Frequently Asked Question

The Dahua Toolbox contains a suite of tools for designing, installing or using a wide variety of Dahua products. This toolbox is indispensable!

Simply download and install the toolbox as described below, then use the various tools as required.

• Source of Toolbox: https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/downloadCenter/tools?id=12&child=372
• How to set up the Toolbox: https://dahuawiki.com/Software/Dahua_Toolbox/Initial_Setup

Some of the tools and how to use them:

• Config Tool for CCTV set up: https://dahuawiki.com/Software/Dahua_Toolbox/ConfigTool
• How to use Config Tool to upload Firmware on networked CCTV devices: https://dahuawiki.com/Update_Firmware_Dahua_ToolBox
• Camera calculator. This tool calculates resolution, image quality and width of field of view based on camera parameters such as focal length and compares this to the distance between camera and target to help you determine if you will get an adequate image for your choice of camera. https://dahuawiki.com/Software/Dahua_Toolbox/CameraCalculator
• SmartPSS (contained in Toolbox versions V1.08.2 and above) is the PC/Mac client software that is used with recorders and cameras. It can be used for remote configuration of devices via P2P, downloading recorded content, viewing live content, and many other functions besides. Lots of support information for a slightly older version can be found at https://dahuawiki.com/SmartPSS
• SmartPSS-AC is the PC client software that is used with Dahua access control readers and controllers for tasks such as reporting, user registration, changing shift schedules, and resolving abnormalities
• CCTV file format conversion tool: https://dahuawiki.com/Software/Dahua_Toolbox/Convert_Tool
• Disk Storage calculator: helps you determine how big a hard drive is needed. https://dahuawiki.com/Software/Dahua_Toolbox/DiscCalculator
• Smart player- for playing clips or downloaded files of various formats: https://dahuawiki.com/Software/Dahua_Toolbox/SmartPlayer
• VDPConfig Tool for Intercoms: https://dahuawiki.com/Software/Dahua_Toolbox/VDPConfig