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Fix: Merkury camera won’t connect to Wi-Fi

Merkury is a smart Wi-Fi camera that you can integrate into your smart home security system to help you see what is happening on your property. You must connect your Merkury camera to a Wi-Fi network to get live videos on your smartphone. A Merkury camera won’t connect to Wi-Fi if you connect it to a 5 GHz network. Another reason could be that your encryption settings aren’t properly configured. In any case, the procedure for fixing this problem isn’t ...

December 10, 2022

Zmodo camera won’t scan QR code – troubleshooting

The most common reason your Zmodo camera won’t scan the QR code is a dirty lens, screen glare, or a cracked screen. But that is not the only reason. Here, we look at how to scan the QR code properly as well as diagnose any other issues that might be preventing the code from scanning. We have also included information on manually adding your camera to your network without scanning the code. How to scan a QR code with your ...

November 18, 2022

Fix: Geeni camera won’t scan QR code

When setting up your Geeni camera for the first time, you need a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and a mobile device running iOS 8 or higher or Android 4.1 or higher. You will have to scan a QR code on the phone app to connect during the initial setup. But many users have encountered a problem whereby the Geeni camera won’t scan the QR code. That makes things challenging because the step is crucial to ensuring your app and camera communicate. Generally, ...

October 20, 2022

Wansview camera is not connecting? The fix

The Wansview camera outshines many surveillance cameras today because of its high image quality, motion detection, and night vision capabilities. For the camera to work, you need to connect it to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that you have excellent internet. But sometimes when connecting your camera to a Wi-Fi network, you will get the error “camera is not connecting.” Several factors explain why your Wansview camera won’t connect and show images. For example, you have positioned your camera far ...

June 21, 2022

How to reset Foscam camera to factory settings

Foscam camera is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color sensor and an enabling viewing resolution of 1280X720. It combines a high-quality digital video camera with a powerful webserver to give you clear images to your desktop from anywhere, either over the internet or from a local network. However, the camera tends to have some issues that may force you to do a hard reset from time to time. For example, you may want to reset a Foscam camera ...

November 6, 2021

How to reset the Hikvision DVR password

Hikvision is one of the top DVRs for surveillance systems, coming with top-notch security features. Unfortunately, the heightened security makes it a nightmare if you have forgotten your password. But worry not! It is possible to reset the password for your DVR and once again access your CCTV system. So, how do you go about resetting the Hikvision DVR password? To reset your Hikvision DVR password, you can either reset the DVR to factory settings and then use the default ...

July 17, 2021

How to factory reset a Wyze Camera (v1, v2, v3)

You may come across various issues when using the Wyze Cam. For example, you may encounter a problem whereby the camera gives you a “network is not stable” alert, gets stuck on the same screen while trying to acquire a video, or the screen pauses and times out. When your Wyze Cam is not working, you have to troubleshoot the source of the issue in order to apply the correct solution. In other cases, the best option is to factory ...

April 27, 2021

How to format your SD card for Wyze cam

Wyze Cam is one of the few affordable brands that can record HD videos and live stream. However, its biggest challenge as a home camera is the SD card. If you set a Wyze Cam to record HD videos, it can fill up your memory card in a day. In some cases, the camera may fail to recognize an SD card for unknown reasons. What type of SD card does the Wyze Cam use? Wyze Cams use micro SD cards. ...

April 22, 2021

Wyze cam not recording events? How to fix

Are you experiencing a problem with Wyze cam event recording? Here, you’ll find the answers you need to fix the issue and start recording again. Wyze Cam is an excellent home security camera. Instead of recording everything every single minute of what is happening, it utilizes an event recording feature. This means that the camera only records and saves to cloud storage when it detects either movement or sound. Unfortunately, from time to time, this function can fail, leaving you ...

April 22, 2021

INQMEGA camera troubleshooting: the complete guide

CCTV cameras are a great way of protecting your home and business premises from intruders. There are several brands of these cameras on the market, with the INQMEGA brand being one of the top ones. However, CCTV cameras, like any other device are prone to issues and INQMEGA is not spared. While it is an excellent surveillance tool to have in your home, you might find yourself experiencing some problems. For example, going on and off every time, failing to ...

April 21, 2021

How to reset Lorex DVR without password

When using the Lorex DVR, you may come across an issue that makes it challenging for you to troubleshoot or resolve. In that case, the best fix would be to reset or restore the entire DVR system. By resetting the device, you will delete all the data, including the configurations causing the problem. But depending on your DVR, it may require you to use a password before you can reset it. However, you can reset a Lorex DVR to factory ...

March 25, 2021

How to reset Night Owl DVR (guides for all models)

Do you need to reset your Night Owl DVR? Sometimes, your CCTV recording system might experience issues that can be hard to pinpoint. When this happens, resetting it to default settings can help fix it. So, how do you reset your DVR to factory settings? Well, it’s quite simple. You just need to follow the specific process for your device model and you are good to go. How to reset Night Owl DVR – Guides for different versions Below is ...

September 20, 2020

How to reset the Owlet base station in a few simple steps

A baby is, by all means, a great blessing in a home. However, you can’t put off the anxieties that arise when thinking about the best way to monitor your baby’s well-being throughout the day and night. Baby monitoring technology has provided an extra hand in taking care of the little ones and giving caregivers peace of mind. An Owlet monitor is one of the technologies that provide excellent baby monitoring services. Since it is such an important device in ...

February 18, 2020

How to reset your Swann DVR password

If you are using a Swann DVR, you understand that the most challenging part is to change the password. That is not a straightforward process. It is not the same as changing a password to your email address. You must go through a specific process to change the CCTV password for your Swann digital system. You cannot disable a user’s password on the DVR. Instead, you can only put a limit on the user account by setting several permissions. When ...

October 2, 2019