Amcrest IP3M-956 User manual

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Welcome to the Amcrest Family!
QUICK START GUIDE
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IP3M-956 / IPM-751
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Setting Up Your Camera
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1. WiFi Setup
The most common method of setup for WiFi cameras. Start here.
2. Ethernet WiFi Setup
The most stable method of setup for WiFi cameras. Try this if your camera is having trouble connecting.
3. P2P Setup
Use this method to add your cameras to additional devices once it’s been setup.
Troubleshooting
Information & Links
Additional Access Methods
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More Information
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1. Cloud Recording Setup
Set up cloud recording on Amcrest Cloud, available both online and as an app.
2. Local Desktop Access Setup
Locally access your camera on your PC or Mac to fine tune advanced settings.
3. Remote Web Access Setup
Remotely access your camera’s live feed and playback recorded video from anywhere in the world via AmcrestView.com
SETTING
UP
YOUR
CAMERA
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
AN AMCREST CAMERA!
Please follow the instructions on this Quick Start Guide in order to
get your camera set up.

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Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap “WiFi Configuration Setup”.
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR 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.
Download and open the Amcrest
View Pro app from the App Store
or Play Store.
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From the home screen, tap the icon in the
top right corner to open the Device List.
Tap the “Add Device” button.
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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.
Double check to ensure that your
S/N (Serial Number) is entered
correctly, then tap “Next”.
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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”.
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”.
Note: Most Amcrest cameras can only
connect to 2.4 GHz WiFi networks, so please
ensure that your phone is connected to a
compatible network.
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Tap the "Start Live Preview"
button to proceed with changing
your password.
To ensure the security of your camera,
you will be asked to change the password
for your camera’s default username
(admin). 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
the camera using the steps detailed in
the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR 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.
Download and open the
Amcrest View Pro app from
the App Store or Play Store.
From the home screen, tap
the icon in the top right corner
to open the Device List.
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Your camera is now ready to go!
Tap the “Start Live Preview”
button to get started!
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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
Last step for Wi-Fi Setup

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Tap the “Add Device” button. Tap “WiFi Camera”.
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Tap “Ethernet WiFi Setup”. 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.
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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Ensure your mobile phone is
connected to the WiFi network that
you will be connecting your camera
to, then tap “Next”.
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.
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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”.
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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Pick a WiFi network, enter in the
password, then tap “Next”.
Note: Most Amcrest cameras can only
connect to 2.4 GHz WiFi networks, so
please ensure that your phone is
connected to a compatible network.
Tap the "Start Live Preview"
button to proceed with changing
your password.
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To ensure the security of your camera, you will
be asked to change the password for your
camera’s default username (admin). 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 the camera using the steps
detailed in the Troubleshooting section of this
guide.
Your camera is now ready to go! Unplug the
camera from Ethernet and power, then relocate
the camera to anywhere within range of the
WiFi network that you connected the camera
to. Plug in the camera, then wait 1-2 minutes
before tapping the "Start Live Preview" button.
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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

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From the home screen, tap the icon in the
top right corner to open the Device List.
Tap the “Add Device” button.
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P2P SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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.
Download and open the Amcrest
View Pro app from the App Store
or Play Store.
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Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap the “Add Connected Device”
button near the top of the screen,
then tap “P2P Setup”.
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SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
P2P SETUP
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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.
Double check to ensure that your
S/N (Serial Number) is entered
correctly, then tap “Next”.
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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
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”.
Your camera is now ready to go! Tap the
“Start Live Preview” button to get started!
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ADDITIONAL
ACCESS
METHODS
Access your camera from a PC or Mac
CLOUD RECORDING SETUP
ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS
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!
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.
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”.
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To watch a video on setting up your camera for cloud access,
please visit www.amcrest.com/cloudsetup

LOCAL DESKTOP ACCESS SETUP
ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS
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.
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.
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
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Download and install the Amcrest browser plugin to enable live viewing, and the
camera is now successfully set up for live viewing and playback!
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To set up WiFi (optional), navigate to Setup > Network > 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.
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After configuring the camera to connect to WiFi, use the P2P Setup method on
page 6 to connect the camera via your smartphone or tablet.
For quick and easy remote access on your PC or Mac, please visit
www.AmcrestView.com. To set up advanced remote access via UPnP/DDNS
or Port Forwarding, please refer to your camera’s user manual or visit
www.Amcrest.com/support .
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 its updated IP address.
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To watch a video on setting up your camera for desktop access,
please visit www.amcrest.com/desktopsetup
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REMOTE WEB ACCESS SETUP
ADDITIONAL ACCESS METHODS
Once activated, download and install the plugin for your web browser. The installation
of the plugin will require all web browsers to close.
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 your camera’s sticker), then enter the login details for
the camera. The default username and password for the camera is admin.
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).
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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.
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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!
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To watch a video on setting up your camera for remote web access,
please visit www.amcrest.com/remotewebsetup
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TROUBLESHOOTING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I'VE LOCKED MYSELF OUT OF THE
CAMERA ACCIDENTALLY
As a security precaution, your 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 wait 5 minutes to log back in or you can power
cycle the camera by unplugging and replugging the camera’s power cable. If you have
forgotten your password entirely, you can hard reset the camera by finding and pushing the
reset button for 15 seconds. The reset button will either be on back of camera, on an
attached wire, or a button on the internals of the camera. Please consult your camera’s user
manual for more details.
HOW DO I CHANGE MY VIDEO
STREAM RESOLUTION?
On the Amcrest 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 or mirror the camera's video stream, tap the flip/mirror icon in the app . You can
also flip/mirror the camera via Desktop Access as well. Once you've logged into the
camera’s Desktop Interface, 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.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must
accept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.
2. The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiatorshall
caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Incases where
the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on acomputer disk or over
the Internet, the information required by this section may beincluded in the manual in that
alternative form, provided the user can reasonably beexpected to have the capability to
access information in that form.
3. (b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shallinclude
the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of themanual:NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance
with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference
by one or more of the following measures:-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.--
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.-- Connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.-- Consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
4. RF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructionsand the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide
a separationdistance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating inconjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers
must beprovide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions
forsatisfying RF exposure compliance.
INFORMATION & LINKS
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USA Direct: 713-893-8956
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UK: 203-769-2757
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Product Support
To view our Product Support
videos, visit
amcrest.com/videos
Amcrest View
Pro App Features
To help guide you through the
features of the Amcrest View Pro
App, please refer to the user
manual or visit:
amcrest.com/appwalkthrough
User Manual
Amcrest View Pro App
To download the Amcrest View Pro app for
iOS, visit amcrest.com/iosviewpro
To download the Amcrest View Pro app for
Amazon, visit amcrest.com/amazonviewpro
To download the Amcrest View Pro app for
Android, visit amcrest.com/androidviewpro
Amcrest Cloud App
To download the Amcrest Cloud app for
iOS, visit amcrest.com/ioscloud
To download the Amcrest Cloud app for
Android, visit amcrest.com/androidcloud
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To download the WiFi Camera User
Manual, visit
amcrest.com/outdoorwifimanual

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