Installing DW Spectrum (Macintosh)

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Affected Roles:  Owner, Administrator

Related Digital Watchdog VMS Apps:  DW Spectrum IPVMS

Software Version:  DW Spectrum v5.1 or newer

Last Edit:  November 19, 2024

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DW Spectrum is composed of two parts:

• DW Spectrum Media Server – the Media Server is Spectrum.  The media server is responsible for the recording, contains the database information of your added cameras and user profiles, and is arguably the most important aspect of the DW Spectrum IPVMS platform.  The Media Server is supposed to be installed on a computer that will be acting as your server.  If you have a DW Blackjack server, this software is already installed.

 

• DW Spectrum Client – the Client software provides the graphical interface with which users may utilize to interact with the Media Server and allows users to see what the Media Server is doing.  Some features include allowing users to configure settings, view live and recorded video, and manage device connections.  The Client helps access the Media Server but is not required to remain running for the Media Server to do its job.  Instead, it is recommended that users install the DW Spectrum Client software on a separate computer from the DW Spectrum Media Server computer to save on processing.

 

To ensure the best possible experience and to keep your systems secure and stable, we strongly recommend using a supported operating system. Please click on the link provided HERE for a list of supported operating systems by DW Spectrum.

 

**NOTE:  DW Spectrum for Macintosh is for the Client only.  A computer with either a Windows OS or a Ubuntu OS will be required to create a Server.

 

Installing DW Spectrum on Macintosh

 

To download the most recent version of DW Spectrum:

1. Navigate to: https://dwspectrum.digital-watchdog.com/download/macos
2. Select the OS tab and download the installation file required for your operating system.
   • Client Installer - download the desktop client application for viewing and managing the system.

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3. Open the downloaded the downloaded  ".dmg" file.
   • If prompted with a security warning (macOS may block apps downloaded from the internet), go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Click "Open Anyway" next to the DW Spectrum app warning.
4. A new window will appear with the DW Spectrum application icon.
5. Drag the DW Spectrum application icon to the Applications folder shortcut.

4. Allow the process to run and complete the installation.

 

 

Launch DW Spectrum Client on Macintosh

 

1. Go to your Applications folder and find the DW Spectrum application.
2. Double-click the DW Spectrum icon to launch the client.
3. Once the DW Spectrum client opens, enter the server login credentials or connect to DW Cloud.

 

Connect to DW Cloud from DW Spectrum Client  

 

1. Locate the Cloud icon in the top right corner of DW Spectrum client window and select it.

2. A window will pop up prompting you to enter your DW Cloud login credentials (email and password).

3. Enter your email and password and select Sign In.

4. After signing in successfully, you will see a list of systems associated with your DW Cloud account.

5. Choose the system you want to connect to from the list.

 

 

For More Information or Technical Support

DW Technical Support:  866.446.3595 (option 4)

https://www.digital-watchdog.com/contact-tech-support/

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