How to: Set up your IP bird box camera on an Apple or Android smartphone/tablet (NCIP2)Updated 6 days ago
This guide shows you how to set up your 2nd Gen Wired HD IP Bird Box Camera (picture below) so that you can watch wildlife footage on your phone or tablet whether you're at home or on the go. If you are unsure of which camera you have, please have a look here
Before you begin
Install the ICSee Pro app on your mobile phone or tablet.
Android device click here
iPhone or iPad click here.
Wire up the camera and connect it to the network, have a look at this guide here on how to do this.
Setup video
If you prefer a video, watch George run you through the setup:
How to connect a daytime bird box lamp (optional)
If you have purchased a daytime bird box lamp to go with the camera kit, you have two ways of powering it, depending how the camera is being powered.
POE Injector
If you are using a POE injector to power the camera, then you can simply connect the male 'power out' jack on the daytime bird box lamp into the female 'power in' jack on the camera. The reason this works, despite the lamp being connected to what would normally be the jack for the camera to receiver power, is because the camera receives both an internet connection and power from the POE injector, via an ethernet cable, which allows it to then supply power via the female port on the camera.
12V mains power supply
If you are using a standard 12V power supply to power the camera, you can connect the power supply into the female 'power in' connector on the bird box daytime lamp. Then connect the male 'power out' jack into the female jack on the camera, allowing both to be powered by a single power supply. Remember that you will also need to connect an ethernet cable to the camera to allow it to connect to the internet.
Connecting it to the internet
Here's a quick setup guide to using the app:
First open ICSee Pro on your device.
1. On the home screen press Local Login. You can also create an account instead, but it is not necessary. The advantages of using an account are that you can log in via your account on other devices and you can access notifications/motion alarm settings and receive alerts on your Android/iOS device.
2. Now tap the + icon in the top right, then tap More and Add Device in the same Router.
3. The app will now scan your local network to find the camera. After a few seconds it should appear in the list, just tap on it to add the camera. Sometimes the same camera will show up twice, this doesn't matter, either one should work.
4. The app will now take you back to the Smart Device list, just tap on the image of a fireplace and sofas to begin viewing your live camera feed.
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