Dahua Cloud Surveillance Setup36

Introduction

Dahua's cloud surveillance solution provides remote monitoring capabilities, allowing users to view and manage their surveillance systems from anywhere with an internet connection. This guide will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of how to set up Dahua cloud surveillance.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:* A Dahua camera
* A Dahua recorder
* A Dahua cloud account
* A computer with an internet connection

Step 1: Create a Dahua Cloud Account

Go to the Dahua website and click on "Cloud." Click on "Sign Up" and enter your email address, password, and other required information. Once you have created your account, you will receive an email with a confirmation link. Click on the link to activate your account.

Step 2: Add Cameras and Recorders

Once you have activated your account, you can start adding cameras and recorders. To add a camera, click on "Devices" and then "Add." Select "Camera" and enter the camera's IP address, username, and password. Click on "Save" to add the camera.

To add a recorder, click on "Devices" and then "Add." Select "Recorder" and enter the recorder's IP address, username, and password. Click on "Save" to add the recorder.

Step 3: Configure Cloud Settings

Once you have added your cameras and recorders, you can configure the cloud settings. Click on "Cloud" and then "Settings." Enter the URL of the cloud server and the port number. Click on "Save" to save the settings.

Step 4: View Live Video

To view live video, click on "Live" in the left-hand menu. Select the camera or recorder you want to view and click on "Play." You can also control the camera's pan, tilt, and zoom functions from this page.

Step 5: Playback Recorded Video

To playback recorded video, click on "Playback" in the left-hand menu. Select the camera or recorder you want to view and select a date and time range. Click on "Play" to start playback.

Step 6: Manage Alerts

To manage alerts, click on "Alerts" in the left-hand menu. You can view a list of all alerts that have been triggered and take action, such as acknowledging or deleting them.

Step 7: Configure Motion Detection

To configure motion detection, click on "Camera" in the left-hand menu. Select the camera you want to configure and click on "Motion Detection." Configure the motion detection settings and click on "Save" to save the changes.

Step 8: Configure Email Notifications

To configure email notifications, click on "Cloud" in the left-hand menu. Click on "Notifications" and then "Email." Configure the email notification settings and click on "Save" to save the changes.

Conclusion

Dahua cloud surveillance is a powerful tool that can be used to improve security and manage your surveillance system from anywhere with an internet connection. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily set up your Dahua cloud surveillance system and start monitoring your property.

2025-02-01

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