FLIR/Serial Number vs Device ID

Serial Number vs. Device ID

Description

This article will go over the differences between a Serial Number, and a Device ID.

A serial number is a sequence of numbers used to identify a specific product. For Dahua devices, this serial number is also used when accessing the system remotely via P2P. Dahua recorders and cameras do not have a Device ID.

A Device ID is used primarily for P2P access on FLIR recorders and cameras.

Serial Number:

• For Dahua devices, this serial number is used when accessing the system remotely via P2P.
• Serial Number is also used by Dahua Technology USA's Technical Support team to verify devices were purchased through authorized resellers.

Device ID:

• For FLIR Device, used primarily for P2P access via SmartPSS, iDMSS, or gDMSS.
• Dahua devices do not have a Device ID

Examples

Dahua Devices

Image	UI	Path	Serial	Device ID	Use With P2P?
	WebUI Old GUI	Main Menu -> Info
	WebUI New GUI	Main Menu -> Info
	SystemUI Old	Main Menu -> Info -> Version
	Side of Recorder	N/A
	Product Box	N/A
	Product Box	N/A

FLIR Devices

Image	UI	Path	Serial	Device ID	Use With P2P?
	WebUI	Main Menu -> Info
	SystemUI	Main Menu ->Info
	SystemUI	Right Click->Info
	Top of Recorder	N/A
	Product Box	N/A