that your NVR does not support live view via Chrome, in this situation, there are mainly 5 ways to solve the issue:

1. Turn to Configuration > Local > Live View Parameters > Protocol. Switch protocol from TCP to UDP, or switch from UDP to TCP, save and view in chrome.

2 & 3. Some devices support to check network resource statistics. Turn to Configuration > Maintenance > Network Resource Statistics. If the previous value of Input Bandwidth is almost equals to the latter value, please reduce bitrate.

For those device which cannot check Network Resource Statistics, you can reduce bitrate and resolution directly for a try.

Turn to Configuration > Video/Audio > Video

Reduce Resolution and Max. Bitrate, save and view in Chrome. The reference value are as follows: 

Resolution —Max. Bitrate

1080P(2MP) — 4096 kbps

720P(1MP) — 2048 kbps

704*528（4CIF） —- 1024 kbps 

528*384 （2CIF） —- 512Kbps

Please set your NVR Video Encoding type as your camera supports, which means if your camera only support H.264 please switch NVR Video Encoding to H.264.

4. If your NVR supports multiple video output interfaces, it is recommended that 1 camera only set 1 output interface. Although the other interfaces you configured and didn’t use, NVR is decoding which will occupy the encoding ability and may cause the issue. 

5. Open Microsoft Edge on Windows 10.

Turn to Setting > Default browser > Internet Explorer compatibility Under the “Internet Explorer compatibility” section, turn on the “Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode” toggle switch.

Click the Restart button, then you can view via Edge browser.

If you have done all the above, the issue is still not solved, contact local support and provide the following information:

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Network traffic charges may be produced during the use of the Mobile Client. For details, refer to the local ISP.

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System Requirement

Android 4.4 or later versions.

Conventions

In the following chapters, we simplify LTS Connect mobile client (Android) as “Mobile Client”, devices such as DVR, NVR, encoder, and network camera as “device”, and devices which support being added to PT Cloud service as “PT Cloud Device”.

Chapter 2 Visitor Mode

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Visitor mode allows you to manage devices on the Mobile Client without registration. When you log in as a visitor, a visitor account will be created for you automatically, and the account will not change on the same phone or tablet.

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Caution

For information security, please use visitor mode cautiously, which is NOT password-protected.

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In visitor mode, you can only manage your devices on a same phone or tablet. To avoid this inconvenience, you can register an account. For details about registering account in visitor mode, see Register an Account in Visitor Mode.

LTS Connect Android User Manual

Read More : LTS Sapphire Password Reset Guide

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Most of the functions supported in a registered account are supported in visitor mode. Tap Visitor Mode on the Home page or the Login page to enter visitor mode.

The followings are the functions supported in visitor mode.

Device Management

Add devices to the Mobile Client and configure device settings. See Add Device for Management

and Configure Your Device for details.

Sharing Device

Tap → Scan QR Code to scan the QR code of another visitor account to share device(s) to the account. For details about sharing device, see Device Sharing.

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To get the QR code of a visitor account, go to More → Account Management.

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Live View and Playback

View live video of the added devices and play back the videos. See Live View and Playback for details.

Access Control

Control door status and check access control events. See Manage Access Control Devices for details.

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Make sure you have added access control devices to the Mobile Client.

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Alarm Configuration

Configure the alarm notifications on Alarm Notification page. See Notification for details.

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Though the visitor mode allows you to manage devices without registration, you can only manage your devices on one phone or tablet. With a registered account, you can manage devices on different phones or tablets.

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See Register by Email Address and Register by Mobile Phone Number for details.

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Chapter 3 Registration

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You can register an account by your mobile phone number or your email address. With a registered account, you can log in to the Mobile Clients running on different mobile phones or tablets, which provides convenience for managing your devices.

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You can use visitor mode to manage your devices without registration. See Visitor Mode for details.

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You can register an account by your email address.

Steps

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We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you change your password regularly, especially in the high security system, changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

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You can register an account by your mobile phone number.

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We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you change your password regularly, especially in the high security system, changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

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Chapter 4 Device Management

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You need to add devices to the Mobile Client before you can do further remote operations such as live view and playback.

The devices added to the Mobile Client will be displayed in the device list.

In the device list, the video resources are displayed as the thumbnails of their video channel images; the security control resources, doorbells, and access control resources are displayed as device pictures.

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You need to add devices to the Mobile Client first so that subsequent operations such as live view and playback can be available. If you want to receive alarm event information from a device, you should add it by scanning QR code or LTS connect domain.

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The Mobile Client can detect the online devices in the same local area network with your phone or tablet, and you can add the detected online devices to the Mobile Client.

Before You Start

Make sure the devices are connected to the same local area network with the phone or tablet.

Steps

1.On the device list page, tap → Online Device to enter the Online Device page. All detected online devices will be in the list.

2.Select a device for adding.

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3.Optional: Edit the network information.

1)Tap .

2)Change the device IP address to the same LAN as your phone’s by either editing the IP address manually or enabling the device DHCP function.

3)Tap and input the admin password of the device to save the settings.

4.Tap Add.

5.Enter the required information, including device alias, user name and the password.

6.Tap .

7.Optional:  Tap the device name or tap , and then tap Delete Device.

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You can add the device by scanning the device’s QR code. You can also add device(s) by scanning the QR code obtained via the web page of the device.

Steps

1.On the device list page, tap → Scan QR Code to enter the Scan QR Code page.

2.Scan the QR code.

–Scan the QR code by aligning the QR Code with the scanning frame.

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to enable the flashlight if the scanning environment is too dark.

–If there are QR codes in photo album of the phone or tablet, tap to extract QR code from local album.

3.Optional: Perform the following operations if the following situations occur.

–If the system fails to recognize the QR code, tap to add the device manually.

–If the device has been added to another account, you should unbind the device from the account first. See Unbind Device from Its Original Account for details.

–If the device is offline, you should connect a network for the device. For details, see Connect Offline Device to Network for details.

–If the device is not activated, the Activate Device page will pop up (excluding the access control device). You should activate the device. For details, see Set a Password to Activate a Device for details.

–If the PT cloud service is disabled for the device, you should enable the function (excluding the access control device). For details, see Enable PT Cloud Service When Adding Device on Mobile Client for details.

4.Tap Add on the Result page.

5.Enter the device verification code. The device will be added successfully.

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7.Tap Finish.

8.Optional: Tap the device name or tap , and then tap Delete Device.

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You can add the device by fixed IP address or domain name. The streaming speed of devices added by IP/domain is faster than those added by LTS Connect domain.

Before You Start

If you want to add the access control device, activate it before adding. See the user manual of the access control device for details.

Steps

1.Tap and select Manual Adding.

2.Select IP/Domain as the adding type.

3.Enter the required information, such as alias, address, user name, camera No. and device password.

Address

Device IP address or domain name.

Camera No.

The number of the camera(s) under the device can be obtained after the device is successfully added.

4.Tap to add the device.

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Star Live View  Tap Start Live View to view the live view of the device.

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Delete a Device  Tap and then tap Delete to delete the device.

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Remote Controller  Tap and then tap Remote Controller to remotely control the device.

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For devices which support PT Cloud service (a cloud service), you can add them manually by LTS Connect domain.

Before You Start

Make sure the device is powered on.

Steps

1.On the device list page, tap → Manual Adding to enter the Add Device page.

2.Select LTS Connect Domain as the adding type.

3.Enter the device serial No. manually.

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4.Tap to search the device.

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8.Tap Finish.

9.Optional: Tap the device name or tap , and then tap Delete Device.

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When adding a device, if the device is not activated, a window will pop up to ask you to activate the device.

Before You Start

The device to be activated and the phone running the Mobile Client should be on the same LAN.

Steps

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When adding a device to the Mobile Client, if the device is offline, you should connect the device to a network first. The Mobile Client provides the following four methods for connecting offline devices to networks.

Connect to Wired Network

Use this method if a router is available for the device to connect to.

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Make sure the device is powered on.

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Connect to Wireless Network

Use this method if a wireless network is available for the device to connect to. “Device” here excludes wireless doorbell, wireless security control panel, and Mini Trooper (a kind of battery camera).

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Connect to Network by Wi-Fi Configuration

You can use this method to connect wireless doorbell to the network by using the doorbell to scan the QR code generated by the Mobile Client.

Tap Connect to a Network on the Result page and then follow the instructions on the subsequent pages to connect the device to the network.

Connect to Network by Access Point

In the Mobile Client, Access Point (AP) refers to a networking hardware device (e.g., wireless doorbell or wireless security control panel), which can provide a Wi-Fi network for the phone to connect to.

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Make sure you have turned on WLAN in the phone’s operation system.

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Tap Connect to a Network on the Result page, select Wireless Connection as the connection type, and then follow the instructions on the subsequent pages to complete the connection process.

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When adding a device via LTS Connect domain or scanning QR code, if the PT Cloud service is not enabled for the device, the Enable PT Cloud service window will pop up to remind you to enable the service first.

Perform the following task to enable the PT Cloud service in this case.

Steps

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See Add a Device by LTS Connect Domain or Add Device(s) by Scanning Device QR Code for details.

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If the device’s PT Cloud service is not enabled, the following window pops up.

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You can change the device verification code. See Change Device’s Verification Code for details.

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Continue the process for adding the device. See Add a Device by LTS Connect Domain or Add

Device(s) by Scanning Device QR Code for details.

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Steps

Figure 4-2 The Platform Access Page

You can enable DHCP by following the steps below to allow allocating DNS address automatically.

Steps

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When adding a device by scanning QR code or LTS Connect domain, if the result shows that the device has been added to another account, you should unbind it from the account before you can add it to your account.

Before You Start

Make sure the device and the phone running the Mobile Client are in the same local area network.

Steps

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Unbinding the device via local GUI should be supported by the device.

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You can share devices to other users. The recipient can access the devices according to the

permissions you grant them. You can also receive and use the devices shared by other users.

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You can share a specific device to another LTS Connect user via the device’s QR code. You can also select the device permissions granted to the recipient to determine which operations the recipient can do on the device.

Steps

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You can share multiple devices to another LTS Connect user. You can also set the device permissions granted to the recipient to determine which operations the recipient can do on the device.

Steps

Option 1  Tap → Share Device → Share Device.

Option 2  1.  Enter the Live View page.

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2.Select a live view window and than tap .

3.Tap Share.

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Option 3  For security control panel, tap the device on device list page to enter the device details page and then tap .

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The recipient can go to More → Account Management  → My QR Code on his/her Mobile Client to get the QR code of his/her account.

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For devices linked with multiple cameras, you can select camera(s) for sharing.

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You can add the frequently-used camera(s) to the favorites so that you can access them conveniently.

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On the device list page, you can add the frequently-used camera(s) to the favorites so that you can access them conveniently.

Steps

1.On the home page, tap .

2.Tap Add to Favorites.

3.Select devices and cameras on the Select Camera page.

4.Tap OK.

5.Create a name for the Favorites and then tap OK.

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3.Add cameras to favorites.

–Create a new favorites in the pop-up window and tap OK.

1.Add to existing favorites.Tap Add to Existing Favorites in the pop-up window.

2.Select a Favorites folder in the list.

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You can delete cameras in the favorites.

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On the Settings page of a device, you can view and edit the device’s basic information, delete the device, upgrade device firmware, and configure other functions such as video and image encryption and changing device verification code.

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The available functions on the Settings page vary with different device types and device models.

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The device verification code is used for verifying user identity, as well as encrypting a device’s videos (including live videos and recorded video files) and captured pictures. You can change the device verification code for the network camera and Mini Trooper (a kind of camera powered by battery).

Steps

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For details about how to encrypt a device’s videos and captured pictures, see Set Video and Image Encryption.

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If you have enabled the Video and Image Encryption function, new pictures and videos will be encrypted by the new verification code. However, the earlier encrypted pictures and videos still use the old verification code.

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For security reasons, you can set the video and image encryption function to encrypt the videos or the pictures.

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The default device verification code is usually on the device label. If no verification code found, enter the device verification code you created when enabling PT Cloud service. For details about enabling PT Cloud service, see Enable PT Cloud service for Device.

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For a device added via LTS Connect Domain or Scaning QR code, if DDNS is enabled, the device’s streams will be accessed via IP address in priority. In this case, you can remotely configure device and the speed of streaming will be faster than that of streaming via PT Cloud service.

Steps

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User Name

Enter the device user name.

Password

Enter the device password.

4.Tap .

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You can upgrade the firmware of a device to its latest version. If the latest version is detected, a red dot will appear on the Device Version field of the Settings page of the device.

Steps

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You can select a recorded audio file and set it as the custom audio prompt for the alarms sent

from the channels linked to specific models of DVR.

Steps

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1.On the device list, tap to enter the Settings page of the device.

2.Tap Custom Audio to enter the Select Channel page.

3.Select channel(s), and then tap Next Step. The available audio file(s) will appear.

4.Optional: Tap the Play icon to play the audio file.

5.Select an audio file, and then tap OK.

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1.On the device list page, tap  → Settings to enter the Settings page of the device.

2.Tap and tap Remote Controller to enter the following page.

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Figure 4-3 Remote Controller Page

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View and Edit Basic Information

You can view and edit the basic information of a device.

Steps

1.On the device list page, tap  to enter the Settings page of the device.

2.Enter the Remote Configuration page.

–For a device added via IP/Domain, tap → Remote Configuration.

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You should have configured DDNS for the device first. See Set DDNS.

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3.Tap Basic Information to enter the Basic Information page.

4.Tap to enter the Edit Device page.

5.Edit the basic information of the device.

6.Tap to save the settings.

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Set Recording Schedule

You can set a recording schedule for a channel of a specific device.

Steps

1.Enter the Settings page.

–On the device list page, if the page is in list mode, swipe the device name to the left and tap

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–On the device list page, if the page is in thumbnail mode, tap the device name or tap .

–On the Live View page, tap and then tap Settings.

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For details about how to enter the Live View page, see Start and Stop Live View.

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2.Enter the Remote Configuration page.

–For a device added via IP/Domain, tap → Remote Configuration.

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For details about adding device via IP/Domain, see Add a Device by IP/Domain.

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You should have configured DDNS for the device first. See Set DDNS.

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You can also set the recording type to detailed event type, which should be supported by the device. For details, refer to the user manual of the device.

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Up to 8 time periods can be configured for each day. And the time periods cannot be overlapped with each other.

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Figure 4-4 Setting Multiple Time Periods in a Day

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Configure Time Settings

You can select the time zone and set the time synchronization mode to Manual or NTP mode for the added device.

Steps

1.Enter the Settings page of the device.

–On the device list page, if the page is in list mode, swipe the device name to the left and tap

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–On the device list page, if the page is in thumbnail mode, tap the device name or tap .

–On the Live View page, tap and then tap Settings.

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–For a device added via IP/Domain, tap → Remote Configuration.

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You should have configured DDNS for the device first. See Set DDNS.

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6.Tap to save the settings.

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You can change the password of a device via the Mobile Client.

Steps

1.Enter the Settings page of the device.

–On the device list page, if the page is in list mode, swipe the device’s name to the left and tap

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–On the device list page, if the page is in thumbnail mode, tap the device’s name or tap .

–On the Live View page, tap and then tap Settings.

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2.Enter the Remote Configuration page.

–For a device added via IP/Domain, tap → Remote Configuration.

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For details about adding device via IP/Domain, see Add a Device by IP/Domain.

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You should have configured DDNS for the device first. See Set DDNS.

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Caution

The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you change your password regularly, especially in the high security system, changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.

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6.Confirm the password.

7.Tap to save the changes.

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Configure Normal Event

You can enable a device’s normal event such as motion detection, video tampering alarm, video loss alarm, for the channels of the device.

Steps

1.On the device list page, tap  to enter the Settings page of the device.

2.Enter the Remote Configuration page.

–For a device added via IP/Domain, tap → Remote Configuration.

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You should have configured DDNS for the device first. See Set DDNS.

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Configure Smart Event

You can enable the smart event for the channels of a device, including audio exception detection,

face detection, and intrusion detection, etc.

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1.On the device list page, tap  to enter the Settings page of the device.

2.Enter the Remote Configuration page.

–For a device added via IP/Domain, tap → Remote Configuration.

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You should have configured DDNS for the device first. See Set DDNS for details.

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Enable Temperature Measurement

You can enable the temperature measurement function for the thermal camera on the Mobile Client.

Steps

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1.On the device list page, tap  to enter the Settings page of the device.

2.Enter the Remote Configuration page.

–For a device added via IP/Domain, tap → Remote Configuration.

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For details about adding device via IP/Domain, see Add a Device by IP/Domain.

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You should have configured DDNS for the device first. See Set DDNS.

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Chapter 5 Video & Cloud Storage

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With the Mobile Client, you can remotely view live videos of the added encoding devices (e.g., cameras, NVRs, and DVRs) and play back their video footage. If cloud storage is activated on the video devices, you can browse, search, play back, and download the video footage on cloud.

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You can view live video of the devices’ connected cameras. And some basic operations are supported during live view, including picture capturing, manual recording, PTZ control, etc.

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Live view shows you the live video getting from cameras. Perform the following task to start and stop live view.

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Switch Camera  Swipe the live view page to the left or right to switch camera and view its live video.

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Reselect Device for Live View

1.Tap to go back to the device list.

2.Reselect cameras and then tap OK.

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You can select up to 256 cameras.

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Switch to Playback  Tap → Playback to switch to playback.

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For details about playback, see Playback.

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1)Press and hold a window under live view.

2)Drag the window upwards to the appearing at the top of the page.

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You can adjust window division in different scenarios.

Tap , , , or to set the window division mode to 1-window, 4-window, 9- window, 12-window, or 16-window respectively.

If the added camera number is more than the window division number, you can swipe left or right to see the rest.

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Digital zoom adopts encoding technology to enlarge the image which will result in image quality damage. You can zoom in or zoom out the live video image as desired.

Tap   to zoom in or zoom out the image.

Or spread two fingers apart to zoom in, and pinch them together to zoom out.

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PTZ is an abbreviation for “Pan, Tilt, and Zoom”. With the PTZ Control functionality provided by the Mobile Client, you can make the cameras pan and tilt to the required positions, and zoom in or out the live video images. For some network cameras, you can also enable auto-tracking to make the camera pan, tilt, and zoom to track the detected moving objects.

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PTZ control should be supported by the camera.

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Pan and Tilt a Camera

The Mobile Client allows you to pan and tilt a camera’s view.

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For details about how to start live view, see Start and Stop Live View.

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2.Select a live view window on the Live View page.

3.Tap to open the PTZ Control panel.

Figure 5-1 PTZ Conrol Panel

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Set a Preset

A preset is a predefined image position which contains configuration parameters for pan, tilt, zoom, focus and other parameters. You can also set a virtual preset after enabling digital zoom. After you set a preset, you can call the preset and then the camera will move to the programmed position.

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Figure 5-2 Set a Preset

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The preset No. should be between 1 and 256.

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Adjust PTZ Speed

You can adjust the PTZ speed.

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Other Functions

The PTZ Control panels provide other functions such as PTZ speed adjustment, auto-scan, focus control, iris control, and auto-tracking.

Tap More on the PTZ Control panel to view the functions.

.Table 5-1 Other Functions

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5.1.5..Start Two-Way Audio

Two-way audio function enables the voice talk between the Mobile Client and devices. You can get and play not only the live video but also the real-time audio from the devices, and the devices can also get and play the real-time audio from the Mobile Client.

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See Start and Stop Live View for details.

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2.Tap in the toolbar to turn on the two-way audio.

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If not, skip this step.

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●If the device is full duplex, two-way audio will be started automatically.

●If the device is half-duplex, you have to tap and hold to talk, and release to listen.

4.Tap to turn off two-way audio.

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During live view, you can capture pictures of the live video and record video footage.

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The captured pictures and recorded videos will be saved in More → Pictures and Videos.

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For devices added via IP/Domain, you can set its image quality to Fluent or Clear. You can also customize image quality for the devices.

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2.Tap on the live view page to enter the quality switching panel.

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Figure 5-3 Custom Settings

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Usually three pre-defined image qualities are provided in the Mobile Client for LTS Connect device: Basic, Standard, and High Definition.

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The provided image quality types may vary with different devices.

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See Start and Stop Live View for details.

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2.Tap to enter the quality switching panel.

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Basic is the default image quality.

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Standard

Standard image quality (the image quality is higher than that of Basic and lower than that of HD).

HD

High definition image quality (the image quality is the highest of the three).

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In the fisheye view mode, the whole wide-angle view of the fisheye camera is displayed. Fisheye expansion can expand images in five modes: 180° panorama, 360° panorama, 4-PTZ, semisphere, and cylindrical-surface.

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The function is only supported by fisheye camera.

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See Start and Stop Live View for details.

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2.Tap to show the fisheye expansion panel.

3.Select mounting type.

Table 5-3 Mounting Type

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You can open or close the door when viewing the live video of a video intercom device, a face recognition terminal, or a related camera of an access control device. This function allows you to check the visitor or the situation nearby the door before you open it.

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For the access control device’s related cameras, select a live view window and tap , and then enter the device verification code to open the door.

For the video intercom device, select a live view window and tap , and then enter the device verification code to open the door.

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The default device verification code is usually on the device label. If no verification code found, enter the device verification code you created when enabling PT Cloud service.

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You can search the recorded video files stored in the added device for remote playback.

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Normal playback refers to the playback based on timeline. You can search the camera’s recorded video files in a selected time period and then start playback.

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1.On the device list page, tap in the upper-left corner to enter the Select Item(s) page.

2.Set the date and time for playback.

Playback Date

Select a date.

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The date during which video files were recorded is marked with a yellow dot.

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Playback Time

Set the start time point for the playback in the selected date.

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You can select up to 4 cameras.

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event-triggered recording. You can determine the recording type (continuous or event-triggered) when setting recording schedule. For details, see Set Recording Schedule.

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Event playback refers to the playback based on the detected events, such as motion detection. You can select an event and then play back the event-related video footage. Duration playback, you can also save the event-related picture if it has been captured by the camera.

Before You Start

Make sure you have configured events for the selected camera.

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