Amcrest IP3M-943W User Manual

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1. Stick the installation sticker on the designated surface where the device will be installed (wall or ceiling). 
2. Drill 3 holes through the holes on the installation sticker. 
3. Open the accessories bag and take out the expansion bolt, and insert it into the holes. 
4. Open accessories bag and take out the screws. Tighten the 3 screws to fix the device on the installation 
surface (wall or ceiling).  
5. Loosen the sunshade screw to move it around to the desired position, then tighten the...

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4 Camera Access Setup 
This section of the guide will provide the user with information on how to setup access to the camera through any 
of the following methods. 
4. 1 D efa ult U se rna me a nd  Pas sw ord 
To login to the system for the first time, use one of the following default username/password combinations. Once 
you’ve successfully logged in, it is highly recommended to change the password for security reasons. 
Username: admin  
Password: admin 
Note: Logging in for the first time will...

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4. 2 Ho w  to S etup  the  Ca me ra 
To make your experience with the Amcrest Wifi camera easy and simple, weve provided multiple ways to set up, 
view, and operate your camera depending on your needs. Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your 
camera in the way that works best for you. 
4.2.1 Setting up Your Camera for the First Time 
If setting up your camera for the first time, please follow the instructions as outlined on Section 4.3. Using the 
Amcrest View app on your...

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4.3 A mcres t Vi e w A pp S etup 
The Amcrest IP3M-943/IPM-723 camera enables access through the use of the Amcrest View app on either iOS or 
Android mobile operating systems. There are two versions of the app, Amcrest View Lite, and Amcrest View Pro. 
Amcrest View (Lite or Pro) on the App Store or Play Store. The Pro version contains features such as push 
notifications, sharing video and image files, exporting video in MP4 format, and exporting image files to your 
phone. 
Note: For purposes of...

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4. Tap the plus sign in the top right hand corner. 
 
5. Tap WiFi Configuration 
 
  

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6. Tap the QR code icon that shows in the right part of the S/N field. Your mobile device’s camera will activate, 
and you are now ready to scan your camera’s QR code. 
 
7. Point the phone’s camera at the QR code on the bottom of the IP3M-943/IPM-723. Make sure the QR code fits 
inside of the clear box in the center of the phone screen. Try to move the camera back and forth slowly to 
ensure that the entire QR code is within the scanning window. Your phone will vibrate and take you back to 
the...

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8. Enter a name for the camera, then enter the Username and Password used to login to the camera. By default, 
the username is “admin” and the password is “admin”, then tap Next.  
 
9. If the WiFi network is protected with a password, enter it in the field on this screen, then tap Next. 
 
 
 
 
  

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10. Wait for the camera to connect to the WiFi Network, and when the camera is done connecting to the network, 
the Added Successfully screen will display. Wait for around 2 minutes to give the camera time to connect to 
your WiFi network. If the camera does not connect, we recommend using the desktop setup method as 
outlined on section 4.4 
 
11. If you are logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new password. Please select a 
password that is at least 8 characters long,...

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13. To connect your camera to additional smartphones and tablets, please use the P2P Setup method as 
outlined on section 4.5. 
14. To better understand the Apps interface and features, please visit the Help Center within the app. To 
access the Help Center, tap the menu icon on the top left hand side, tap More, tap Help, then select which 
screen youd like more information about. For additional assistance, please contact us at 
www.amcrest.com or give us a call at 1-888-212-7538. Step by step...

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Log in to the camera using your login credentials (default username and password are both “admin”). If this is your 
first time logging into the camera, you will be prompted to change your password. Please select a password that is 
at least 8 characters long, and one that uses a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. 
When opening the camera’s interface, the browser may prompt you to install a plugin. The plugins are necessary 
for using the camera’s interface. Click...