Foscam FI8910W Indoor IP Camera User Manual
Getting Started
Package Contents
Security Tips
- Please change the camera’s password regularly, using a combination of numbers, letters, and special characters.
- We recommend that you regularly update your camera with the latest available software and firmware to ensure the best experience with your camera.
Physical Description
Add Device: Connection via the Foscam App (Recommended)
It is strongly recommended that you complete the “add devices” process on the Foscam app before the Floodlight hardware is installed.
Before You Get Started
Scan the QR code below to download and install the Foscam APP, and learn how to add the Floodlight camera to the APP.
To ensure a smoother video experience on your smartphone, it is recommended that your smartphone meet the following specifications:
- iOS: version 11 or higher.
- Android: 4.1 or higher, using a device with a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
Note: For the best experience, please update the APP to the latest version!
WiFi Connection
- Please tighten the antenna clockwise and make sure it is in a vertical position.
- Connect the camera to your router with an Ethernet cable.
- Plug the power adapter into the camera, and then wait for about 1 minute.
- Make sure your smartphone is connected to the same WiFi network as the camera.
Tips: The camera supports dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks, so you can choose the channel with the stronger signal to use. For example, choose your SSID: XXXXX_2.4G or XXXXX_5G. - Open the Foscam app and please register a Foscam account, or sign in if you have one already.
- Follow the steps below:
Note: If the adding process fails, please reset your camera and try adding again according to the above method.
Configure WiFi
If you selected “Skip” in
, click play to enter the camera credentials interface > Tap the 
button > Tap “WiFi Settings” > Select your WiFi network and enter your WiFi password. After setting up successfully, you can view a live video without the Ethernet cable.
PC Access Your Camera
Foscam VMS
Foscam VMS is a new tool for PCs. It does not require plug-ins and is compatible with Windows & Mac, supporting all Foscam HD cameras and up to 36 cameras at the same time. If you would like to manage multiple cameras, we suggest you install Foscam VMS. You can download the “Foscam VMS ” Windows version from foscam.com/vms and can download the “Foscam VMS” Mac version from the APP store: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/foscamvms/id1521202507?mt=12
Note:
For the best experience, please update Foscam VMS to the latest version!
Add the IP Camera
- Run Foscam VMS, then create a local administrator account and log in.
- Tap the “+” icon on the Foscam VMS and follow the setup wizard to add your camera. Please visit foscam.com/downloads to view the user manual and for additional detailed steps.
Hardware Installation
Point the camera at the desired location and use the screws provided to mount it. 0~90° 0~360° 0~360° Please Note: Ensure that rain or water will not reach the connector ports at the end of the tail cable. These connectors are not weather-resistant.
Important Notice
Camera Username & Password
The camera username & password are used to access and manage your camera. Having a strong password can significantly improve the security of your camera. If you have forgotten either of them, please press the “Reset” button.
Storage Media
Your camera supports cloud, NVR (Network Video Recorder), and Micro SD card (supports FAT32 and exFAT format) storage formats.
How to format Micro SD card, please follow the steps below:
Safety Tips
Troubleshooting
IP cameras are not powering on
If you find your camera is not powering on, please do the following:
- Please check whether the outlet is working properly or not. Try to plug the camera into a different outlet and see whether it will work.
- Please check whether the DC adapter is working or not. If you have another 12V/1A power adapter that is working, please try another power adapter and see whether it will work.
- If it still won’t work, please contact Foscam support.
How to re-configure the WiFi connection for Foscam cameras after the router is changed?
- Please connect the camera to your router with an ethernet cable. If you can see the camera live video on the Foscam app, please go to camera settings–>WiFi settings to choose the new WiFi name and input the WiFi password to set up. After the WiFi settings are completed, please disconnect the ethernet cable from the camera and wait for some seconds to connect to the camera
- There is a need to reset the camera first. Please refer to https://www.foscam.com/faqs/view.html?id=13 to see the reset steps. Then please open the Foscam app to scan the QR code of your camera to set up the wireless connection for the camera. Please make sure your cellphone is connected to that new WiFi.
