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When opening the camera’s interface, the browser may prompt you to install a plugin. The plugins are
necessary for using the camera’s interface. Click insta
ll to download the plugin, and then click on the
plugin installation file to install the plugin. If the browser prompts you to allow the plugin to work on the
computer, hit Allow to ensure the plugin can run successfully.
The camera is now successfully set up for live viewing!
For quick and easy remote access on your PC or Mac, please use amcrestcloud.com (section 4.5) or
(section 4.6).
To setup advanced remote access via UPnP/DDNS or Port Forwarding see section 4.7.1 and 4.7.2.
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
4.5 Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup
Amcrest cameras can sync with Amcrest Cloud; a service that stores recorded video streams to enable
long-term storage. Amcrest Cloud also allows the user to easily find and download recorded video for
playback from any internet connected PC or Mac computer.
For more information on how to setup your camera on Amcrest Cloud on the web, visit
or follow the steps provided below:
1.
Connect the camera to power and wait 30 seconds for the camera to start-up and initialize.
2.
Using a web browser on your PC or Mac, visit
and register for a cloud
account. Once registered, click the “
Add Camera
” button. Select “Amcrest”, give the camera a name,
and enter the camera’s SN (located on the bottom of the camera), then click “Next”.
3.
On the settings page, you 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.
4.
View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu button 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. For more information visit
5.
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
4.6 Web Access Setup (AmcrestView.com)
1.
Connect the camera to power and wait 30 seconds for the camera to start-up and initialize.
2.
Using Internet Explorer or Safari, go to
and register an account. You
will be required to activate your account by e-mail (double-check your spam folder).
3.
Once activated, download and install the plugin for your web browser. The installation of the
plugin will require all web browsers to close.
4.
Log in to your account. To add a camera, click the “Add Device” button. Give the camera a
name, enter the UID (found on the bottom of your camera), then enter the login details for the
camera. The default username and password for the camera is admin.
5.
Once added, the camera should appear in the device list. Click the
icon next to the
camera’s UID to open the liv
e viewing and playback interface.
6.
The device is now successfully setup for live viewing and playback!
7.
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
