Dahua Surveillance Patrol Setup Guide281

Introduction

Dahua surveillance cameras offer a wide range of features to enhance security and monitoring capabilities. One of these features is the patrol function, which allows cameras to automatically pan and tilt to cover a specific area or preset positions. This tutorial will guide you through the steps on how to set up patrol settings for your Dahua surveillance camera.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:
Dahua surveillance camera with patrol function
Access to the camera's web interface or mobile app
Internet connection

Steps for Patrol Setup

1. Access Camera Interface

Open the web browser or mobile app and log in to your camera's web interface using the default IP address, username, and password. If you have changed these settings, use the updated ones.

2. Navigate to Patrol Settings

- For web interface: Go to "Configuration" > "Event" > "Patrol."
>- For mobile app: Tap the gear icon > "Event" > "Patrol."

3. Enable Patrol Function

- Check the "Enable" checkbox to enable the patrol function.

4. Set Patrol Route

- Define the patrol route by setting the starting and ending points for the camera's pan and tilt movements. You can use the interactive map or manually enter coordinates.

5. Set Patrol Speed

- Adjust the "Patrol Speed" slider to determine how fast the camera rotates during patrols.

6. Set Patrol Intervals

- Configure the patrol intervals under "Patrol Time" by selecting the desired frequency. For example, you can set it to patrol every 10 minutes.

7. Enable Motion Detection during Patrol

- Check the "Enable Motion Detection" checkbox to trigger motion detection while the camera is patrolling. This feature will send alerts and record video if motion is detected.

8. Save and Apply Settings

- Click "Save" or tap the "Apply" button to save and apply the patrol settings to your camera.

9. Test the Patrol Function

- Activate the patrol function by clicking the "Start" button or tapping the "Patrol" icon.
>- Observe the camera as it pans and tilts according to the defined patrol route and speed.

Additional Settings

Depending on your camera model, additional patrol settings may be available, such as:
Patrol Track: Save the patrol route to a preset, allowing quick access.
Patrol Direction: Set the direction of the camera's rotation during patrol.
Patrol Mode: Choose between "Continuous" (non-stop patrol) and "Insequence" (patrols only when triggered by an event).

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively set up patrol settings for your Dahua surveillance camera. This feature enhances security by automatically covering specific areas, detecting motion, and providing a comprehensive surveillance solution.

2024-12-31

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