Thomson camera connection by FOSCAM

Thomson camera connection by FOSCAM

Connexion caméra Thomson par FOSCAM

In the case where you need to replace your smartphone and it is no longer compatible with the Thomview app, here is an installation help tutorial for association with the new FOSCAM application


Difficulty: Easy
Time required: 10 minutes
Number of steps: 5
Updated: October 2024

Step 1: Download the FOSCAM application

  • Please download the FOSCAM app from your Google Play or AppStore app store.
  • Note that in order to secure your camera, it is necessary to create a user account with your email address

Step 2: Preparation of your camera

  • Connect your camera by network cable to your internet box (it will then be able to switch it to WIFI).
  • Electrically connect your camera and wait 2 minutes.
  • It will be necessary to reset your camera before any commissioning.

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  • Please keep the RESET button under the camera support
  • The camera will emit a restart melody
  • Wait 2 minutes that your camera can initialize correctly and rotates.

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  • Please hold the RESET button on the camera cable for 15 seconds.
  • It is normal that the camera does not emit any sound or reaction.
  • Wait 2 minutes that your camera can initialize correctly.

Step 3: Camera Association

  • Make sure your smartphone is connected in WIFI to your internet box.
  • Launch the FOSCAM app.
  • In the case of a new installation figure, be sure to grant the permissions required by the application. In particular the location "exact position"
  • Press "+"
  • Press "Add Camera"
  • Press "Search in LAN"
  • Your smartphone will scan your local network and should find your camera reference.
  • Press your camera to continue the connection.
  • If your camera does not appear, please check its network connection and power supply.
  • Wait a few moments. If this menu appears, it means that the camera has been identified.
  • The application will allow you to configure your camera in Wifi
  • Press "Configure Wi-Fi"
  • Even if you do not want to connect your camera in Wi-Fi, press "Configure Wi-Fi"
  • Your camera will scan all internet boxes with compatible WIFI nearby.
  • If your internet box does not appear in the list, make sure that it broadcasts a Wi-Fi network well in 2.4Ghz
  • Select your internet box if you want to configure your camera in Wi-Fi.
  • Select "Pass" if you do not want to configure Wi-Fi (you will always be able to configure Wi-Fi in the camera settings).
  • Manually enter your Wi-Fi key (avoid making a copy paste).
  • Click on "Connect" to validate.

Where to find the Wifi operator ORANGE 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.

Where to find the Wifi operator SFR

  • SFR NB6/NB7/NB8 = The wifi key is located on the label on the back of your SFRBox.

Where to find the key Wifi operator Bouygues

  • 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.

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"

Step 4: Camera Securization

  • The camera should be successfully added.
  • In order to identify your camera, please give it a name
  • Press "backup"
  • Press your camera to view it
  • In order to secure the connection of the camera, it will be necessary to set a username and password.
  • The username is different from the previously modified name (by default, it was admin)
  • The password must contain only letters and numbers without accents or special characters.
  • Enter the password a second time.
  • Press "Submit" to validate the change.
  • Your camera is now operational.
  • If you have set up the wifi, you can unplug the network cable from your camera and then position it in the desired place
  • If you have not configured the wifi, you can configure it from your camera menu and then "Configure Wifi"