Wansview Cloud App for Android Archives

Many of our app users are interested in storing the media files generated for IP cameras (e.g. videos, snapshots) in the cloud. We currently do not offer this service. There are many cloud storage service providers that usually require paid subscriptions. Google Drive offers FREE cloud storage of 15 GB. The following are step-by-step instructions for setting up Google Drive and our Android app Onvifer (Pro) to store IP camera video and image files in the cloud automatically. Google Drive also allows sync with your desktop PCs so that you can view them on your PC effortlessly

Set up Google Photos

1. Select Google Photos:
2. Select the hamburger menu:
3. Select settings:
4. Select Back up & Sync:
5. Select Back up device folders:
6. Make sure that folder Movies is selected:
7. You can choose the upload size under Back up & sync

Set up Onvifer (Pro)

1. Go to Settings and select Custom under Media File Saving Location:
2. The folder selection process is highly device dependent. We use Nokia 3.1 Plus running Android 9 (Pie) for this demo. Select the top left hamburger menu, then select the device folder (Nokia 3.1 Plus for our demo):
3. Select folder Movies:
4. Tap Select at the bottom right corner:

All your snapshots and video recording files will be automatically uploaded to Google Drive and Google Photos. Google Drive puts the media files under My Drive > Google Photos > Year (e.g. 2019) > Month (e.g. 04)

If Good Drive has been set up on a desktop PC, the files are downloaded automatically to it:

Wansview NCM751GA

The Wansview NCM751GA is an outdoor HD camera licensed by Wansview and manufactured by Shenzhen Smarteye Digital Electronics. It’s listed on Amazon for about $75. One of the biggest problems with this camera is that it’ll only send images through FTP when either motion is detected or one of the sensors is tripped. This means that when you configure it with Sensr.net, it will only upload images when the aforementioned conditions are met. Turning off Sensr’s motion detection when using this camera is recommended .

Summary

This article will help you set up your Wansview NCM751GA camera so you can watch your stuff while you’re away. I’ll also show you how to set up the camera to send images to the Sensr.net website, so you can take advantage of all the features of our service, such as storage, sharing, and alerts.

• Step 1: Setting up your camera with Wansview’s iSmartViewPro app
  
• Step 2: Configuring your camera to work with Sensr.net
  
• Step 3: Connecting your camera to Sensr.net
  

Step 1: iSmartViewPro Setup

Before we can use this camera with Sensr.net, we have to configure it through Wansview’s own application, iSmartViewPro. While you can use the iSmartViewPro app on its own, it’s clunky, not very secure, and incompatible with third party cameras. Using Sensr.net is recommended.

Before you start, you’ll want to plug your camera into an outlet. The red light on the power brick tells you that power is going to the camera. This part is not optional. If you manage to get your camera set up without this step, you should probably start calling potential investors. Or a priest.

iSmartViewPro app on the iOS Appstore

Then, use your phone to download the free iSmartViewPro app. Search it on the Appstore, or scan the QR code on the box your camera came in. If you’re not using an iPhone, the app is available for Android on Google Play as well.

Main page on the iSmartViewPro app

Once the app is finished installing, go ahead and open it. You should see a menu that looks like this. Make sure your camera is in arm’s reach and press the Add Camera button.

Add Camera page

You’ll be brought to this screen. Tap the “Add cameras via WiFi configuration guide” button

Wifi configuration guide (Left), QR code sticker on the NCM751GA (Right)

The app will then ask you to scan the camera’s QR code. On the bottom of your camera, there’s a sticker with this QR code. Make sure you have your phone ready before pressing the blue button. This will open your phone’s camera; use it to focus on the QR code and the app will automatically scan it.

Camera name and login screen

Next, name your camera and login with the default Username and Password. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “123456”. For security, you should change these after you’re done setting up your camera.

WiFi sign in screen

Enter your wifi name and password and press next. Ensure you don’t have any headphones or bluetooth devices connected to your phone.

Calibration Screen

Make sure your phone is close to your camera and the volume is on. The app will play a sound. Wait until you’re brought back to the main screen of the app.

Main page on the iSmartViewPro app

Your camera is now set up with the iSmartviewPro app! If you don’t want to connect this camera to Sensr, then at this point you’re finished.

Step 2: Configuring your camera to work with Sensr.net

Edit Camera screen (Left), Advanced Settings screen(Right)

From the home screen, tap the little arrow left of the camera you just set up. You’ll be brought to a screen similar to the one above (left). You can change the username/password from here. Press the Advanced Settings button, and you should see a screen that looks like the image above (right).

Alarm Settings

Go into Alarm Settings and ensure that Motion Detect is armed and that Save Picture on the FTP is enabled.

Step 3: Connecting your camera to Sensr.net

Click the big green button!

On a computer, log into your Sensr.net account and click the add camera button.

Sensr FTP credentials menu

You’ll be given a server name, username, and password. These are your FTP credentials.

FTP Settings menus in the iSmartViewPro app

On your phone, navigate to Advanced Settings in the iSmartviewpro app, then tap FTP Setting. Copy your Sensr.net FTP credentials into the app, then hit done. Once you’ve done that, your camera should be connected with Sensr.net! Remember that this model only uploads images when motion detection is tripped, so if you see that the camera isn’t uploading images to Sensr.net, wave your hand in front of the lens a couple of times.

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