Once you've connected the auxiliary camera to a power source, pair it with the vehicle's dashcam. Pairing the auxiliary camera to the dashcam enables the dashcam to pull recordings from the auxiliary camera and upload them to the cloud. Up to four auxiliary cameras can be paired to one dashcam.There are two auxiliary camera options, and each type is paired to the dashcam differently:
Important
Prerequisites:
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Make sure the auxiliary camera is connected to power.
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Use any device that connects to WiFi, such as a phone or tablet, to check that the camera can find the available WiFi networks (it appears as AuxCamera_XXXXXX).
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When you are in the parked vehicle and the door is closed, press the touchscreen of the dashcam to view the PIN screen.
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Enter the default PIN 3333 to unlock the dashcam for the first time, or your own PIN subsequently.
Note
See Set and manage your dashcam PIN if you need help with your PIN.
The screen unlocks and the menu appears, including the following options:
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Scroll down and press WiFi.
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Toggle the button to turn on the Mobile Hotspot.
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Return to the Settings menu.
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Scroll down and press Add Cameras.
The dashcam searches for available, unpaired cameras. This can take up to a minute.
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A snapshot from the auxiliary camera appears on the screen. If it is the auxiliary camera you want to pair with the dashcam, press YES.
The camera is paired to the dashcam. This can take up to a minute.
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Press DONE.
You are taken back to the Settings screen.
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To confirm that the auxiliary camera paired successfully, scroll down, and press More Info.
From this screen, you can see all the auxiliary cameras that are connected to your dashcam.
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To unpair the auxiliary camera from the dashcam, see Reboot or unpair the auxiliary camera.
Important
Prerequisites:
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Make sure the auxiliary camera is connected to power.
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Use any device that connects to WiFi, such as a phone or tablet, to check that the router can connect to available WiFi networks.
Note
Field installations: If the installer does not have access to the Surfsight™ Portal , the installer must be sent the QR code before the installation.
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From the Surfsight Portal, create a QR code for the router.
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Select the relevant dashcam.
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Scroll to the bottom of the window and select WiFi.
The WiFi window opens.
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In the SSID field, enter the name of the WiFi network to which you want to connect the camera.
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Select the Encryption relevant to your network from the drop-down list.
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In the Key field, enter the password of your WiFi.
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Click GENERATE.
A QR barcode opens on your screen.
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Connect the dashcam to the router's WiFi network.
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When you are in the parked vehicle and the door is closed, press the touchscreen of the dashcam to view the PIN screen.
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Enter the default PIN 3333 to unlock the dashcam for the first time, or your own PIN subsequently.
Note
See Set and manage your dashcam PIN if you need help with your PIN.
The screen unlocks and the menu appears, including the following options:
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Press Settings.
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Select WiFi.
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Toggle the button to turn on the WiFi connection.
When enabled, a list of available networks appears on the screen.
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Press Connect to a Different Network.
The dashcam beeps several times.
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Point the dashcam at the QR barcode on the screen of your computer to scan the code.
The dashcam connects to the WiFi network.
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To confirm that the router and connected auxiliary cameras paired successfully, scroll down and press More Info.
From this screen, you can see all the auxiliary cameras that are connected to your dashcam through the router.
