How to set up and use SmartPSS Lite on PC – While Hikvision has the IVMS-4200, Dahua has SmartPSS Lite. SmartPSS Lite allows users to view live camera views from a PC. This software allows users to connect multiple security devices (IP cameras/DVR/NVR), view live video, review recordings, and manage the surveillance system from a single dashboard.
This guide explains how to setup from scratch and use SmartPSS Lite step by step for beginners.
What Is SmartPSS Lite?
SmartPSS Lite is a lightweight video management software designed by Dahua for monitoring CCTV cameras and surveillance devices on a PC. It is commonly used with Dahua security products, but also supports a wide range of compatible devices, including OEM products.
This software provides key features such as:
- Live camera monitoring
- Playback
- Device management
How to Set Up SmartPSS Lite?
After successfully installing SmartPSS Lite, you’ll need to complete some initial setup before you can use it. This setup is very simple: simply creating a new password. Here’s how to configure SmartPSS Lite.
Step 1 – Open SmartPSS Lite.
Step 2 – Tap the Agree button in the Product Privacy Policy and Software License Agreement sections.
Step 3 – Enter a new password. Tap Next.
Step 4 – Specify the answer to your security question. This will be useful if you later need to reset your password if you forget it.
After that, a login page will appear.
Tap the login button to open the SmartPSS Lite app dashboard. Then, simply tap the Not Now button in the “Join User Experience Improvement Program” notification window. That’s it, you’ve successfully completed the initial setup.
Dahua SmartPSS Lite Navigation Menu Explanation
Main Menu Navigation
SmartPSS Lite has six main navigation menus. These menus stand out from the rest, featuring vibrant colors.
Live View
Mainly used for channel groups to perform live video operations, as well as for recording, capturing, PTZ and other operation.
Playback
Mainly used for searching and playing videos remotely from channel groups, as well as for playback and export. Users can playback videos by selecting the date and time according to their needs.
Smart Center
This menu contains mainly used for configuration, preview, and retrieval of alarm events.
Access Control
Mainly applies to the configuration and management of access control such as weekly plan, holiday plan, door settings and advanced settings.
Attendance
Manage attendance periods, shifts and holidays, arrange person shifts, process attendance exceptions and generate reports.
Video Intercom
Mainly used for video intercom between the platform, main station, door station and VTH. Open doors remotely, call quickly and display recent record.
Common Config Menu
Next, on the SmartPSS Lite dashboard, you’ll find a list of menus called the General Configuration Menu. These menus include Devices, People, Permissions, and Log Search. Below is an explanation of these menus.
- Device – Manage devices such as adding devices (DVR/NVR/Access Control and Video Intercom)
- Persons – Manage data for Access Control and Attendance
- Permission – Managing user data Access Control
- Log Search – Displays a Log of who opened the SmartPSS Lite software.
Final Thoughts
SmartPSS Lite is a great choice for users looking for a simple and reliable PC CCTV monitoring solution for Dahua devices. The software is lightweight, easy to use even for beginners, and includes essential surveillance features like live viewing, playback, and remote device management. With the above explanation, you can quickly set up SmartPSS Lite, connect your cameras, and start monitoring your security system efficiently.
That concludes our explanation of the navigation menus in the SmartPSS Lite software. We hope this information is helpful.