DMSS Archives | CCTV Manuals

Why Is My Dahua NVR P2P Status Offline? Here’s How I Fixed the DMSS Connection Failed Error on Site

Dahua NVR Status (P2P) Offline & Connection Failed on DMSS App

This article details my experience fixing a Dahua BVR that was offline. A while ago, I was contacted by a customer who said his Dahua CCTV camera couldn’t be remotely accessed via his phone. The customer explained that he was using a Dahua NVR at the location. I immediately scheduled an inspection at the customer’s location to determine the cause of the phone’s inaccessibility.

In this article, I will explain the problems that occur that cause Dahua NVRs to go offline and how to fix them directly at the customer’s location.

How to Use the DMSS App: Menu Explanation, Adding Devices, Live View and Playback

DMSS app menu – The Dahua Mobile Surveillance System (DMSS) enables users to access and monitor security cameras remotely from their smartphones or tablets. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced user, understanding the DMSS app’s menus is crucial to maximizing the camera’s features.

This guide will walk you through the DMSS app’s menus, explaining each feature and how to navigate the app efficiently in 2026.

Download and Install Dahua DMSS for PC (Windows 10/11 & Mac) – Latest Version 2026

DMSS for PC download (Windows 7/8/10/11 & Mac) – How do I view Dahua cameras on a computer? This is a frequently asked question from our customers. In this guide, we’ll cover the main software provided by Dahua for viewing camera footage on PCs and laptops. Dahua is one of the world’s leading CCTV camera brands and also provides tools to support device configuration.

DMSS is software created and developed by Dahua, and you can get it for free. Here’s how to get this software and how to install and configure it on your computer.

I Created an Account on the DMSS App, the Dahua Camera App for Mobile Phones

One of the most popular CCTV camera apps is DMSS. This app is known for connecting Dahua camera devices—such as DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras—to smartphones. However, in my area, the DMSS app can also be used with cameras from other brands, such as HiView. HiView is known as a Dahua OEM camera. Therefore, the DMSS app can be used to connect HiView cameras to smartphones. Before using the DMSS app, I have to create an account first.

In this post, I’ll explain the steps you can follow to create an account on the DMSS app for the first time.