1080p Indoor Wi-Fi Camera Installation Guide
Model: ADC-V515
Pre-installation checklist
- ADC-V515 camera (included)
- AC power adapter (included)
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection to broadband internet (Cable, DSL, or Fiber Optic)
- An Alarm.com account with a service package that supports video
- A computer, tablet, or smartphone with Wi-Fi is required if the router does not have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature
There are two options for connecting the ADC-V515 to the Internet: Access Point (AP) mode and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode. Use WPS mode if you have easy access to the customer's router and the router has the WPS feature enabled. Note that some Internet Service Providers disable the WPS feature on customer routers. AP mode is the most reliable wireless method for installing this device.
In the box
- ADC-V515 camera
- Mounting bracket
- Power adapter
- Installation guide
- Wall anchors & screws (x2)
Overview
Camera Components
The camera body features the following components:
- 1: Camera lens - The primary lens for capturing video.
- 2: Infrared light - For low-light or night vision capabilities.
- 3: Status light - Indicates the camera's operational status (see Status Light Guide).
- 4: Ambient light sensor - Detects surrounding light levels.
- 5: Microphone - Captures audio.
Base and Rear Connections
The base and rear of the camera include:
- 1: DC power connector - Port for the AC power adapter.
- 2: Friction ball joint - Allows for adjustable camera positioning.
- 3: Friction hinge joint - Provides further adjustment for mounting.
- 4: Base - The main structure of the camera body.
- 5: Reset / WPS button ⚙️ - Used for resetting the device or initiating WPS pairing.
Bottom Components
The bottom of the camera features:
- 1: Rubber pad - For stability and grip.
- 2: Mounting recess - Area for attaching the mounting bracket.
- 3: Speaker - For audio output.
- 4: SD card door - Access to the microSD card slot for local storage.
Installation
Connect the camera to the Wi-Fi network
AP mode
To ensure sufficient Wi-Fi signal, complete these steps with the camera near its final location but prior to mounting.
- Connect the camera's AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet.
- The camera's LED will begin to blink white ⚪. If the LED is not white after two minutes, hold down the Reset button ⚙️ and release when the LED begins to blink white (about 6 seconds).
- On an Internet enabled device, connect to the Wi-Fi network ADC-V515 ([MAC Address Suffix]) where the suffix is the last six characters of the ADC-V515's MAC address, which is located on the camera or on the packaging.
- On the same device, open a web browser and enter
http://v515install
in the URL field. Follow the on-screen instructions to add the ADC-V515 to the Wi-Fi network. The LED will be solid green ✅ when the connection is complete. - See the "Add the device to an account" section to complete the installation.
WPS mode
To ensure sufficient Wi-Fi signal, complete these steps with the camera near its final location but prior to mounting.
- Connect the camera's AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet.
- Hold down the Reset button ⚙️ on the back of the camera and release when the LED begins to blink blue ? (about 3 seconds).
- Activate the WPS mode on the router. The camera will begin to connect to the Wi-Fi network ?. The LED will be solid green ✅ when the connection is complete.
- See the "Add the device to an account" section to complete the installation.
Add the device to an account
Add the camera to the account using one of the following methods:
Customer Website
- Using a web browser, enter the following URL:
www.alarm.com/addcamera
. You will need the username and password of the account to log in to the Customer Website. - Select the camera from the video device list or enter its MAC address to begin adding the camera. The MAC address is located on the bottom of the device or on the packaging.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.
Mobile App Installation Wizard
- Log in to the Alarm.com Mobile App. You will need the username and password of the account to log in.
- Tap the navigation menu.
- Tap Add Device > Video Camera > ADC-V515.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.
MobileTech Installation
- Log in to MobileTech.
- Select the customer's account.
- Tap Quick Actions > Add Device > Video.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.
You can now power down the camera and install it in its final location using the included hardware. You may configure camera settings from the Customer Website.
Status light guide
- Off
- Power off
- Solid green ?
- Connected to Alarm.com
- Blinking green ?
- Local network connection
- Blinking green and red ??
- Reverting to factory default settings
- Blinking red ?
- Power on, camera booting
- Solid red ?
- No local or Internet connection
- Blinking blue ?
- WPS mode
- Blinking white ⚪
- Wi-Fi Access Point mode
Troubleshooting
- If you have issues connecting the camera to the account, power cycle the camera and try again.
- If issues persist, press and hold the Reset button ⚙️ located on the bottom of the camera until the LED is blinking green and red (about 15 seconds), then release the button. The camera will reboot with factory default settings.
- If the camera was previously installed to an Alarm.com account, it will need to be deleted before it can be installed again.
Questions? Visit answers.alarm.com or contact your service provider.
Notices
Federal Communication Commission interference statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IC statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitters(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs/récepteurs exemptés de licence conformes à la norme Innovation, Sciences, et Développement économique Canada. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
- L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
- L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.