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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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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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ETHERNET WIFI 

SETUP

SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA

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Summary of Contents for IP3M-HX2

Page 1: ...Simple Reliable Secure Welcome to the Amcrest Family QUICK START GUIDE www amcrest com IP3M HX2 IPM HX1 To view the latest version of this guide please visit www amcrest com support ...

Page 2: ...inks Additional Access Methods 24 27 More Information 28 29 1 Cloud Recording Setup Set up cloud recording on Amcrest Cloud available both online and as an app 2 Local Desktop Access Setup Locally access your camera on your PC or Mac to fine tune advanced settings 3 Remote Web Access Setup Remotely access your camera s live feed and playback recorded video from anywhere in the world via AmcrestView...

Page 3: ...icker 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 6 7 ...

Page 4: ...our phone is connected to a compatible network 8 9 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 onc...

Page 5: ... 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 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 7 8 ETHERNET WIFI SETUP SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA 9...

Page 7: ...fault password is admin Once you ve filled out all of the fields tap Next 9 10 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 11 12 ETHERNET WIFI SETUP SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA 11 12...

Page 8: ... 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 13 14 ETHERNET WIFI SETUP SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA 13 14 For additional assistance please contact us ...

Page 9: ...ve 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 6 7 15 16 AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP ...

Page 10: ...sword for the WiFi network and then tap Next 8 9 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 10 11 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP 17 18 Tap the Start Live Preview button to proceed with changing your pass...

Page 11: ...ord 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 Y...

Page 12: ...r 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 6 7 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA P2P SETUP 21 22 ...

Page 13: ...ou can adjust optional preferences for your camera Once settings have been adjusted click Finish Your camera is now successfully set up for cloud access and storage View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu buttons on the top of the page You can also use the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS and Android to add more cameras play recordings and view your camera live from anywhere Using a w...

Page 14: ...ack 4 To set up WiFi optional navigate to Setup Network WiFi then double click the line that shows your WiFi network If necessary enter your WiFi network s password The camera may take up to 2 minutes to connect to the WiFi network Click the Refresh button after the process is complete Once the camera has successfully connected to your WiFi you should see the word Connected in green display next t...

Page 15: ...e stream to M main stream I MOUNTED MY CAMERA UPSIDE DOWN HOW DO I FLIP MY CAMERA S VIDEO STREAM To flip or mirror the camera s video stream tap the flip mirror icon in the app You can also flip mirror the camera via Desktop Access as well Once you ve logged into the camera s Desktop Interface click the Setup tab near the top right click the Camera menu on the left hand side then click the Configu...

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