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Dahua ConfigTool: Discovering Devices on LAN

Using Dahua ConfigTool to locate cameras and NVRs on a local network — device discovery, manual IP search, opening the web interface, and bulk IP reassignment.

Dahua DMSS: Adding a Device via IP or Domain

How to add a Dahua device to DMSS using a local IP address, static IP, or DDNS hostname — port requirements, when to use IP vs P2P, and post-setup NVR channel…

Dahua DMSS: Adding a Device via P2P (Serial Scan)

How to add a Dahua camera or NVR to the DMSS mobile app via P2P — enabling P2P on the device, QR code scanning, entering admin credentials, and confirming live…

Dahua DMSS: Enabling Camera Push Notifications

Configuring push notifications in the Dahua DMSS app — account requirements, multi-channel alarm subscription, per-channel selection, and troubleshooting…

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Dahua IP Camera: Changing the Admin Password

How to change the admin or user password on a Dahua IP camera — password complexity requirements, web interface steps, and updating downstream systems after…

Dahua IP Camera: Face Detection Setup

Enabling and configuring Dahua IP camera face detection — alarm linkages, detection zones, snapshot storage, and the difference between face detection and face…

Dahua IP Camera: Heat Map Analytics Setup

Setting up Dahua IP camera heat map analytics — enabling accumulation, generating colour-coded footfall reports, and understanding the blue-to-red activity…

Dahua IP Camera: IVS Tripwire and Intrusion

How to configure Dahua IVS tripwire and intrusion detection rules on an IP camera — rule setup, direction, scheduling, and commissioning checks for UK…

Dahua IP Camera: Motion Detection Zones

Configuring multi-zone motion detection on a Dahua IP camera — sensitivity per region, anti-dither, arm schedule, alarm linkages, and tamper detection options.

Dahua IP Camera: People Counting Setup

Configuring people counting on a Dahua AI camera — entrance/exit rule drawing, OSD overlay, flowrate alarm threshold, report generation and export.

Dahua IP Camera: Setting a Static IP (5.0 UI)

Step-by-step guide to assigning a static IP address on a Dahua IP camera with the 5.0 user interface — accessing TCP/IP settings, entering subnet and gateway,…

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Dahua LPR Camera: Physical Install Guide

Physical installation guide for Dahua ITC LPR cameras — centre vs side lane mounting, height-to-distance formula, NVR compatibility, and commissioning checks.

Dahua NVR: Choosing a Compatible HDD

Guide to selecting a surveillance-grade HDD for a Dahua NVR — Seagate SkyHawk, WD Purple, Toshiba S300, capacity sizing, and RAID drive requirements.

Dahua NVR: Date, Time and NTP Setup

Setting the correct date, time zone, and NTP server on a Dahua NVR — time zone reference table, fleet synchronisation approach, and UK BST handling guidance.

Dahua NVR: Formatting the Hard Drive

How to format a new HDD in a Dahua NVR or DVR — step-by-step via the on-screen interface, post-format checks, and troubleshooting drive detection issues.