How to Install an Indoor Fixed w/IR Camera ADC-V521IR and ADC-V522IR

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Pre-installation checklist

ADC- V521IR

• ADC-V521IR camera (included)
• AC Power adapter (included)
• Ethernet or Wireless (2.4 GHz) connection to broadband (Cable, DSL, or Fiber Optic) Internet
• A computer, tablet or smartphone with Wi-Fi is required if the router does not have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature
• Login and Password for the Alarm.com account to which you will add the camera

ADC-V522IR

• ADC-V522IR camera (included)
• AC Power adapter (included)
• Ethernet or Wireless (2.4 or 5 GHz) connection to broadband (Cable, DSL, or Fiber Optic) Internet
• A computer, tablet or smartphone with Wi-Fi is required if the router does not have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature
• Login and password for the Alarm.com account to add the camera to

Add the camera to an Alarm.com account

To add a camera, connect the camera to the wireless network and then enroll the camera to the Alarm.com account. There are three local options for connecting the ADC-V521IR to the network: Ethernet Mode, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Mode, and Access Point (AP) Mode. Once the ADC-521IR is added to the account, it can be permanently installed using either a wireless broadband connection or wired Ethernet connection.

Note When the camera is powered up, always allow at least two minutes before pressing any camera buttons. The first time a new video camera is powered up, it automatically goes into AP mode (flashing white) after two minutes.

WPS Mode

How to Connect an Alarm.com Video device via WPS mode

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: Conn…

AP Mode

How to connect an Alarm.com video device via AP Mode

AP Mode Access Point (AP) mode allows for devices to be added to a secure home wireless network by connecting to the camera’s temporary access point using a Wi-Fi enabled device. AP mode installation steps Activate AP mode on the camera: Connect the camera’s AC adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet. The camera’s LED illuminates red while it is booting up. Wait for the camera to finish its startup process. This should take approximately 2 minutes for most Alarm.com video cameras. P…

• For the 521IR in step 4 enter http://521irinstall or 192.168.1.1 in the web address field.

• For the 522IR in step 4 enter http://522irinstall or 192.168.1.1 in the URL field.

Ethernet

How to Connect an Alarm.com Video Device via Ethernet

Some Alarm.com video devices have the ability to use an Ethernet cable for an Internet connection. Plug an Ethernet cable into the video device and the local router or networking device. Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet. If the video device is using Power-over-Ethernet, ignore this step. When the LED is solid green, the wired connection is complete. If the LED is not solid green after a few minutes: A. Power cycle the camera. B. Try a different Eth…

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LED reference guide

Connection status

• Sold Green: Internet Connection - Local network and internet connection
• Flashing Green: Local network connection - Local network connection only, no internet
• Sold Red: No network connect - No local network or internet connection
• Flashing Red: System booting - Camera is booting

Wireless enrollment

• Flashing Blue: WPS Mode- To enter WPS mode, push the WPS button and release when flashing blue (about 3 seconds)
• Flashing White: AP Mode - To enter AP mode, push the WPS button and release when flashing white (about 6 seconds).

Factory reset

• Flashing Green and Red: Factory Reset - This will restore factory-default settings to the camera. If already installed, the camera may need to be removed from the Alarm.com account and re-added after a factory reset. To perform a factory reset, push the WPS button and release when flashing Green and Red (about 15 seconds).

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Troubleshooting

• If you have issues connecting the camera to the account, power cycle the camera (unplug the power jack from the camera and then plug it back in to restore power) and try adding the camera again.
• If issues persist, Factory Reset the camera to defaults by using the WPS button located on the back of the camera.

Factory reset an ADC-V521IR or 522IR

Resetting a device to its factory default settings removes all of its existing programming and memory. Most devices must be removed from the account and re-enrolled after a factory reset

Important Wait at least 2 minutes for the device to power on fully before performing the following procedure. The factory reset might fail if the device is still powering on.

To do so, Press and hold the Reset button until the LED alternates flashing red and green, which usually happens after 10-15 seconds. The Reset button can be found on the back of the camera.

ADC-V521IR

ADC-V522IR

Once a video device has been reset, it is normal for the LED to turn off momentarily. It is best to leave the video device plugged into power and undisturbed for 2 minutes after performing the factory reset.

After being factory reset, the ADC-V522IR reverts to Access Point mode (blinking white LED).