Foscam
Connect Foscam VD1 via ONVIF to Uniview (or other) NVR
The Foscam VD1 video doorbell works with its own P2P cloud app, and it can also work as an ONVIF camera with many/most NVR systems that support ONVIF. In order to connect it to an NVR we recommend you give it a static DHCP reservation in your router ...
Reset image settings in Foscam cameras
In case you are finding poor colour or other image issues with your Foscam camera, please log in to the web management portal and navigate to "Video Adjustment". From there you can select "Default". Additionally depending on where the camera is ...
Foscam camera display red/pink - How to fix
If your Foscam camera is showing normal, well-lit footage with a pink or red hue it is usually due to the Infrared lights not turning off. Here are some steps you can take to correct this. 1) Manually turn on/off the IR lights a few times. (This can ...
Troubleshooting Foscam DDNS Remote Access
Foscam has discontinued their DDNS service as of December 31st 2020 so if you are/were using this service you'll have to find an alternate. Please see this article for more information: ...
Foscam DDNS Service Discontinued December 2020, What Other Options Are Available?
Foscam discontinued their Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service as of December 31, 2020. For those who were using the Foscam DDNS service the alternative options are: Use the alternate DDNS service No-IP which is built in as an option to many Foscam products. ...
Foscam VMS Software for Mac
See attached files for Foscam's VMS software for Mac. This is the recommended way to view & manage cameras from a computer.
Foscam IP Camera Search Tool for Windows and Mac
See attached files for the Foscam IP Camera Search Tool for Windows and Mac. Once the zip is downloaded, unzip it to extract the tool. See our retail Foscam Cameras and our Foscam Wholesale Distributor pages for products.
How to use Foscam Cameras with Alexa
Most of the newer generation of Foscam cameras support integration with Amazon Alexa devices. Users can ask alexa to show the camera view any time by voice on their echo show devices, for hands free convenient activation. This is of course in ...
Foscam Camera Set Up Guides
For documentation on how to set up your Foscam camera for wired or wireless connectivity, port forwarding, dyndns, as well as their IP Camera finder tool and updated firmware, please visit: http://foscam.us/tools-support.html
Foscam Chipset Listing
This list is provided by Foscam as of Oct 7th 2015 and is not meant to be a definitive list, nor is it guaranteed to be 100% accurate. It is meant as a reference to more easily find firmware updates as needed. 3518A FI9821W V2, FI9818W V2, ...
Foscam Expired Internet Explorer Certificate Issue
A message from Foscam: Recently we have received some feedback that the plug-in could not be installed on IE browser. The IE browser block the plug in for the Certificate of the plug-in is expired. This issue only happen when logging in the camera ...
Foscam Firmware Update and Security
In order to keep your camera and your network secure, it's critically important to keep the firmware on your Foscam Camera or NVR up to date. Firmware is like the operating system for your camera and it contains not only new features but also ...
Foscam HD Camera MJPEG Stream
Some touch screens and home automation systems like Leviton HAI, Vera, Homeseer, iRule, Oncontrol and so on, need to pull an MJPEG stream from the camera using an http url rather than the standard HD ONVIF or RTSP stream. Several Foscam HD cameras ...
Foscam Include Valid Character or WIFI Backwards
Problem: Seeing 'include invalid character' when submitting WIFI details, or WIFI on/off seems backwards Solution: Check to ensure no invalid character like &'` are in the WIFI network name or it will cause issues.
Foscam Network Camera Live View URL (Web Address)
The following URL can be used to access a Foscam camera video stream directly: http://ipaddress:port/videostream.cgi?user=your_camera_user&pwd=your_camera_pass ( replace ipaddress with your camera IP address, port with the port you have set up, ...
Foscam PC Recording Software
Users have reported success using Foscam cameras with the following PC software: Blue Iris http://www.aartech.ca/blueiris-ip-camera-recording-software.html Active Webcam http://www.pysoft.com/ Webcam XP http://www.webcamxp.com/ Vitamin D ...
Foscam Plugins No Longer Load in Firefox and Chrome
Recent versions of both Firefox and Chrome no longer support NPAPI plug-ins which are what most manufacturers including Foscam use for live camera viewing. This is not a change made by Foscam but rather the web browser companies. We recommend using ...
Foscam Responds To Security Vulnerability
Foscam hs released the following statement about a security vulnerability reported on some news channels. Please read carefully to ensure your Foscam camera has been set up securely to prevent outside evesdropping. Foscam thank all the people ...
Foscam Technical Support
We are very pleased to offer direct technical support to any clients who have purchased Foscam product directly from Aartech Canada. Please note that Foscam now also offers their own technical support and troubleshooting and can be reached directly ...
Foscam User Manuals
Foscam user manuals, for all models can be found here: Foscam User Manuals
Foscam WIFI connection not stable
Normally we use WIFI for devices like smart phones or laptops, and if there is a momentary glitch in connection, it goes without being noticed. But with a WIFI camera we tend to be streaming video which is bandwidth intensive on the local network, ...
How to Insert microSD Card in Foscam FI9853EP
The FI9853EP has an on board microSD card slot that can accept up to 32GB cards for local on-camera recording. In order to install the microSD card, power down the camera and remove the main dome from the base and mount. Then firmly twist the dome ...
Notice Regarding Foscam Camera Access Using Chrome
As of Sept 3rd, Google has removed NPAPI support from Chrome, which is how Foscam's Chrome plug-in was implemented. Foscam is actively working on a resolution as noted below which will require a firmware update on supported models, and in the mean ...
Port Forwarding Foscam MJPEG Cameras
This guide discusses setting up 'port forwarding' to provide remote access to your Foscam MJPEG camera. This includes models such as FI8918W, FI8910W, FI8905W and so on. This does not include the megapixel cameras or P2P models. Before you can set ...
Setting Up Foscam Camera Remote Access On Bell 2Wire Modem
Quick-Guide To Setting Up Foscam Cameras For Remote Access On Bell 2Wire Modem (Port Forwarding) By default, your Bell router will be located at IP address 192.168.2.1 Open a web browser and type in 192.168.2.1 and click go When you get to the router ...