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Quick Setup Guide
V ideo Doorbell
Ph ysical Description
Camera Micro SD Card Slot
Reset
Light sensor
Microphone
Fron t Panel Rear Panel
Doorbell button
Power Input Port
Type-C Port
Mounting slots
Speaker
Bottom Panel
Security screw hole
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Add De vice: C onnec tion via the F oscam
App (Rec ommended)
It is strongly recommended that you c omplete the "add devices"
process on the F oscam app befor e the doorbell hardware is installed.
T o ensure a smoother video experience on your smart phone, it is rec ommended that your smart
phone meet the following specications:
iOS: version 11 or higher .
Android: 4.1 or higher , using a device with a Graphics Pr ocessing
Unit (GPU).
Before Y ou Get Started
Scan the QR code below to download and install the F oscam APP , and lear n how to add the
doorbell to the APP .
Note: F or the best experience, please update the APP to the latest version! 3
1. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the Type-C port on the back of the Video Doorbell,
and the larger end into a USB wall charger such as y our smar tphone charger (DC5V 1.0A power
output recommended for faster char ging). Please wait for a few seconds until y ou hear “Ready
for WiFi c onguration” .
WiF i connection
C onr m
WiFi connection
2. Make sure that your smart phone is connected to your WiFi rout er.
Foscam_1
Foscam_2
xxxxx_2.4G
xxxxx_5G
Tips: If you didn ’t hear the voice prompt, pr ess and hold reset for about 10 seconds to reset the
camera.
Please note that it is forbidden to c onnect the do orbell to A C and T ype -C power
supply at the same time.
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Tips: The camera supports dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks, so you can choose the
channel with the stronger signal to use. For example, choose your SSID: XXXXX_2.4G or XXXXX_5G.
3. Open the foscam APP and please sign up for a F oscam account, or sign in if y ou have one already .
4. After logging into F oscam APP , selec t “T ap to add a camer a” or "+ " icon on the upper right
corner , then select "Scan the QR code " and scan the QR code that labeled at the bottom of your
camera.
Scan the QR code, located at
the bottom of your camera
T ap + icon Select ”Scan the QR code”
T ap to add a camera
Add Device
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Scan the QR code
Search in LAN
Manually add
Scan QR Code
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Model: XXX
MAC ID:000000000000
Username(default):admin
Password(default):(blank)
DDNS:XXXXXX.
myfoscam.org
FCC ID:XXXXX
IC:12558A-XX
S/N:FIAI1403000001
UID:XXXXXXXXXXX
FHD Wireless IP Camera
5. In “ Add Device ” , if you hear "Hello Foscam ", select the checkbox and tap ”Nex t ”, continue to
conrm that the device is in the blue ashing state and tap ”Next ”. In “WiFi connection ” , enter
your WiFi's passw ord and tap "Conrm " (see illustrations on next page).
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Heard "Hello F oscam"
and tap "Next"
Conrm
device
ashes blue
I have heard “Hello Foscam”
Add Device
Next
Power the device on until
the device voice prompts
"Hello foscam"
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Device flashes blue
Add Device
Next
Conrm that the device is
in the blue ashing state
Enter your WiF i's password
and tap "Conrm"
Wi-Fi connection
The device will added by scanning the QR
code and sound waves.
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2.4GHz / 5.0GHz
WiFi Passwor d
Conrm
6. Please scan the QR code on the doorbell with the smartphone camera, then you will hear a
voice prompt say ”W iFi connecting”. Select the checkbox and tap ” Nex t”.
Place the QR code directly
in front of the camera
For WiFi configuration, please point the
QR code to the camera directly.
WiFi connection
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I have heard the voice prompt
“WiFi connecting”
Next
Tick the checkbox and tap “Next”
10~15cm
3.94~5.9in
Tips: Please place the QR c ode on the phone screen about 10 to 15cm (3.94 to 5.9in) away , and if
you encounter diculties y ou can tr y to move the screen slowly ar ound 10 – 15cm (3.94 - 5.9in).
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Remove the existing doorbell button near the front door. Pull the two wires out carefully when
removing the old doorbell. Straighten the wire ends if necessary.
What's required: Dual-purpose screwdriver
Dual-purpose screwdriver
(Phillips screwdriver side)
Step 4
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After removing the cov er of the mechanical chime or digital chime, use the wire connection
terminal with the Pow er Kit as pic tured. After wiring is completed , replace the cover .
Y ou can scan the QR code below to search and watch the power kit installation video .
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V ideo Doorbell Installation
Note:
1. Make sure you have installed the F oscam App, and ha ve scanned the doorbell QR code and
completed the "add device" process in the app bef ore beginning the hardware installation
process.
2. If you choose to use AC pow er to power the video doorbell, you need to ensure tha t the
specication of the transformer in your home is 8V~24V A C, the minimum power requirement
is 8 VA .
3. If you use DC power to pow er the video doorbell, you need to prepare a DC12V~30V pow er
adapter, the minimum power requir ement is 6W .
4. If you use Type-C inter face to power the video doorbell , you need to prepare a DC5/1A power
adapter, the minimum power requir ement is 5W .
Step 1
Ring the existing doorbell, make sure it’ s working and locate the place of your existing chimes in
the house.
Step 2
Shut o the master circuit breaker in y our house. T ur n the lights in your home on / o to make
sure the electricity in your house is properly shut o.
OFF
If you're not comfortable doing it yourself , consult a qualied electrician.
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Note: If the process of adding a camera fails, please r eset your camera and try adding again
according to the abov e method.
Camera added successfully
and the name has been set
7. Wait a few seconds until the camer a noties you that the “Wireless connection succeeded ”,
which means your camera has connected to your WiF i successfully . After, y ou can set the
camera name and tap “S ave ” in "S et name" interface.
Reset
Set name
Save
Camera added successfully
Please set the camera name:
My Camera
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Device white light flashes
Add Device
Next
The Wi-F i conguration is
complete, and the white
light of the device ashes
Conrm device white light ashes
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Step 3
Indoor chimes are generally of two types: mechanical, or digital. If you need to use the existing
mechanical chime or digital chime in your home, please install the P ower Kit in parallel to the
chime. P ower Kit is generally used to solve the problem of abnormal ringing of the chime after the
video doorbell replaces the traditional doorbell buttons.
How to distinguish between Digital Chime and mechanical Chime, please scan the f ollowing QR
code to view .
What's required: Dual-purpose screwdriver
Dual-purpose screwdriver
(Phillips screwdriver side)
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10. After completing the above steps , you can begin installing your camera.
9. T apping on the play button in the video box will jump to the “Camera Log in” setting interface.
For y our security, please set a new username and password for y our camera before viewing live
video.
Set a new username and password
Camera Login
New camera username
Re-enter new camera
password
New camera password
Tap “ ”
Foscam_camera
On
Submit
8. In “Select Chime Type ” , tap ”Select Chime T ype”, and tap ” Next”. In “Select Chime T ype” , Select
Chime Type and tap "Mechanical chime " or "Digital chime " or "None " (Please select the type of
your existing chime).
T ap Select Chime T ype
Select Chime Type
Select Chime Type
The video doorbell can work
with your existing Mechanical
chime or Digital chime. Please
select the type of your existing
chime after watching the video
with a description on this
subject.
Mechanical chime
Select Chime Type
Mechanica Chimel Digtal Chimel
OR
Digital chime
None
Select the type of
your existing chime
Note: Please carefully conrm the existing chime type in your home . If the chime t ype is selected
incorrectly , the transformer and chime at home will be damaged, causing the doorbell and chime
to not work properly . Generally, a mechanical chime r efers to the ringing sound made by striking a
metal with a metal striker , while digital chime refers to the ringing sound made by pla ying music
through a speaker .
If you are still not sure, please w atch the chime type description video carefully, or consult our
customer service sta.
Bypass Model: If you don’ t want to use the existing chime, you can switch the cable on the P ower
kit to the bypass interface, and then connect it in parallel to the existing chime. This will
short- circuit the chime at your home . Y ou can choose to add WiFi chime,r ealize the function
of chime. If you choose to use the P ower Kit by pass mode, be sure to set the chime type to
"None" in your APP to av oid damaging the transformer .
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FRONT
TRANS
REAR
Remove the cov er
Replace the cover
Bypass Mode
Bypass Mode
APP add doorbell
instruction video
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Download the
Foscam APP
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Wha t ’ s in the Bo x
1 x
Type-c cable
1 x 5° Vertical angle bracket
1 x 15° Horizontal angle bracket
1 x
Power Kit
1 x Video Doorbell
1 x Mounting bracket
2 x
Wire Nuts
1 x
Silicone Plug
1 x
Dual-purpose screwdriver
1 x
Drill Hole
Position Template
1 x Thick mounting bracket
2 x
Wire Extenders
1 x Quick Setup Guide
1 x
Expansion Screws
Quick Setup Guide
Video Doorbell