1st Gen Wi-Fi camera setup on Android/iOS (NCIP9WF using XMEye)Updated 18 days ago
Please Note: This guide only applies to the 1st Gen Green Feathers Wi-Fi camera which was released in December 2018, if you have a different model of the camera have a look at our guide for the 2nd Gen camera or for the 3rd Gen camera. If you are unsure which camera you have, have a look at this article.
This guide is intended to show you how to set up your WiFi Bird Box camera for viewing on a mobile phone or tablet.
Before You Begin
Test the WiFi connection strength at the site of your bird box using a smartphone, tablet or laptop
Remove the lens cap
Plug in the power supply into the trailing cable of the camera.
If you want to record footage make sure you have your SD card inserted in the camera.
Let's Get Started
Android
1) Download the XMEye app: Download for Android
2) Open your WiFi settings
Important Note - The next three screens may look different on your device.
3) Select the network that beings with "BEYE" and enter the password 1234567890
4) Open the XMEye app
If you see any questions about giving the app permission to use various features of your phone you need to press "allow"
5) Select the Direct Login icon
6) Click on the new camera that appears on the list
7) Click on CAM01
8) Now you will see a direct live view to the camera
Next we need to add the camera to your wifi
9) You will now need to close the XMeye App.
10) Once the app has closed, open your WIFI settings again and select your home wifi again
11) Press the white button on the end of the cameras cable twice, this will make the BEYE network disappear. (If the network doesn't disappear, repeat the clicks)
12) Now open the app and select Local Login
13) Now click on the "+" symbol in the top right hand corner
14) Now select the "wifi configuration" tab
15) Fill in your WiFi Password
16) Click on OK and the app will start searching for your camera
17) When the green symbol appears, click on it
18) Click "Add"
19) Click on the cameras serial number
20) Click on CAM01
21) Next you will see the live view of your camera which has now been added to your WiFi
22) If you click on the blue house icon, you can access all of your settings for enabling audio \ setting the date and time etc
Your device should now show in your device list and you will be able to view live images over Wi-Fi.
iPhone/iPad
1) Download the XMeye app. Download for iOS
2) Instead of opening the app, open your settings.
3) Open your WIFI settings and select the BEYE network.
- Enter the password 1234567890.
4) Open the XMeye app.
5) Now select the Direct Login icon.
6) Click on the BEYE camera.
7) Click on CAM01.
8) Now you will see a direct live view to the camera.
Next we need to add the camera to your wifi.
9) You will now need to close the XMeye App.
10) Once the app has closed, open your WIFI settings again and select your home wifi:
11) Press the white button on the end of the cameras cable twice, this will make the BEYE network disappear. (If the network doesn't disappear, repeat the clicks).
12) Now open the app and select Local Login.
13) Now click on the "+" symbol in the top right hand corner.
14) Now select the "quick configuration" tab.
15) Fill in your WiFi Password.
16) Click on Yes.
17) When the green symbol appears, click on it.
18) Click "ok".
19) Click on the cameras serial number.
20) Click on CAM01.
21) Next you will see the live view of your camera which has now been added to your WiFi.
22) If you click on the blue house icon, you can access all of your settings for enabling audio \ setting the date and time etc.
Your device should now show in your device list and you will be able to view live images over Wi-Fi.
Hints & Tips
Make sure the camera successfully connects to your network before you mount it into your bird box
Keep the antenna pointing upwards as this improves the Wi-Fi range
To improve the range of your Wi-Fi signal, purchase a Wi-Fi extender kit
If you want to add the camera to additional phones or tablets please follow this guide.
Need more help?
If you need help with anything else please check out our other guides or get in contact.