SmartPSS Monitoring Days Configuration170

IntroductionSmartPSS is a powerful video management software that offers a wide range of features for monitoring and managing security cameras. One important feature is the ability to set the number of days that SmartPSS will retain recorded video footage. This setting is essential for determining how much video data is stored and how long it can be accessed for playback or investigation.

Steps to Set SmartPSS Monitoring Days
Launch SmartPSS: Start by launching the SmartPSS software on your computer.
Select Camera: In the SmartPSS interface, select the camera for which you want to configure monitoring days.
Open Camera Settings: Right-click on the camera and select "Camera Settings" from the menu.
Storage Tab: Navigate to the "Storage" tab within the camera settings.
Monitoring Days: Locate the "Monitoring Days" field and enter the number of days you want to retain recorded footage. The default value is typically 30 days.
Apply Changes: Click on the "OK" button to save the changes and close the camera settings.

Factors to Consider

When setting the monitoring days, it's important to consider several factors:
Storage Capacity: Ensure that your storage device has sufficient capacity to store the amount of footage you want to retain for the specified number of days.
Retention Requirements: Determine the minimum number of days that video footage needs to be retained for legal, security, or investigation purposes.
Frequency of Recordings: Consider the frequency with which the camera is recording. Higher recording frequencies may require a shorter monitoring duration to avoid excessive storage usage.
Privacy Concerns: Be mindful of privacy concerns when storing video footage for extended periods.

Additional Considerations

In addition to setting the monitoring days, there are other storage-related settings in SmartPSS that can be adjusted:
Pre-record Time: Configure the number of seconds before an event trigger that SmartPSS should record.
Post-record Time: Set the number of seconds after an event trigger that SmartPSS should continue recording.
Storage Period: Define the time frame during which recorded video is considered "active" and will not be overwritten.
Recording Schedule: Specify the times and days when the camera should record video.

By optimizing these settings, you can ensure that SmartPSS effectively meets your monitoring and storage requirements.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with video playback or storage, you can troubleshoot by:
Checking Storage Space: Ensure that your storage device has sufficient capacity and is not exceeding its limits.
Adjusting Monitoring Days: If video footage is being overwritten or deleted sooner than expected, increase the monitoring days setting.
Verifying Recording Schedule: Confirm that the camera is recording during the desired time periods.
Consulting Technical Support: If the issue persists, contact Hikvision technical support for assistance.

2024-12-13

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