How To Add A Device To The Amcrest View Pro 2 App Using Wi-Fi Configuration Setup.

The WiFi configuration option allows a Wi-Fi camera to be added into the app without the use of an Ethernet cable. Please note, this is for Wi-Fi cameras only and should be used as a primary method for adding your Wi-Fi camera into the app.

Before proceeding, apply power to the device and wait for the camera to boot. The camera and your mobile device should be connected to the same network during this process. For more information please refer to the information provided below. 

Step 1: Open the app and tap Add Device. Select Scan QR Code P2P. 

Step 2: Scan the QR code from the camera or manually enter the device's serial number into the Enter camera S/N (serial number) field. 

Step 3: Tap WiFi Camera. 

Step 4: Tap WiFi Configuration Setup. 

Note: If you are using a WiFi camera that does not require connecting to a hotspot, proceed to step 6. 

Step 5: If using a camera that requires connecting to a hotspot, allow all permissions. If using an Android, tap Connect to Hotspot and connect to the SSID manually. Enter admin into the Password field, Tap Next. 

Step 6: Select your WiFi network. Enter the password for your WiFi network and tap Next. Allow the camera to connect to the network. 

Step 7: Enter a name for the device in the Device Name field. Enter the default password for the camera in the Password field. The default password will be admin. Tap Save. 

Step 8: Enter the default password into the Old Password field, enter a new password for the camera into the New Password field and confirm. Tap Save to add the camera to the app.