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Vesta Advanced: the right app and first connection

For standalone Vesta Advanced cameras or NVRs. SmartHomeSec integration has a separate guide.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Confirm the system is set up for VESTA Advanced. Use the app store links in the GitBook source below. Do not choose an app just because its icon looks similar.

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  2. Install the app. Follow the manufacturer’s app video for account and device registration; the video does not state an app version.

    Vesta Advanced: the right app and first connection
    Original illustration from the source below. Menus and appearance may vary by version. Select to enlarge. · Source
  3. Register the camera or recorder using the serial number on its label or documentation. Ask the owner or installer to resolve access if it already belongs to another account.

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  4. Open the correct camera and check that the image timestamp updates. A saved preview is not confirmation of live video.

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What you should be able to confirm

You see the correct camera with current live video.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

If registration fails, note the exact message and whether it concerns the account, serial number or device connection. Do not delete an existing system to retry.

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Vesta Advanced: no image or offline camera

For cameras/NVRs in the VESTA Advanced app. These are initial checks, not a confirmed diagnosis.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Check whether all cameras are missing or only one channel. Note the device name and error text.

    Vesta Advanced: no image or offline camera
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  2. Check that the phone has internet access. Then try another available connection, such as mobile data, and compare.

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  3. Check visible power and network status at the camera/recorder without opening it. If the recorder has a local picture, tell the installer.

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  4. Open the same camera again in the app. Use the app video if you are unsure how to select the camera or channel.

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What you should be able to confirm

Live video updates and the correct channel is selected.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

If local video works but the app does not, the installer must check remote connectivity and access. No dedicated official error video was found for this message; the app video demonstrates operation.

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SmartHomeSec: recording icon appears but video will not play

Only Vesta Advanced video integrated in SmartHomeSec. Installer checks are identified below.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Note the camera and event time. Check whether that time plays in the camera or NVR’s own playback.

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  2. Installer: compare time, time zone and daylight saving settings on the camera/NVR with the Vesta panel. A time offset can make the system search the wrong recording period.

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  3. Installer: check that continuous recording is enabled and MicroSD/HDD storage is working. An event icon does not prove that video was stored.

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  4. Installer: follow the GitBook section “Event Playback Troubleshooting Guide”, including multimedia settings. Arrange a new controlled test after correction.

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What you should be able to confirm

A new test recording opens at the correct event time.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

Recordings that were never stored will not return when settings are changed. Preserve existing recordings; do not format the card or disk.

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Vesta Advanced: IVS does not produce the expected events

For cameras supporting the selected IVS rule. Configuration should be performed by the system manager or installer.

For staff / installer

Follow these steps

  1. Identify the camera and rule: intrusion, tripwire or cross-region. Confirm the model supports it.

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  2. Open the specific IVS video below. Compare the configured area or line with what should be detected.

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  3. Review rule activation and recording setup as shown in the video. Change only the agreed rule.

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  4. Perform an agreed test in the specified area. Check event registration first, then recording and finally the phone notification.

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What you should be able to confirm

The test produces the correct event and agreed playback or notification.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Images and original drawings
Vesta Advanced: IVS does not produce the expected events
By Demes: illustration of IVS areas. This is a presentation illustration, not a menu screenshot. · Source

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Still not resolved?

Do not use siren status as proof that phone notifications are enabled. Vesta documents that in version 2.5.0 the padlock controls lights/siren; notification synchronisation was not included.

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Vesta Advanced: image settings and new features

Based on Vesta’s description of 2.5.0 dated 25 June 2026. This is a documented version, not a claim about the latest app release.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. For slow recording searches, use the playback timeline. Vesta describes faster searching in 2.5.0.

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  2. For poor image quality, check lighting before changing WDR, SMART IR, day/night or image flip. Note the original value and change one setting at a time.

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  3. If WideSeek is missing, check the camera model. The documented introduction covers IPC-T/B38-A180-AS-PV; support is not confirmed for every camera.

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  4. Do not use SD formatting as routine troubleshooting. It deletes recordings and belongs to planned maintenance.

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What you should be able to confirm

You have established whether the feature is supported and can compare the result with the previous setting.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

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Vesta Advanced: image settings and new features
Original illustration from the source below. Menus and appearance may vary by version. Select to enlarge. · Source

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Still not resolved?

Exact menu locations for every phone and app version are not documented here. Give support the app version and camera model if your interface differs.

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SmartHomeSec: requests CGI even though CGI is enabled

For Vesta Advanced integration. This is an installer task.

For staff / installer

Follow these steps

  1. Confirm the exact CGI error and that it concerns the correct camera.

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  2. Check whether user rights changed recently or another recorder initialised the camera. GitBook identifies these as possible causes.

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  3. Compare camera settings with the “CGI Activation Issues” section in the source. Document existing settings before any intervention.

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What you should be able to confirm

The installer has identified the cause and verified communication with SmartHomeSec.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

The source proposes a factory reset for this specific configuration issue. It must be planned with the owner and configuration recovery; it is not the first customer step.

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DMSS: add a camera or recorder

For an already initialised Dahua device. You need authorised access to the device.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. On the recorder or web interface, check that Settings → Network → P2P is enabled and Online. Ask the installer if you do not have access.

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  2. In DMSS select + / Add Device and Scan QR Code. Allow camera access and scan the serial number code, or choose Manually Enter SN.

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  3. Check the serial number and continue. Enter the device password when requested; this is not the DMSS account password.

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  4. Give the device a recognisable name, check time zone/daylight saving and finish. Open a camera to verify access.

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What you should be able to confirm

The device appears in the list and displays current video.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

Already linked to another account? Ask the owner to share access. Do not delete, factory-reset or try to take over the device.

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DMSS: I cannot open live video

For Dahua devices already added to DMSS. DahuaWiki illustrations may differ from your app version.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Open the device list and tap the play button beside the correct recorder or camera.

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  2. If only four channels appear, swipe left in the camera view to see the next ones. A channel missing from the first screen does not necessarily mean camera failure.

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  3. To select channels yourself, open Live, tap the channel selector at the top right, select the cameras and choose Start Live View.

    DMSS: I cannot open live video
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What you should be able to confirm

The correct camera shows updating video.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

If the device is Offline, follow the P2P guide. If others can view it but you cannot, ask the owner to check your channel permissions.

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DMSS: find recordings or a missing event

For cameras with recordings on device storage. Live view alone does not mean recordings exist.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Open Playback, select an empty camera tile and choose one channel. The app normally starts with today’s footage.

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  2. Tap the date above the timeline. Choose the day and correct Record Type. Days with the playback icon have available recordings in this view.

    DMSS: find recordings or a missing event
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  3. Tap OK and move the timeline to the event. Check camera name, date and time offset before concluding the recording is missing.

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What you should be able to confirm

You can play the relevant time from the correct camera.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

If the period is still missing, ask the installer to check the recording schedule, disk/card and clock. Do not format storage; it does not recover missing recordings.

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DMSS: save a video clip to your phone

For recordings you are authorised to export. The clip is saved to the phone; this does not send it to support.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Find the camera and period in Playback. Tap the scissors icon.

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  2. Move the timeline to the start and tap Play. Move to the end and tap Stop. Confirm saving with OK.

    DMSS: save a video clip to your phone
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  3. Wait for the download. Go to Me → My Files → Video.

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  4. Select Edit, mark the clip and use Save to store it on the phone. Open the file and check the start, end and correct camera.

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What you should be able to confirm

The exported clip plays from the phone’s storage.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

If interrupted, check phone storage and required file permissions, then try a shorter clip. Preserve the original recording.

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DMSS: I am not receiving phone notifications

For a DMSS account with access to the camera and relevant events.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. At the device, tap … → Device Details → Multi-channel Alarm Subscription.

    DMSS: I am not receiving phone notifications
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  2. Enable the subscription. Check Period Settings and choose the event type you actually want notifications for.

    DMSS: I am not receiving phone notifications
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  3. Select the camera channels. Go back, check the channel count beside the event type and tap Save.

    DMSS: I am not receiving phone notifications
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  4. Check the phone’s notification permission for DMSS and any focus/silent settings. Perform an agreed test of the selected event.

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What you should be able to confirm

The agreed event produces a notification on the correct phone.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

If the event is absent from the recorder log, detection/configuration must be checked first. Changing the phone cannot create an event that was never registered.

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DMSS: device is Offline or works only at home

Initial checks for Dahua P2P. Network changes belong to the installer or IT administrator.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Check the phone’s internet connection. Compare Wi-Fi and mobile data without changing recorder settings.

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  2. Check the visible network cable between recorder and router/switch. Note whether local video works.

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  3. On the recorder/web interface, check that P2P is enabled and Online. Compare the serial number with the device registered in DMSS.

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  4. If P2P is Online but login is rejected, verify the device username/password with the owner. The DMSS account password is different.

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What you should be able to confirm

DMSS shows current video over the intended remote connection.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

If still Offline, give the installer the P2P status, time and whether local video works. Do not change DHCP/DNS or open ports at random.

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DMSS: new phone, missing camera or sharing

For a device owner granting access to another DMSS account.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. First check that you are using the correct DMSS account. If the camera was shared with you, ask the owner to check the sharing is still valid.

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  2. Owner: open … beside the device and select Share Device. Choose the whole device or only the agreed channels.

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  3. Select permissions and the correct recipient account. Play Video grants live view; choose other permissions as needed. Verify the recipient before confirming sharing.

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  4. Ask the recipient to check live view and the agreed functions. If a device is missing from the sharing list, check that it is account-bound, supports sharing and that you are its owner.

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What you should be able to confirm

The recipient sees only the agreed cameras and functions.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

Do not share the owner’s password as a workaround. Resolve account binding and ownership before any transfer.

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Yale Classic / V2N: dead batteries – open using 9 V

For Yale Doorman Classic / V2N. You need a 9 V battery and a valid code or key tag.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Locate the emergency power contacts underneath the outside lock unit. See label F in the original drawing below.

    Yale Classic / V2N: dead batteries – open using 9 V
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  2. Hold the 9 V battery terminals against the two contacts as shown in the original drawing. The battery supplies temporary power while you operate the lock.

    Yale Classic / V2N: dead batteries – open using 9 V
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  3. Use your normal valid code or key tag and unlock. Emergency power does not grant access without authorised identification.

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  4. Once inside, replace the internal batteries following the model guide and check locking/unlocking with the door open before normal use.

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What you should be able to confirm

The lock responds to emergency power and opens with valid access.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

If there is still no response or a mechanical obstruction, contact service/a locksmith. Do not use force or a factory reset as emergency opening.

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Yale L3: dead batteries – open using 9 V

For Yale Doorman L3. You need a 9 V battery and a valid code or key tag.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Locate the emergency power contacts underneath the outside lock unit. See label F in the original drawing below.

    Yale L3: dead batteries – open using 9 V
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  2. Hold the 9 V battery terminals against the two contacts as shown in the original drawing. The battery supplies temporary power while you operate the lock.

    Yale L3: dead batteries – open using 9 V
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  3. Use your normal valid code or key tag and unlock. Emergency power does not grant access without authorised identification.

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  4. Once inside, replace the internal batteries following the model guide and check locking/unlocking with the door open before normal use.

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What you should be able to confirm

The lock responds to emergency power and opens with valid access.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

If there is still no response or a mechanical obstruction, contact service/a locksmith. Do not use force or a factory reset as emergency opening.

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Yale Classic/V2N: restart the lock from outside

For a Classic/V2N that does not respond normally. This is a restart, not deletion of codes.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. If the batteries are dead, follow the emergency power guide first. Restarting does not replace power.

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  2. Locate the small restart button between the emergency power contacts underneath the outside unit, labelled A in the drawing.

    Yale Classic/V2N: restart the lock from outside
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  3. Press the exterior restart button as described by Yale. Do not substitute the P/programming button under the battery cover.

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  4. When the lock responds again, try normal unlocking with valid access. Yale states that codes, tags and remotes are retained by this restart.

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What you should be able to confirm

The lock responds normally and existing access works.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

If the lock still does not respond, contact service. The original manual does not specify a hold duration; do not improvise a long reset sequence.

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Yale Classic / V2N: locks with door open but not closed

For a powered lock that will not complete locking. Keep the door open during the test.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Use the original drawing to identify the trigger bolt. Press and hold it throughout the described lock test.

    Yale Classic / V2N: locks with door open but not closed
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  2. Lock using the inside thumbturn as specified in the model test. Check that the handle does not retract the locked hook bolt.

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  3. Unlock again and retract the hook bolt with the handle before releasing the trigger bolt. Follow the order in the model’s original test.

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  4. If the test works with the door open but not closed, the door gap and strike need checking. Ask an installer to adjust if the door requires force.

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What you should be able to confirm

The lock can lock and unlock without pushing or lifting the door.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

If the open-door test fails, have the lock checked before further use. State which part of the test failed.

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Yale L3: locks with door open but not closed

For a powered lock that will not complete locking. Keep the door open during the test.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Use the original drawing to identify the trigger bolt. Press and hold it throughout the described lock test.

    Yale L3: locks with door open but not closed
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  2. Lock using the inside thumbturn as specified in the model test. Check that the handle does not retract the locked hook bolt.

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  3. Unlock again and retract the hook bolt with the handle before releasing the trigger bolt. Follow the order in the model’s original test.

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  4. If the test works with the door open but not closed, the door gap and strike need checking. Ask an installer to adjust if the door requires force.

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What you should be able to confirm

The lock can lock and unlock without pushing or lifting the door.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

If the open-door test fails, have the lock checked before further use. State which part of the test failed.

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Yale L3: restart or factory reset?

Identify the model before intervention. L3 and L3S must not be treated as interchangeable.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Confirm the lock is actually an L3 and establish whether it uses Yale Home or an alarm module.

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  2. For dead batteries, use the documented L3 guide for 9 V emergency power.

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  3. The newer L3S manual documents an exterior restart button. The L3 manual checked here does not confirm this procedure. Ask Yale/the installer to confirm it for your L3 before using a button as reset.

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What you should be able to confirm

You have selected the correct procedure for the model and symptom.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

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Yale L3: restart or factory reset?
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Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

A factory reset can erase settings and access. Do not use it as the first response to an unresponsive app or lock.

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Vesta Advanced: open and search recordings

For the standalone VESTA Advanced app, not SmartHomeSec. The camera/recorder must have stored video.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Open live view for the correct camera. In the manufacturer’s app illustration, Playback is below the image.

    Vesta Advanced: open and search recordings
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  2. Tap Playback. Select the period in playback and move the timeline to the event. Menu locations may vary; see the original app video below.

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  3. Check camera, date and time. If the period is empty, ask the system manager to check that recording was scheduled and storage is working.

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What you should be able to confirm

The recording from the selected camera and time plays.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

Do not format storage to look for recordings. For failed SmartHomeSec event playback, use the separate integration guide.

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Vesta Advanced: share camera access without sharing passwords

For a system owner authorised to share the device. Menu names were read from Vesta’s original app illustration.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Open Device Sharing in VESTA Advanced. Select the device you have agreed to share.

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  2. Under Share Account, verify the recipient account. Under Share Permission, select only the required permissions, such as Video Preview or Playback.

    Vesta Advanced: share camera access without sharing passwords
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  3. Check Share Time. Choose a duration matching the agreement and verify the recipient and permissions before Share Immediately.

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  4. Ask the recipient to open the shared camera and check the agreed functions. If access is missing, check account, duration and permissions.

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What you should be able to confirm

The recipient has the agreed access without knowing the owner’s password.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

Still not resolved?

If the menus differ from the illustration, consult the app video and give support the app version. Do not grant configuration permission merely to solve a viewing issue.

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DMSS: access was shared but I cannot see the camera

For recipients of shared camera access. Installing the app is not the same as having a registered account with access.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Register a DMSS account and sign in. Check which account is actually signed in.

    Create accountSign in
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  2. Give the system owner the registered account email through the agreed channel. Do not send your password.

    Signed-in accountSame recipient at owner
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  3. The system owner shares the correct device and only the agreed camera channels and permissions. Use the sharing procedure in the original source below.

    OwnerDevice and channelsPermissions
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  4. Open the device list on the recipient’s phone. Check one agreed camera and try playback if recording access is included.

    Recipient’s phoneLive videoAgreed playback access
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  5. If access is still missing, compare the recipient account and shared permissions with the owner. When staff or board members change, the owner must remove previous access.

    Access missing?Check account and permissions
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What you should be able to confirm

The recipient confirms that the correct camera and agreed functions work. A message saying access was shared is not itself a functional test.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

Ask the owner to check sharing. Do not delete the device or share administrator passwords to work around the problem.

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Camera shows the person but no alarm is received

For Dahua systems with working live video. This identifies where an event stops; it is not a model-specific AI configuration procedure.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Arrange a test with the system manager and monitoring station if applicable. Note the camera, time and expected event.

    Arrange testCamera + time
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  2. Check live video. See whether the person is visible in the agreed area or obscured by cars or other obstacles. Seeing a person does not prove the camera classified an event.

    Person in viewEvent registered?
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  3. Ask the installer whether the same test appears in the camera or recorder event log. If not, the detection area, distance, camera angle and settings for the specific model need checking.

    No eventCheck detection
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  4. If the event is logged but absent on the phone, follow the DMSS notification guide. If absent at the monitoring station, ask the system manager to check alarm transmission separately.

    Event in logPhone alert / monitoring station
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  5. Repeat the agreed test after the change. Confirm both the recorded event and receipt by the agreed recipients. Test audio/speakers separately if included in the system.

    Repeat testConfirm receipt
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What you should be able to confirm

You know whether the fault occurs before event recording, in phone notifications or in transmission. A working speaker or live image does not verify the whole alarm chain.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

For insufficient coverage, the installer must assess placement or an additional camera. Do not mark the case resolved until the agreed function has been tested.

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Ajax KeyPad: find the manual for the correct keypad

For KeyPad. KeyPad Plus and other models have separate manuals; identify the device first.

For customers

Follow these steps

  1. Open the correct system in the Ajax app and find the keypad in the device list. Check the model name before using a code or battery guide.

    Correct systemKeyPad
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  2. Open the device settings if you have access. The KeyPad manual lists User Guide as the link to its user manual.

    KeyPadSettings
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  3. Select User Guide. If the option or permission is unavailable, open the direct KeyPad source below or ask the system manager for help.

    User GuideOriginal manual
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  4. Check that the manual model and task match your keypad. Use the section for the relevant function; do not select Delete Device as troubleshooting.

    ModelCorrect section
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What you should be able to confirm

You have opened the manual matching the keypad and can follow the correct section.

After service, confirm the result with the user and notify the system manager/monitoring station as agreed. One working function does not mean the whole case is resolved.

Watch the relevant procedure

No dedicated troubleshooting video has been verified for this task. Use the specific written source below.

Still not resolved?

If the screen and manual differ, note the model and app version and ask the system manager to clarify.

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Download: Camera, lock and troubleshooting (PDF)All camera and lock tasks