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Guide Review & Setup - Xiaomi DaFang IP Cam

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post Jun 5 2018, 12:23 PM

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Boss, I scan the QR and ask me DL the chinese apps for ios. It is the only 1 and english right ?
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post Jun 5 2018, 01:28 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 5 2018, 12:40 PM)
Ya mi Home app. Select China server and English
You can also try Singapore server but not sure if that can work
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Ok boss. Already DL. Go back try the new cam. thumbup.gif
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post Jun 6 2018, 12:33 AM

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Have you guys encounter such problem.

Just got the cam yesterday. Time setup, plug in the usb, I hear a click inside. Orange led light up in front the cam. Wait and wait but nothing happen. The light suppose to change to green and will swing left/right ? I check it from youtube.

But my unit remain in orange light with stand still for more than an hr. USB plug in/out dozen time. Remain the same. Press the setup button dozen time, no sexy voice. dry.gif

Wonder the unit have problem out of the box. hmm.gif

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post Jun 6 2018, 07:49 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 6 2018, 05:07 AM)
Is this the setting up stage?or after that?
Which server did you use?
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It is setting up stage.

Using mainland China server. iPhone setup side have no problem and everything when smooth. Already at the add in device page where ask to connect cam, wait 15 Sec, press setup bla bla bla.


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post Jun 6 2018, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 6 2018, 08:19 AM)
is your wifi 2.4ghz or 5ghz?
it can only connect to 2.4ghz
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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 6 2018, 08:25 AM)
not sure where you are stop but it is suppose to be like this  -

1. open mi home app and select dafang from the picture list and add it
2. press the reset button at the bottom
3. once you hear the voice, check the circle and press Next
4. it will then ask you to key in the password of your wifi
5. the QR code will appear and you scan it with the dafang.
6. if it is successful - it will ask you select the Location and Name of your device
If it is not successful, you will need to redo all the above again. It may take several tries

please screenshot the page where you are having trouble
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2.4ghz. It is maxis broadband and maxis original router.

Just now try in office. Same problem. Cam orange led light up and nothing happen. Won't change to green and dance around.

Office have 2 router. Both in 2.4ghz. Will it auto connect either 1 ?

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Here the video I setup at home. Is it same respond condition as the rest unit ?



Here setup in office. Same condition as setup at home.



Setup procedure follow exactly. I can't even pass the "no.2. Press the reset button at the button". Or probably can't pass before no.1. dry.gif

Confirm choose mainland China
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Choose this Dafang .
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And stuck at here
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post Jun 6 2018, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(jctasoga @ Jun 6 2018, 08:11 AM)
u may want to reset and unplug the unit. let it rest for a few hours or try reinstalling from step 1 the next day.

cheers.
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The setup in office is the next day. Same condition.
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post Jun 6 2018, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 6 2018, 10:19 AM)
so after you press Reset, there is no voice prompt at all and this is where you cannot continue?
sounds like you got a bad unit  sweat.gif
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Yup. till that level only. Can't move further without the respond from the cam.

I suspect the unit is faulty out of the box.

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post Jun 6 2018, 10:33 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 6 2018, 10:22 AM)
sorry to hear that. time to call the dealer  sad.gif
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Damn. 1st time buy Xiaomi gadget, give me bad impression. ranting.gif

Contact the dealer. Ask him come down to exchange another unit for me tomorrow.
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post Jun 6 2018, 10:37 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 6 2018, 10:29 AM)
your dafang didnt even turn around when you first plug in the USB power?
should be like this -


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Already watch few youtube yesterday.

It should turn green the light and dance.

My 1 sitting duck. sad.gif


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post Jun 7 2018, 10:54 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 6 2018, 11:12 AM)
ya i know the feeling. Xiaofang was my first Xiaomi device and I got bad impression too.
i was skeptical to buy more but here I am with 71 xiaomi IoT devices all working good
you just happened to get a bad unit thats all. Not to worry  blush.gif
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Boss, can the cam operate or view from PC ?
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post Jun 7 2018, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 7 2018, 10:57 AM)
no, only from the Mi Home app
but there might be hacks available that will enable you to do this - https://paenatwilai.com/2015/06/07/s/
you got a replacement already?
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Oh, Thought the cam got PC UI which just type the ip from pc can see.

Dealer said stock only arrive today. Tomorrow send to me. sad.gif

See I can post the video here for the 1st setup. smile.gif
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post Jul 21 2018, 08:56 PM

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Me too. Haven't update yet. Worry some bug.


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post Jul 23 2018, 11:54 AM

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Alright. Skip the update.

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post Aug 9 2018, 04:43 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Aug 9 2018, 04:28 PM)
Anyone know if you can use the camera in ap mode? Basically it doesn't need to connect to the internet/wifi to continuously recording
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Normally I setup the recording by time or day, than click start from the phone. Let it record itself.


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post Aug 20 2018, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Aug 19 2018, 08:38 AM)
Decided to update to the latest 5.5.1.353 and it seems to be able to send me notifications and I can view the motion detected video.

I have two Dafang but only updated one but dunno why it shows both Dafangs now updated to latest firmware
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I still holding back.

So far no problem with online and timelapse using. Mostly use for monitor my solar charge battery and 3D print (long print).

Lazy to discover others function till when want to use it.
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post Mar 9 2020, 09:40 AM

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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Mar 8 2020, 11:32 PM)
Just wondering, if my location already set to mainland china, can I still add cameras that are global version? Because currently I'm using a china set, planning to add a global set.
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When you change to global, if that set is not available in globally, it will grey out.

 

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