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 screw to lock it into 
place.  
6. Plug in the camera to power it, using either an Ethernet or power cable.  
7. Using a Philip’s head screwdriver, (not included) loosen the adjusting screw near the base of the camera. This 
allows the camera to be rotated, as well as pivoted within the ball joint. 
8. Adjust the device to the desired position. 
9. Using a Philip’s head screwdriver, (not included) tighten the adjusting screw near the base of the camera to 
lock the camera in position. 
An installation guide video can be found at Amcrest.com/videos   
						

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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 prompt the user to change the password to the admin account. 
   
						

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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 smartphone or tablet, you can view your camera live from anywhere, and access 
features such pan/tilt/zoom, recording, taking snapshots, two-way audio, and more. 
4.2.2 Accessing Your Camera Using Multiple Mobile Devices 
If you followed the App Setup instructions on section 4.3 to initially set up your camera and would like to add the 
camera to another smartphone or tablet, follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.5 using your other 
devices. 
4.2.3 For Configuring Advanced Settings On Your Camera 
If you would like to configure your camera to enable advanced features such as motion direction, e-mail alerts, 
FTP, image adjustments, scheduling and more, please follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.4 (Desktop 
Access). 
4.2.4 For Cloud Storage and Playback 
Amcrest Cloud is our optional cloud storage and playback service which allows you to access recorded footage 
from any device. We offer 4 hours of free storage for your first camera. Please follow the instructions as outlined 
on section 4.6 (Cloud Access) to sign up for our Amcrest Cloud service and get 4 hours of free storage. 
4.2.5 For Quick Web Access To Your Cameras 
AmcrestView.com is a web portal that allows you to view your cameras and recordings quickly and easily from 
anywhere in the world using a web browser. Use AmcrestView.com if you need to simply check-in at a moments 
notice. If you would like to use AmcrestView.com, please follow the instructions outlined on section 4.7 (Web 
Access). 
 
   
						

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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 this guide, we will use iOS, though both apps have the same interface. The App Interface 
may differ slightly from the screenshots below as updates are released. 
Note: If you have a dual band router, and your camera is not connecting to your WiFi network, please use the 
Desktop Setup Method as detailed in section 4.4 
1. Connect your smartphone/tablet to your WiFi network. Wait 30 seconds for the camera to start-up and 
initialize. The camera is ready when the LED on the back is blinking green (or solid green). 
2. Download and Install either the Amcrest View Lite or Amcrest View Pro app from the app store. The Pro 
version contains features such as push notification, sharing video and image files, exporting video in MP4 
format, and exporting image files to your phone. 
3. Open the app, and tap the icon in the top right hand corner to view connected devices. Or tap the menu icon 
on the top left and select “Device Manager” 
  
						

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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 previous page when the scan is successful. In case the QR code cannot be scanned, please enter in the 
Serial Number (S/N) that is found on the bottom of the camera. 
 
 
  
						

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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, and one that uses a combination of uppercase letters, 
lowercase letters, and numbers. Note that once the password is changed here, it will take effect 
immediately. If you forget your password, you can always hard reset your camera by holding the LED reset 
button on the back of the camera for 30 seconds. 
 
12. The device is now successfully setup for live viewing! Click Start Live Preview to show the camera’s feed.  
						

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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 video tutorials available at 
www.amcrest.com/videos 
4. 4 D esk to p Acc ess  Se tup 
Access your camera and all its features and settings on your local network using Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari 
on Windows or Mac. 
This method of accessing the camera’s interface is necessary to setup remote access. Ensure that the following 
items are completed:  
 The camera is connected to the Network via an Ethernet cable. You can skip this step if you have already set 
up the camera on WiFi using the App Setup method on section 4.3. 
 The camera and the PC are on the same network.  
 Use one of the following web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox (Google Chrome support in 
Development). 
To easily connect to the camera’s interface, use the included CD to install and run the IP Config tool. Alternatively, 
you can download the IP Config software from www.amcrest.com/support. The IP Config tool’s interface looks like 
the below image: 
  
After launching the IP Config tool, click the Refresh button to bring up the cameras on the network. Double click 
the camera’s line item to login and connect to the camera. Once logged in, click the  icon to open the camera’s 
interface in a web browser.   
						

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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 install to download the plugin, and then click on the plugin installation file to 
install the plugin. If the browser prompts you to allow the plugin to work on the computer, hit Allow to ensure the 
plugin can run successfully. 
The camera is now successfully set up for live viewing and playback! 
To setup WiFi (optional), navigate to Setup > Network > WiFi, then double-click the line that shows your WiFi 
network. If necessary, enter your WiFi networks password. The camera may take up to 2 minutes to connect to 
the WiFi network. Click the Refresh button after the process is complete. Once the camera has successfully 
connected to your WiFi, you should see the word Connected in green display next to your WiFi networks name 
in the WiFi Network information table under the WiFi List table. 
Note that the IP address may have changed once connected to WiFi. Be sure to use the IP Config tool to access the 
camera using its updated IP address. 
After configuring the camera to connect to WiFI, use the P2P Setup method on section 4.5 to connect the camera 
via your smartphone or your tablet. 
For quick and easy remote access on your PC or Mac, please use AmcrestCloud.com (section 4.6) or 
AmcrestView.com (section 4.7). 
To setup advanced remote access via UPnP/DDNS or Port Forwarding see section 4.8. 
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 
4. 5 P 2P  Se tup 
P2P setup allows you to add your camera to other smartphones or tablet devices once you have initially set up the 
camera on the internet. 
1. Connect the camera to a power supply using the included power adapter. Wait 30 seconds for the camera 
to start-up and initialize. 
2. Connect the camera to the internet, either through a wired or WiFi connection (see App Setup or Step 2 
of Desktop Access). 
3. Open the app. Tap the menu icon on the top left and select Device Manager. Next tap the plus icon     
on the top right and select the P2P option. 
4. Give the camera a name, then tap on QR code icon in the S/N field. Your mobile device is now ready to 
scan the QR code. In case the QR code cannot be scanned, please enter in the Serial Number (S/N) that is 
found on the bottom of the camera. 
5. Scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera. Once scanned, the username and password fields will 
populate automatically. If you have already changed your password or are logging in as another user, 
please change the username and password fields accordingly.