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Log in to the camera using your login credentials (default username and password are both “admin”). If this is your
first-time logging into the camera, you will be prompted to change your password. Please select a password that is at
least 8 characters long, and one that uses a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.
When opening the camera’s interface, the browser may prompt you to install a plugin. The plugins are necessa
ry for
using the camera’s interface. Click install 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 live
viewing and playback interface.
