IP2M-841 Quick Start Guide
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1. Step 11 For quick and easy remote access on your PC or Mac please use AmcrestCloud com see page 7 or AmcrestView com see page 8 To setup advanced remote access via UPnP DDNS or Port Forwarding please refer to the user manual which can be accessed at amcrest com wificameramanual Step 12 To set up the camera s desktop interface for remote access please refer to the user manual which can be accessed at amcrest com wificameramanual For additional assistance please contact us at a www amcrest com or give us a call at 1 888 212 7538 w Step by step video tutorials available at www amcrest com videos 5 OAMCREST QUICK START GUIDE Note Easily add your camera to devices P2P setup allows you to add your camera to other smartphones or tablet devices once you have initially set up the camera on the internet eee Ua LJ Use if you camera has already been connected to the internet either via a wired or WiFi connection Step 1 Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter Wait 30 seconds for the camera to start up and initialize Step 2 Connect the camera to the internet either through a wired or WiFi connection see App Setup or Step 2 of Desktop Access Step 3 Open the app Tap the menu icon on the top left and select Device Manager Next tap the plus icon on the top right and select the P2P option Step 4 oso Give the camera a name then tap on2. open the camera in your web browser Ensure that you are using Internet Explorer or Safari Step 5 Log in to the camera using the default login credentials use admin for both the username and password If this is your first time logging into the camera you will be prompted to change your password Please select a password that is at least 8 characters long and one that uses a combination of uppercase letters lowercase letters and numbers Step 6 Download and install the Amcrest browser plugin to enable live viewing 4 O O Step 7 The camera is now successfully set up for live viewing and playback Step 8 To set up WiFi optional navigate to Setup gt Network gt WiFi then double click the line that shows your WiFi network If necessary enter your WiFi network s password The camera may take up to 2 minutes to connect to the WiFi network Click the Refresh button after the process is complete Once the camera has successfully connected to your WiFi you should see the word Connected in green display next to your WiFi network s name in the WiFi Network Information table under the WiFi List table Step 9 Note that the IP address may have changed once connected to WiFi Be sure to use the IP Config tool to access the camera using it s updated IP address Step 10 After configuring the camera to connect to WiFi use the P2P Setup method on page 6 to connect the camera via your smartphone or your tablet
3. require all web browsers to close Step 5 Log in to your account To add a camera click the Add Device button Give the camera a name enter the S N found on the bottom of your camera then enter the login details for the camera The default username and password for the camera is admin Step 6 Once added the camera should appear in the device list Click the icon next to the camera s S N to open the live view and playback interface Step 7 Click the camera name in the list on the left to enable it The camera should now be successfully set up for live viewing and playback For additional assistance please contact us at www amcrest com or give us a call at 1 888 212 7538 Step by step video tutorials available at www amcrest com videos 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ERE COA TY ASKED Eire gt I VE LOCKED MYSELF OUT OF THE CAMERA ACCIDENTALLY As asecurity precaution the Amcrest camera will lock out any user who tries to log in with the wrong password after a handful of consecutive attempts If you find that you accidentally locked yourself out you can either wait 5 minutes to log back in or alternatively you can simply unplug the power wait 30 seconds then plug the camera back in As a last resort you can also hard reset the camera by holding the LED reset button on the back until it turns red orange This will completely reset the camera to factory default settings HOW DO I CHANGE MY VIDEO STREAM RESOLUTION On the Am
4. OAMCREST Simple Reliable Secure Welcome to the Amcrest Family QUICK START GUIDE www amcrest com amp HOW TO SETUP y YOUR AMCREST CAMERA To make your experience with the Amcrest Wifi camera easy and simple we ve provided multiple ways to set up view and operate your camera depending on your needs Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your camera in the way that works best for you SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA FOR THE FIRST TIME If setting up your camera for the first time please follow the instructions as outlined on Pages 2 amp 3 Using the Amcrest View app on your smartphone or tablet you can view your camera live from anywhere and access features such as pan tilt zoom recording taking snapshots two way audio and more ACCESSING YOUR CAMERA USING MULTIPLE MOBILE DEVICES If you followed the instructions on pages 2 amp 3 App Setup to initially set up your camera and would like to add the camera to another smartphone or tablet follow the instructions as outlined on Page 6 P2P Setup using your other devices FOR CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS ON YOUR CAMERA If you would like to configure your camera to enable advanced features such as motion detection e mail alerts FTP image adjustments scheduling and more please follow the instructions as outlined on Pages 4 amp 5 Desktop Access FOR CLOUD STORAGE AND PLAYBACK Amcrest Cloud is our optional cloud storage and playback s
5. OR code icon iad in the S N field Your mobile device is now ready to scan the OR code ln case the OR code cannot be scanned please enter in the Serial Number S N that is found on the bottom of the camera Step 5 Scan the OR code on the bottom of the camera Once scanned the username and password fields will populate automatically If you have already changed your password or are logging in as another user please change the username and password fields accordingly Step 6 Tap Next and wait for the app to connect your phone to the camera Once connected tap Start Live Preview If logging in for the first time you will be prompted to create a new password For additional assistance please contact us at e www amcrest com or give us a call at 1 888 212 7538 Step by step video tutorials available at www amcrest com videos 6 OAMCREST Cloud Access Access store and review all of your video footage in the cloud from anywhere on any of your devices QUICK START GUIDE SeS G gt For additional assistance please contact us at www amcerest com or give us a call at 1 888 212 7538 Step by step video tutorials available at www amcrest com videos Step 1 Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter Step 2 Connect the camera to the internet either through a wired or WiFi connection see App Setup or Step 2 of Desktop Access Step 3 Using a web browser on your PC or Mac
6. OU THINK We sincerely thank you for your business and are committed to ensuring your Tull satistaction If you are not entirely satistied for whatever reason please reach out to us and we will do all within our power to make it right As a young and growing company it would mean the world to us if you could leave an honest online review about our product and services If your experience has been something less than amazing please give us aring at 1 888 212 7538 or drop us an email at support amcrest com f facebook com amcrest wv twitter com amcrestsecurity OAMCREST Simple Reliable Secure
7. ack of the camera for 30 seconds Step 8 Tap the Start Live Preview button to access your live stream You are now connected to your camera Step 9 To connect your camera to additional smartphones and tablets please use the P2P Setup method as outlined on Page 6 Step 10 To better understand the App s interface and features please visit the Help Center within the app To access the Help Center tap the menu icon on the top left hand side tap More tap Help then select which screen you d like more information about ANDROID APP ON Google play Step by step video tutorials available at www amcrest com videos Local Access Access your camera and all its features QO INNM CR E S T and settings on your local network using Internet QUICK START GUIDE 9 Q Explorer Firefox or Safari on Windows or Mac Deskto pP Access Cd Step 1 Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter Step 2 Connect the camera to your router using the included ethernet cable Skip this step if you have already set up the camera on WiFi using the App Setup method on pages 2 amp 3 Step 3 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 Step 4 Open the IP Config software and hit the refresh button The camera will appear in the device list Click the icon to
8. camera click the Setup tab near the top right click the Event menu on the left hand side then click the Video Detection menu item On this screen ensure that the Enable checkbox is checked then setup the schedule anti dither setting detection area and then check the boxes of all the actions you want the camera to perform once motion is detected For more information on this check out our videos at amcrest com videos or read our support center article at amcrest com support INFORMATION amp LINKS To contact our customer service team please email support amcrest com or call USA Toll Free 888 212 7538 USA Direct 713 893 8956 Canada 437 888 0177 UK 203 769 2757 International Callers 1 713 893 8956 Customer Support To view our Product Support videos visit amcrest com videos To view our Product Support center visit amcrest com support Amcrest View Lite App To download the Amcrest View Lite app for Android visit amcrest com androidviewlite To download the Amcrest View Lite app for iOS visit amcrest com iosviewlite To download the Amcrest View Lite app for Amazon visit amcrest com amazonviewlite Amcrest Cloud App To download the Amcrest Cloud app for Android visit amcrest com androidcloud To download the Amcrest Cloud app for iOS visit amcrest com ioscloud User Manual To download the WiFi Camera User Manual visit amcrest com wificameramanual www amcrest com LET US KNOW WHAT Y
9. crest View app the live stream is set by default to Standard Resolution not HD to enable quick connection To enable HD tap the resolution icon HD then tap the HD icon on the right On Desktop Access the default resolution is set to HD To change the live stream resolution on the desktop interface click the Main Stream higher quality or Sub Stream lower quality buttons near the top right hand side On Amcrest Cloud find your camera in the camera list click the pencil icon on the far right of that row then select a resolution from the Quality dropdown box then click Apply On AmcrestView com click the S icon next to the name of the camera to change the stream to M main stream I MOUNTED MY CAMERA UPSIDE DOWN HOW DO I FLIP MY CAMERA S VIDEO STREAM To flip the camera s video stream you have to access the camera through Desktop Access please see pages 4 amp 5 Once you ve logged into the camera click the Setup tab near the top right click the Camera menu on the left hand side then click the Configuration menu item On this screen change the Flip dropdown box to 180 then change the Mirror radio button to ON Changes should reflect in the preview window on the Configuration screen Once you are satisfied click Save to save your settings HOW DO I SETUP MOTION DETECTION ON MY CAMERA To set up motion detection you have to access the camera through desktop access please see pages 5 amp 6 Once you ve logged into the
10. ervice which allows you to access recorded footage from any device We offer 4 hours of free storage for your first camera Please follow the instructions as outlined on Page 7 Cloud Access to sign up for our Amcrest Cloud service and get 4 hours of free storage FOR QUICK WEB ACCESS TO YOUR CAMERAS AmcrestView com is a web portal that allows you to view your cameras and recordings quickly and easily from anywhere in the world using a web browser Use Amcrestview com if you need to simply check in at a moment s notice If you would like to use Amcrestview com please follow the instructions outlined on Page 8 Web Access 1 Start Here Instantly set up your camera on your QO NM CR EST wirless network and immediately begin live viewing from your smartphone or tablet QUICK START GUIDE 5F Note If you have a dual band router and your camera is not connecting to your WiFi network please use the Desktop Setup Method on pages 4 amp 5 Step 1 Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter Wait 30 seconds for the camera to start up and initialize The camera is ready when the LED on the back is blinking green or solid green Step 2 First connect your mobile device to your WiFi and download the app Amcrest View Lite or Pro on the App Store or Play Store The Pro version contains features such as push notifications sharing video and image files exporting video in MP4
11. format and exporting image files to your phone Step 3 Tap the menu icon on the top left and select Device Manager Next tap the plus icon on the top right and select WiFi Configuration Step 4 Bs Give the camera a name then tap on the OR code icon me in the S N field Your mobile device is now ready to scan the OR code Step 5 Scan the OR code on the bottom of the camera Try to move the camera back and forth slowly to ensure that the entire QR code is within the scanning window In case the OR code cannot be scanned please enter in the Serial Number S N that is found on the bottom of the camera 2 Q For additional assistance please contact us at www amcrest com or give us a call at 1 888 212 7538 Step 6 Tap Next and enter your WiFi password on the next screen Once you click Next wait for around 2 minutes to give the camera time to connect to your WiFi network If the camera does not connect we recommend using the desktop setup method as outlined on pages 4 amp 5 Step 7 If you are logging in for the first time you will be prompted to create a new password Please select a password that is at least 8 characters long and one that uses a combination of uppercase letters lowercase letters and numbers Note that once the password is changed here it will take effect immediately If you forget your password you can always hard reset your camera by holding the LED reset button on the b
12. 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 bottom of the camera Click Next Step 4 On the settings page you can adjust optional preferences for your camera Once settings have been adjusted click Finish Your camera is now successfully set up for cloud access and storage Step 5 View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu buttons on the top of the page You can also use the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS and Android to add more cameras play recordings and view your camera live from anywhere ANDROID APP ON 4 Available on the Google play g App Store OAMCREST Easy Web Access Seamlessly access your camera through the internet using Internet Explorer Firefox or Safari QUICK START GUIDE Web O Step 1 Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter Step 2 Connect the camera to the internet either through a wired or WiFi connection see App Setup or Step 2 of Desktop Access Step 3 Using Internet Explorer Firefox or Safari go to www AmcrestView com and register for an account You will be required to activate your account by e mail double check your spam folder Step 4 Once activated download and install the plugin for your web browser The installation of the plugin will
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