How to Connect a Camera To Your Wi-Fi Network (IP8M-DLB2998W-AI)

This device uses a hotspot to connect to your Wi-Fi network using a SoftAP protocol. SoftAP is an abbreviated term for "software-enabled access point" and is used to provide a more efficient way of connecting your device wirelessly. By default, the camera broadcasts a unique SSID that will be used for the SoftAP connection process. 

Before proceeding, please ensure the camera is plugged into a power source and is in hotspot mode. Make sure the camera and your mobile device are on the same network during setup. Please note, users using iOS can connect to the hotspot automatically however users using Android may have to manually connect to the hotspot during setup. For more information on how to connect your camera to your Wi-Fi network, please refer to the information provided below. 

Step 1: Open the Amcrest View Pro 2 app on your mobile device, click Add Device, and select Scan QR Code P2P.

Step 2: Scan the QR code on your camera and select Wi-Fi Camera. 

Step 3: Tap Next and allow the Amcrest View Pro 2 app to join the camera's hotspot. If using Android, you may have to manually connect to the device's hotspot to proceed. Enter the default password for the camera's hotspot. The default password will always be admin, tap Next. 

Step 4: Allow the app to search for available Wi-Fi networks and select your network. Enter the Wi-Fi password, tap Next and allow your device to connect to your Wi-Fi network. 

Step 5: Enter a name for your camera and ensure the default password for the camera is entered. The default password for the camera is admin. Tap Save. 

Step 6: Enter a new password for your camera. This password will be unique to the device and will be used to access your camera in other Amcrest platforms. Tap Save. 

Note: If using Android, make sure to enter the old password (admin) into the old password field before applying a new password to the device.