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Welcome to the Amcrest Family!
QUICK START
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IP3M-941 / IP2M-841 / IPM-721
You can view this guide and others online by visiting:
www.amcrest.com/support
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  • Page 1 Simple. Reliable. Secure. Welcome to the Amcrest Family! QUICK START GUIDE IP3M-941 / IP2M-841 / IPM-721 You can view this guide and others online by visiting: www.amcrest.com/support www.amcrest.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Additional Access Methods ......68 - 72 1. Cloud Recording Setup Set up cloud recording on Amcrest Cloud, available both online and as an app. 2. AmcrestView.com Setup Remotely access your camera’s live feed and playback recorded video from anywhere in the world.

  • Page 3: Setting Up Your Camera

    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. SETTING Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. YOUR...
  • Page 4 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA WIFI SETUP Tap the “Add Device” button. Tap “WiFi Camera”.
  • Page 5 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA WIFI SETUP Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera. Move the camera Tap “WiFi Configuration Setup”. 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”...
  • Page 6 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA WIFI SETUP Double check to ensure that your S/N Give your camera a name, then enter in the camera’s username and password. The default username is admin (Serial Number) is entered correctly, then tap “Next”. and the default password is admin .
  • Page 7 WiFi proceed with changing your password. 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.
  • Page 8 For additional assistance, please contact us at steps detailed in the Troubleshooting section of this guide. www.amcrest.com or give us a call at 1-888-212-7538. Step-by-step video tutorials available at www.amcrest.com/videos...

  • Page 9: Ethernet Wifi Setup

    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.
  • Page 10 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP Tap “WiFi Camera”. Tap “Ethernet WiFi Setup”.
  • Page 11 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP Plug your camera into your router via an Ethernet Ensure your mobile phone is connected to cable. Don’t worry, once the camera is set up, the WiFi network that you will be connecting the camera can be unplugged and moved to a your camera to, then tap “Next”.
  • Page 12 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera. Double check to ensure that your S/N (Serial Number) is entered correctly, Move the camera or the phone to ensure that the entire QR code is visible and focused in the frame.
  • Page 13 Pick a WiFi network, enter in the password, then tap “Next”. username and password. The default username is admin Note: Most Amcrest cameras can only connect to 2.4 GHz WiFi and the default password is admin . Once you’ve filled networks, so please ensure that your phone is connected to a out all of the fields, tap “Next”.
  • Page 14 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA ETHERNET WIFI SETUP Tap the "Start Live Preview" button to To ensure the security of your camera, you will be asked to proceed with changing your password. 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.

  • Page 15: Audio Sync Setup

    WIFI SETUP AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP NOTE: This setup method currently only works for Amcrest IP3M-941 and IP3M-HX2 model cameras. Please use either WiFi Configuration Setup or Ethernet WiFi Setup if you have another camera model. Plug in your camera and follow the steps below to get your camera up and running.
  • Page 16 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP Tap the “Add Device” button. Tap “WiFi Camera”.
  • Page 17 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera. Move Tap “Audio Sync WiFi Setup”. 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”...
  • Page 18 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP Double check to ensure that your S/N Connect your mobile phone to the WiFi that you will be connecting (Serial Number) is entered correctly, your camera to, give your camera a name, then enter in the then tap “Next”.
  • Page 19 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP Enter in the password for the WiFi Before beginning Audio Sync, please ensure that the environment is network, and then tap “Next”. not too loud or noisy, and bring your smartphone close to the camera. Once you’re ready, tap “Begin Audio Sync”.
  • Page 20 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA AUDIO SYNC WIFI SETUP To ensure the security of your camera, you will be asked to change the Tap the "Start Live Preview" button to password for your camera’s default username (admin). Please select a proceed with changing your password. password that is at least 8 characters long and one that uses a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.

  • Page 21: P2P Setup

    For additional assistance, please contact us at From the home screen, tap the icon in the www.amcrest.com or give us a call at 1-888-212-7538. Step-by-step video tutorials available at top right corner to open the Device List.
  • Page 22 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA P2P SETUP Tap the “Add Device” button. Tap “WiFi Camera”.
  • Page 23 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA P2P SETUP Tap the “Add Connected Device” Scan the QR code from the sticker on your camera. Move the button near the top of the screen, then camera or the phone to ensure that the entire QR code is visible and tap “P2P Setup”.
  • Page 24 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA P2P SETUP Double check to ensure that your S/N Give your camera a name, then enter in the camera’s username (Serial Number) is entered correctly, and password. The default username is admin and the default then tap “Next”. password is admin .

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Menu, tapping Help, then tapping Wizard. Your camera is now ready to go! Tap the “Start Live Preview” button to get started! 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...

  • Page 26: Motion Detection Setup

    GETTING STARTED MOTION DETECTION SETUP Follow the steps below to setup motion detection on your camera. From the home screen, tap the icon in the Tap “Configuration Center” to open top left corner to open the Main Menu. the Configuration Center.
  • Page 27 GETTING STARTED MOTION DETECTION SETUP Tap “Motion Detect” to open the Motion Select the camera that you want to modify Detection settings menu. Motion Detection settings for.
  • Page 28 GETTING STARTED MOTION DETECTION SETUP By default, motion detection is enabled. To From this screen, you can modify the settings to fine tune how you use configure advanced settings, tap the toggle motion detection. switch in the “Advanced Config” row. Schedule: Modify motion detection recording timings.

  • Page 29: Push Notifications Setup

    GETTING STARTED PUSH NOTIFICATIONS SETUP Follow the steps below to set up push notifications so you can get alerts on your phone when motion is detected. From the home screen, tap the icon in the Tap “Push Notifications” to open the Push top left corner to open the Main Menu.
  • Page 30 GETTING STARTED PUSH NOTIFICATIONS SETUP Tap “Configuration” to configure Push Select the camera that you want to modify Notification settings. Tap “Event List” to see Motion Detection settings for. past Push Notifications.
  • Page 31 GETTING STARTED PUSH NOTIFICATIONS SETUP Tap your camera’s toggle switch to activate push From this screen, you can modify the settings to fine tune push notification notifications and configure settings. settings. Push Type: Modify what type of push notifications are displayed. Motion Detect: Enable push notifications for motion detection alerts.

  • Page 32: Email Alerts Setup

    GETTING STARTED EMAIL ALERTS SETUP Follow the steps below to set up email alerts on your camera. From the home screen, tap the icon in the Tap “Configuration Center” to open the top left corner to open the Main Menu. Configuration Center.
  • Page 33 GETTING STARTED EMAIL ALERTS SETUP Tap “Email Alerts” to open the Select the camera that you want to Email Alerts settings menu. modify Motion Detection settings for.
  • Page 34 GETTING STARTED Simple. Reliable. Secure. EMAIL ALERTS SETUP Start by selecting your email provider. If your provider is Enter in a subject line, then add recipients by entering in their email not listed, select Other, then fill out the SMTP Server and addresses and tapping the plus sign.

  • Page 35: Additional Access Methods

    Access your camera from a PC or Mac View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu buttons 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.
  • Page 36 Give the camera a name, enter the S/N (found on your camera’s sticker), then enter the login details for the camera. The default username and For additional assistance, please contact us at password for the camera is admin. www.amcrest.com or give us a call at 1-888-212-7538. Step-by-step video tutorials available at www.amcrest.com/videos...

  • Page 37: Desktop Access Setup

    Download and install the Amcrest browser plugin to enable live viewing, To watch a video on setting up your camera for desktop access, and the camera is now successfully set up for live viewing and playback!
  • Page 38 UK: 203-769-2757 International Callers: +1-713-893-8956 CAMERA ACCIDENTALLY As a security precaution, your Amcrest camera will lock out any user who tries to log in Customer Support with the wrong password after a handful of consecutive attempts. If you find that you...
  • Page 39 If your experience has been something less than amazing, please give us a ring at 1-888-212-7538, or drop us an email at support@amcrest.com facebook.com/amcrest twitter.com/amcrestsecurity Simple. Reliable. Secure.

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