FOSCAM V5P 5MP WiFi Security Camera User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: FOSCAM

Table of Contents

FOSCAM V5P 5MP WiFi Security Camera
**Product Usage Instructions
- **Setting Up Your Foscam Security Camera
Setting Up Your Foscam Security Camera
Physical Description
Before You Get Started
WiFi Connection
PC Access Your Camera
Hardware Installation
Troubleshooting
CC Warning
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

FOSCAM V5P 5MP WiFi Security Camera

Product Information
The Foscam Security Camera is an outdoor FHD security camera that provides high-quality video surveillance. It comes with a network cable, waterproof lid, Wi-Fi antenna, drill hole position template, expansion screws, power adapter, and a quick setup guide. The camera features a spotlight and infrared LED, a microphone, a light sensor, a speaker, LAN and power ports, and a micro SD card slot. It also has safety precautions regarding potential strangulation hazards.

**Product Usage Instructions

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**Setting Up Your Foscam Security Camera

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Getting Started

Check the package contents to ensure you have all the necessary components.
Follow the provided drill hole position template to install the camera using the screw holes and expansion screws.

Security Tips

Regularly change the camera’s password using a combination of numbers, letters, and special characters.
Update the camera’s software and firmware regularly for the best experience.

Setting Up Your Camera: Connection via the Foscam App (Recommended)

Before You Get Started

Scan the provided QR code to download and install the Foscam App.
Ensure your smartphone meets the recommended specifications (iOS version 11 or higher, Android 5.0 or higher with GPU).
Update the Foscam App to the latest version for the best experience.

WiFi Connection

Tighten the antenna clockwise in a vertical position.
Plug the power adapter into the camera and wait for the “Ready for WiFi configuration” prompt.
Connect your smartphone to your WiFi router.
Open the Foscam App and either register a new Foscam account or Sign in if you already have one.
Follow the on-screen steps:
- Tap “My Device” and then “Tap to add a device”.
- Scan the QR code located on your camera or manually add the device using the provided information.
- Power on the device until it prompts “Hello Foscam”.
- Keep the device and mobile phone close to the router for Wi-Fi configuration.
- Add the camera to your account.

To view this guide in other languages (e.g. Nederlands, Deutsch, Français, Español), and for detailed manuals, tools, etc., please visit foscam.com/download

Setting Up Your Foscam Security Camera

Getting Started
Package Content

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

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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

To ensure a smoother video experience on your smartphone, it is recommended that your smartphone meet the following

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 configuration”
Make sure that your smartphone is connected to your WiFi router
Open the Foscam app and please register a Foscam account, or Sign in if you have one already
Follow the steps below
Tips: Please place the QR code on the phone screen about 15 to 30cm (5.9 to 11.8in) away, and if you encounter difficulties
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Tips: Please place the QR code on the phone screen about 15 to 30cm (5.9 to 11.8in) away, and if you encounter difficulties you can try to move the screen slowly around 15 – 30cm (5.9 – 11.8in).

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Note: If the adding process fails, please reset your camera and try adding again according to the above method

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
Note: For the best experience, please update Foscam VMS to the latest version!

Add the IP Camera

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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.

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

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How to format a Micro SD card, please follow the steps below

Safety Tips

Product Performance

WLAN frequency range: 2412MHz – 2472MHz and
5725MHz – 5850MHz
Maximum transmission power: < 18dBm
Wireless Standard: IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)
IEEE802.11a/n/ac (5GHz)
Power Supply: DC 12V 1.0A 12W

Troubleshooting

IP cameras are not powering on
If you and your camera are not powered 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 do we reconnect 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 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.

CE Certificate Statement Website
https://www.foscam.com/company/ce-certificate.html
Exporter and Importer Information Opened to the Public: https://www.foscam.com/company/open-information.html

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd
Address: Room 901-902, Building 1B, Shenzhen International
Innovation Valley, Xingke 1st Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518055

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

CC Warning

Labeling requirements.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Information to the user
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Information to the user.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body