How to access the Annke system via the software Guarding Vision locally and remotely on a Windows computer?

Applies to:
DT41Y/DT61Y/DT81Y/DN41R/DN61R/DN81R/DT41GB/DT81GB/DT61GB/DW41JD/DW81KD/DW61LD/DT81DP/N48PI/N44PI/N46PI/N44PAM/N48PAW/N46PCK/N88PCH

Purpose: To view the Annke surveillance system on a Windows computer/laptop, the client software Guarding Vision is required.

Step 1: Common settings
The LAN access (local access) and the P2P access (remote access) on Guarding Vision have some settings in common as below:

1-1). Plug the Annke system to router by ethernet cable.

1-2). Get a Windows computer which is connected to the same router by cable or by wifi.
(Note: When you want to the remote accesss the system, your Windows computer can be either in the same or different network)

1-3). Install the Guarding vision to your computer. Here is the download link:
support.annke.com/document/HK/general/client/Guarding-Vision.exe

1-4). Run the software for the first time and register the administrator account.
Note: This account is only used to log into Guarding Vision software. It doesn't neccessary to be the same as your Annke system account.

From now on, the settings will divide for the LAN accesss and P2P access.

Step 2a: LAN Access
LAN access is a good choice if you computer is in the same network with your system. This kind of access provides a stable data connection.

2a-1). Go to Device Management tab of the software and choose Device under the Device Type list.
If the device/system and the computer are in the same LAN, you can see the device information under the Online Device list.  Select the device, click on Add to Client.

2a-2). In the pop-up page, set the details as below picture, then click on Add

Note:
   a) The IP address of your system may vary due to the network situation. Please input it correctly.
   b) User name have to be admin
   c) Password is the one you have used to log into your system on a TV/monitor.
   d) Remember to check the option Export to Group. Otherwise, you have to configure it later.

2a-3). The device will now appear in the Device for management list and its Net Status highlighted which indicates the device is online.

2a-4). Go to the Main View tab, click on the new folder under Camera list to expand the camera channels. Double-click on the channels to see the live stream.

Step 2b: P2P Access
Before this access, it is recommended that you register your account (it's a P2P account) with the mobile APP Annke Vision. (Since the P2P account will be required during the setting of this access)
Registration on Annke Vision App by Phone Number
Registration on Annke Vision App by Email Address

2b-1). Go to Device Management tab of the software and choose Device under the Device Type list.
Select Add New Device Type, then check Cloud P2P Device and click OK to save.

2b-2). Click on Cloud P2P Device under the Device type list to enter the Cloud P2P login screen. Select the correct country/area, click Login. 

2b-3). Then login with your Annke Vision account user name and password.

Note: If your user name is phone number, please input it in this format '+441234567890' (ie. no space between the country code and your phone number).

2b-4) After login successfully, you can see the devices that have been added.

2b-5) Go to the Main View tab, click on the new folder under Camera list to expand the camera channels. Double-click on the channels to see the live stream.

Trivia:
1. For more detailed instruction of Guarding Vision, please see the manual. You can download it from below:
http://support.annke.com/document/HK/other/User-Manual-for-Guarding-Vision-Client.pdf
2. If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us at support@annke.com