: During the SmartPSS installation , you must check the "Storage Service" box.

From the Smart PSS homepage, click on (found under the Configuration section).

Before beginning the setup, ensure your computer and network meet the following baseline requirements to prevent system instability or dropped video frames: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit recommended).

Before enabling PC-NVR, you must add your cameras to the device list.

Download the latest version of for your operating system (Windows or macOS). Extract the downloaded zip file and run the installer.

Enter the amount of space (in GB) you want to reserve for video files. 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 .

Even with a straightforward Smart PSS PC NVR setup, hiccups happen. Here are the top fixes: