How to Add Dahua IP Camera to a Viewtron NVR

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  • Viewtron IP camera NVRs support third party IP cameras that are ONVIF compatible, including Dahua IP cameras.

    Follow these instructions to enable ONVIF support for your Dahua IP camera, then follow the instructions to add your Dahua IP camera to your Viewtron NVR.

    1. Log into your Dahua cameras Web UI and navigate to NETWORK > SETTING > NETWORK > ACCESS PLATFORM (see below image)

    2. You will need to check the ENABLE ONVIF checkbox > select SAVE.

    Dahua IP Camera enable ONVIF

    3. Now navigate to SETTING > SYSTEM > ACCOUNT > ONVIF USER > create an ONVIF user account (username and password) by selecting the ADD USER option.

    Dahua IP Camera ONVIF Settings

    4. Once you have ONVIF enabled + an ONVIF user account setup, plug the camera into the Viewtron NVR and on the Viewtron the NVR go

    NOTE: If the camera does not connect on the NVR go to START > SETTINGS > EDIT CAMERA > Click the EDIT button next to the camera and enter in the ONVIF username and password you created.

    Viewtron NVR IP Camera Settings

    Dahua NVR Replacement – Viewtron NVRs

    IP Camera NVR

    Viewtron NVRs are an excellent choice as a replacement Dahua NVR. Viewtron NVRs are NDAA compliant and support ONVIF open standards.

    Have Dahua BNC cameras (HD-CVI or analog) instead? Dahua BNC cameras work with Viewtron hybrid DVRs, so you can use your existing security cameras and coax cables. Viewtron hybrid DVRs also support ONVIF IP cameras.

    You can find all of our Viewtron ONVIF compliant cameras here.

    FCC update (as of September 30, 2026):

    • July 16, 2026: The FCC prohibited importing and marketing previously approved Hikvision and Dahua video surveillance equipment for public safety, government facilities, and other national security purposes (Federal Register, Jul 6, 2026).
    • October 13, 2026: New FCC rules take effect that block authorization of new devices containing logic-bearing components from Covered List companies such as Hikvision and Dahua, and that define “critical infrastructure.” The FCC has stated that the import and marketing prohibition for critical infrastructure surveillance also takes effect that day (Federal Register, Sep 11, 2026).
    • What did not change: You can keep using Hikvision or Dahua equipment you legally purchased. The FCC rules do not require anyone to remove installed systems.

    Replacing a Hikvision or Dahua DVR or NVR? You can use your existing security cameras and cables. See our NDAA compliant Hikvision and Dahua DVR / NVR replacement guide.