Connecting camera to your phone or tablet for the first time.
Let's connect to our phone.
The adapted camera technology that is used in the Reach HD250 is the Runcam 2, which also comes with own fantastic app.
1: First make sure the Reach HD 250 camera and your phone is charged
2: Then go to your app store (iOS or Android) search for "Runcam" then download and install app to your phone or tablet.
3: Next go to your phone settings and turn mobile data off, (tablets with no mobile SIM card you should not need to do this) Close settings.
4: Turn camera on by pressing and holding on button down for about 3sec or until camera beeps.
5: This next part you only need to do once on initial setup of each phone or tablet used. under your Wi-Fi settings ( make sure you have search for new connections is on) once you can see "Nest Box" selected and type in the password 1234567890 now close out of your Wi-Fi settings.
6: Open the Runcam app, on the first screen if the camera Runcam 2 is not selected, open up the camera selection page and select Runcam 2.
7: To Connect to your phone, press connect on app.
(First time connection only) accept any permissions that pop up.
You should now be connected to the camera and have a live feed
To disconnect from the camera.
In the top left press the arrow
You will be prompted to disconnect or stay connected
Press disconnect
Close the app
Press and hold the on off button on the camera for approximately 3 seconds or until you hear it beep and no lights are on.
Congratulations you have now connected the camera to your phone for the first time.
Please note it is the user's responsibility to check what permits are required and familiarise with any local bylaws including permissions need to conduct wildlife monitoring.
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