Whether you’re a tech-savvy guru or a complete novice, our comprehensive guide will take you through everything from connecting your VicoHome camera to Wi-Fi and sharing access with family members, to setting up recording and detection features with ease.
We’ll even dive into the VicoHome interface and address common issues you may encounter along the way.
How To Connect VicoHome Camera To Wifi?
1. Before connecting to VicoHome, please make sure to download the VicoHome app, then create an account and sign in.
2. To turn on the VicoHome camera, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. You’ll hear a voice prompt when the camera starts up.
3. Tap on Add camera now or the + icon in the top right corner to link the VicoHome camera. Then, click on I heard the sound or saw the light on followed by Next Step.
AP mode connection
4. The VicoHome APP will search for nearby VicoHome cameras. Click on the camera that’s detected. If the camera isn’t found, make sure your camera is turned on and emitting the “Ding dong ding dong” sound.
💡 The VicoHome camera emits a “Ding dong ding dong” sound when it’s in waiting-for-connection mode. If your camera isn’t making this sound, press the power button twice to put it into connection waiting mode. (Sometimes, if you double-click the power button too quickly, it may not respond, so you might need to try a few times.)
💡 If your VicoHome camera is turned on and making the “Ding dong ding dong” sound, but the APP can’t find it, then your camera may not support AP mode. In this case, please use the QR code mode connection.
5. Confirm your Wi-Fi name and enter your password. Click Next step. Please note that the VicoHome camera only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, double-check your Wi-Fi and password, then click Confirm.
6. Click Join, and then wait for the VicoHome camera to connect to Wi-Fi, which takes about 1-2 minutes.
If you clicked Cancel, it will switch to the QR code connection mode. You can use the QR code connection or exit and start over.
7. After successfully connecting the VicoHome camera, set a name for it and then click Next Step. The VicoHome app will test the Wi-Fi signal at the camera’s current location. If the signal appears weak, it’s recommended to enhance the Wi-Fi signal or change the location.
Choose the camera’s operating mode. You can change it at any time or click Skip.
8. If it’s your first time using the VicoHome camera, VicoHome offers a one-month free subscription. You can choose to claim it or close the offer. Now you’re all set to start using your VicoHome camera.
QR code connection
4. If you’re connecting the VicoHome camera for the first time, you’ll hear a “Ding dong ding dong” sound. Tap on I heard a beeping sound.
💡 The VicoHome camera emits a “Ding dong ding dong” sound when it’s in waiting-for-connection mode. If your camera isn’t making this sound, press the power button twice to put it into connection waiting mode. (Sometimes, if you double-click the power button too quickly, it may not respond, so you might need to try a few times.)
5. Choose Connect via Wi-Fi (the VicoHome camera only supports Wi-Fi connection), then confirm your Wi-Fi name and enter the password. Click Next Step. Please note that the VicoHome camera only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Double-check your Wi-Fi and password, then click Confirm.
6. Display the shown QR code to the VicoHome camera for scanning, keeping a distance of 6-12 inches. The camera will emit a voice prompt when it successfully scans the QR code. Wait for the camera to connect to your Wi-Fi, which takes approximately 1-2 minutes. After successfully connecting, the app will automatically proceed to the next step.
💡 (If the camera fails to connect to Wi-Fi after 3 minutes, please refer to the VicoHome troubleshooting guide.)
7. After successfully connecting the VicoHome camera, set a name for it and then click Next Step. The VicoHome app will test the Wi-Fi signal at the camera’s current location. If the signal appears weak, it’s recommended to enhance the Wi-Fi signal or change the location.
Choose the camera’s operating mode. You can change it at any time or click Skip.
8. If it’s your first time using the VicoHome camera, VicoHome offers a one-month free subscription. You can choose to claim it or close the offer. Now you’re all set to start using your VicoHome camera.
How to install a VicoHome camera?
- Before installing the VicoHome camera, please connect the camera and test for proper function before installing the camera.
- Make sure the camera is not blocked and ensure it is in coverage of Wi-Fi.
- Install the VicoHome camera in the places you need to monitor, such as the front door, the small trail, the garage, etc., and select one to look down at the installation location of the entire place.
- Motion sensors are more sensitive to horizontal motion than vertical movements. To get the best detection effect, make sure that the objects you want to monitor can face the lens horizontally.
- Please install the VicoHome camera at about 2 meters from a height of about 10 ° to 15°. At this time, the motion detector of the camera will perform best. In addition, the motion detector is the best detection effect within a range of 1.5 meters to 6 meters from the camera.
Sharing a camera allows multiple people to use the VicoHome Camera at the same time.
1. Click on the “Share 
” icon and a QR code will appear in the Device sharing options. Save this QR code and share it with your family or friends.
2. Invitees need to download the VicoHome App and sign in, then open the + in the top right corner, select Add Friend’s Device and scan the shared QR code to add the camera.
Motion detection settings
VicoHome cameras are enabled by default for motion detection and alarm notifications. If you need to change the settings, you can do so in the Motion Detection and Notification Setting screen.
In Motion Detection, you can adjust the detection sensitivity and recording time.
- Detection Sensitivity: high, medium and low
- Duration: The duration of the recording from detection to motion, can be set to 10, 15 or 20 seconds
- Cool Down Time: Set the detection cool down time so that no further notifications are sent for one minute after a motion is detected.
- Sleep: After start-up, the camera will go into low power mode and will not perform any operations.
- Schedule Sleep: Timed start of Sleep
If you subscribe to the VicoHome Premium service, there are intelligent settings for Person, PetVehicle and Package.
View alarm notifications
Click on the Library or “
” icons to view alarm messages and click on a message to view a video. VicoHome cameras offer free cloud storage and recorded videos will be deleted after 7 days. If you have an important video, you can click “Download” to save it to your phone.
Local recording settings
To use local recording, you need to insert a memory card, which will only display SD Card Video when inserted.
VicoHome cameras only support alarm recording, you cannot set up continuous recording. The recording settings are in Motion Detection.
Click on SD Card Video to view the video stored on the memory card. The grey colour indicates that video time is available. If you have just inserted a memory card, you will need to wait until motion is detected before you can view the video.
Night vision settings
You can set the night vision function in Lighting Setting to improve the camera’s performance in dark environments.
（White light mode is only available for VicoHome cameras that support white light or colour night vision.）
- Indicator Light: The Indicator Light, once enabled, will be on while the camera is working.
- Flashlight Alarm: When activated, a white light will flash when motion is detected.
- Night Vision Mode:
- Infrared mode: When the infrared light is activated during night vision, the video will be in black and white.
- White light mode: Activates the white light during night vision and the video is in colour. The spotlight will remain on when motion or live view is detected.
- Light Sensitivity Level: After Night Vision is on, the camera will support night viewing to improve its performance in dim conditions.
Activity Zone settings
All videos will still be recorded after setting activity zones, but you will only receive notification of movements in your activity zone（This feature requires a subscription）
The principle of Activity Zone is to judge the objects activity in pointed area with combining intellegent analyse on cloud.
Therefore it’s a cloud-based AI.
View multiple VicoHome cameras at the same time
By clicking on the ‘
‘ icon, you can watch multiple VicoHome cameras at the same time.
How To Reset VicoHome camera?
When you want to sell your VicoHome camera or if the camera is faulty, you can try resetting your VicoHome camera. Resetting the camera will return it to factory settings and you will need to reconnect the VicoHome camera.
Press the power button twice to reset the VicoHome camera. (Sometimes, if you double-click the power button too quickly, it may not respond, so you might need to try a few times.)
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