Simple. Reliable. Secure. Welcome to the Amcrest Family! QUICK START GUIDE IP3M-941 / IP2M-841 / IPM-721 You can view this guide and others online by visiting: www.amcrest.com/support www.amcrest.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA WIFI SETUP THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMCREST CAMERA! Plug in your camera and follow the steps below to get your camera up and running. Please wait 30 seconds after plugging in the camera to allow it to initialize. 1 Please follow the instructions on this Quick Start Guide in order to get your camera set up. Setting Up Your Camera Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. .......................................................... 2- 23 1.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA WIFI SETUP 4 6 5 Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap “WiFi Configuration Setup”. Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera. Move the camera or the phone to ensure that the entire QR code is visible and focused in the frame. In case the QR code cannot be scanned, please tap “Enter S/N Manually” to enter in the camera’s serial number. 3 7 Double check to ensure that your S/N (Serial Number) is entered correctly, then tap “Next”.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA WIFI SETUP 8 Give your camera a name, then enter in the camera’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is admin . Once you’ve filled out all of the fields, tap “Next”. 10 9 11 Tap the "Start Live Preview" button to proceed with changing your password. Ensure your mobile phone is connected to the WiFi network that you will be connecting your camera to, enter in the password for the WiFi network, and then tap “Next”.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP Last step for Wi-Fi Setup Plug in your camera and follow the steps below to get your camera up and running. Please wait 30 seconds after plugging in the camera to allow it to initialize. 1 Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. 3 4 12 2 Tap the “Add Device” button. Your camera is now ready to go! Tap the “Start Live Preview” button to get started! Tap “WiFi Camera”.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP 5 6 Tap “Ethernet WiFi Setup”. 7 Plug your camera into your router via an Ethernet cable. Don’t worry, once the camera is set up, the camera can be unplugged and moved to a different location. 8 Ensure your mobile phone is connected to the WiFi network that you will be connecting your camera to, then tap “Next”. 9 Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP 9 11 10 Double check to ensure that your S/N (Serial Number) is entered correctly, then tap “Next”. Give your camera a name, then enter in the camera’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is admin . Once you’ve filled out all of the fields, tap “Next”. Pick a WiFi network, enter in the password, then tap “Next”. Note: Most Amcrest cameras can only connect to 2.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP NOTE: This setup method is currently available for Amcrest IP3M-941 and IP3M-HX2 model cameras. Please use either WiFi Configuration Setup or Ethernet WiFi Setup if you have another camera model. Plug in your camera and follow the steps below to get your camera up and running. Please wait 30 seconds after plugging in the camera to allow it to initialize.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP 4 6 5 Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap “Audio Sync WiFi Setup”. Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera. Move the camera or the phone to ensure that the entire QR code is visible and focused in the frame. In case the QR code cannot be scanned, please tap “Enter S/N Manually” to enter in the camera’s serial number. 15 7 Double check to ensure that your S/N (Serial Number) is entered correctly, then tap “Next”.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP 8 9 Connect your mobile phone to the WiFi that you will be connecting your camera to, give your camera a name, then enter in the camera’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is admin . Once you’ve filled out all of the fields, tap “Next”. 10 Enter in the password for the WiFi network, and then tap “Next”.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP P2P SETUP This setup method should only be used if the camera is already connected to the Internet via WiFi or Ethernet cable. Use this setup method when you need to add the camera to additional mobile devices. 12 1 13 Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. 2 To ensure the security of your camera, you will be asked to change the password for your camera’s default username (admin).
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA P2P SETUP 4 6 5 Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap the “Add Connected Device” button near the top of the screen, then tap “P2P Setup”. 7 Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera. Move the camera or the phone to ensure that the entire QR code is visible and focused in the frame. In case the QR code cannot be scanned, please tap “Enter S/N Manually” to enter in the camera’s serial number.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS P2P SETUP 8 Give your camera a name, then enter in the camera’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is admin . Once you’ve filled out all of the fields, tap “Next”. REMOTE WEB ACCESS SETUP 9 Your camera is now ready to go! Tap the “Start Live Preview” button to get started! 1 Using Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari, go to www.AmcrestView.com and register for an account.
ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS LOCAL DESKTOP ACCESS SETUP 1 Using a PC or Mac, insert the included CD and install the IP Config software. Alternatively, you can download the IP Config software from www.amcrest.com/support 2 Open the IP Config software and hit the refresh button. The camera will appear in the device list. Click the icon to open the camera in your web browser. Ensure that you are using Internet Explorer or Safari.
TROUBLESHOOTING ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS CLOUD RECORDING SETUP 1 Using a web browser on your PC or Mac, visit www.amcrest.com/cloud and register for a free account. Once registered, click the “Add Camera” button. Select “Amcrest”, give the camera a name, and enter the camera’s S/N (located on the camera’s sticker). Click “Next”. 2 On the settings page, you can adjust optional preferences for your camera. Once settings have been adjusted, click “Finish.
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