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Things You Need for Installation
Step One
Connect Camera to Router
CheckVideo Outdoor/Indoor Camera Installation Quick Reference
Step Two
Create/Access Your Account
Step Four
Add Camera to Wireless Network
1. Go to the CheckVideo Dashboard login page:
portal.checkvideo.net
Click the Start here link to create your account.
If you have an existing account, log in and skip to the next
section to register your CheckVideo devices.
2. Complete the User Information section.
3. In the Define Notification Methods section, for Contact
Information enter the email addresses that may receive event
notifications. For MMS notifications to mobile phones, the
address format will vary by carrier (ex: mobile number@
Fig. 2 - Add Device: Enter device serial number
To use the CheckVideo Outdoor/Indoor Camera with a wireless network:
1. Go to
portal.checkvideo.net
and select Devices > Wi-Fi setup
2. Choose camera from System Map.
3. Confirm Network Name and Security Type.
4. Enter Network Security Key and click Apply.
Fig. 1 - CheckVideo Outdoor/Indoor Camera’s power and Ethernet connectors
Ethernet connector
power connector
LED
1. Connect the CheckVideo Outdoor/Indoor Camera to your
wireless router using its Ethernet connector. (You’ll discon-
nect it from the router later in the setup process.)
2. Connect the Camera to the power supply and plug it in.
3. Wait for the LED light on the bottom of the Camera to turn
green (this may take several minutes).
Included in the box:
•
CheckVideo® Outdoor/Indoor Camera, with
Power Supply
•
Mount, Mount Base, and Screws (4)
•
MicroSD Card
•
(Optional) Ethernet Adapter
You’ll also need:
•
PC or Mac® with Broadband Internet Service
•
Wireless Router, connected to the Internet
•
Phillips Screwdriver
•
Slotted Screwdriver
1. If camera will be monitored by a central station, contact them to
add the device to their account.
2. If self-monitored:
• On the CheckVideo Dashboard, click on Devices > Add Device.
• In the Register Device section, enter the serial number found
on the camera tag and a Device Name.
• Click the Test Device button to make sure the CheckVideo
Software Service (CVSS) can communicate with the device.
• (Professional Service only) Authorize service fees.
• If prompted, update the device firmware.
Step Three
Add CheckVideo Outdoor/Indoor Camera
mms.att.net). Check your carrier’s website for more information.
4. Choose a maximum Video Resolution for each email address. If
you intend to use MMS to send video to a mobile phone, do not
select a resolution higher than 480p. For 720p or 1080p, send the
notifications as an attached video clip to a traditional email address
(ex: [email protected]). Use the Test button to confirm that the video
resolution is valid for your device/carrier.
5. In the Billing Preferences, choose your Service option.
If you choose
Central Service, complete the form and CheckVideo Support will contact
you directly.
6. (Professional Service only) Specify method of payment, authorize service
fees, and accept the License Agreement.
If this CheckVideo device will be monitored
by a central station, please contact the central
station for a username and password on their
existing CheckVideo account. The central
station will add the device to their account. If
this device will be self-monitored, you will be
creating a CheckVideo account in Step Two.
5. To configure additional cameras choose from the System Map
and click Apply.