Remote-access Guide

how to setup amcrest surveillance pro remote access

by Cecil Runolfsdottir IV Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year 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 ".

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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 from my Iphone?

Re: Remote Viewing 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. The other method is by setting up port forwarding.

How do I connect to Amcrest pro?

Amcrest View Pro Ethernet WiFi SetupConnect 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.Device Manager will appear.More items...•

Can you view Amcrest camera on PC?

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.

How do I find the IP address of my Amcrest camera?

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.

What apps work with Amcrest?

Amcrest and Foscam brand cameras can be viewed simultaneously using third party software, apps and NAS including, but not limited to Blue Iris, Security Spy, Digital Watchdog, Zoneminder, zmNinja, Live Cams Pro, Tiny Cam, Synology, and QNAP.

How do I use Amcrest View Pro app?

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 on the top left to open the menu.More items...•

How do I connect my Amcrest DVR to my phone?

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How do I reset my Amcrest View Pro?

How to Reset to Default SettingsStep 1: Log in to the web user interface (Web UI) for your device. ... Step 2: In the web UI, navigate to, Setup>>System>>Default Settings.Step 3: Click on Factory Default.Step 4: A prompt will appear asking if you are sure that you would like to proceed with the factory reset.

What is the default IP address for Amcrest camera?

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.

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 PC NVR?

PC-NVR allows your device to record directly to your computer's hard drive. To setup PC-NVR on your computer, follow the instructions set provided below.

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.

Who makes Amcrest NVR?

Foscam US re-branded themselves as Amcrest Technologies in early 2016. Foscam US (Foscam Digital Technologies) used to be an independent distributor for the Chinese manufacturer/supplie Foscam Shenzhen.

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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