Smart Pss Pc Nvr Setup

feature in SmartPSS allows you to turn your Windows PC or Mac into a recording server, enabling your computer to record video directly from IP cameras or NVRs to its local hard drive. Prerequisites SmartPSS Installed : Ensure you have installed SmartPSS SmartPSS Lite on your computer. Component Selection : During installation, you must have checked the "Storage Service" box to enable this functionality. 1. Enable PC-NVR and click the icon from the home menu. Power icon

Facial Recognition

1. In Device Manager, select an AI-capable camera (Dahua WizMind series or any ONVIF Profile T camera with AI).
2. Click AI → Face Recognition.
3. Enable the feature.
4. Create a face database:

   Enter the amount of space (in GB) you want to reserve for video files. Note: This process may clear existing data in the allocated portion and will restart the PC-NVR service. Add Devices to Record: Navigate to Channel Management. smart pss pc nvr setup

   5. Optimizing Performance

   • Use wired Ethernet (avoid Wi-Fi for cameras)
   • Assign static IPs to cameras
   • Set camera substream to low resolution (e.g., 704×576) for recording
   • Keep SmartPSS minimized, not closed (PC-NVR runs as service, but UI can be closed)

   Video Tutorial: For a visual walkthrough of the allocation and import process, refer to the SPRO CCTV Smart PSS Tutorial or the PC NVR Setup Video. Troubleshooting & Connection feature in SmartPSS allows you to turn your

   Recommended System (16+ x 4MP cameras @ 25fps + AI)

   • CPU: Intel Core i5 (8th gen+) or AMD Ryzen 5+
   • RAM: 8GB–16GB
   • Storage: 2x 4TB-10TB surveillance HDDs (RAID 0 or JBOD for max space)
   • GPU: Any NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti+ (to offload AI analytics)
   • Network: 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (one for cameras, one for LAN/internet)
   • Power Backup: 650VA UPS