Foscam R4M Super HD Home Security 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
Setting Up Your Camera: Connection via the Foscam App (Recommended)
Before You Get Started
Scan the QR code below to download and install the Foscam APP
To ensure a smoother video experience on your smart phone, it is recommended that your smart phone meet the following speciffications:
iOS: version 11 or higher.
Android: 5.0 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.
- Plug the power adapter into the camera, and please wait for a few seconds until hearing the “Ready for WiFi conguration”.
Tips: If you didn’t hear the voice prompt, press and hold reset for about 3~5 seconds to reset the camera.
- Make sure that your smart phone is connected to your WiFi router.
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 sign up for a Foscam account, or sign in if you have one already
Hardware Installation
- Screw the mount on the wall with the two screws provided.
- Loosen the thumb screws to adjust the mount to the desired position. Once the position is set, tighten the screws securely.
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
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 login. version from the APP store: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/foscamvms/id1521202507?mt=12
- 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.
Important Notice
Camera Username & Password
The camera username & password are used to access and manage your camera. Having a strong password can signicantly 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:
Product Performance
WLAN frequency range: 2412MHz – 2472MHz and 5725MHz – 5850MHz
Maximum transmission power: < 19dBm
Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) IEEE802.11a/n/ac (5GHz)
Power Supply: DC 5V 1.5A 7.5W or DC 5V 2A 10W
Troubleshooting
IP cameras is not powering on
If you find your camera is not powering on, please 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 5V/1.5A or 5V/2A power adapter which is working, please try with 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 router 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 WiFi password to set up. After the WiFi settings is 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 firrst. 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.
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