Quick Installation

ONVIF

All current INSTAR 1080p IP cameras are compliant with the ONVIF Profile S Version 2.4 Software Integration The 720p Series now also supports the ONVIF Profile S Version 2.4 The surveillance industry…

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User Management on your Camera

Secure the Access to your IP Camera In order to access the user menu please click System in the web interface of your IP camera and then choose the sub menu Users as shown below. We always recommend …

2 Min

Clear your Browser History

Flush old parts of the web user interface after a WebUI update Sometimes your camera´s WebUI might not behave the way you want. You updated your camera´s software, but it still shows you the old vers…

2 Min

How to set up a Wireless Connection

First steps to set up a WiFi connection Please be aware it is best to install your camera via LAN cable first before it can be used in your wireless network - see First Steps and After Unpacking. Our…

7 Min

Software Update 1080p Series

WebUI and Firmware Upgrade 1080p Camera Series Install the newest Firmware and Web User Interface on your IP Camera When a new update becomes available go to System / Update and you will be prompte…

2 Min

Erase your Browsing History in Google Chromium

Sometimes your camera´s WebUI might not behave the way you want. You updated your camera´s software, but it still shows you the old version? An update should bring new functions to the user interface…

1 Min

Erase your Browsing History in Internet Explorer

Sometimes your camera´s WebUI might not behave the way you want. You updated your camera´s software, but it still shows you the old version? An update should bring new functions to the user interface…

1 Min

Erase your Browsing History in Microsoft Edge

Sometimes your camera´s WebUI might not behave the way you want. You updated your camera´s software, but it still shows you the old version? An update should bring new functions to the user interface…

1 Min

Erase your Browsing History in Mozilla Firefox

Sometimes your camera´s WebUI might not behave the way you want. You updated your camera´s software, but it still shows you the old version? An update should bring new functions to the user interface…

1 Min

Erase your Browsing History in Opera

Sometimes your camera´s WebUI might not behave the way you want. You updated your camera´s software, but it still shows you the old version? An update should bring new functions to the user interface…

1 Min

Erase your Browsing History in Vivaldi

Sometimes your camera´s WebUI might not behave the way you want. You updated your camera´s software, but it still shows you the old version? An update should bring new functions to the user interface…

1 Min

Software Update 720p Series

WebUI and Firmware Upgrade 720p Camera Series Install the newest Firmware and Web User Interface on your IP Camera Please download the newest version of the WebUI or Firmware from our website. Go to …

3 Min

Software Update VGA Series

WebUI and Firmware Upgrade VGA Camera Series Install the newest Firmware and Web User Interface on your IP Camera Please download the newest version of the WebUI or Firmware from our website. Go to t…

4 Min

Avast Internet Security

Set an Exception rule inside your Antivirus Protection Software In some cases, it can be that the virus scanner "Avast" is blocking the video stream of the camera. Actually it blocks the ActiveX and …

1 Min

F-Secure Internet Security

Set an Exception rule inside your F-Secure Antivirus Software In some cases, it can be that the F-Secure firewall is blocking the video stream of the camera. Actually it blocks the ActiveX and Quickt…

1 Min

GDATA Internet Security

Set an Exception rule inside your GDATA Antivirus Software It can unfortunately happen that your virus scanner GDATA blocks the video stream of the camera or prevents the ActiveX control or the Quick…

2 Min

Kaspersky Internet Security 2013

Set an Exception rule inside your Kaspersky 2013 In some cases, it can be that the virus scanner Kaspersky is blocking the video stream of the camera. Actually it blocks the ActiveX and Quicktime Plu…

2 Min

AVG Internet Security

Set an Exception rule inside your AVG Antivirus Software In some cases, it can be that the virus scanner AVG is blocking the video stream of your IP camera. Actually it blocks the ActiveX and Quickti…

1 Min

AVIRA Antivirus Pro

Set an Exception rule inside your AVIRA Antivirus Software Avira Antivirus Pro might cause prevent you from displaying the video stream when you access our IP cameras for the first time with Internet…

1 Min

Kaspersky Internet Security 2017

Allow JavaScript for your Cameras WebUI In some cases, it can be that the virus scanner Kaspersky is blocking the user interface of your camera. In this case you will need to deactivate a function in…

1 Min

Kaspersky Internet Security 2014

Set an Exception rule inside your Kaspersky 2014 In some cases, it can be that the virus scanner Kaspersky is blocking the video stream of the camera. Actually it blocks the ActiveX and Quicktime Plu…

1 Min

ActiveX Video Plugin

ActiveX Plugin Installation on Windows The ActiveX Plugin is needed to display the h.264 stream of your INSTAR HD camera in Microsoft´s Internet Explorer. Please refer to QuickTime Plugin Setup if yo…

6 Min

The MJPEG Videostream

How to get a Live Video Stream without Installing a Video Plugin? With Windows 10 Microsoft offers a new web browser to substitute the old Internet Explorer. Due to the omission of plugin support, us…

3 Min

QuickTime Video Plugin

Quicktime Plugin Setup The Quicktime Plugin is needed to display the h.264 stream of your INSTAR HD camera in alternative Browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Opera. Please refer to ActiveX Plugi…

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First Steps Installing your Camera

In the following, we will give you a short introduction to the basic functions of our IP-cameras and the first steps of installation. We will discuss common problems and answer frequently asked quest…

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Display your Cameras Video inside your Browser

HTML5 Video Starting with version 2.6 of the web interface, all Full HD camera models support HTML5 Video for plugin-free playback of the video stream. This feature is enabled by default and can be s…

3 Min

After Unpacking

Table of Content Installation Wizard Unboxing Lense Adjustment Heater Installation Connection Cable Removal or Extension SD Card Upgrade Unboxing Lense Adjustment Further information can be found in …

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IP Camera Search Tools

INSTAR Camera Tool The easiest way to search our camera inside your local network is our INSTAR Camera Tool for Windows, macOS and LINUX. Accessing your Camera´s SD Card Alternative IP Scanner Assig…

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Direct LAN Connection

How to connect your camera directly with your computer via an Ethernet cable? The following instructions will explain to you step by step how you can create a direct LAN connection between your compu…

4 Min

How does an IP-Camera work?

An IP camera is a complex product. However, it is not complicated to operate a INSTAR product. In the following we want to give you an introduction to the basic functions of an IP camera. For more in…

2 Min

Language Selection

How to set the Language in the Web User Interface? The new INSTAR web interface for your IP camera detects automatically what default language your web browser is using. By default, the web interface…

1 Min

Power over Ethernet

PoE Requirements Power over Ethernet or PoE describes systems which pass electric power along with data on twisted pair Ethernet cabling. This allows a single cable to provide both data connection an…

3 Min

IN-LAN Powerline

Network over your Power Grid Installation IN-LAN is an intelligent and secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily via your household power grid - without the need of complex and exp…

3 Min

Angry IP Scanner

Alternative IP Scanner How to find your IP Camera in the network with an alternative IP Scanner? The IP Camera Tool (Windows), IP Camera Tool (macOS) or IP Camera Tool (LINUX) is for sure the most co…

3 Min

Fing CLI

Alternative IP Scanner How to find your IP Camera in the network with an alternative IP Scanner? The IP Camera Tool (Windows), IP Camera Tool (macOS) or IP Camera Tool (LINUX) is for sure the most co…

2 Min

Fing CLI

Alternative IP Scanner How to find your IP Camera in the network with an alternative IP Scanner? The IP Camera Tool (Windows), IP Camera Tool (macOS) or IP Camera Tool (LINUX) is for sure the most co…

4 Min

ONVIF Software Integration

Add a camera to InstarVision or iSpy via ONVIF Read here to learn what hat exactly ONVIF is. In the following, we will explain how you can add your HD or FullHD camera to InstarVision or iSpy via ONV…

3 Min

Wireless Protected Setup

Connect your IP Camera directly to your local WiFi If your WLAN router has the WPS function, you can simply connect your camera to your WLAN at the push of a button. The following explains the proces…

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