WPS Installation guide
Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) is a computing standard protocol that allows for the easy set up of secure wireless home networks. It allows devices to be easily added to a secure home wireless network without having to manually enter a password.
Note: WPS can be used any time, even if the camera is still mounted and the customer gets a new router. WPS can always be used to initiate a wireless connection between the camera and the router.
WPS installation steps
Power up the video camera:
- Connect the camera’s AC adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet. The camera’s LED should illuminate red while it boots up. If the standard power supply is too short to reach an outlet, extension cables are available for the video device. For more information about how to extend the power supply, see How do I extend the power supply of a camera?.
- Wait for the camera to finish its startup process. This should take approximately 2 minutes for most Alarm.com video cameras.
Activate WPS on the camera and router:
- Press and hold the camera’s WPS button for about 3 seconds and release once the LED starts flashing blue. If the LED turns solid blue, hold down the WPS button for 1 second to clear the light, and then try again. For more information about the typical LED status indicators for Alarm.com video devices, see What does my camera's LED light mean?.
- Press the corresponding WPS button on the router. Often, an LED status light flashes on the router to indicate that WPS is active. If the WPS button on the router is disabled or missing and an alternative connection method is needed, see Connect the video device to an internet network.
- Wait for the status LED on the video device to turn solid green. If the video device's status LED does not turn solid green, retry the WPS connection, or for alternative connection options, see Connect the video device to an internet network.
Enroll the camera to the customer account:
Once the video camera is connected to the Wi-Fi, follow the on-screen instructions to associate the camera to the customer's account using the Alarm.com app Video Installation Wizard or Alarm.com customer website (www.alarm.com/addcamera).
For more information about enrolling the camera to the account using one of those methods, see Enroll the video device to the customer account.