Using a Home Security System camera is very beneficial in ways that it gives you a great sense of security because you can watch your home even if you are not around. Indoor and outdoor cameras from Vivint are available for indoor as well as outdoor installation, which then connect to the WiFi system in the house and offer live video through the smartphone and the Vivint app.

To go live with your Vivint cameras, the process is quite simple But you need to follow the right procedure to set up the new Vivint cameras. 

Select the Right Site to Mount the Structure

First of all, to connect them or make connections to your desired locations, you have to decide where are the best places to mount your Vivint cameras. Some of the essential areas that you should consider are the areas you want to monitor such as entryways, backyards, and front doorstep, among others Ensure that the area you want to mount your camera has a strong signal from the router you intend to use. About the above recommendations, the cameras require stable WiFi connectivity to operate effectively. Do not install the wireless devices near any big metallic object or walls having thick thickness since they intercept the wireless signals.

The Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro comes with a weatherproof design, thus enabling the user to install the camera in any environmental setting. When selecting indoor locations, it is preferable to install the cameras in areas close to power outlets. Make sure the camera’s viewing angle of potential mounting locations before installation to ensure that it provides the desired coverage.

The Mobile Tech App needs to be installed.

This article notes that Vivint offers the Mobile Tech app, which is handy in the setup of the devices. You can download this app on your smartphone from the Apple store or Google store. The app will then guide you step by step on how to add cameras to your WiFi one at a time. Stay connected by enabling notifications to avoid missing any prompts during the setup process. To log in to the app, use the Vivint login details you have with you, if any.

Power on the Camera

Connect your Vivint camera using the power cord that is supplied to you to a power outlet nearby. Do not directly connect your outdoor cameras yet – you will only install them after the WiFi installation. The first thing that will happen is the camera LED light will turn on and blink when the camera light is turning on. The blinking pattern will tell the device status of whether it has connected to WiFi or not. Refer to the user manual to decode the different light signals. Green blinking indicates that it has successfully connected to the WiFi, but Amber means no network connection.

Access Wi-Fi via the Mobile Tech App

When the app asks for your two WiFi settings, your network name, and the password, provide it as it will relay this to the camera. When your device is ready the app will show you a camera configuration code that you will need to scan. To connect your phone to the camera, use the QR code sticker that is in front of the camera or type the 8-digit code written below it. Scanning is less time-consuming and is more accurate than the traditional method of keying in. The center of the app then transmits your WiFi information over the camera. The LED light will be turned on as the camera tries to establish its connection.

Confirm the Camera-WiFi Link

It will take a few minutes to have the camera connected to WiFi. If the connection is successful, the LED light will turn green without blinking or steady. The app will also show a ‘Success!’ message. Press ‘Next Camera’ If there are other units, the system will take the same process for the other units. If there is any issue with the connection, use the prompt provided in the Vivint app, and it should be resolved when tried again. It is now safe for cameras to be mounted outside since the WI FI configurations are all set. As long as the selected outside area provides sufficient WiFi connectivity to sustain the application, there is no need for further modifications.

Adjust Camera Settings

Your Vivint camera should be listed here in both your Mobile Tech app and the main Vivint app screen. One of the fastest ways to check device connectivity is to try to open the feed of your installed camera by tapping on the thumbnail in the Vivint application. The video streaming also proves that the apps are working well and are placed appropriately to monitor the desired region. Playback is beneficial for evaluating video quality as well. You can set up parameters within the app such as the sensitivity of the motion sensor, and toggling of night vision, among others. 3. Decide on the ideal value for each situation of the cameras.

Enable Cloud Video Storage

Vivint allows you to choose where your camera records its footage such as on the physical SD card that is installed in the device or remotely through cloud storage. Cloud plans come with seemingly limitless video history storage while still keeping your footage safely offsite. Enabling cloud storage also enables viewing your camera feeds without the need for a computer through an internet connection on your smartphone or even on a webpage. Select an appropriate subscription tier depending on the number of cameras, now installed, and how long you want to keep recorded video.

Other Things To Do to Ensure Dependable Output

Following Vivint's best practices will keep your cameras functioning reliably: 

  • This one is to update the firmware of the camera whenever there is a new version for the fixes and improvements in bugs and features.
  • You may need to power off the cameras through the application if connectivity appears to be slow, much like how you would reset a slow router.
  • Make sure there is already sufficient WiFi signal in the areas where you want to install the cameras.
  • Educate the members of the household the cameras are on to eliminate privacy issues or interference.
  • Go to settings and choose the right area of motion detection and sensitivity to prevent false alarms.

Although one may be able to install various specialty security tech devices in a home, it can at times be a real challenge to integrate them, but not with Vivint, their app is user-friendly even for DIY homeowners. By following these steps, you should have your new cameras recording within a short time. You will get that coveted feeling of home security and be well on your way toward embracing the smart home innovations integrated into Vivint systems. In case any help is required during the WiFi camera setup process then, they have an amazing customer support team to help out.

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