Amcrest IP3M-943 User manual
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IP3M-943 / IPM-723
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Table of Contents
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
AN AMCREST CAMERA!
Please follow the instructions on this Quick Start Guide in order to get your camera set up.
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Setting Up Your Camera
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1. WiFi Setup
The most common method of setup for WiFi cameras. Start here.
2. Ethernet WiFi Setup
The most stable method of setup for WiFi cameras. Try this if your camera is having trouble connecting.
3. P2P Setup
Use this method to add your cameras to additional devices once it’s been setup.
Troubleshooting
Information & Links
Additional Access Methods
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More Information
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1. Remote Web Access Setup
Remotely access your camera’s live feed and playback recorded video from anywhere in the world via AmcrestView.com
2. Local Desktop Access Setup
Locally access your camera on your PC or Mac to fine tune advanced settings.
3. Cloud Recording Setup
Set up cloud recording on Amcrest Cloud, available both online and as an app.
Simple. Reliable. Secure.
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 www.amcrest.com/videos
Plug in your camera and follow the steps below
to get your camera up and running. Please wait
30 seconds after plugging in the camera to
allow it to initialize.
Download and open the
Amcrest View Pro app from
the App Store or Play Store.
From the home screen, tap the icon in the
top right corner to open the Device List.
Tap the “Add Device” button.
WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Tap “WiFi Camera”.
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Tap “WiFi Configuration Setup”.
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Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera.
Move the camera or the phone to ensure that the entire
QR code is visible and focused in the frame. In case the
QR code cannot be scanned, please tap “Enter S/N
Manually” to enter in the camera’s serial number.
Double check to ensure that your
S/N (Serial Number) is entered
correctly, then tap “Next”.
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Give your camera a name, then enter in the
camera’s username and password. The default
username is admin and the default password
is admin . Once you’ve filled out all of the fields,
tap “Next”.
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Ensure your mobile phone is connected to the
WiFi network that you will be connecting your
camera to, enter in the password for the WiFi
network, and then tap “Next”.
Note: Most Amcrest cameras can only connect to
2.4 GHz WiFi networks, so please ensure that your
phone is connected to a compatible network.
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Tap the "Start Live Preview"
button to proceed with changing
your password.
To ensure the security of your camera, you will be asked to change
the password for your camera’s default username (admin). Please
select a password that is at least 8 characters long and one that
uses a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and
numbers. Note that once the password is changed here it will take
effect immediately. If you forget your password, you can always
hard reset the camera using the steps detailed in the Troubleshooting
section of this guide.
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WIFI SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Your camera is now ready to
go! Tap the “Start Live Preview”
button to get started!
Tap “WiFi Camera”.
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From the home screen, tap the icon in the
top right corner to open the Device List.
Tap the “Add Device” button.
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Plug in your camera and follow the steps below
to get your camera up and running. Please wait
30 seconds after plugging in the camera to
allow it to initialize.
Download and open the
Amcrest View Pro app from
the App Store or Play Store.
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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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Tap “Ethernet WiFi Setup”. Plug your camera into your router via an
Ethernet cable. Don’t worry, once the
camera is set up, the camera can be
unplugged and moved to a different location.
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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Ensure your mobile phone is
connected to the WiFi network
that you will be connecting your
camera to, then tap “Next”.
Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera.
Move the camera or the phone to ensure that the entire
QR code is visible and focused in the frame. In case the
QR code cannot be scanned, please tap “Enter S/N
Manually” to enter in the camera’s serial number.
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Double check to ensure that
your S/N (Serial Number) is
entered correctly, then tap
“Next”.
Give your camera a name, then enter in the
camera’s username and password. The default
username is admin and the default password is
admin . Once you’ve filled out all of the fields,
tap “Next”.
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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Pick a WiFi network, enter in the password,
then tap “Next”.
Note: Most Amcrest cameras can only
connect to 2.4 GHz WiFi networks, so please
ensure that your phone is connected to a
compatible network.
Tap the "Start Live Preview"
button to proceed with
changing your password.
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This setup method should only be used if the camera is already connected to the Internet via
WiFi or Ethernet cable. Use this setup method when you need to add the camera to additional
mobile devices.
Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app
from the App Store or Play Store.
From the home screen, tap the icon in the
top right corner to open the Device List.
Tap the “Add Device” button.
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P2P SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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To ensure the security of your camera, you will be
asked to change the password for your camera’s default
username (admin). Please select a password that is at
least 8 characters long and one that uses a combination
of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.
Note that once the password is changed here it will
take effect immediately. If you forget your password,
you can always hard reset the camera using the steps
detailed in the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
Your camera is now ready to go! Unplug the camera
from Ethernet and power, then relocate the camera to
anywhere within range of the WiFi network that you
connected the camera to. Plug in the camera, then wait
1-2 minutes before tapping the "Start Live Preview"
button.
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ETHERNET WIFI
SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
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
www.amcrest.com/videos
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P2P SETUP
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap the “Add Connected Device”
button near the top of the screen,
then tap “P2P Setup”.
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Scan the QR code from the sticker on
your camera. Move the camera or the phone
to ensure that the entire QR code is visible
and focused in the frame. In case the QR code
cannot be scanned, please tap “Enter S/N
Manually” to enter in the camera’s serial
number.
Double check to ensure that your S/N
(Serial Number) is entered correctly,
then tap “Next”.
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