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Frequently Asked Questions
Setting a Schedule for the Hardware WDR
Q: During the day I need to activate the Hardware WDR Mode to cope with the high dynamic range of sunlit and shadow areas in the video image. But during the night, especially when there are strong li…
11 Min
WebUI Help
Q: The web user interface of my full HD camera offers a lot of function - I am afraid that I am a little bit lost trying to set it up. IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, HTTP Port, RTSP Authentication…
1 Min
Update your Camera Firmware via your Cameras SD Card
Q: I have an IN-5907 that does not respond anymore and does not get a DHCP address even after factory reset. My last idea now was to try to install the firmware via the SD card - if that is possible.…
1 Min
HTML5 Video in Safari for the FUll HD Web User Interface
Diskutieren Sie diesen Artikel im INSTAR Forum Q: After Updating to the newest webUI I noticed that I no longer have audio in Safari. Both Firefox and Chrome work without any issues. A: The new web u…
1 Min
HTML5 Video Playback in Full-Screen Mode
Diskutieren Sie diesen Artikel im INSTAR Forum Q: How can I activate the HTML5 / h.264 Videostream on my Full HD camera? Can I use it in full-screen resolution? A: After updating your webUI to versio…
1 Min
HTML5 Video for the FUll HD Web User Interface
Diskutieren Sie diesen Artikel im INSTAR Forum Q: Starting with version 2.6(315) of the web interface, all Full HD camera models support HTML5 Video for plugin-free playback of the video stream. This…
2 Min
Multi-monitor support for the InstarVision 2.6
Q: With the InstarVision 2.6 Windows software, right-clicking on the video leads to a full screen mode. If you have more than one monitor connected to your PC, the full screen will always open on the…
1 Min
Create a camera overview page in ioBroker Vis via Node-RED
Introduction to Node-RED in ioBroker Receive Updates from ioBroker in Node-RED Updating ioBroker Objects through Node-RED UI Create Datapoints Node-RED Script: Alarm Areas Node-RED Script: Alarmserve…
16 Min
INSTAR MQTT Alarmserver Interval
Q: After I changed completely to MQTT, I switched off the HTTP alarm server on my 9008. This had the consequence that the cool-down interval was deactivated. As a result I am getting tens of MQTT ala…
2 Min
Homebridge in Node-RED for Apple Homekit
Q: The Homebridge Tutorial showed how to add buttons and switches to Homebridge so that I am now able to to control my camera through Homebridge in my Homekit App on my iPhone. Is it possible to comb…
6 Min
I want to add my cameras live video to the ioBroker Visualization
Q: I want to add my cameras live video to the ioBroker Visualization. But adding the Snapshot or MJPEG Stream URL to an Image or iFrame Element doesn't seem to be very stable. The stream often stops …
7 Min
DDNS access to the camera does not work in Synology Software
Q: For remote recording, I want to connect to an IN-8015 camera using an INSTAR DynDNS address within Surveillance Station Software on my Synology Disk Station. Unfortunately, the connection only wor…
1 Min
Homey MQTT Client TLS Encryption
Q: I want to make sure that my MQTT network uses TLS encryption. How do I have to configure my camera and the Homey MQTT Client to accomplish that? A: Your camera uses a different port for the TLS en…
1 Min
Using MQTT to inform Homey that an Alarm was Triggered
Q: I found your guide to use the INSTAR (HTTP) Alarmserver. Wouldn't it make more sense to publish those events through the MQTT service that every Full HD cameras offers? This way I would be able to…
2 Min
Using MQTT to inform ioBroker that an Alarm was Triggered
Q: I found your guide to use the INSTAR (HTTP) Alarmserver. Wouldn't it make more sense to publish those events through the MQTT service that every Full HD cameras offers? This way I would be able to…
7 Min
Using the INSTAR MQTT Alarmserver to track Moving Objects
Q: Is it possible to use Node-RED to have my Full HD pan&tilt camera follow moving objects ? A: You can use INSTAR MQTT Alarmserver to notify Node-RED about detected movements. You can start by selec…
3 Min
Using MQTT to inform your Smarthome that an Alarm was Triggered
Q: I found your guide to use the INSTAR (HTTP) Alarmserver. Wouldn't it make more sense to publish those events through the MQTT service that every Full HD cameras offers? This way I would be able to…
6 Min
Homebridge to Homekit without MQTT
Q: I found your guide to use Homebridge with INSTAR cameras. But this only works with Full HD cameras that have the MQTT interface. Is it possible to connect INSTAR HD cameras to Homekit as well? A: …
3 Min
ioBroker and INSTAR Alarmserver
Q: How can I use the alarm server of my camera with the ioBroker Client as target web server that is configured on port 8087 using the adapter Simple-API? A: The webhook required for the alarm server…
6 Min
INSTAR MQTT Topics and Smarthome User Interfaces
Q: The are so many different MQTT Topics for my camera. Which one of them do I need for my smarthome user interface - the Status, Command or RAW Topic? A: There are two types of smarthome UIs, as sho…
2 Min
INSTAR Command, Status and RAW Topics
Q: I want to switch my cameras Alarm Areas through the INSTAR MQTT Interface but I don't understand how to use the corresponding MQTT Topic. A: The corresponding MQTT Topics to switch the areas 1-4 a…
3 Min
ioBroker MQTT Adapter cannot connect
Q: I installed my MQTT camera according to your guide in ioBroker. But the adapter connection status does not switch from to . I checked the log file and it seems that the adapter cannot connect to …
2 Min
ioBroker as MQTT Broker for your Camera
Q: I installed my MQTT camera according to your guide in ioBroker. But now I do use the MQTT Adapter as my primary MQTT Broker - not as a MQTT Client. And I am unable to update Command Topics through…
3 Min
Debugging the OpenHAB IP Camera Binding
Q: I installed the IP Camera Binding in OpenHAB 2.5 and I cannot get the camera snapshot to show up in the OpenHAB PaperUI. How can I find out what is going wrong? A: The OpenHAB Camera Binding allow…
3 Min
ioBroker MQTT overwrites Camera Settings
Q: I installed my MQTT camera according to your guide in ioBroker. But now I am unable to access my cameras web interface. The camera no longer accepts my login. A: Make sure that you deactivate the …
3 Min
Self-signed SSL certificate for the INSTAR MQTT Broker and Home Assistant
Q: How do I use a custom SSL certificate for the INSTAR MQTT Broker with Home Assistant? A: We already showed how to set up your INSTAR MQTT Broker with a self-signed SSL cert. Following this guide w…
3 Min
Self-signed SSL certificate for the INSTAR MQTT Broker and Node-RED
Q: How do I use a custom SSL certificate for the INSTAR MQTT Broker with Node-RED? A: We already showed how to set up your INSTAR MQTT Broker with a self-signed SSL cert. Following this guide we now …
12 Min
Self-signed SSL certificate for the INSTAR MQTT Broker
OpenSSL Broker Certificate and Client Public Key broker.pem client.pem Adding the Certificate to your Cameras Testing the MQTT Network MQTT.fx Q: How do I create a custom SSL certificate for the INST…
12 Min
Video Image Banding
Q: I see some kind of banding in my video image. It moves as well and is affecting the colour. My office uses LED lighting (Normal ES 12w lamps). I mean the kind of horizontal banding you get if you …
1 Min
ioBroker and the MotionEye WebHook
Q: I would like to use the motion detection in MotionEye to trigger an alarm in ioBroker and access my INSTAR cameras via MQTT or CGI command. A: We already discussed in our ioBroker and INSTAR alarm…
2 Min
ioBroker without MQTT
Q: Hello, I have seen your very extensive documentation for IoBroker. But I am still unable to display the live stream of the IN-7011-HD and the IN-5905-HD. Furthermore I want to set up two buttons t…
5 Min
Alarm server no longer works (URL Encoding)
Q: The alarm has already worked once after I got the camera about 2 weeks ago and then immediately installed the latest firmware. Since then I have the problem that the entered http Request is encode…
1 Min
Network connection not possible
Q: One of my cameras does not work anymore, I do not get any network connection, either via Wlan or Lan. I have already tried a reset. The camera does not appear in the Camera Tool. In addition, I ha…
2 Min
5905 vs 5907
Q: I consider which of the cameras 5905 or 5907 I should buy? A: The difference between the IN-5905HD and the IN-5907HD is as follows: The case is different, of course, so the IN-5905HD is a bit smal…
1 Min
Access your Camera over the Internet
Q: Can the camera reach over the internet? A: Yes, for example by activating the port forwarding, the access of computers from other networks, including the Internet, can be set up. There are various…
1 Min
Add Camera to Website
Q: Is it possible to integrate the camera image in a website? A: Yes. FAQs IN-9008 Full HD IN-8015 Full HD IN-7011 HD IN-6014 HD IN-6012 HD IN-6001 HD IN-5907 HD IN-5905 HD VGA Series
1 Min
Alarm Email not sending
Q: Camera does not send pictures A: Camera does not send any pictures, although according to my settings all are correct. E-mail test is positive. Manuel can be taken pictures. You can check under Sy…
1 Min
Angle of View
Q: Why do you not see so much of the room with the camera? A: The IN-5907 HD is designed for installation at a greater distance from the object (15-25m) and has therefore installed a lens with a smal…
1 Min
Alarm Out
Q: I want to switch external light sources with my cameras. I wanted to switch external light sources with my cameras. Find nowhere a hint. I came across her relay board. Nowhere is a technical note …
1 Min
Audio Buzzing
Q: Audio channel with buzzing sound A: My 6012 has been buzzing through the audio channel for some time after it has reached normal operating temperature, making it impossible to hear the ambient noi…
1 Min
Audio Detection
Q: Can I trigger an alarm with a microphone? A: Can I use a microphone to sound an alarm? The audio alarm is of course only available for camera models that have a microphone installed (all HD and Fu…
1 Min
Bad WiFi
Q: Although the WLAN signal is perfect, the connection often breaks off. A: Although the wireless signal strength is perfect, the connection is constantly breaking. I've already tried everything and …
2 Min
Behind a Window
Q: Can the camera be photographed from inside to outside through a window? A: Can the camera film from inside to outside through a window? And then does the PIR sensor work? In principle, it is possi…
1 Min
Cable Trunk
Q: Need a camera without a trunked cable A: For months, I want to buy the camera 5907, what keeps me off is the trunk group, which can be installed outside only consuming. In the foreseeable future, …
1 Min
Bigger SD Card
Q: Can I use a larger SD card with my camera? A: With the 720p cameras you can use SD cards up to 32GB and with the 1080p up to 128GB. For indoor cameras, the SD card reader sits in the back or side …
1 Min
Camera API
Q: Does the camera have an API with which I can tapped the current picture by curl etc.? A: Yes, the complete documentation can be found here. FAQs IN-9008 Full HD IN-8015 Full HD IN-7011 HD IN-6014 …
1 Min
Switch off your Camera
Q: Can the camera be turned off by app? A: The camera can only be switched off by disconnecting it from the power supply. However, it is possible to remotely disable the alarm function of the camera …
1 Min
Ceiling Mount
Q: Can you also mount the device on the ceiling? A: Yes, the corresponding bracket is included. If the image then (depending on the assembly) upside down, you can turn this about the software and ref…
1 Min
Connection Cable Installation
Q: How are the connections made weatherproof? A: It is correct that the connections at the end of the approximately 60cm long connecting cable must be stored in the dry. There are different ways to d…
1 Min
Cloud Storage Full
Q: Cloud storage is full. A: It can not be that my cloud memory is 75% full when only about 40 videos are stored at 10 GB. Storage. That's right, about 40 videos would not need that much memory. The …
1 Min
DS Lite
Q: DS Lite connection from Unitymedia A: I have an IPV6 / IPV4 DS Lite connection from Unitymedia. I would like to know if it will definitely work to access one of your HD IP Cams from outside via my…
1 Min
Connection Failures
Q: The connection to the camera breaks off again and again. A: The connection to the camera breaks down again or is not liquid. If the connection to the camera is unstable, it is most likely due to t…
1 Min
Deactivate Camera
Q: Can the camera be turned off by app? A: The camera can only be turned off by disconnecting it from the power. However, it is possible to remotely disable the alarm function of the camera via the a…
1 Min
Deactivate IR LEDs
Q: Is it possible to deactivate the IR LEDs when using an external headlight? A: Yes, but a cable has to be pulled off the board. By disabling the IR LEDs in the web interface of the camera, the came…
1 Min
Deactivate Motion Detection
Q: Is it possible to disable the alarm with the app? A: The camera also turns on in the evening at 20 o'clock but unfortunately not automatically in the morning at 7 o'clock. The thief-icon on my pho…
1 Min
Disable Night Mode
Q: Can I disable the black&white Night Mode? A: Can someone tell me how to disable the day-night mode? The IR LEDs can be deactivated. Nevertheless, the 8015 camera switches to night mode and the IR …
1 Min
Deactivate PIR Sensor
Q: Can you turn off the PIR sensor? A: Yes, this is easily possible. You can either do not use motion detection at all, only use software-based motion detection through an image comparison, use the P…
1 Min
Different Email Recipient
Q: Can I enter a different email address for the notification for each cam? A: Yes, this is easily possible. Each camera is a separate small computer and works completely separate from another camera…
1 Min
Disable Wifi
Q: Is it possible to disable the WLAN? A: Yes, you can easily disable Wi-Fi. If you have connected the camera via LAN cable, WLAN would also be automatically deactivated. You can also deactivate this…
1 Min
FTP Upload Unreliable
Q: I noticed that not all alarm events arrive on the server via ftp. A: I noticed now that not all alarm events arrive via ftp on the USB stick on the router, on the internal SD card, however, alread…
1 Min
Full HD Camera with a blurry image
Q: The image of my IN-8015 or IN-9008 Full HD is out of focus. A: You can adjust the focus of the lenses of the Full HD cameras at the installation site to get the best picture sharpness: IN-9008 FHD…
2 Min
Guest User
Q: Password protected is the cam so determined you can also set up a guest kick to the then can look if I want? A: You can save three different users. An administrator, a user and guest access. Each …
1 Min
Heating Element Installation
Q: Is it possible to install a heater on the camera? A: In most cases, the use of a heater is not necessary because the camera generates even in continuous operation sufficient heat. However, if you …
1 Min
IP Protocol IPv4 or IPv6
Q: What kind of IP protocol IP4 or IP6 does the camera work with? A: It does not matter if your ISP works with IPv4 or IPv6. HD cameras have two ways to access the Internet. DDNS: This only works wit…
1 Min
How does the Push Service work
Q: I do not quite understand how the push service works. Do I need an internet connection? A: Yes, the smart phone must be connected to the internet. You will receive a push message as soon as the ca…
1 Min
INSTAR and Synology Surveillance Station
UPDATE: Full HD cameras IN-8015 Full HD, IN-9008 Full HD, IN-9010 Full HD, IN-9020 Full HD are now fully supported Q: Can the camera be operated with the Synology Surveillance Station? A: Yes, the ca…
1 Min
Infrared LEDs Visibility
Q: Are the IR LEDs visible? A: The IR LEDs light up slightly reddish and are visible in the dark. On the models IN-5907 HD and IN-6012 HD it is possible to exchange them with invisible 940mm IR LEDs,…
1 Min
IN-9008 Full HD Nightvision and PIR Sensor Range
Q: What is the range of the IR sensor and the IR illumination? A: The PIR sensor is for a distance of max. 12-15 meters provided. Further distance is technically not possible with PIR, here we alread…
1 Min
InstarVision 2.1 beta
Q: Where can I find the download for the latest BETA version of InstarVision v2.1? A: You can download the version HERE. An overview of all available download versions can be found here: Download Are…
1 Min
Installation without a PC
Q: Is it necessary to install the camera on the PC or is the app for the smart phone also sufficient? A: As a first installation you should definitely use a PC with a web browser to make the basic se…
1 Min
Length of Alarm Recordings
Q: How long is the video recording after motion detection? A: The alarm recording on the SD card starts 3 seconds before the triggering event and runs until 15s after the alarm - the videos are thus …
1 Min
MJPEG Stream
Q: Does the camera have a mjpeg stream? I want to embed them in the third-party app ... A: Yes, the video is available as RTSP (H264), MJPEG or JPEG stream. You can also tap single images in differen…
1 Min
Live Video Stops
Q: After starting the camera, the clock and the picture will stop after a while A: If you open the camera in the web browser, the video will be encoded via h.264 encoded and played back with the Flas…
1 Min
Microphone Noise
Q: The microphone is buzzing. A: First check that the volume of the audio input is not too high. Then try connecting the camera to another outlet without a multiple socket in between. If possible, us…
1 Min
Motion Blur
Q: A few days ago I bought the IN-5907HD, at first I was very impressed with the performance of the camera. But when it was night, I realize that I can not recognize anything. A: Blurring of moving o…
1 Min
Motion Tracking
Q: Can the camera approach a certain position after a motion detection? A: You can define an alarm position on all HD PTZ cameras: 1080p Series / 720p Series Object tracking is possible via additiona…
1 Min
No Emails
Q: Camera does not send any pictures, although according to my settings all are correct. E-mail test is positive. Manuel can be taken pictures. A: Under System - System Log you can check if alarm rec…
1 Min
No Nightvision
Q: Camera does not switch to night mode. A: My camera does not switch between day and night mode. I suspect it's because the house has outside lighting. Although this will illuminate the immediate en…
2 Min
No Alarm In/Output
Q: Alarm input and output was saved or see this wrong? A: The alarm input is used by the integrated PIR motion detector. And unfortunately there is no alarm output on the IN-6014 HD. Here you would h…
1 Min
Outdoor Use of Indoor Cameras
Q: Is it possible to use the IN-8015 Full HD outdoors? A: For outdoors, the IN-9008 Full HD would be provided. Since the IN-8015 Full HD (just as the 60-series indoor models) is intended for indoor u…
1 Min
PTZ Noise
Q: Is the tilt and swivel mechanism really quiet - do not want to scare my child in the nursery? A: You can hear the panning (as well as the switching on / off of the IR lighting) in the iPad app, bu…
1 Min
Port Forwarding
Q: How do I create a port forwarding in my router? A: You can find a number of guides for various routers at this link. FAQs IN-9008 Full HD IN-8015 Full HD IN-7011 HD IN-6014 HD IN-6012 HD IN-6001 H…
2 Min
Power Plug Size
Q: What size does the connector plug of the power supply? A: Outdoor cameras have a 2.1mm In / 5.5mm Out barrel connector. 2A at 12V is needed. Indoor cameras have a 1.35mm In / 3.5mm Out barrel con…
1 Min
Push Notification
Q: What do I have to do, so that the camera informs me via push message? A: What do I have to do, so that the camera informs me when registering a movement, etc. via push notifications on my smartpho…
1 Min
Push Service Without Portforwarding
Q: Can I configure the cam so that it sends baby messages as push messages via the Internet, but access to the picture only through a VPN or inside the home network? A: Yes, you can send the push not…
1 Min
SD Card Access
Q: The SD card is installed in the camera, so I have to take it out every time to access the records? A: The SD card can be accessed via the camera's WebUI or more conveniently via the Instar Camera …
1 Min
SD Card Not Accessible
Q: The SD card disappears again and again. A: The SD card disappears again and again, or is always unavailable. It may happen that the SD card no longer works properly due to spelling errors. Then fo…
1 Min
Software License
Q: Do I have to purchase a license to use the software? A: Do I still need to purchase a license / key to use the software in the browser / smartphone? Each of our cameras has its own software on the…
1 Min
SD Ring Storage
Q: What happens if the SD card of the camera is full? A: The SD cards of INSTAR cameras use a ring memory, which means that when the memory is full, the oldest recordings (daily folders) are automati…
1 Min
Status LEDs
Q: Is it possible to switch off the flashing LED, switch off the status light? A: The blue LED on your indoor camera can be switched off in the WebUI under System - Status LED. The yellow and green L…
1 Min
Switchable Power Extension Cord
Q: Can the camera be connected to a switchable power outlet or lose its settings? A: The settings are all retained in the camera, you can easily remove the power. However, cutting the power while the…
1 Min
Thirdparty Apps
Q: Is it also possible to use third-party apps for control? A: Yes, there is a large selection of third-party software compatible with our cameras. However, not all features of the camera model are a…
1 Min
White Ring
Q: In the night shots is a white ring and the picture is out of focus. A: The white ring is caused by reflections of the IR LEDs on the upper camera cover. Just push the cover back a bit and the refl…
1 Min
Temperature Range
Q: Up to what temperature range is the camera specified? A: It is correct that -5 and +55 degrees are given. These are the temperatures that INSTAR can guarantee. In practice, even -10 degrees are no…
1 Min
Two-way Communication
Q: I am looking for a camera with intercom function. A: I am looking for a camera that I can communicate with in my language. Unfortunately, I can not see so well in the Instar product descriptions w…
2 Min
Deactivate PIR Sensor
Q: Can I communicate with the camera with Grandpa without turning on the computer? A: You can also communicate with the camera easily. Via the web browser this would e.g. in Internet Explorer or Fire…
1 Min
Using the Alarm Relay
Q: I want to switch external light sources with my cameras. A: I wanted to switch external light sources with my cameras. Find nowhere a hint. I came across her relay board. Nowhere is a technical no…
1 Min
Video File Size
Q: What is the filesize a HD camera records? A: I have two 5905HD both are equal in resolution. Nevertheless, has 10 minutes of video recording in one 20mb and the other 90mb. Which is a big differen…
1 Min
Video on FTP
Q: Is it possible to permanently save the video picture with sound via ftp? A: No, unfortunately this is not possible. Here you would rather have an NVR or e.g. Synology Disk Station will need to rec…
1 Min
Weathering
Q: How does the camera react to heat, cold, sunshine, can it rust? A: Our outdoor cameras are IP65 weather protected, temperatures from -5 ° C - 55 ° C are no problem. For use at lower temperatures, …
1 Min
WiFi Operation
Q: Are all functions available with wlan, or are there restrictions? A: Everything the camera can via LAN cable, it can also be wireless. There is no restriction here. It should only be taken to ensu…
1 Min
WiFi Frequency Standard
Q: Which W-LAN and frequency standards does the camera support? Also 5 Ghz? A: No, since most customers attach more importance to a long range of WLANs, only a 2.4Ghz WLAN module is installed because…
1 Min
WiFi Password and Special Characters
Q: Is the WLAN key still not supporting certain special characters? A: 5 characters are not supported - all other ASCII characters are ok: / &"'= FAQs IN-9008 Full HD IN-8015 Full HD IN-7011 HD IN-6…
1 Min
Without Computer
Q: Does the PC have to remain switched on while the camera is in operation? A: No, the camera works completely independently. You do not need a PC (just for setup). The camera itself can detect movem…
1 Min
Wrong Colours
Q: The picture has a brown, yellow, purple tinge, stripes A: If the image has a color cast, it is likely that the cables are in loose contact with the image sensor. For outdoor cameras, you can open …
1 Min
sFTP or FTPS
Q: Does the camera support sFTP or FTPS ? A: We have the IN-9008 Full HD Weather Camera in operation and use it for the transmission of weather images. Now we would like to load every half an hour a …
1 Min
How to remove the SD Card in the camera models IN-9010 FHD and IN-9020 FHD
Q: Where do I find the SD card in my IN-9020 Full HD? I need to do a factory reset with my camera. A: Open the small hatch on the back of the camera head and use your tweezers to remove the MicroSD C…
4 Min
Alarm Input
Q: How the alarm input works. A: I need a short information on how the input / input of the camera must be connected. In the manual the input / input is described with + and - (see attachment). How i…
2 Min
False Alerts
Q: Why am I getting a flood of false alarms at night? A: Recently, I try to adjust the camera and can not manage to reduce the flood of false alarms (about 100) during the night without losing the mo…
2 Min
IN-8015 Full HD vs IN-6014 HD
Q: What is the advantage or improvement of the IN-8015 Full HD to the 6014 HD? A: For one, the 8015 is a FullHD camera, i. It has twice the resolution of the 6014 and the 8015 has its own alarm input…
2 Min
IN-9008 Full HD vs IN-5905 HD
Q: What is the advantage or improvement of IN-9008 Full HD to 5905 HD? A: Key points summarized for the new IN-9008 Full HD series Hardware New and thought-through design / no connection cables with…
2 Min
Night Image is Blurry
Q: Nothing to recognize in the night. A: A few days ago I bought the IN-5907HD, at first I was very impressed with the performance of the camera. But when it was night, I realize that I can not recog…
2 Min
Synology and Full HD Cameras
UPDATE: Full HD cameras IN-8015 Full HD, IN-9008 Full HD, IN-9010 Full HD, IN-9020 Full HD are now fully supported Q: Does anyone have experience with the in-8015hd and the synology surveillance stat…
3 Min
Access Recordings from our Mobile App
Q: Can the pictures be retrieved with the mobile phone while on the move? A: Yes, with the Android, Windows Phone & Metro, iPhone and iPad App InstarVision this is easily possible. The app is provide…
1 Min
Audio Alarm Signal
Q: Can I trigger an alarm with a microphone? A: The audio alarm is of course only available on camera models that have a microphone installed all HD and Full HD indoor cameras and the exterior model …
1 Min
Audio Alarm Signal
Q: Does this device have a signal alarm? Or does she have no sound? A: Yes, she has. There is a built-in speaker that can be addressed via the smartphone app. An alarm tone can be configured for a tr…
1 Min
Audio in Mobile App
Q: If I watch the camera image on my i-phone, then I have sound synonymous? want to use it as a baby monitor. A: Yes, you can also use the app to pick up the sound and talk on your smart phone and th…
1 Min
Connection Cable Removal
Q: Is it possible to remove the connection cable of the camera? A: It is possible to disconnect the connection cable from the camera - by this e.g. through a wall or in a surface-mounted box. FAQs IN…
1 Min
Direct Access over P2P
Q: Is via P2P direct access with the mobile app possible - without a router? A: No. For the P2P access always an Internet access is needed. But if you only want to access the camera locally - without…
1 Min
FritzNAS
Q: Can the recordings be stored directly on a Fritzbox in the NAS system? A: Yes, you can send the alarm recordings easily via FTP to a hard disk or USB stick which is connected directly to the Fritz…
1 Min
LTE Router without Public IP
Q: I want to operate the camera via a 3G / UMTS router without fixed IP address ... A: Yes, in this case you can access via P2P via e.g. our smart phone app. With DDNS, access to a mobile Internet co…
1 Min
Mandatory Cloud Connection
Q: Is access on the move without any chargeable cloud or similar possible? A: Yes, INSTAR offers a free DDNS address. You then only have to set up a port forwarding in the router and can then access …
1 Min
Minimum Focus Distance
Q: Is it possible to focus on ants at close range? A: Yes, that is easily possible. All you have to do is turn the front of the lens until you reach the desired sharpness. You can do this eg. see als…
1 Min
Motion Detection Range
Q: How far does motion detection go? I want to monitor an area that is about 20-25m away. A: You can also detect movements over a very long distance. It should be noted, however, that you can no long…
1 Min
Access Recordings from our Mobile App
Q: Can multiple cameras be accessed at the same time via the smart phone app? A: You can add multiple cameras in the app and then select them - even different cameras, different manufacturers can be …
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Netgear Router as FTP Server
Q: The ftp function is described with Fritz routers and Speedport. Does that work well with Netgear? A: Does the Netgear router have a USB port for e.g. a USB stick or a USB hard disk? If so, then yo…
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Power Supply Cable
Q: How long is the power supply cable? A: The cable of the power supply has a length of 1.5 meters for HD and VGA Cameras. Otherwise you will find an optional 3m PSU in black and white from INSTAR on…
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Unfocused Image
Q: That picture of my camera is out of focus and synonymous can not really focus? A: For all cameras, the lens is focused on a reasonable surveillance area of 5-10m. If you need a different area - or…
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Video File Format on SD Card
Q: Which file format do the videos have on the SD card and with which program can they open? A: The videos are saved in ".avi" format. We recommend to use the VLC player on the PC. FAQs IN-9008 Full …
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What is the Free Push Service
Q: What is meant by the free push service? A: You can either have the camera send you an email including pictures in the event of an alarm, or you can also have a push notification (a text message) s…
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Battery Operation
Q: Can the camera also be operated with a rechargeable battery or batteries? A: The camera is intended for permanent surveillance and unfortunately works only with power supply. Although you can also…
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Installation CD
Q: Can I install the software without a CD because my PC does not have a CD drive? A: Yes, there is nothing on the CD, you will only be redirected to the install.instar.de page, where you will find a…
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New Router
Q: I Have a new router. How do I connect the camera with the new router? A: It's best just to follow the steps for the initial installation as seen on install.instar.de. If you have used the camera v…
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Operation Voltage
Q: Is it possible to operate the camera abroad with 110V? A: Yes, the power supply has an input voltage range of AC 100 - 240 volts. FAQs IN-9008 Full HD IN-8015 Full HD IN-7011 HD IN-6014 HD IN-6012…
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Operation without a Router
Q: Can the camera also be used without internet and router via direct connection to the mobile phone? A: No, you would unfortunately always need a router in between. So you can, for example, use a mo…
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Optical Zoom
Q: Does this camera have a zoom function? A: Only the camera models IN-9020 Full HD, IN-9010 Full HD and IN-2908 HD have an optical zoom lense. FAQs IN-9008 Full HD IN-8015 Full HD IN-7011 HD IN-6014…
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PIR Sensor Range
Q: What is the range of the PIR sensor? A: Depends on the size of the object. 10 meters even works with a cat. For me, the sensor 6 meters through the apartment and then through the patio door (glass…
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Pan & Tilt Tour
Q: Can one adjust a swivel range? Want to monitor front door and garden door at the same time. A: You can define positions. Depending on what the camera is currently seeing (ie at which position it i…
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Power through Network Cable
Q: Can the power supply of the camera also be done via the network connection? A: By default, it is only with the power supply. What you mean to me is a PoE version of the camera, what you can do is …
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Using a camera behind a Window
Q: Does the motion detector / night vision work through a Window pane? A: On the motion detection side, only the software-based motion detection would work. The built-in PIR (thermal sensor) would no…
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