There are many types of security cameras working with WiFi in the market today, but we still have ways around it when you get off-grid or lack high-speed access. ieGeek security cameras can provide you the multiple solutions and give you peace of mind. In this post, we’re going to introduce 2 top solutions for ieGeek security cameras with no WiFi.
Applies to: ieGeek IG20, IG90, IE20, IE30, IE50
You can also check this video for reference: How to use ieGeek security cameras without WiFi? (3 methods)
Method 1: Use AP Connection for ieGeek security cameras with no WiFi
It supports real-time viewing, audible alarm, and auto-tracking without WiFi or network. Here are step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Select the AP hotspot
Power on your ieGeek security camera, go to the settings of your phone, and select the AP hotspot which is IPCAM-X, input the default password: 01234567.
Step 2: Set up device AP
Launch the CamHipro app, click “Add device” button, press “YES, I WANT TO ADD THIS DEVICE”, press “ADD TO”, subsequently, you will enter the “Wireless configuration” page, press the gray text “Not configured yet, add directly”. When the tips pop up, press “Confirm skip”. Input the camera name, click “confirm”. After changing the default password, the reminder will say” The Wi-Fi network “IPCAM-X” is not connected to the Internet. Allow Wi-Fi Assistant to switch you to a better Wi-Fi network”, make sure to press the right button” Decline”. Now you’ve set up access point connection successfully.
Method 2: Connect NVR to ieGeek cameras if no WiFi
Simply put, just hook the DVR up to a television to watch the live feeds. Additionally, you can get access to the 24/7 continuous recording, events recording, timed recording, and alarm siren.
Although it doesn’t support the alarm push notifications without Wi-Fi, you can set the NVR to siren once the camera detects any suspicious events.
Top tip: Different NVR systems are supposed to work in a different ways, we can consult with manufacturers for more detailed instructions.
Method 3: No WiFi? Use a mobile hotspot
Step 1: Turn on mobile hotspot
Get an available phone, go to the settings of your phone, turn on the personal hotspot and Bluetooth.
Step 2: Select camera AP
Similarly, choose the AP hotspot IPCAM-X in the settings, and input the default password: 01234567.
Step 3: Connect camera to mobile hotspot
Launch CamHipro app, click on the “+” tab, then choose “IP camera”, tap “New device”, and click “Yes, I want to add this device”.Step 3: Connect camera to mobile hotspot
Click “Add to”, press the arrow icon to choose the mobile hotspot which is shared with, input the password, click “Configure wireless and add devices”, and finally tap “confirm”. When you hear the notification bell, the camera has been in use with a mobile hotspot successfully.
Top tip: The mobile hotspot is only applied to 2.4GHz cellular data.
The above are 3 top solutions for ieGeek security cameras with no WiFi. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at service@iegeek.com