Share Device
Share devices with other users and manage device permissions
Share Device
You can share devices to other users. After that, they can access the devices according to the permissions you configured for them. You can also receive devices shared by other users.
Overview
Device sharing allows you to grant access to your cameras and devices to other Guarding Vision users. You can control what operations they can perform on the devices by configuring specific permissions.
Key Features
- Flexible Sharing Methods: Share devices via QR code or by scanning recipient's account
- Permission Control: Granular control over what recipients can do with shared devices
- Multiple Device Support: Share single or multiple devices at once
- Easy Management: View and manage all shared devices and recipients in one place
Sharing Methods
There are two main ways to share your devices:
1. Share via Device QR Code
Share a specific device by generating and showing its QR code to the recipient. This method is ideal when:
- You want to share a single device quickly
- The recipient is nearby and can scan the code immediately
Learn more about sharing via QR code →
2. Share by Scanning Account QR Code
Share multiple devices at once by scanning the recipient's account QR code. This method is best when:
- You need to share multiple devices to the same person
- You want to share cameras from different devices
- You prefer a batch sharing approach
Learn more about sharing by scanning account →
Device Permissions
When sharing devices, you can grant the following permissions to recipients:
- Live View: View real-time video from the camera
- Remote Playback: Play back recorded video footage
- Device Control: Control PTZ movements and other device functions
- Alarm Notifications: Receive alarm notifications from the device
- Video Download: Download video clips
- Device Settings: Modify device configuration (use with caution)
You can modify permissions at any time after sharing. Recipients will immediately gain or lose access based on your changes.
Managing
Shared Devices
After sharing devices, you can:
- View all recipients: See who has access to each device
- Edit permissions: Change what operations recipients can perform
- Remove access: Delete recipient accounts and revoke all sharing
To manage your shared devices:
- Go to the Me page
- Tap Sharing Management
- Select the device to view or edit sharing details
When you delete a recipient's access, they will immediately lose all permissions to the shared device(s).
Related Topics
- Share via Device QR Code - Share a specific device using its QR code
- Share by Scanning Account - Share multiple devices by scanning recipient's account QR code
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