How can I set up remote viewing for Dahua cameras?

View your recorder and cameras on the go. With Dahua’s mobile application DMSS  allows you to add Dahua recorders and cameras to the mobile app using P2P.

PREREQUISITES

• Smartphone (IOS device or Android)
• Plug the NVR into your router or switch using a network cable.
• DMSS already downloaded in your mobile device. (note the app was called IDMSS or DDMSS previously. Its now called DMSS)
• P2P must be turned on from the recorder and connected to a network with internet access. 

Note there are some changed on the NVR – please make these changes carefully. ie. TURN ON DHCP

Another video for just the mobile app.

Full instructions are available here – https://dahuawiki.com/Mobile/iDMSS_P2P_Setup

A. Prepare the NVR

1. Connect the NVR to the internet

   • Plug the NVR into your router or switch using a network cable.

   • Confirm the internet is working (e.g., test with a laptop on the same router).

2. Enable P2P (Cloud Access)

   • On the NVR monitor → right-click → go to Main Menu → Network → P2P (or Cloud).

   • Tick Enable.

   • Wait for the status to show Online.
     (If it stays Offline, check the NVR has a correct IP address, gateway, and DNS set under “TCP/IP”.)

3. Note the NVR’s Serial Number

   • Go to Main Menu → System → System Info → Version.

   • Write down the Serial Number (or scan the QR code from that screen). SN is also on the sticker under the machine

4. Confirm the admin account

   • Default username: admin

   • Password: set your secure password (change default if not already done).

B. Set Up the DMSS App

1. Download the DMSS app

   • Search DMSS on the App Store or Google Play and install it.

2. Register a DMSS account for the customer

   • Open DMSS → tap Me → Login / Register → Sign Up.

   • Choose Email and enter the customer’s email address.

   • A verification code will be sent to that email — enter it to complete registration.

   (If the customer already has an account, skip this step.)

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C. Add the NVR to the App (Installer or Customer)

1. Open DMSS, go to the Home or Device tab.

2. Tap “+” (Add Device).

3. Choose SN / Scan.

4. Either Scan the QR code from the NVR screen or enter the Serial Number manually.

5. Select NVR as the device type.

6. Enter:

   • Device Name (e.g., “House NVR”)

   • Username: admin

   • Password: NVR password

7. Tap Save.
   The app should show the NVR as Online if P2P is working correctly.

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