| Feature | v2.002 | v2.003+ | v3.0 / DSS Express | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Manual driver tweaks needed | Native | Native | | H.265 Decoding | Good (CPU soft-decode) | Better (GPU assist) | Excellent (Hardware offload) | | Face Recognition | Basic (Event logs only) | Basic | Full database & search | | ANPR (Auto Plate) | No | No | Yes (Paid license) | | Installation Size | ~150 MB | ~180 MB | ~500 MB+ | | Memory Usage (idle) | ~90 MB | ~120 MB | ~300 MB | | Remote Config | Full access | Full access | Limited (Paywall) |
: Version 2.002 specifically introduced expanded capabilities for access control management and enhanced face recognition features. smartpss version 2.002
During installation, you will be asked to choose between "SmartPSS" and "PC-NVR." Most users only need the SmartPSS client. | Feature | v2
If you are upgrading from version 1.15 or similar: smartpss version 2.002