Locate your NVR from the discovered device list and check the box next to it. Click .

Smart PSS allows you to review recorded video files directly from the NVR hard drives. From the homepage tab, click on .

Type in a custom Device Name (e.g., "Home NVR"), change the port if customized (default is 37777), and enter the Username and Password of the NVR itself.

Check the "Auto Login after Registration" box if you want the software to skip the password prompt upon future launches. Step 3: Add the Dahua NVR to Smart PSS

Choose the components to install. Select (the Storage Service component is optional and only needed if you want to use your PC as a backup recording server).

If your NVR is connected to a TV or monitor, right-click, log in, and navigate to Main Menu > Network > TCP/IP to find the local IP address.

Setting up the PC NVR feature is relatively straightforward but requires a specific sequence of steps within the interface: Initialization

Ensure you have the administrator username and password for your NVR.

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Enter the .

Enter the password associated with your NVR hardware. Click Save and Continue or Add .

Setting up your Network Video Recorder (NVR) on a computer provides a centralized hub for monitoring, playback, and security management. Smart PSS (Smart Professional Surveillance System) is the official companion software designed to manage Dahua NVRs, Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), and IP cameras directly from a PC.