Before we start discussing how to connect IP camera to Android phone, here is some basic knowledge that may be useful for this article:
- 1. A wireless network consists of multiple computers connected via wireless routers/hubs/access points (AP).
- 2. Your phone can connect Wifi camera even though you have never used your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot before.
- 3. If your phone supports NFC and the camera has an NFC tag, it is easier and faster for you and has the traditional connection methods explained in this article.
- 4. Most IP cameras have a built-in webserver to show you live video and take snapshots from the camera.
What is an IP camera?
The IP camera (invented and trademarked by Axis Communications) is a network-based digital video camera. Generally, an IP camera conforms to the following description:
It contains its storage device, uses standard networking technology for connectivity, accepts input from one or more light sources, processes images electronically, and outputs video in the form of an analog signal or digitally via ethernet or similar means.
Most IP cameras store captured images on their internal memory devices, while others use external recorders, part-time DVRs with built-in hard drives.
An IP Camera differs from a webcam in that it has many more features, including pan/tilt capabilities, that webcams generally do not have. Also, unlike webcams, IP cameras can store images on their internal memory devices or using external recorders.
Webcams will generally receive an image from your computer and send it to the world. An IP camera is similar to a CCTV camera with CCD/CMOS sensors without motion detectors;
However, an IP camera can be attached to any device with network connectivity (be it wireless or wired), whereas CCTV cameras require power outlets for use with BNC cables.
Main ways to connect IP camera to Android phone
There are many ways to connect an IP camera to an android phone through USB or WIFI. Here are the steps to connect an IP camera to an android phone using the USB cable.
- First Step: Download the “iSpy“ app for your Android OS device from Google Play Store. It is also known as the “Remote Access Surveillance Application.”
- Second Step: Connect your IP camera’s SD card directly to your Android OS device through a memory card reader.
- Third Step: Open the iSpy app and click connect spy Camera. Observe the instruction, and there should be a Default Path pointing out where you saved the video files taken by your IP camera.
- Fourth Step: Under the Remote Control tab, check if the connection is available, click connect.
- Fifth Step: Now, you can remotely control your IP camera. If the communication is blocked, check if your router’s firewall is disabled or if the Far end is offline.
How to connect IP camera to android phone
Android phones and IP cameras are widely in use. Many people would like to have a baby monitor or pet dog monitor with their Android phones.
They may also want to use IP cameras as a monitoring system. It is not difficult for them now since they can go online and search for an app that helps them do it well on their Androids.
Well, this article will provide you with some tips about how to make your Android turn into an IP camera quickly.
Here are some things that you need before start configuring your Android device
- Mobile Phone Operator’s Clear Browsing Information: If you want a reliable connection between your mobile phone and browser, ensure that its operator has cleared browsing information. Otherwise, it may cause a failed connection between your Android phone and browser during the streaming video.
- Enable Third-party software installation on your Android device: You can allow the option “Unknown source installation” by going to “Settings>>Security>>Device Administration,” then clicking “Unknown Sources” to enable it. This step is essential since some third-party apps need the option enabled to work correctly.
- Download an app that can support you streaming video online: Many free Android apps are available nowadays, which help you monitor pets or babies via smartphones conveniently. After downloading the app, please make sure it is compatible with your Android-based devices firstly. And also, make sure whether they meet the requirements of IP cameras or not.
- Set up your camera: This step will be easy if you have already done the above steps. Make sure that you can connect your Android phone with browsers installed on the PCs. Besides, please ensure that you can receive video via an internet connection before doing anything else.
Install Booster & Video Streamer for IP Camera
After doing all the things listed above, now it’s time to install Booster & Video Streamer for the IP Camera, one of the best apps available nowadays. According to feedback from users, this app has positive comments because its features work well and serve their purpose very well.
When downloading this app, it only takes a few minutes even though you have slow internet speed. Besides, you need to create a username and password after the installation to log into this app.
- Download Booster & Video Streamer for IP Camera from Google Play Store. To see its detailed page, visit here.
- After downloading Booster & Video Streamer for IP Camera, run it on your Android device.
- View “Booster & Video Streamer” in Google Play store: Log in with your username and password in “Booster & Video Streamer.” It will take a few seconds to check its compatibility with Androids before showing the main interface of this app. Then, click the “View in Google play store” button at the top right corner of its interface to launch its detail page.
- Login to Booster & Video Streamer: After launching its detail page, press the button “Install” to start the installation process of this app on your Android. When you enter it, please input your username and password created before (if not logged in), then click “Login.”
It will be okay after working for a few minutes. Set up your cameras: This step is straightforward since all the things are under the main interface of this app. You can see several buttons like ” H 264″, ” MJPEG”, “OMX”, etc., which represent different camera types.
Choose one of them according to the kind of IP Cameras you have used before, then select your cameras and click “Apply” to make a connection between them.
- Start Streaming: Finally, you can open your browser then press Enter. It will show you a prompt saying that you should grant Booster & Video Streamer access permission for IP Camera installed on Android devices.
When it pops up, please click “Accept.” Then, wait some seconds until the progress bar is filled, then it will start streaming online video immediately.
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