FOSCAM R5 Indoor IP Security Camera User Guide

: June 10, 2024
: FOSCAM

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Physical Description
Setting Up Your Camera: Connection via the Foscam App (Recommended)
Hardware Installation
Other Ways to Access Your Camera
Important Notice
Product Performance
Technical Support
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

FOSCAM R5 Indoor IP Security Camera User Guide

Setting Up Your Foscam Security Camera

Getting Started

Package Contents

IP Camera
Mounting Plate
USB Power Cable
AC Adapter
Quick Setup Guide

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 rewire to ensure the best experience with your camera.

Physical Description

Warning:

The cords on this product are a potential strangulation hazard. For child safety, please keep these cords out of the reach of children.

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

Before You Get Started

To ensure a smoother video experience on your smart phone, it is recommended that your smart phone 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

Plug the power adapter into the camera, and please wait for a few seconds until hearing the “Ready for WiFi configuration”.

Tips: If you didn’t hear the voice prompt, press and hold reset for about 10 seconds to reset the camera
Make sure that your smart phone is connected to your WiFi router.

Tips: You need to connect to the 2.4GHz network if your WiFi router is dual-band—most newer routers have both 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels. For example, choose SSID: XXXXX_2.4G.
Open the foscam APP and please sign up for a Foscam account, or sign in if you have one already.
After logging into Foscam APP, select “ Tap to add a camera ” or “+” icon on the upper right corner, then select “ Scan the QR code ” and scan the QR code that labeled at the bottom of your camera.

Tap + icon Select ”Scan the QR code” Scan the QR code, located at the bottom of your camera
In “WiFi connection”, select “Ready” and enter your WiFi’s password and tap “Confiorm”, afterwards tap the “ Configure WiFi connection ” button (see illustrations on next page).
Tap ”Ready”

Enter your WiFi’s password and tap “Confirm”
Please scan the QR code on the phone screen with the camera, then you will hear a voice prompt say ” WiFi connecting ”. Select the checkbox and tap **”Next”.
Place the QR code directly in front of the camera

**Tick the checkbox and tap “Next”

Tips: Please place the QR code on the phone screen about 10 to 15cm (3.94 to 5.9in) away, and if you encounter dificulties you can try to move the screen slowly around 10 – 15cm (3.94 – 5.9in).

Wait a few seconds until the camera notifies you that the “Wireless connection succeeded” , which means your camera has connected to your WiFi successfully. After, you can set the camera name and tap “Save” in “Set name” interface.
Camera added successfully and the name has been set

Note: If the process of adding a camera fails, please reset your camera and try adding again according to the above method.
Tapping on the play button within the video box will jump to the “Camera Login” setting interface. For your security, please set a new username and password for your camera before viewing live video.
Tap “ ”

Set a new username and password
After completing the above steps, you can begin to use the camera.

Hardware Installation

Place the camera directly on a desk.
Install the mounting plate on a wall or ceiling with the supplied fixing screws.
Note : Align points a and b to insert the camera base to the mounting plate. Rotate so that points a and b are aligned, which attaches the camera securely to the base.

Other Ways to 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 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.
Add the IP Camera

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 and hold it for more than 10 seconds while the camera is powered on. After hearing the voice prompt, release the button. The camera will automatically reboot and the default settings will be restored.

You can then reconnect the camera by following this Quick Setup Guide.

Storage Media

Your camera supports cloud, NVR (Network Video Recorder), and Micro SD card (only supports exFAT and FAT32 format) storage formats. If you wish to record and play back large amounts of video, we recommend using a Foscam NVR device as well.

Firmware Upgrades

You can upgrade the firmware of your camera with the Foscam App by using the new “One-Key-Online Upgrade” feature (Open the Foscam App and Login to the camera, select “Settings” >Firmware> “Firmware Upgrade”).

You also can download the latest version to upgrade your camera from our oficial website foscam.com/upgrades.

Safety Tips

Please ensure that the proper power supply is used before using the camera.
Please install the camera and bracket securely using the screws provided.
Please use this product within the temperature range. When the ambient temperature is too high or too low, it may cause product failure.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, please keep your camera in a cool, dry place.
Please keep the camera out of reach of small children.
This product is not a toy; children should use the product under adult supervision.
Change your default port to a greater range to help ensure the safety of your connection. How to change the default port: please visit foscam.com/downloads to view the user manual. Check the logs of your Foscam cameras frequently. Foscam
Cameras have embedded logs telling you which IP addresses are accessing the camera.

Product Performance

WLAN frequency range: 2412MHz – 2472MHz Maximum transmission power: < 19dBm Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g/n

Power Supply: DC 5V 2.0A 10W or DC 5V 1.5A 7.5W

Technical Support

If you have problems with your Foscam device, please contact the reseller you purchased from, or you can e-mail the company headquarters technical support team: support@foscam.com

Your valuable comments and suggestions on improving Foscam products are welcomed!

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Manufacturer: Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd Addr: Room 901, Unit B, Building 7, Xingke 1st Street

Vanke Cloud City Phase 1, Nanshan Dist., Shenzhen, 518055, China

www.foscam.com

Due to product upgrades and other reasons, this guide may be slow to update, resulting in slight inconsistencies with the oficial website information. Please take the oficial website (www.foscam.com) information as the current standard.

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