Set Cloud Storage for DVR

When you complete adding a DVR that supports cloud storage to a site, the result page will show the entry for setting cloud storage. You can skip the settings later, but it is recommended that you tap the entry to start the settings, including network test (optional), definition settings, event settings, enabling cloud storage for the channels of the DVR that supports cloud storage, and activating cloud storage service for the channels. When you complete all these settings, the DVR that supports cloud storage will be able to upload event-related video footage from its linked channels to the cloud.

1. Add a DVR that supports cloud storage to the platform by Hik-Connect P2P.
   Note:

   For details, see Add Device by Scanning QR Code and Add Device by Entering Serial No..

   When you completes adding the device, the entry for setting cloud storage will be displayed on the pop-up window which shows the result of device adding.

2. Tap Cloud Storage Settings to start setting cloud storage parameters.

   You enter the Network Test page.

3. Optional: Tap Start to test the network performance if the network bandwidth is limited, and then tap Next when the test completes.
   Note:

   • For details about network test, see Network Test.

   • You can tap Skip to skip the step.

   You enter the Select Channel to Enable Cloud Storage page, on which all the channels of the DVR that supports cloud storage are displayed.

4. Turn on the switch(es) to enable cloud storage functionality for channel(s) of the device.
5. Tap Next to enter the channel list page.
6. Optional: Tap the thumbnail of a channel to view its live video.
7. Tap a channel to enter the Cloud Storage Settings page.
8. Activate cloud storage service for the channel.

   • Tap Activate > Activate by Service Key, and then enter the service key and tap Activate.

   • TapActivate > Activate Purchased Package, and then select a type of purchased package and set the number of the to-be-activated package(s), and finally tap Activate.

   Note:

   • You can purchase the service key from the distributor. For details, contact the distributor in your country or region.

   • You can purchase cloud storage service packages from the service market on the Portal. For details, see Hik-Partner Pro Portal User Manual.

   You enter the Cloud Storage Settings page.

9. Set cloud storage related parameters on the Cloud Storage Settings page.

   Video Definition

   Set High Definition or Standard Definition as the definition of the video footage uploaded to the cloud.

   Note:

   Make sure the number of standard definition channel(s) or high definition channel(s) is no more than the recommended upper-limit displayed on the Add Channel window (if you have tested your network).

   Cloud Storage

   Edit the cloud storage service activated for the channel.

   Motion Detection

   Set motion detection as the event for triggering video recording action of the channel.

   Note:

   The events support such a trigger include motion detection, intrusion, and line crossing. On the Mobile Client, you can only set motion detection as the event for such a trigger.

   Enable Motion Detection

   When enabled, objects in motion on the image of the channel will be detected.

   Area Settings

   Tap Draw Area to draw an area on the image, and then drag the slider to set the sensitivity of the detection.

   Objects in motion will be detected within the drawn area.

   Arming Schedule

   Define the time period during which motion detection is activated.

   Linkage Method

   Make sure Notify Surveillance Center is enabled, otherwise the channel will not record event-related video footage even if the event is detected.