You have difficulty connecting your smartphone to your Open 3K monitor. Here is a simple and fast procedure to carry out this intervention.
Difficulty: Easy
Time required: 10 minutes
Number of steps: 6
Updated: March 2025
Step 1: Verification of the monitor connection status
First, it will be necessary to ensure the connection status of the monitor.
Enter the Settings
Then Wifi
Then Information
If a QR code is present, it means that the monitor has already been associated with a Wi-Fi.
Check in this case that the Wifi icon is full and is not blocked.
If so, proceed to step 3
Step 2: Connecting the monitor
If the Wifi icon is barredand/or that the QR code is missing, click on "add network" or on the name of the previously registered network
The Extel Open 3K monitor will scan all compatible internet boxes nearby.
Select the name of your internet box by clicking on it.
Then manually enter the wifi key of your internet box and validate
ATTENTION: Your wifi key must have a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 18 characters. If your wifi key has less than 8 characters, please change it.
If you have never changed the wifi key of your internet box or don't know where to find it, please follow the instructions below.
Step 2.1: Where to find the Wifi operator Wifi key
LiveBox 4 = The wifi key is visible by clicking on the facade i of your Livebox.
LiveBox 5 = The wifi key is located on the identification card and also on the label at the outset of your Livebox.
LiveBox 6 = The wifi key is visible in the Wi-Fi settings accessible from the front screen.
Step 2.2: Where to find the SFR Wifi operator key
SFR NB6/NB7/NB8 = The wifi key is located on the label on the back of your SFRBox.
Step 2.3: Where to find the Bouygues Wifi operator key
Bbox Miami/ 4K = The wifi key is located on the label on the back of your Bbox. This is the code entered on the WPA line.
Step 2.4: Where to find the Wifi operator Freebox
Valid for Freebox Delta/Pop/Revolution/mini/One/4G+/Crystal
Please download the Freebox Connect app available on the AppStore and Google Playstore.
Select the template for your Freebox and identify yourself.
The wifi key of your Freebox is located in the menu "My WIFI access"
In case of correct input, the QR code of your monitor will appear and the wifi icon will be fixed
In case of error, a brief message will be displayed during connection and the wifi icon will always be. Please start the step 2 procedure again
Step 3: Connect with the smartphone
Please bring your smartphone and launch the EXTEL Connect app (downloadable free on your smartphone's app store)
Throughout the procedure, if the application asks you for permissions, please allow them.
Make sure your device is not already present in the app and click Add a device.
If your device is already present, you need to delete it. Select your device, then click Settings and then delete device.
Click on "My device is already connected to the Internet".
Click on "EXTEL OPEN 3K"
Click on "QR Code Scan".
Scan the QR code in the monitor login status menu
If you have difficulty scanning the QR code, please improve the surrounding lighting and move slightly from the QR code to improve focus.
If the QR code is correct, the application should find your monitor. Click on "Add"
Step 4: Definition of name and password
Please enter a username for the device, this will match the name on which the device will appear in the app.
Click on "Save".
Please enter a personal password to secure the device in the "NEW" and "CONFIRMER" line.
This password must only have numbers (Attention, it is not necessary two identical digits which follow one another ex: 11,22,33, etc...)
The device's default password is 123456 and therefore cannot be used.
Then click on "Confirm"
Step 5: Verification of operation
The monitor is now saved and will appear under the previously saved name.
Please select it to view the outdoor video.
The association is over.
Step 6: Add monitor to another smartphone
Please bring the second smartphone and launch the EXTEL Connect app (downloadable free on your smartphone's app store).
Throughout the procedure, if the application asks you for permissions, please allow them.
Make sure your device is not already present in the app and click Add a device.
If your device is already present, you need to delete it. Select your device, then click Settings and then delete device.
Click on "My device is already connected to the Internet".
Click on "EXTEL OPEN 3K"
Click on "QR Code Scan".
Scan the QR code in the monitor login status menu
If you have difficulty scanning the QR code, please improve the surrounding lighting and move slightly from the QR code to improve focus.
If the QR code is correct, the application should find your monitor. Click on "Add"
Enter the password you set in step 4, and then click Confirm.
Please enter a username for the device. This will match the name on which the device will appear in the application. (it may be different from the one chosen in step 4).
Click on "Save"
The monitor is now saved and will appear under the previously saved name.