Once you've connected the auxiliary camera to an ignition 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. We have tested pairing up to four auxiliary cameras with one dashcam. All the auxiliary cameras connected to one dashcam must be paired the same way. There are two auxiliary camera options, and each type is paired to the dashcam differently:
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Cameras with a wired connection, described below
Tip
If you are installing multiple dashcams, it's easiest to turn on and pair each auxiliary camera one at a time.
Important
Prerequisites:
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Make sure the auxiliary camera is connected to ignition power.
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Use any device that connects to WiFi, such as a phone or tablet, to check that the router is broadcasting an SSID to which the dashcam can connect.
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. You can send them a screenshot or printed version.
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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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi.
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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 with the parking brake on, the ignition on, and the door 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.
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Press Settings.
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Select WiFi.
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Toggle the button to turn on the Wi-Fi 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. A screenshot or printed version of the QR barcode is also sufficient.
The dashcam connects to the Wi-Fi 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.
Important
After another auxiliary camera is paired, the first one disconnects. It reconnects on its own in about a minute.
Important
The More Info screen does not automatically refresh when new auxiliary cameras are connected to the router. To see that they have successfully connected, exit the More Info screen, wait about a minute to make sure they have all reconnected, and re-enter. The added auxiliary cameras should appear.
