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How to Use SmartPSS Lite on PC Windows (2026 Guide): Add Device, Live View & Playback

How to use SmartPSS Lite for Windows – Once you’ve installed SmartPSS Lite on your computer, you can use this software to monitor the live view of your Dahua CCTV cameras. SmartPSS Lite allows you to watch live video, access playback recordings, and download stored surveillance footage. You can install this software on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

In this guide, I will explain how to use SmartPSS Lite on Windows 11, based on the computer I am currently using.

How I Fixed SmartPSS Lite Won’t Open – MSVCP140.dll Was Not Found

SmartPSS Lite cannot be opened MSVCP140.dll error – After hundreds of installations of Smart PSS Lite software on my PC, this is the first time I’ve encountered an issue where the software won’t open. Initially, I was unsure how to fix the problem. However, after searching for information, I managed to resolve it. I’m writing this article to help you if you encounter the same problem I encountered.

You can read the guide below based on personal experience to overcome the Smart PSS not being able to be opened.

How I Set Up SmartPSS on My PC and Learned About Its Menus

While Hikvision offers the iVMS-4200 software for viewing camera feeds on a PC, Dahua has its own software called SmartPSS Lite. Similar to iVMS-4200, SmartPSS Lite can be used to view live camera feeds and playback footage. Live camera feeds and playback can be accessed from anywhere via a PC, with no geographical restrictions.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to set up the SmartPSS app on your PC from start to finish.