HOW TO SETUP
ACCESSING YOUR CAMERA USING
MULTIPLE MOBILE DEVICES
QUICK START
GUIDE
App
Setup
Start Here:
Instantly set up your camera on your
wireless network and immediately begin live
viewing from your smartphone or tablet.
Note: If you have a dual band router, and your camera is not connecting to
your WiFi network, please use the Desktop Setup Method on pages 4 & 5.
Step 1
Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter.
Wait 30 seconds for the camera to start-up and initialize.
Step 2
First connect your mobile device to your WiFi and download the app
Amcrest View (Lite or Pro) on the App Store or Play Store. The Pro version
contains features such as push notifications, sharing video and image files,
exporting video in MP4 format, and exporting image files to your phone.
Step 3
Tap the menu icon on the top left and select "Device Manager". Next,
tap the plus icon on the top right and select "WiFi Configuration".
Step 4
Give the camera a name, then tap on the QR code icon in the "S/N"
field. Your mobile device is now ready to scan the QR code.
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YOUR AMCREST CAMERA
To make your experience with the Amcrest Wifi camera easy and simple, we've provided
multiple ways to set up, view, and operate your camera depending on your needs.
Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your camera in the way that works
best for you.
If you followed the instructions on pages 2 & 3 (App Setup) to initially set up your camera and would
like to add the camera to another smartphone or tablet, follow the instructions as outlined on Page 6
(P2P Setup) using your other devices.
FOR CONFIGURING ADVANCED
SETTINGS ON YOUR CAMERA
If you would like to configure your camera to enable advanced features such as motion detection,
e-mail alerts, FTP, image adjustments, scheduling, and more, please follow the instructions as outlined
on Pages 4 & 5 (Desktop Access).
FOR CLOUD STORAGE
AND PLAYBACK
Amcrest Cloud is our optional cloud storage and playback service which allows you to access
recorded footage from any device. We offer 4 hours of free storage for your first camera. Please follow
the instructions as outlined on Page 7 (Cloud Access) to sign up for our Amcrest Cloud service and get
4 hours of free storage.
FOR QUICK WEB ACCESS
TO YOUR CAMERAS
AmcrestView.com is a web portal that allows you to view your cameras and recordings quickly and
easily from anywhere in the world using a web browser. Use Amcrestview.com if you need to simply
check-in at a moment's notice. If you would like to use Amcrestview.com, please follow the
instructions outlined on Page 8 (Web Access).
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
FOR THE FIRST TIME
If setting up your camera for the first time, please follow the instructions as outlined on Pages 2 & 3.
Using the Amcrest View app on your smartphone or tablet, you can view your camera live from anywhere,
and access features such as recording, taking snapshots, and more.
Step 5
Scan the QR code on the side of the camera. Try to move the camera back
and forth slowly to ensure that the entire QR code is within the scanning
window. In case the QR code cannot be scanned, please enter in the
Serial Number (S/N) that is found on the side of the camera.
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