How to Add Your Plug-in Camera via Camera Hotspot

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Quick Setup Overview

  • Power on the camera
  • Enter pairing mode
  • Add device in the App via camera hotspot
  • Complete final configuration

Connection Methods

There are two ways to add your plug-in camera to the app:

  • Camera hotspot Connection (Recommended): App transfers Wi-Fi details to the camera via the device’s hotspot (IPC_XXXXXX).
  • QR Code Setup (Fallback): Use this if the camera hotspot doesn’t appear.

This article focuses on the Camera hotspot connection setup method.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Power on the Camera

  • Connect the power adapter to the camera and plug it into a wall outlet.
  • The camera will power on automatically.

2. Enter Pairing Mode

2.1 First-Time Pairing

  • When powered on for the first time, the camera automatically enters pairing mode.
  • You’ll hear “Ding Dong Ding Dong”, indicating it’s ready to be added in the app.

2.2 Re-Pairing (Previously Connected Device)

If the camera was previously paired, it won’t enter pairing mode automatically. To activate pairing mode manually:

  • Hold the Reset button for 5–10 seconds.
  • If the button is recessed, use the provided reset pin or a paperclip.
  • When pairing mode starts, you’ll hear “Ding Dong Ding Dong”.

3. Connect via Camera Hotspot in the App

3.1 Enable Bluetooth

  • Turn on Bluetooth in your phone’s settings.
    • On Android, simply turn on Bluetooth in system settings.
    • On iOS, turn on Bluetooth and make sure the app has Bluetooth permission in Settings.

3.2 Open the App

  • If this is your first time adding a device, tap “Add Camera Now” on the home screen.
  • If you’ve added devices before, tap the “+” icon in the upper-right corner and choose “Add a new device.”

3.3 Detect the Camera

Once you're on the “Turn on the device” screen, the app will begin scanning for nearby devices via Bluetooth:

  • If your camera is found, a “New device found” alert will appear with a red dot on the camera icon.
    • Tap to check the model and SN, then proceed.
    • You’ll be taken to the Wi-Fi setup screen.
  • If no device is found:
    • Tap “I heard the sound” → “Next Step”
    • Select your camera model to continue.

3.4 Connect to the Camera’s Hotspot

  • On the Wi-Fi setup screen, enter your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi name and password, then tap “Next Step.”
  • Confirm the info in the pop-up by tapping “Confirm.”

Next, the app will display instructions saying your camera has created a temporary Wi-Fi network:

  • Tap “Got it.”
  • Your phone will now prompt you to join the camera’s temporary hotspot, which usually starts with “IPC_” in its name.
    • Tap “Join” to connect.

You’ll then be redirected to the “Connecting...” screen where the app begins the setup.

3.5 Use QR Code as Backup

  • If your camera still doesn’t appear, tap “Other connection methods.”
  • Select “Connect via QR code”, then tap “Continue”.

Use the QR code method if the camera hotspot connection fails or your camera isn't detected.

4. Final Configuration

  • After the camera connects successfully, it will automatically jump to “Set a name and location for the device”
    • Enter a name and choose a location, then tap “Next Step”

You’ll see “Device added successfully”, then:

  • If you need to add more cameras, tap “Add another device” to repeat the setup process.
  • If you tap “Let’s start” to go through the installation guide. On the next screen, the app will check signal quality:
    • If signal is good, tap “Next Step”
    • Follow each step of the on-screen installation guidance
    • Tap “Finish” to complete setup

You’ll then return to the Home screen, and the device is ready to use.

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