The online video intercom devices on the same local subnet with the current Web Client or SYS server can be displayed in the list, and you can add the detected indoor station to the system one by one.

1. Click Physical View > Video Intercom Device to enter the video intercom device management page.
2. In the Online Device area, select a network type.

   Server Network

   As the default selection, the detected online devices on the same local subnet with the SYS server will be listed in the Online Device area.

   Local Network

   The detected online devices on the same local subnet with the current Web Client will be listed in the Online Device area.

3. In the Online Device area, select the active device to be added.
4. Click in the Operation Column to open the Add Online Device window.
5. Select Indoor Station as the device type.
   Figure 1. Add Online Indoor Station
6. Enter the required information.

   Device Address

   The IP address of the device, which is shown automatically.

   Device Port

   The port No. of the device, which is shown automatically. The default port No. is 8000.

   Device Name

   Create a descriptive name for the device. For example, you can use an alias that can show the location or feature of the device.

   Password

   The password required to access the account.

   CAUTION:

   The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you change your password regularly, especially in the high security system, changing the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

   Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.

7. Set the device location information, including community, building, unit (optional) and room.
   Note:

   • You should enter an integer between 101 and 9999 in the Room Field. The room is composed of floor No. and room No. For example, for room 2 on the 12th floor, enter 1202.

   • For example, if the device is located in community 1, building 2, unit 5, and room 305, you should enter 1, 2, 5, 305 respectively in the corresponding input box.

8. Optional: Select a time zone for the device in drop-down list of Time Zone of Device.
   Note:

   You can check Apply to Device so that when the time zones of the device and the system are not consistent, the system will automatically apply the time zone settings to the device.

9. Optional: Switch Add Channel to Area to on to import the channels of the added devices to an area.
   Note:

   • You can import all the alarm inputs or the specified alarm input to the corresponding area.

   • You can create a new area by the device name or select an existing area.

   • If you do not import channels to area, you cannot perform further operations for the alarm inputs.

10. In the Resident Information Area, click to select resident(s) to be linked with the device.
    Note:

    Up to 10 residents can be linked to the device.

11. Optional: Check Restore Default to restore configured device parameters to default settings.
    Note:

    • Not all the device parameters will be restored. Network parameters such as IP address, port No., and password will be kept.

    • It is recommended that you should restore default when adding an online device for the first time and the device has been added to other platforms before.

12. Click Add.
    Note:

    If you have checked Restore Default in Step 11, you should click OK confirm the settings.

13. Perform the following operation(s) after adding the online device.

    Option	Description
    Remote Configurations	Click to set the remote configurations of the corresponding device. For details, refer to Configure Device Parameters.
    Change Password	Select the added device(s) and click to change the password for the device(s). Note: You can only change the password for online HIKVISION devices currently. If the devices have the same password, you can select multiple devices to change the password for them at the same time.
    Add Related Camera	Click to relate camera(s) with the added indoor station(s). For details, refer toRelate Camera with Indoor Station.
    Apply Device Settings	When you have edited the device location information or device IP address, the parameters in the system are inconsistent with the parameters on the video intercom device(s), and the icon will be displayed on the right side of the Apply Device Settings. Click Apply Device Settings to apply the current settings in the system to the device(s).
    Restore Default	Select the added device(s), and click Restore Default to restore the configured device parameters excluding network parameters and account information. Note: If you want to restore all the device parameters, you should check Restore device parameters excluding network parameters and account information, such as user name and password. in the pop-up window.