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QUICK START GUIDE
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For the most recent version of this Quick Start Guide visit:
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
AN AMCREST CAMERA!
Please follow the instructions in this Quick Start Guide to get your camera set up.
Set Up Your Camera with Amcrest Cloud .............................................. |
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1.Amcrest Cloud Mobile Setup
Configure your new Amcrest camera, select a username and password, and add it to your Amcrest Cloud account.
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1. Ethernet WiFi Camera Setup |
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Access your camera using a Windows PC or Mac computer.
1.Amcrest Surveillance Pro (Recommended)
Most stable and recommended method of accessing your camera from a computer.
2.Amcrest Blue Iris
Professional surveillance software that allows you to view, playback and record up to 64 cameras.
3.Local Desktop Setup Using Web Browsers
Recommended methods for accessing your camera using a web browser.
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Resources on how to physically install your WiFi camera. |
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Troubleshooting/FAQ ......................................................................... |
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Frequently asked questions as well as helpful tips when setting up your camera. |
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Information & Links ............................................................................ |
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Contact information and useful links for additional information. |
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FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................. |
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Provides insight into the FCC compliance statement for all Amcrest cameras. |
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GET THE PREMIUM MONITORING EXPERIENCE WITH AMCREST CLOUD
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Amcrest Cloud |
Amcrest View Pro |
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VIDEO STORAGE |
Secure off-site Cloud Storage |
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MULTI-VIEW |
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+ Email Alerts |
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Limited Free Plan |
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SETUP YOUR
CAMERA WITH AMCREST CLOUD
AMCREST CLOUD
MOBILE SETUP
Setup procedure for adding a new camera to Amcrest Cloud.
•Before starting, it is recommeded to reset your camera. Simply unplug the power source and plug it back in.
•Please make sure your camera is plugged into a power source and your Ethernet cable is connected from the camera to your router. The Ethernet cable can be removed after setup.
•Make sure your camera and mobile device are on the same network during setup.
1Download and open the Amcrest Cloud app from the App Store or Play Store.
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Press Sign Up to create a new Amcrest Cloud account. If you have already signed up for Amcrest Cloud, login and skip to step 5.
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Set a new password for your device. The password must be between 8 to 32 characters long and contain only letters and numbers.
When you have finished setting the password, enter the password again in the Confirm Camera Password section. Tap Next to continue.
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If you are connecting a WiFi device to the cloud and would like to enable WiFi via the Ethernet WiFi Setup Method, tap on Setup Camera WiFi.
Additionally, if you would like to skip the WiFi setup process and have your WiFi camera running solely as a wired device, tap on Skip WiFi Setup.
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