Remote-access Guide

amcrest remote access isn't working

by Ariel Johnston Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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To access your device outside of your network you will need to enable the DDNS feature in the settings of the device. The device must be port forwarded before enabling DDNS. Please log in to your device through your laptop or PC at home with the camera and click on Make sure the dropdown menu states " Amcrest DDNS ".

Full Answer

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 reset my Amcrest camera remotely?

Here is how to remotely reboot your Amcrest IP camera:Determine the IP address of the camera that you would like to reboot.Use a web browser to navigate to the IP.Login (admin username, admin password are the default login credentials)go to System -> Auto Maintain -> Manual Reboot.

What is the Amcrest default IP address?

Amcrest Default IP Address. Amcrest's default IP address is 192.168. 1.108. All the IP cameras, NVRs, DVRs come with this IP address.

How do I view my recordings on Amcrest?

Step 1: Open the Amcrest View Pro app and click on the menu icon. Step 2: Click on Playback. Step 3: Tap on the (+) icon in the window you wish to view to access the device. Step 4: Tap on the device you would like to access to import its playback contents into the interface.

How do I hard reset my Amcrest camera?

Step 1: Raise the camera upward and locate the reset button. Step 2: Press and hold the factory reset button for 45 to 60 seconds allowing the camera to reset. While resetting, the device will rotate and the LED on the front of the camera will blink green indicating it is ready to be connected back to the app.

How do I reconnect my Amcrest camera to WiFi?

If you log in to your camera web gui and go to Setup/Network/WiFi then you will see a list of the networks currently 'visible' to your camera. Just select then one you want to log onto and enter the security credentials.

How do I find my IP for Amcrest?

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 reset my IP address on Amcrest?

Click on the Static, then in the area where it is asking for IP address put in the address you want setup on your DVR/NVR and save or apply.. Then the Camera will reboot and you will have the browser load back in the IP you just put in there..

How can I access my IP camera without internet?

Though IP is an abbreviation for Internet Protocol, an IP camera system will work perfectly fine without an internet connection. You can view the cameras, record to a hard drive, and search through recorded footage using just a monitor and a mouse plugged directly into the NVR.

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.

How do I view my SD card on Amcrest?

To view recordings from the microSD card, open the Amcrest Smart Home app and access your device. On the live view screen, tap on the "MicroSD Card" menu located at the bottom right of the screen. In the MicroSD card menu you will notice a list of recordings.

How do I record my camera on Amcrest?

How to Setup Continuous Recording (ADC2W)Step 1: Log into your Amcrest Smart Home account and select your camera from the devices menu. ... Step 2: Tap on Continuous Recording Schedule.Step 3: Select the day you would like to configure.More items...•

How do I reset my Amcrest camera username and password?

Step 1: Navigate to amcrestcloud.com and log into your Amcrest Cloud account. Step 2: Click on the camera's options menu for your camera and click on Edit. Step 3: In the Edit Camera menu, enter the new username and password for your camera. Step 4: Click Save.

How do I reset my IP camera?

6:539:054 Ways to Reset Your Security Cameras & Backup (Password Help)YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSimply press the button plug in the camera. Using your adapter or POV. And then we 20 seconds andMoreSimply press the button plug in the camera. Using your adapter or POV. And then we 20 seconds and the camera is reset.

How do I reset my Amcrest password?

Step 1: Open the Amcrest Surveillance Pro software and click Forgotten Password. Step 2: Enter the security question answers that were set when initially setting up the software. Click Next to continue. Step 3: Enter a new admin password for the software and confirm the password in the next field.

What port is Amcrest HTTP?

Amcrest HTTP TCP/UDP (This will be what you change port 80 to) (example 64523)

How to access camera outside of home?

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.

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