Amcrest IP8M-2496EB User manual

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Please follow the instructions on this Quick Start Guide in order to get your camera set up.
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. 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.
Troubleshooting
Information & Links
Additional Access Methods
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More Information
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1. Remote Web Access Setup
Remotely access your camera’s live feed and playback recorded video from anywhere in the world via AmcrestView.com
2. Local Desktop Access Setup
Locally access your camera on your PC or Mac to fine tune advanced settings.
3. Cloud Recording Setup
Set up cloud recording on Amcrest Cloud, available both online and as an app.
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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.
Tap the “Add Device” button.
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap “WiFi Configuration 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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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
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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Your camera is now ready to go! Tap the
“Start Live Preview” button to get started!
ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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.
Last step for Wi-Fi Setup
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
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
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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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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
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.
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.
Tap the “Add Device” button.
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AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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AUDIO SYNC WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap “Audio Sync WiFi 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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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”.
Enter in the password for the
WiFi network, and then tap
“Next”.
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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.
Tap the "Start Live Preview"
button to proceed with changing
your password.
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AUDIO SYNC WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA