Remote-access Guide

amcrest camera remote access

by Cyrus Jakubowski Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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  1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the camera to the router. Make sure the router and camera are turned on. ...
  2. Open the Amcrest IP Config tool and allow the software to automatically locate the IP address for your camera.
  3. Open a web browser, preferably Internet Explorer, and type in the IP address for your camera to load the web UI.
  4. Log in to the web UI with the login credentials for your camera and enjoy.

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How to setup your device for remote access using amcrestddns?

How To Setup Your Device For Remote Access Using AmcrestDDNS To access your camera outside of your home or any other place you placed the camera network (Like in a different location from the camera) you will need to enable the DDNS feature in the settings of the device. For QuickDDNS setup the process is very similar.

How do I connect my amcrest camera to my router?

Step 1: Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the camera to the router. Then, connect an Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the same router. Make sure the router and camera are turned on. Step 2: Open the Amcrest IP Config tool and allow the software to locate the IP address for your camera.

How do I access my camera remotely?

Remote Access on PC. Step 1: Login to the web user interface for your device from your home network or LAN. Step 2: Download the plugins to access the camera’s live feed. This will be useful in case you’re using is a laptop which require the plugins to be downloaded once connected remotely through Amcrest DDNS.

How do I download the amcrest IP config tool?

The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcerest.com/downloads In the All Downloads menu, click on IP Config Software to begin the free download.

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How do I access my Amcrest camera remotely?

Remote Access Using Amcrest Cloud Connect your camera to the cloud to store and review your video footage from anywhere on any of your devices at www.amcrest.com/cloud. Start by clicking Let's add a camera. Select Amcrest as your camera, give the camera a name, and enter in your camera's serial number as the token.

How do I access my Amcrest camera remotely on my Iphone?

The easiest way to access this camera remotely is by using the www.amcrestview.com portal. Here you can create an account and then add your camera with your camera serial number and username and password for the camera. With this, you will be able to watch the camera from anywhere.

How can I see my Amcrest camera on multiple devices?

Amcrest View for Android: Requires Android 3.0 or later.Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter. ... Connect the camera to the internet, either through a wired or WiFi connection. ... Open Amcrest View on your mobile device.Tab the menu icon. ... Now select “Device Manager” from the menu.More items...•

How do I enable P2P on Amcrest?

In the settings menu, click on Network>>TCP/IP>>P2P. In the P2P menu, click on the check box in the Enable field to enable or disable your P2P connection. The status of the P2P connection will be listed in the Status field below. To save any changes to your device, click on Save.

Can I view Amcrest camera on my computer?

Most Amcrest IP cameras feature the latest in JS technology which allows you to access your camera via a wide variety of web browsers including, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and other mainstream web browsers via your PC or Mac computer.

What is Amcrest P2P?

a P2P camera is an IP network camera that uses peer-to-peer (P2P) network technology to simplify the linkage between IP security cameras and your Smartphone or PC when you view camera feed locally and remotely.

How many users can view camera remotely at once?

For remote live view the limit is 128 video streams and for remote playback is the limit is 64 streams. For example, if you have 32 security cameras, max 4 users can remotely view all of the cameras at the same time.

Can I connect more than one phone to the same camera?

No, you cannot connect more than one phone to the same camera at the same time. However you can unpair the previous phone with the camera and connect using a new phone again.

How do I share my camera on Amcrest?

0:542:31How to Share Amcrest Smart Home Devices, WiFi Doorbell Camera ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOn the live view thumbnail of the device you want to share and select the Settings icon in the upperMoreOn the live view thumbnail of the device you want to share and select the Settings icon in the upper right hand corner. Then tap on device sharing tap on add shared user.

How can I remotely access my P2P camera?

How to view your IP camera remotely via a web browserOpen a web browser and type the IP address. ... Go to SETTING > BASIC > Network > Information to find the HTTP port number used by the camera. ... After you change the port, you will need to reboot the camera in order to save the changes.More items...•

What is P2P remote access?

In simple terms, a P2P camera is an IP camera that, thanks to the software inside, can identify and receive remote connections using a unique number (ID number) without using a static fixed IP address or its substitutes (such as DDNS).

Is Amcrest P2P secure?

It is Fast and Secure and there is no Ports open to let outside hackers try to access your system.

How do I find my Amcrest IP address?

If you have a Wi-Fi router, locate and connect to the SSID for the router. You will notice that no internet is present. Step 2: Open the Amcrest IP Config tool and allow the software to automatically locate the IP address for your camera.

Is Amcrest cloud free?

Amcrest Smart Home offers a 1-year free trial plan which allows you to try the Amcrest Smart Home cloud free for 1 year. The free trial plan offers, 3 days of motion detection storage with 12 seconds of record time per event as well as a 7 minute cool down in between events.

What is Amcrest default password?

The default username and password for Amcrest DVR/NVR and IP cameras are “admin” for both. However, Amcrest recorders come with various types of accounts (admin, guest, user).

How do I connect my Amcrest camera to my computer?

How To Setup Amcrest ViewAmcrest View Web Access P2P Gateway.Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter.Connect the camera to the internet, either through a wired or WiFi connection. ... Using Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari, go to www.AmcrestView.com and register for an account.More items...•

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