How to Set Up a Vivitar Smart Home Camera

Authored by:

Support.com Tech Pro Team

This Guided Path® was written and reviewed by Support.com’s Tech Pro team. With decades of experience, our Tech Pros are passionate about making technology work for you. We love feedback! Let us know what you think about this Guided Path® by rating it at the end.

Introduction

With the Vivitar smart home camera you can monitor your home remotely while you're away using your phone or tablet. This guide will show you how to prepare the camera for setup and add it to the Vivitar Smart Home Security app.

Before You Begin:

You need to install the app first

<CON-7077> How to Install the Vivitar Smart Home Security App

1 Ready Vivitar Camera for Setup

Insert a Micro SD memory card (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB) into the card slot located on the side of the camera.
Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the AC charger.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the rear of the camera.
Plug the camera into the wall.
Reset the camera:
1. Use the provided setup tool or a paperclip to press the Reset button on the back of the camera.
2. Hold the button down until the LED indicator turns red.
3. The camera will say "reset success" when complete.
The LED indicator will blink blue after about one minute.
If you wish to, you may mount the camera with the provided mounting hardware.

2 Add Vivitar Camera to App

Open the Vivitar Smart Home Security app.
Along the bottom, select Devices.
Select Add New Device.
From here, you may add your device by either scanning a barcode or by selecting it from a list. Choose one of the methods below.
Add Camera Via Barcode Scan
1. Tap Scan Barcode.
2. If prompted, select Allow.
3. Take a screenshot of your device's barcode which is located on the box.
4. If you have difficulties scanning the barcode, proceed to the next method located below.
5. Once your device is detected, you'll be prompted to Sign in or Create account.
6. Your device is now added. You may now configure it within the app.
Add Camera Via List
1. Tap IP Cameras.
2. You'll be presented with a list of cameras. Select your specific device from the list.
3. Register or Sign in to complete the setup.
4. Your device is now added. You may now configure it from within the app.

Was this content helpful?

Yes No

We're here to help!

Connect to a Tech Pro

Call or chat with a Tech Pro 24/7.

Common Technical Support Problems for Small Businesses

How to Set Up a TP-Link Router

Troubleshoot Skype Audio Not Working

How to Prevent Malware on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

How to Fix Poor Audio or Video Quality for VOIP

How to Set Up an Epson Printer

Before You Begin:

You need to install the app first

<CON-7077> How to Install the Vivitar Smart Home Security App

Insert a Micro SD memory card (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB) into the card slot located on the side of the camera.
Connect one end of the provided USB cable into the AC charger.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the rear of the camera.
Plug the camera into the wall.
Reset the camera:
1. Use the provided setup tool or a paperclip to press the Reset button on the back of the camera.
2. Hold the button down until the LED indicator turns red.
3. The camera will say "reset success" when complete.
The LED indicator will blink blue after about one minute.
If you wish to, you may mount the camera with the provided mounting hardware.

Open the Vivitar Smart Home Security app.
Along the bottom, select Devices.
Select Add New Device.
From here, you may add your device by either scanning a barcode or by selecting it from a list. Choose one of the methods below.
Add Camera Via Barcode Scan
1. Tap Scan Barcode.
2. If prompted, select Allow.
3. Take a screenshot of your device's barcode which is located on the box.
4. If you have difficulties scanning the barcode, proceed to the next method located below.
5. Once your device is detected, you'll be prompted to Sign in or Create account.
6. Your device is now added. You may now configure it within the app.
Add Camera Via List
1. Tap IP Cameras.
2. You'll be presented with a list of cameras. Select your specific device from the list.
3. Register or Sign in to complete the setup.
4. Your device is now added. You may now configure it from within the app.

How to Set Up a Vivitar Smart Home Camera

Introduction

1 Ready Vivitar Camera for Setup

2 Add Vivitar Camera to App

We're here to help!

Call or chat with a Tech Pro 24/7.

Related articles

Privacy Matters

Support.com is committed to your privacy

Details