Follow the video and article below to set up your Ucam by connecting with AP mode.
Step 1. Open Ucam App
Download the Ucam app in Apple Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Select Add New Camera to continue.
Step 2. Plugin the Camera
It will take a few seconds to activate the camera. Wait until you hear the voice prompt Welcome to Ucam. Then select I heard "Welcome to Ucam".
If you failed to hear the correct voice, press the reset button for approximately 10 seconds and try again.
Step 3. Connect to Wi-Fi
Make sure your phone is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Enter the Wi-Fi password information to proceed.
You will encounter camera connection failure if you are connected with a 5GHz Wi-Fi. Please make sure you are connected with the correct Wi-Fi network.
Step 4. Select AP Mode
Scroll to the bottom and click Failed to scan the QR code? Try connect with AP mode.
Step 5. Prepare to connect
Press and hold the reset button for approximately 6 seconds. Release the reset button and wait a few more seconds until you hear Ready to update Wi-Fi.
Do not press and hold the reset button for too long. If you heard a piece of music instead, that means you have reset the camera. Please go back and try again.
Step 6. Switch Phone Wi-Fi
Go to “Settings” on your phone/tablet. Change Wi-Fi to the network (network name starts with IPCAM-) shown in the app. Then go back to Ucam app.
Waiting to Connect
It may take less than 60 seconds to find and connect the camera. Please wait patiently.
If you stopped the process or encountered any problem halfway. Please reset the camera before you add it again.
Step 7. Name Your Camera
Give your camera a nickname and then click Finish Setup. You can always change it in Camera Settings. The person who you share the camera with will be able to see the camera name.
Turn on Privacy Mode
At the last step, just give Ucam a few more seconds to
- create Blockchain Identity
- generate Private Key
- prepare to encrypt
- turn on Privacy Mode
to give you peace of mind about your camera information.
You Are All Set!
You can add the camera using two more methods:
If you need any help, please contact us at support@getucam.com.