Overview
The Z-IOT CAM guides you to install the Z-IOT CAM app, register an account, and connect the camera either locally (no internet) or remotely (via your Wi‑Fi router) to view the live feed.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| App name | Z-IOT CAM |
| Local Wi‑Fi hotspot naming | Starts with Z0IOT_ |
| Default password (device search & ID login) | 123456 |
| Power on | Press and hold power button for 2 seconds (red light stays on) |
| Shutdown | Press and hold power button for 3 seconds (red light turns off) |
| Reset (while powered on) | Press and hold power button for 5 seconds (blue flashes, then solid red) |
| Light behavior note | Red light always on in AP mode; blue light always on in Remote mode |
Quick Setup & Use
- Install the Z-IOT CAM app from the app store (or by scanning the QR code) and register/log in.
- Account registration: Use Register in the app, or search for the device and log in using default password 123456.
- Step 2 (Local / No Internet): Connect your phone Wi‑Fi to the camera hotspot starting with Z0IOT_. Then return to the app and open the preview screen to view the live feed.
- Step 3 (Internet / Remote): Connect your phone to the camera’s built-in Z0IOT hotspot first. Then in the app, follow prompts to select your local Wi‑Fi router, enter its Wi‑Fi password, and wait for configuration to complete. Open the live feed remotely after successful connection.
Z-IOT CAM
Step 1. Install the APP
Scan the QR code below on your phone to download and install the software, then register an account and log in. (For iOS systems, search and install in the App Store). Software Name: Z-IOT CAM
Power On/Off & Reset Instructions
Power on: Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The red light staying on indicates the device is powered on. Shutdown: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds; the red light will turn off to shut down. Reset: While powered on, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. The blue light will flash and then change to a solid red light. Note: The red light is always on when in AP mode, and the blue light is always on in Remote mode.
Account Registration – Method 1
Open the app and tap on the register option to create your account.
Account Registration – Method 2 (Direct Device Search & ID Login)
You can also search for the device directly and login using the default password.
Add ZIOT account. The default password is 123456.
Step 2. Connect Device (Local / No Internet Connection)
Use this mode to connect directly to the camera’s local wireless network when external internet is unavailable.
1. Open your mobile device’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to the hotspot starting with “ZIOT_”.
2. Once successfully connected, return to the Z-IOT CAM app and click on the preview screen to watch the live feed.
Step 3. Connect Device (Internet / Remote Connection)
Use this mode to pair the camera with your local Wi-Fi router for remote access from anywhere.
1. Connect your phone to the camera’s built-in “ZIOT_” hotspot first.
2. Return to the app and follow the prompts to configure the Wi-Fi network for the camera.
3. Select your local Wi-Fi router, enter the correct Wi-Fi password, and wait for the configuration to complete.
4. Once connected successfully, you can watch the live camera feed remotely.
Attention: If the connection fails, verify that your Wi-Fi password is correct. If you still cannot connect, use the “Forget Network” option on your mobile device for your router’s Wi-Fi, reconnect to verify the password, and then try the setup process again.
Troubleshooting
- Connection fails during remote setup: Verify your Wi‑Fi password is correct.
- Still cannot connect: Use the Forget Network option on your mobile device for your router’s Wi‑Fi, reconnect to confirm the password, and then try the setup process again.
FAQ
- How do I power on the Z-IOT CAM?
- Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The red light staying on indicates the device is powered on.
- How do I reset the device?
- While powered on, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. The blue light will flash and then change to a solid red light.
- What should I do if remote connection fails?
- Verify the Wi‑Fi password you entered is correct. If it still doesn’t connect, forget your router’s Wi‑Fi on your phone, reconnect to confirm the password, and try the setup again.
- Can I connect without internet?
- Yes. Use the Local / No Internet Connection mode by connecting your phone to the camera hotspot starting with Z0IOT_, then open the app preview to view the live feed.
Documents / Resources
 | Z-IOT CAM Camera |
References
- User Manualmanual.tools