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Contents Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest Wi-Fi Doorbell! The Amcrest Wi-Fi Doorbell is designed to provide added security as well as peace of mind to your life and connect you with what matters most from anywhere using your smartphone, tablet or computer. This guide is designed as a reference tool for the installation and operation of your Amcrest Wi-Fi doorbell. Here you can find information about installation, features and functions, as well as information to aid in troubleshooting.
01 Installing the Chime Kit The Chime Kit allows the doorbell to sync with your home’s existing chime system. If you do not have a chime system, the chime kit is not necessary and you can proceed to the physical installation of your doorbell. Connect the Wire Harness to the Chime Kit What’s Included? Chime Kit Wire Clip Wire Harness Note: If the wire harness does not come preinstalled with the included wiring.
Turn off the Circuit Breaker for your Doorbell Remove the Cover for your Existing Chime. Since we will be working with electrical wiring, make sure to shut off the power to your doorbell at the electrical breakers of your home to ensure no power is flowing through the internal doorbell system. Note: Your existing chime may look different depending on if you have a digital or mechanical chime.
Locate and Loosen the Screws on Your Existing Chime Using the included screwdriver, loosen the screws labeled “FRONT” & “TRANS”. Note: Be careful not to detach or remove the existing wiring. Connecting the Amcrest Chime Kit Slide the connecting wires from the Amcrest Chime Kit underneath the screws, then retighten the screws. It doesn’t mattery which wires connect to which terminal.
Replace Your Chime Cover Secure the Amcrest Chime Kit using the included adhesive. If you are using a mechanical chime, ensure any excess wiring is clear of all moving parts. 02 Installing the Wi-Fi Doorbell Note: You will still need to configure the chime in the Amcrest Smart Home app to complete the installation. Everything you need for the installation of your Amcrest Wi-Fi doorbell is included in the box.
3 Remove the Faceplate and Bracket Installing the Mounting Bracket A Remove your existing doorbell from the wall A Place your fingers in the indentations on the sides of the doorbell, simultaneously pull away and push the faceplate out. B Use the included Philips head screwdriver to remove the bracket screw from the doorbell. and disconnect the wires. These are the wires we will be using to install your new Amcrest Wi-Fi Doorbell. B Place the doorbell bracket to fit your existing doorbell wiring.
Connect Doorbell to Existing Wiring - Loosen the terminal screws located on the back of your Wi-Fi Doorbell using the included Phillips head screwdriver. Place your existing doorbell wiring underneath the terminal screws, then re-tighten the terminal screws to secure the wires. Mounting the Doorbell Feed the wiring back into the wall. Then, secure the doorbell to the mounting bracket using the included screwdriver.
Step 5: Turn the Breaker Back On The physical installation is now complete. Turn your breaker back on and the allow the doorbell to power up. It may take the doorbell up to 2 minutes to fully power up. Now it’s time to setup the Amcrest Smart Home App. Amcrest Smart Home To connect your Amcrest Wi-Fi doorbell to your Android or iOS mobile device, download the Amcrest Smart Home app and follow the instructions in the app setup.
Connecting to the Smart HomeApp Open the Amcrest Smart Home app and tap on “Register” to register an account. Log in and click on “Add Device”. Scan QR Code Scan the QR Code on the back of the doorbell or manually enter the serial number for the device by tapping “Manually enter S/N”. The serial number can be found on the serial tag on the back of the doorbell or on the side panel of the doorbell box..
Connect to the Hotspot Remove the protective plastic casing from the doorbell and press the reset key on the side of the doorbell to enable the hotspot for your device. If there is a blue spinning light on the front of the device, it means that the device hotspot is properly turned on. Tap “Next” to continue. Tap “Yes” to verify the hotspot has been properly enabled. Note: iOS users, tap on “Join” to allow the doorbell to join your Wi-Fi network.
Setting a Password for the Doorbell Choose Your Wi-Fi Network Once the doorbell has finished connecting to the hotspot the app will display a device password setup menu which allows you to set the password for the doorbell. Type in a password you would like to use and confirm it. Select your Wi-Fi network from the Wi-Fi network list. Enter the password for your home Wi-Fi network.
Connecting To Your Wi-Fi Network Give Your Doorbell a Name The Wi-Fi doorbell will now begin connecting to the chosen Wi-Fi network. Once connected, the LED indicator on the front of the doorbell will turn solid blue. This may take a few moments but if the LED indicator continues to spin or the device is reporting “Wi-Fi password is incorrect”. Rename your doorbell. A few examples are provided such as; Front Door, Back Door, Office, and can be selected if needed.
Set the Time and Date Chime Settings Amcrest doorbells can only link up to one electronic or one mechanical chime. For more information on linking a chime, refer to “Linking a Chime”. . Set “Time Zone” to your current time zone and set “DST” (Daylight Savings Time) settings if applicable Tap “Next” to continue. Tap “Next” to continue. Note: The Wi-Fi doorbelol is not successfully connected! Tap on “Start Live View” to begin using you device.
04 Using the Doorbell in the App The main screen will be your devices menu. This is a menu that will display all connected devices and well as quick access to certain settings for your doorbell. CHIME Quick access to link a chime. MOTION ALERTS Enable to recieve notifications when a movement is detected. DEVICES Displays connected devices in the app. EVENTS Provides quick access to motion events and alerts. ACCOUNT Access to manage account settings and information.
Getting To Know the App SETTINGS Provides access to settings such as motion detection, doorbell tones, firmware updates, etc. The live view screen allows you to actively view your doorbell as well as access specific features such as two-way audio and to access cloud or microSD card recordings. MULTIVIEW View multiple devices on one screen. TALK Enables the microphone for two way communication LISTEN Enables the speaker for two way communication.
Answering the Door Linking A Chime This is only necessary if you have an existing chime system and have installed the chime kit. If you do not link the chime to the Amcrest Smart Home app, the doorbell will not link with your chime. To link your doorbell to the chime, open the Amcrest Smart Home app and access your device. Tap on the settings icon ( ) and tap on “Amcrest Chimes”. In the Amcrest Chimes menu, tap on “Link Electronic/Mechanical Chime”.
Amcrest Smart Home Cloud Recording This is an optional feature that saves recordings of each event the doorbell captures. You can access the events from the cloud by registering for a Amcrest Smart Home cloud plan. Learn more at: www.amcrest.com/smarthomecloud amcrest.com/smarthomecloud MicroSD Card Playback This is a built in feature that saves recordings of each event the doorbell captures to a microSD card.
Motion Detection Zones Event Notifications If your phone is off when the doorbell captures a motion event you will receive a push notification on your phone. To setup motion alerts you must set up motion zones. These are areas or “zones” that the camera uses to determine when a motion detection is detected and can range from 0 to 100%. To setup motion detection, tap on the settings ( ) icon and tap “Motion Detection”.
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I’m Having Trouble Completing the In-app Setup. If the setup fails in the Amcrest Smart Home app, the light on the front of the doorbell will indicate the following issues: Solid Spinning Nothing A solid LED indicates that the Wi-Fi doorbell is properly connected to the Wi-Fi network. If the light on the front is solid no further action needs to be taken and the doorbell is properly added into the app.
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