Amcrest IP3M-941 User manual

Simple. Reliable. Secure.
Welcome to the Amcrest Family!
QUICK START GUIDE
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IP3M-941 / IP2M-841 / IPM-721
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
AN AMCREST CAMERA!
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Please follow the instructions on this Quick Start Guide in order
to get your camera set up.
You’ll find instructions on how to set up your camera, as well as
instructions on how to configure different settings on your camera
such as motion detection and email alerts.
Setting Up Your Camera ................................. 4 - 47
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. Audio Sync Setup
Available only on select models, this is the quickest setup method for WiFi cameras.
4. P2P Setup
Use this method to add your cameras to additional devices once it’s been setup.
Getting Started ............................................ 49 - 66
1. App Walkthrough
2. Motion Detection Setup
3. Push Notifications Setup
4. Email Alerts Setup
5. Additional Devices
Troubleshooting
Information & Links
Additional Access Methods ........................ 68 - 72
More Information ........................................ 73 - 74
1. Cloud Recording Setup
Set up cloud recording on Amcrest Cloud, available both online and as an app.
2. AmcrestView.com Setup
Remotely access your camera’s live feed and playback recorded video from anywhere in the world.
3. Desktop Access Setup
Locally access your camera on your PC or Mac to fine tune advanced settings.
Table of Contents
Simple. Reliable. Secure.
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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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.
SETTING
UP
YOUR
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Tap the “Add Device” button.
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Tap “WiFi Camera”.
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Tap “WiFi Configuration Setup”.
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.
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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”.
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Double check to ensure that your S/N
(Serial Number) is entered correctly,
then tap “Next”.

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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.
Tap the "Start Live Preview" button to
proceed with changing your password.
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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!
Tap the “Start Live Preview” button
to get started!
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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
Simple. Reliable. Secure.

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Tap the “Add Device” button.
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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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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.
ETHERNET WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA

Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap “Ethernet WiFi Setup”.
ETHERNET
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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.
Ensure your mobile phone is connected to
the WiFi network that you will be connecting
your camera to, then tap “Next”.
ETHERNET
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.
ETHERNET
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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”.
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.
ETHERNET
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.
ETHERNET
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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.
ETHERNET
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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
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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NOTE: This setup method currently only works 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.
AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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AUDIO SYNC
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Tap “WiFi Camera”.
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Tap the “Add Device” button.
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AUDIO SYNC
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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Tap “Audio Sync WiFi Setup”.
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AUDIO SYNC
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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”.
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Double check to ensure that your S/N
(Serial Number) is entered correctly,
then tap “Next”.

AUDIO SYNC
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Before beginning Audio Sync, please ensure that the environment is
not too loud or noisy, and bring your smartphone close to the camera.
Once you’re ready, tap “Begin Audio Sync”. Audio Sync should take
no more than 15 seconds total.
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Enter in the password for the WiFi
network, and then tap “Next”.
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AUDIO SYNC
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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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Tap the "Start Live Preview" button to
proceed with changing your password.
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