Setup - Smart Pss Pc Nvr
Complete the installation and create your admin password when prompted upon the first initialization. Step 2: Initialize and Configure the PC NVR Service
Configure the daily/weekly schedule (e.g., 24/7 or motion during night hours). Click to apply the settings. Advanced Tips for 2026 smart pss pc nvr setup
: Allocating disk space for PC-NVR can take several minutes. Do not close the program during this process. Network Requirements Complete the installation and create your admin password
Use Dahua's gDMSS (mobile) or iDMSS and add your PC's IP as an NVR. Advanced Tips for 2026 : Allocating disk space
Your storage server needs to know which cameras it is responsible for recording. Go back to the Smart PSS and click PC NVR .
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | No recording | Check PC-NVR service is running (Services.msc → SmartPSS NVR Service) | | Disk full | Enable auto-overwrite in Storage settings | | Camera offline | Verify IP, credentials, and firewall (allow ports 37777, 80) | | High CPU usage | Reduce FPS in camera settings (e.g., 15 fps) or use hardware decoding | | PC sleep/hibernate | Disable sleep mode → PC must stay on 24/7 |
SmartPSS enables users to turn a computer's hard drive into an NVR by initializing the service, allocating storage space, and importing IP cameras. Configuration includes creating recording schedules and ensuring network stability for continuous storage. View a visual guide on the PC-NVR setup process at YouTube . PC NVR Setup