iON Camera is aware that the iON Camera+ App that is used for its Air Pro / Speed Pro and Snap Cam product lines is not currently available on the Google Play Store.
You can manually download and add the application (or APK file) to your Smart Phone by clicking here to go to the Android App Download Page <.li>
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Delete the app preference file. Plist files can become corrupt when a Mac shuts down or restarts unexpectedly or when an app freezes or crashes. As a result, the app may not open. When you delete a bad preference file, the Mac creates a new plist file that contains all the app's defaults automatically. YI Dome Security Camera 1080p HD Pan/Tilt/Zoom 2.4G IP Surveillance System, 24/7 Emergency Response, Auto-Cruise, Motion Track, Night Vision, iOS/Android App - Works with Alexa and Google Assistant 4.3 out of 5 stars 12,245.
Air Pro™ Software for Windows Computers
If you have a Windows/PC, your camera will automatically place the .exe file onto the SD card upon powering on the camera. Please turn the camera on and then connect it to your Windows computer with the supplied USB cable. Double click on the ion.exe application to launch the Desktop App.
If you have any questions or issues regarding firmware please visit our FAQ.
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This occurs when you are setting up the camera in the app and you don't hear the voice prompt 'Waiting to connect' but still proceed with the setup in the app. The QR code doesn't scan and you click Next at the bottom of the screen.
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Air Pro™ Software for MAC Computers
If you have a MAC computer, you will need to download the APP below.
If you have any questions or issues regarding firmware please visit our FAQ.
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iON SnapCam Firmware
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There are no firmware update files available for the Air Pro 2/CamoCam/Speed Pro camera but the camera will still work great with the firmware version loaded on the camera.
Please do not attempt to upload the incorrect FIRMWARE onto your camera. You will cause the unit to be unstable and render the unit inoperable.
Firmware FAQs
What do I do if my SnapCam freezes
You can Reset the device by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds
How do I reset the SnapCam
You can Reset the device by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds.
How do I Upgrade the Firmware on my New iON SnapCam?
For step by step instructions on how to upgrade your iON SnapCam firmware, plus video tutorials, quick start guides and SnapCam specific FAQs please see our dedicated SnapCam Support pages.
How can I update my WiFi PODZ?
*Make sure first the iON camera is up to date. To do so connect camera to PC, open iON program and select firmware check. If an update is needed, please perform the update first.
*Insert WiFi PODz in iON camera and secure PODz, but do not turn the WiFi PODz. Bobcat 440b operator manual download.
*Take 2 or 3 pictures. In order for the camera update to work a few photos must be taken first.
*Power WiFi PODz. WiFi PODz should be blinking indicating ready to connect.
*Connect to iON camera using your android or apple device and select WIFIPODZ. Enter password 123456789 to connect.
*Open iON Camera App from your device. You should get a message that a new firmware update is available for the WiFi PODz.
Netbeans for mac. *After download, power off iON Camera and close your iON app from your smart device. From your android or apple device you must also turn off your WiFi.
*Power on your iON camera and then your iON WiFi PODz. *This is an important step. Your iON WiFi PODz LED will be solid blue for about 30 seconds, then it will blink 2 to 5 times and LED becomes solid blue again. Do not interrupt; the LED will be solid for another 30 seconds and will power off on its own. Please note the iON Camera will stay on.
*Press the iON WiFi PODz button once and the WiFi PODz will not power on. Pressed the iON WiFi PODz button a second time and the WiFi PODz will power on. The update is now complete.
*Insert your memory card and power your iON product.
*Connect your camera directly to your MAC. Do not connect to USB hubs, keyboard or monitor.
*Your iON will show on your desktop as (NO NAME).
*Go to https://ioncamera.com and select your country followed by support and then drivers.
*Select iON Air Pro MAC version and confirm download.
*Once download is complete, move file to the root directly of your iON cameras memory, (NO NAME).
*Open the iON program and Select check (firmware). If an update is available select (Download).
*After download select (Install), a message remove (USB) will appear, do not disconnect yet.
*Close all windows and iON program.
*Select (eject) device.
*Disconnect the USB from back of iON camera. Your iON camera LED will flash green and red. Do not interrupt this process.
*When the camera stop flashing wait another 30 seconds.
*Your camera is now updated and ready to use with the newest firmware.
I can’t install the Mac Software Application. It keeps saying move the application to the camera’s memory card but I already did?
If you have downloaded the file more than once, the Mac may have added a download version number to the file name and the camera is not recognizing the application file name. Rename the file without the version info. Example: Mac may have renamed ion_v1.05 as ion_v1-1.05.
How do I check or update my Air Pro Firmware using a Mac?
The Instructions will help you install the Mac Application Software on your camera and then use the Application Software to update your camera’s firmware. To Update Air Pro Software and Firmware using Mac:
1. Visit the ion website (www.iontheaction.com) to download the latest Mac software application version. 2. Insert a Micro SD card with at least 2MB free space into the camera. 3. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. 4. Connect your camera to the Mac via the camera’s USB cable. 5. Use Finder to locate and open the new device “No Name” (You should see a folder “DCIM” and the file ion.exe when you open it.) 6. Drag the downloaded file to the device in the same folder as ion.exe. 7. Double click the newly loaded file to open the Mac Application. 8. Select “Firmware Check” 9. Follow the On Screen Directions exactly if the Application indicates that the firmware should be updated.
How do I check or update my Air Pro Firmware using a Windows Computer?
To Update Air Pro Firmware using a Windows PC:
1. Click the Start Icon in the lower left corner of the PC Screen 2. Click/Open “Computer” from the menu 3. Take note of the current Removable Drives. 4. Turn the camera on. 5. Phantasy star online download mac. Connect the camera to the computer via USB. (Requires a USB 2.0 port on the PC) 6. You should see a new Removable Drive be added to the “Computer” window. This is the camera. 7. Click/Open the new Removable Drive 8. Run the ion.exe application 9. Select “Firmware Check” 10. Follow the On Screen Directions exactly if the Application indicates that the firmware should be updated.
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How do I know what Firmware Version my Air Pro is running?
You can make sure you are running the latest firmware by using the Firmware Check option of the Windows or Mac Software Application.
To find out the specific version number the camera is running you can follow these steps:
1. Take a single still shot with the camera. 2. On a Windows Computer – Open the Start Menu and then Computer 3. Take note of the existing Devices with Removable Storage 4. With the camera On, connect the camera to a USB 2.0 port on the computer. 5. Watch for a new device to be added to the list of Devices with Removable Storage. This is your camera which is now accessible as just another folder on the computer. 6. Open the new folder and then successive folders DCIM/100Media. You are now looking at all the image files on the camera. 7. Right click on the new Still Shot file name and select Properties 8. Select the Details Tab 9. The Firmware Version is the Program Name in the Origin Section Example: Program Name v1.16
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What you need
An iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with iOS 13.2 or later.
The Home app set up on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Apple ID that you use with iCloud.
A home hub set up on an iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV.
One or more HomeKit Secure Video cameras.
A supported iCloud storage plan.
Streaming video and storing video clips don't require an iCloud storage plan. If you want to record your video, you need a 200GB iCloud storage plan to support one camera and a 2TB storage plan to support up to five cameras.
Set up your camera
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Check with your camera manufacturer if you need to install their iOS or iPadOS camera app for setup.
Add your camera as an accessory in the Home app. You'll see a notification on your device that says your camera is added. Make sure that you add your camera to the same network that your Home app is on and that the network is stable. If your network disconnects while your camera is recording, your video might not be stored.
Follow the onscreen instructions to choose your streaming and recording settings, user permissions, and more. You can also change these settings later. When you're finished, tap Done.
Mac address for ps4. Use these steps to add all of your HomeKit Secure Video cameras to the Home app. You'll get a notification if you reach the maximum number of recording-enabled cameras supported with your iCloud storage plan.
The Apple ID that you use for the Home app allows up to five total recording-enabled cameras across as many homes as you own. Members of a Family Sharing iCloud storage plan share this limit with everyone else on the storage plan. To record with more than five cameras, you need to use another Apple ID with another iCloud storage plan.
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Change your settings
To adjust camera settings, open the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Tap the video feed, then tap Settings . On Mac,* Control-click the video feed, then select Settings .
Change the name of your camera and room where it's located. Turn on Include in Favorites to access and control your accessory in the Home tab in the Home app, in Control Center on iOS, iPadOS, or Apple TV, and with some features on your Apple Watch.
Tap Notifications to change how you receive notifications. You can turn notifications on or off, receive them when certain motion is detected, when no one is home, and more. Notification settings might vary by camera manufacturer.
Adjust Recording Options to choose what is recorded and which video clips are stored. Choose to stream and record when household members are at home or away, record with or without sound, or when certain motion is detected. Streaming and recording settings might vary by camera manufacturer.
Turn on Face Recognition to be notified when people you've tagged in the Photos app come to your door.
* You can change recording settings and view video clips and streams in the Home app with macOS 10.15.1 and later.
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Review and share your video
View your video streams and recordings in the Home tab of the Home app under Favorite Cameras, or in the room in Home app where you've put the camera. Members of your home can also view video streams in Control Center on Apple TV, in the Home app on Mac, or on Apple Watch. The primary Home app user can restrict which home users can view all video recordings.
To review video clips, tap the video feed in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. On Mac,* double-click the video feed in the Home app.
Look above the video to see what time and day you're viewing. Use the calendar above the video to view recordings on a specific day. You can view the last ten days of recorded video clip history that's stored in iCloud.
Use the video timeline at the bottom of the screen to play or pause the recording, or use the timeline to move back or forward in the video. If you see a person, animal, or car icon on the timeline, tap or click the icon to watch a recorded video clip from when your home hub detected motion. On iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, pinch the timeline with two fingers to zoom in and see your frames in more detail.
To share your video clips with other people, apps, or save them to iCloud or Photos, tap or click .
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Tap or click to view other accessories located in the same room as your camera in the Home app.
* You can change recording settings and view video clips and streams in the Home app with macOS 10.15.1 and later.
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Do more with the Home app
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Set up Face Recognition in the Home app to get notified the moment a visitor arrives at your door.
Invite others to control your home and edit user permissions.
Turn on notifications and check the status of your home.