How To Setup Amcrest 720P WiFi HD Camera
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2015
- How To Setup Amcrest 720P WiFi HD Camera
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Stunning HD 720P (1280TVL) Video at 30fps. Record and Playback via local microSD Card, Amcrest or ONVIF NVR, FTP Upload, and Blue Iris. Amcrest Cloud Video Recording Service Available.
Quick WiFi Setup via iPhone or Android Smartphone using the Amcrest View App (Included). Seamlessly Stream Video and Two Way Audio Directly to Your Smartphone, Tablet, Apple Mac or Windows PC.
Remarkable Field of View with Super Wide 85 degree Viewing Angle, Remote Pan/Tilt, Intelligent Digital Zoom, and IR LED Night Vision Up to 32 feet.
Stay in Touch with Two Way Talk, Intelligent Motion Alerts, Email Alerts/Snapshots as well as Mobile and Web Apps (Safari, Firefox, IE Supported - Chrome Supported on Amcrest Cloud).
All cameras CE and FCC certified with UL compliant, 10-foot power supplies.
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everytime i try to set this up it just says failed to connect
hey, just wanted to ask about port forwarding for this?
Also about DDNS, is there one built in already?
just want to see how it works "as if u was outside your wi-fi network".
Thanks.
You are the most helpful person ever. Thank you!
You're welcome
Can you please run a scenerio for me. I'd like to use this on portable means while travelling during events. Can you please see if rather than connecting it to an home wifi if you can connect it to a hotspot say from a ipad or phone. Basically some ipads/ tablets will allow you to bump off the signal from them as an hotspot.....Will it work then?
Great Video Man! I got my camera set up with Amcrest view Pro, but how do I get the camera to send me push notifications when the motion detection is activated? I tried adding this camera to the amcrest cloud service and everytime I try to sign in with the credentials I set up the camera with, I get wrong username or password😡 very frustrating! I like the cloud app because I can get the storage and push notifications in one place, buy it is not allowing me do sign up from my mobile device using the cloud app. Do I really need amcrest cloud? or can amcrest view pro do the same thing? Thanks.
cool, how can i set it up on my PC?
hi already do it the initial set up on my computer and works good. but i dont know how to add the caemera to my phone app... thanks
+El Ocho Fierro
Hi, now that the initial setup is complete, in the app, pick Add Device, then select P2P and enter the camera information to add it.
Having tested out both the Amcrest 720p and the 1080p, which did you prefer? Also would you recommend these units versus other units you have tested out? I am looking to get two cameras, one to watch the front door/living room area and the second as a baby cam in my son's nursery. I am looking to spend $80-$150 per camera.
+Big Chee Lim
I have the Amcrest 720P but haven't published my review of it. It's on my todo list.
Did you like the amcrest 720p better than the 1080p you reviewed?
+Big Chee Lim
In terms of quality, no. With 1080P model at such an attractive price, it's my go to camera. For those that don't want to spend $100, then 720P model is good too.
Ok thank you for your quick replies and input, I will be ordering tow of the amcrest 1080p's.
good review thanks
+Robbie Speirs
Thank you
Hi,
I have been enjoying your videos... from Foscam to this Amercret.
I have few questions about Amcrest:
1. Is resolution adjustable?
2. How to view camera from outside network? Like to view from work desktop PC.
3. Do I need to have port forwarding setup from my router?
Thanks...
JLIU
+J L
1. yes
2. will need to set up port forwarding on the router if you want to access the camera directly from a pc outside of the camera's home network
3. no if you want to watch from smartphone, yes if you want to watch from pc
Is it possible to view on my Desktop remotely when that desktop isn't on the same network (i.e. when i am at work)
+Ryan Langan
Short answer is yes.
It are a couple of ways to do it. Easy method isn't popular (nor secure). My preferred method is to open ports on my router.
Thanks i did not know how to set for second phone and how to use the system with no wifi thanks for sharing...
hi. the second phone needs the Amcrest smartphone app and needs the camera's unique ID, username, and password in order to view the camera.
you don't have to use wifi because this camera also has a built in network port
What about the two-way audio ethernet cable if your P.c. is far away...????
+David C.
audio and ethernet cable are two seperate fuctions
if you can connect to the device, using wifi or ethernet, you can access two-way audio.
Hi thanks for reply to me.. Already do the hard reset but still same. When I click star live view said failed to connect. What I can do? Thanks
+El Ocho Fierro
What if you were to complete the initial setup from a computer Web browser? Afterward, add the camera to the smartphone app.
just bought this product from Amazon, tried to set it up through the phone app. I got it working but I needed email alerts. I opened the app on my desktop and with the UI, I updated the camera's firmware. I followed directions on how to set up the alerts but email testing doesn't work or failed. And when I opened the phone app again, I was locked out. I couldn't find a way around the issue so I deleted the camera from the app then added it again. The same thing happened after I logged out from the phone app, my live view is locked out again. Then I read from a forum about this issue, Amcrest said that people have to call their tech support everytime that problem or issue comes up. Have you encountered this issue before when you use the phone app?
+Mikey Mike
I haven't tried using their e-mail alert.
Bump..
can you do a video on how to add multiple cameras on the same network.
Ok. Have to get other videos out of the way first.
ok thank you so much i already connected to my cell phone and it works perfect.but with tge ethernet cable... but now.and im trying to connect the camera with tge wifi but i cant.....i did all the steps and it said the device already exits....but the problem that i never enter a name for the device on the computer.....so what can i do....thanks
+El Ocho Fierro
When connected with the cable, can you access the camera's settings page on the cell phone or computer and enter the Wifi information?
I am having trouble with the motion detection feature. I can't seem to have the camera to keep on recording while I am away from my bedroom. once i have it on record on my phone, the moment i exit the app, the recording stops. does that happen to you too? i wonder how can i have it set up to where it is recording all the time and send me alerts through phone text and emails even when i am not watching it through my android phone. i have had other brand who has email and text alerts which was helpful because i can set it and forget it... this amcrest camera however seems to be only working when i am on the app. is this the same with you?
+Ger Xiong
The smartphone app does not record if you exit the app. If you can access the camera using the web interface and you have put a micro SD Card (like 32GB) into the unit, you can set it up to record motion and access those recordings from the smartphone app.
Through the web interface, you can also set it to send you emails or SMS alerts.
Their web interface has all available options where the smartphone app only lists the most popular options.
could you make a video on how to do it yourself. I put a SD card in the camera but am not getting any email or text alerts. how do u do it? can u show us all how to do it? how set it to where I can receive email alerts, motion detection, playback, and control all of it from my android.
I'll make a video on it, but I have a lot of things to do before and after CES.
Just set this up and it works well. Now, when I am not on my Wi-Fi connection on my phone, can I still view the live feed? Or is it only usable when the phone is on the same Wi-Fi as the camera?
+sphynxboy2006
You can view it live from outside your situation network or on your wifi network.
how?
You are the one I watched when I first recieved my camera! Now I need your help! I changed wifi companies and cannot connect back to my 720p, any ideas? And I have yet to get the green light! Thnx!
+Angie Thomas
Hi. When you changed companies did you change routers too?
Is any Port Forwarding on the router necessary? I'd like to setup 2 of these for a restaurant.
+Silicon Nubian
It is not necessary if you use their smartphone app.
AwkwardHamster Thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated. One more quick question. How easy is it to setup and remotely view multiple cameras? I will start with two of these cameras btw. does the app support this?
You can add many camera to the app. Many ways to add, I just use the P2P method for each unit.
AwkwardHamster Ok and thanks for the great video and prompt answers.
Hi I have a question...I just receive my camera ,and I just did all the steps I connected to the wifi and when it's says it's now successfully set up for live viewing and then I clicked it says is failed ,but it don't ask me to change password and I'm confused because this is the first time i do this so I dont know why it don't ask for the password....
+El Ocho Fierro
Can you reset it and try again? The WPS button also acts as a reset button.
this can be use outdoor?
+Lourdes Liliana
This particular unit is rated for indoor use so I would not recommend using it outdoors. It is not weatherproof.
hey how do i record for more than 30 mins because thats all it does for me
i wanna be able to record at least 12 hours is it possible
+moises v
I set the recording time to every day of the week and 24 hours a day. I use a Kingston 32GB micro SD card and it stores roughly 24 hours of 1080P video.
I'm having trouble viewing when I'm away (not on the same wifi network, have verizon). have you had any issues with this?
+Vinessa ElSirgany
It works on my AT&T and T-Mobile phones. Don't have Verizon, yet.
Are you using the Amcrest App?
+AwkwardHamster
yes I am, the lite app.
+Vinessa ElSirgany
And you added the camera by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the unit? If so, I'm not sure why it doesn't work when not on Wifi. Is there another smartphone you can test with?
Yes QR code and all. I am just throwing this out there now but do you think if I'm away from home and there's a power glitch that the camera might not automatically connect to the Wi-Fi??
I will try another phone and update you.
Can I access this camera if I am connected to another wi fi network away from home?
+Eric Downs
Yes if you use their app
Would you recommend 720 or 1080 ProHD version? Any major difference except for the resolution and price?
Great tutorial, thanks!
+PhotoByBabak
Can't go wrong with either one. I think it comes down to how much are you willing to spend.
Even though a 1080P version sounds great, you would have to decide if your equipment can handle it and if your cellular data plan can accommodate the 1080P bitrate. For example, my coworker used 20GB of cellular data a month monitoring four cameras.
I ended up ordering the 1080 for less $ than the 720 one!
I bought the Vimtag camera a couple of weeks ago, but I'm not a fan, It's going back to Amazon. The app is not responsive and it doesn't always work. Let's see how this Amcrest performs when it arrives.
I saw you have many reviews for security IP cameras. They are great! Thanks! Which camera is your favorite?
Right now, the one you purchased is my favorite.
+AwkwardHamster EEEK !!! I have a 2GB per month data plan (with rollover, so I get about 2.5GB), so I guess I don't plan on using any of my data to monitor the 1080P camera I just ordered. I guess I'll only check it when I am hooked up to wifi. :) There must be a way to set my phone (Samsung/Android) so it won't access unless wifi is available. Help?
Thank you for the heads-up.
I forgot to mention before my coworker had a newborn baby at home. That's why he was constantly monitoring the four cameras.
Gone through this over and over and keep getting device already exists after scanning the serial number, I can't progress on from this and I tried using the pro version with same crap message coming up. Anyone know whats going on I don't want to have to return this I been at it for a few hours now. My review of this wont be a happy one and I've noticed loads of people having similar issues with the app. Even tried re setting the LED button and that doesn't seem to work it stays on green when I press it in.
+Rockin Johnny
Hi. during the initial setup, are you selected Wifi configuration? If so, have you tried setting it up using a wired connection and utilizing a computer's web browser?
+AwkwardHamster Hi there I did use wifi Config and tried the cable way too instead of wifi still no joy though. I got fed up and sent it back. Thanks for getting back to me.
does the camera have to be plugged in
+Chassidy Douglas
It supports Wifi or network cable. The power adapter has to be plugged in.
how do i do this for my computer?
You can use Amcrest IP Config, available for windows and mac to start with initial setup. But, the camera would need to be plugged into your router using network cable.
Um, can this record?
+A Fan of VIDEO GAMES!!
Yes.
i can be somewhere else and look at the camera live through my phone? and can i save the recording directly to my computer? or whats the best option for that. some asshole in the middle of the night keeps pissing on my bike. i need to catch this *****.
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you can be anywhere in the world with open internet and view live using your smartphone.
You can save it to a computer if you want. More popular option these days is to save it to a network server. I have mine on a private cloud service using Synology or QNAP. There are paid services out there too.
why won't your app download to a Apple product? I've tried many times and it won't d/l to my iPhone or my iPad. My husband got it to d/l to his Android. I can d/l other apps, just not the Lite or Pro. Had friends try on their iPhones and it wouldn't work for them either. I called your support # and got nowhere. The rating of your app in the App store is a one star with most all reviews having the same issue as I have.
+shelby tejada
I prefer using LiveCams Pro on my iPhone and iPad. The app isn't free but I can use it to view various cameras from different brands and models.
If I have no internet at home, how do I setup to get it to work with Windows 7?
I had no problem using cameras that have WiFi/NFC on Android.
+angelisone
Do you have a router at home though? You can use the router, don't need the Internet.
+AwkwardHamster Would just a old Linksys 2.4GHz wireless Access Point Router works by using the Cat cable that came with this?
+angelisone
Yes, that will work.
+AwkwardHamster Will try it out when I get home. Mother working two jobs to put a roof over my kids and me.
Can't afford internet nor own a tv.
Hope I can set it up.
Thank you for the feed back.
I have problem setup the camera. I am not able to setup via Wifi. only works in Ethernet
cable. I using Android phone. My cable modem is ARRIS SURFboard SBG6782AC.
I contact Tech support, they haven't get back to me yet. Would you mind help me?
Thanks
+Thomas Wai Pun
Hi. That's an 802.11ac router. Is it broadcasting two wifi SSID names? Probably both named the same except one has 5G in the name. The Amcrest unit only works with 2.4GHz wifi.
Yes, so i can I choose the 2.4Ghz?
+Thomas Wai Pun
Pick the 2.4GHz Wifi SSID
I got it now. Thanks for your help!
? Can you still be connected if you're not home
Yes, anywhere you have open internet
+AwkwardHamster thank you
I actually think that I will NEVER get this camera set up to view on my mobile phone. Not even at home, on the same wifi network. Not wifi or Ethernet. Every time I leave username and password as admin & admin, as instructed, enter the appropriate network credentials, get the confirmation that the device was added, but Live View won't work because it says the username or password are incorrect.
Oddly, I've been hearing more of this type of an issue these past few weeks. What if you were to try to set it up using a computer instead of a smartphone?
I did try that using the IP address on the camera. I was unable to see the camera feed.
I can't talk from my phone but I can hear the sound what's the problem
+Bunna Nhieu
I would check the app has permission to use the microphone. And see if it works on another device like computer, tablet or smartphone.
after scanning the qr code, and entering password/username of admin admin... i still cannot get the NEXT button to activate so I am stuck on this screen, unable to set up the wifi
Okay, found the problem.... and it is something Amcrest should specify. This product's app does not work fully on iPhone 4 and therefore cannot connect to the camera.
Camera is not picked up at all by the Amcrest config. program dated 2015?
My AT&T Droid Note 3 is connected to my Home Wifi.
I can see live video on my phone using OWLR only when the camera is directly tethered to my router by a Ethernet cable. No cable . . . No Live View.
NOTHING within my wifi network shows up in the Amcrest Config. Program or populates.
I want to use OWLR as a viewer . . . tired of hearing people complain about Amcrest.
I may never get this hooked up correctly? Shame . . . nice enough camera . . . 1080P PTZ & Voice . . . wish the 4X Zoom was Optical instead of Grainy Digital but . . .
Have Amcrest on call but not holding my breath.
you slur a lot when you talk. Otherwise it was a great video
thank you