Search
Search for motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, humans, and events using metadata, image-based AcuSearch, or text descriptions
Metadata
Precisely filter metadata related to motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, humans, and events recorded by IPCs and NVRs by criteria such as device, time, plate number, color, and driving direction. This function helps user quickly locate target information.
Go to Search > Metadata.

View List
By default, the Motor Vehicle tab displaying motor vehicle search data is shown. Tap the target name to switch between tabs.
The list prioritizes showing the most recent search results. Pull down the list to refresh it.
View Details
Tap on a search result to view its details, including the snapshot, snapshot time, and snapshot device.
Additional functions include:
- Live View: Tap to view the device's live video.
- Playback: Tap to view the recording at the snapshot time.
- AcuSearch: Tap to perform an advanced search based on the snapshot.
- Download: Tap to download the snapshot to local album, provided the device is online and the app has storage permission.
- Share: Located in the upper-right corner of the screen. Tap to share data with others.
Filter
The filter criteria are independent for each target type. The following takes Motor Vehicle as an example.
- Tap
.

- Select device(s) for filtering. Only IPCs, NVRs, and XVRs bound to the current account are displayed, with all devices and channels selected by default. You can manually deselect unneeded devices.
- Set the time range.
- Set other filter criteria as needed, such as license plate number, vehicle type, vehicle color, and driving direction.
- Tap Confirm. The results matching the search criteria are displayed in the list.
AcuSearch
Quickly matching targets such as faces, motor vehicles, and non-motor vehicles recorded on NVR devices by uploading an image (take a photo/select from album). Supports filtering by channel, time range, and match degree. This function helps in efficiently locating targets in historical recordings.
Note
The device must be online and must have smart analysis function (such as human body detection and motor vehicle detection) enabled.
- Go to Search > AcuSearch.

- From the device list in the upper-left corner, choose the target NVR device. By default, the search criteria are set to All Channels, Today, and a Match not less than 70%. You can also tap
to adjust the search criteria. - Tap Upload Image to take a photo or select an image from the album. The system will then automatically recognize the target(s) in the image.
Note
- High-resolution images may cause delays in parsing. It is recommended to crop the image to the target area before upload.
- If there are multiple targets in the image, you need to manually select a search target by tapping the target area.
- When performing face searches, ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Tap Start Search. The match results will be displayed.
The search target is displayed at the top, with search results and their matching scores listed below.

For details, see Metadata > View Details.
To start a new search, tap
.
Text
With NVRs and cloud-storage-enabled IPCs, you can enter text descriptions or keywords to quickly search for recorded faces, motor vehicles, or non-motor vehicles, no images needed. This significantly improves efficiency and convenience.
Note
The device must be online and must have smart analysis function (such as face detection and license plate recognition) enabled.
- Go to Search > Text.

- Select the target device from the device list in the top left corner. Two device types are supported: NVR and IPC. The default search criteria are: all channels under the selected device, data for the current day, and a similarity of no less than 70%. You can tap
to adjust the search criteria as needed.
- The device type is NVR: Only one NVR can be selected.
- The device type is IPC: Only IPCs that support cloud storage services will be displayed in the list, and multiple IPCs can be selected simultaneously. If an IPC supports cloud storage but the service is not activated, it cannot be selected.
- When entering search content, please refer to the example below and be as specific and accurate as possible to ensure the accuracy of the search results. After entering the text, tap
to proceed.
For more details and other operations, follow the same steps as Metadata > View Details.
To start a new search, tap
.
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