Camera Setup - Manual

Add Camera - User Dashboard
**This is to add a Camera by the Manual Method in the Customer Dashboard
**To add a camera via Smart App See the Cloud Documentation for Camera Setup Plug-n-Play
From the User/Customer Dashboard Select Add Camera
Add Camera - Camera Infromation
Add Camera Information
- Camera Name – (Example) use the location of where the camera is installed (Front Door)
- Location – This Field is to Organize cameras into groups on the user Dashboard web interface
- Example: Add a name like “Warehouse” to all cameras that are in the warehouse
- Recording – Select this to enable Recording (you will need to also attach a monthly service plan later)
- Type – Indicated the camera connection type
- Cloud Camera – this is one of the supported Cameras you see in the Shop or provided by your distributor. Fully Secure & Encrypted communication without network setup
- IP Camera – Generic or 3rd Party IP Camera ( you will need to setup Port Forwarding in your Network)
- Mobile Stream – Turn your iOS or Android Device into a Surveillance Camera. This will use the Smart Application to stream Video from you smart phone to the cloud.
- Timezone – Set the Timezone of where the camera is installed
- Description – and any notes about the cameras or installation
- Select Next
Add Camera - Camera Information Verification
- Verify that all the entered information is correct.
- Use the back arrow if you need to modify the entered information
- Select Next to save your Camera Settings
- You will now see a blank Thumbnail with your new Camera name on the home Camera Page
Add Camera - Copy the Secure Token
Copy the Secure Token
Navigate to the Camera Page
- Select the Wrench on the Camera that you created/Added
- In the Drop-Down Tool Bar select the Settings icon
- Select the Token Key for the Access Key Pop-Up
- Copy the Full Control Token – CTRL C
- NOTE: Each Camera has a unique Token Key – do not use same key for more than one camera
Get the Unique Token
- In the Pop-Up Window – select the “Other” Tab
- Select the Copy Icon to copy the Full Control Access Token
- The Token will be copied to your PC clip board
Add Camera - SADP Tool (Find Camera IP Address)
SADP Tool – Find your Cameras IP Address
- Use the SADP Tool to find the IP Address of your Camera
- Make sure your camera is set to DHCP or has a proper network address
- DHCP Check with SADP Tool
- Open your PC or Laptop
- Start the SADP Tool
- If you dont have the SADP Toll installed you can download it from the BLUE Surveillance Website:
- Downloads – Applications – Tools – Network Camera Search Tool
- After the SADP Tool is opened it will start to Search for network cameras
- Select the Camera that you would like to enable DHCP
- This can be verified with the Device Serial Number printed on the bottom of the Camera
- If your camera is not found – try to use the SADP Refresh Button
- Check Enable DHCP
- Enter your Camera Password
- If the Camera does not have a password assigned it will prompt you to enter a password
- Press Modify – and your camera will now request a DHCP address
- When your Camera reboots – you will see it in the SADP Monitor screen with a new IP Address
Add Camera - Update Camera Firmware
Login to your NEC Supported Camera
- Open a Chrome Web Browser on your Laptop or PC
- Optional: Install IE Chrome Plugin ( this will allow you watch Video in your Browser)
- In the Chrome Web Store – Search IE Tab
- https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/ie%20tab?hl=en-US
- Install on your Laptop or PC
- After Installed Click the IE icon and enter your Camera IP Address
- Enter the IP Address of you Camera into the IE Search Bar (IP Address from Add Camera – SADP Tool (Find Camera IP Address)
Update Camera Software
- Access the Camera User Interface
- User: admin
- Pass: enter your camera password
- Goto Configuration – Maintenance
- Under Upgrade Browse your local folders and select the digicap.dav file (download camera software here)
- Select Upgrade
Add Camera - Import Application File
Import Application File
- After the Camera Fimware has been updated and the camera reboots you will need to add the Secure Application File
- Import the Cloud Application File
- In the Camera Configuration – Open Application – Select Import
- Under Open Platform
- Select Application
- Browse to the Cloud Application File (Download Here)
- Select Import
- After File is Imported – Select Start
Add Camera - Add Secure Token
Add Secure Token
- Under Open Platform
- Select Streamer APP
- Copy/Paste the Secure Token Key you copied in the Above Step (Add Camera – Copy the Secure Token)
- Enter Camera User Name and Password
- Select Save
- Your Camera will now connect to the Cloud under the Camera Name of the Token Key that you copied
NOTE: Each Camera has a unique Token Key – do not use same key for more than one camera