Dahua DoLynk Cloud: DMSS, DoLynk Care and Cloud-Managed Networks
DoLynk Cloud is Dahua's cloud platform, launched as a brand in January 2025. It brings together the DMSS app for users, DoLynk Care for installers and monitoring centres, and DoLynk Developer for software partners, so cameras, recorders, alarms, intercoms and network switches can be set up, monitored and maintained remotely. Here's what each part does and why cloud management matters for businesses and the people who look after their systems.
The three parts of DoLynk Cloud
DMSS: for users
The DMSS app is how most people use Dahua equipment day to day: live view, playback, notifications, two-way talk, answering the intercom and arming the alarm, from anywhere.
DoLynk Care: for installers and businesses
- Remote monitoring of device health across many sites.
- Predictive maintenance, with reminders and performance reports, so faults are found before a customer notices a dead camera.
- Alarm receiving centre (ARC) support for monitored AirShield alarm systems. See our AirShield article.
DoLynk Developer: for software partners (November 2024)
A platform-as-a-service that lets third-party developers connect to Dahua IP cameras, NVRs and alarm systems through the cloud, including live view, two-way audio, event notifications with snapshots and playback from the recorder. Dahua's examples include alarm receiving software and home automation.
Cloud-managed networks (April 2024)
Dahua's cloud network solution puts CCTV and IT networking on one platform. Switches, Wi-Fi access points, routers and wireless bridges appear alongside cameras, recorders, alarms and intercoms in an automatically drawn network topology, including some third-party devices. From DoLynk Care an installer can:
- Add devices by scanning a QR code, or import them in batches.
- Reboot, upgrade, back up and restore devices remotely.
- Configure VLANs, link aggregation and loop protection without visiting site.
- Run a one-click health diagnosis with troubleshooting guidance.
On security, Dahua lists unique encryption keys per device, TLS for data in transit and SHA-256 hashing.
Why it matters
- Fewer site visits: many faults can be diagnosed and fixed remotely.
- Faster response: problems such as a camera dropping offline are flagged straight away.
- One view of the whole system: when CCTV stops working, the cause is often the network, so seeing both together saves time.
Dahua cloud-managed switches we stock
- DH-CS4006-4GT-60 6-port cloud-managed gigabit PoE switch
- DH-CS4010-8GT-110 10-port cloud-managed gigabit PoE switch
- DH-CS4218-16ET-135 18-port cloud-managed PoE switch
- DH-CS4228-24GT-375 28-port cloud-managed gigabit PoE switch
- Hardened: DH-CHS4206-4ET-90 and DH-CHS4212-8GT-110 for cabinets and harsh locations
Browse all network switches or the Dahua range.
Our take
Cloud management is where Dahua is putting much of its effort, and for installers looking after dozens of small sites it changes the economics of maintenance. For end users the benefit is simpler: problems get spotted and fixed sooner, often without anyone visiting.
Questions about cloud-managed Dahua kit? Call 01902 902251. We ship nationally to England, Scotland and Wales.
Quick questions
What is DoLynk Cloud?
Dahua's cloud services brand, covering the DMSS app, DoLynk Care for device management and DoLynk Developer for partners.
What is DoLynk Care?
A platform for installers and businesses to monitor, maintain and update Dahua devices remotely across multiple sites.
Can Dahua switches be managed from the cloud?
Yes. Dahua's cloud-managed switches can be added, configured and diagnosed through DoLynk Care.
Is the cloud connection secure?
Dahua lists per-device encryption keys, TLS for data transmission and SHA-256 hashing.
Sources: Dahua MENA press releases, 12 April 2024, 8 November 2024 and 14 January 2025.
