To Set up your Geeni Wifi camera, download the Geeni app and create an account. Login and select wifi camera and click on ‘Add a device’. Now, you will have to enter the Wi-Fi name and correct wi fi password, and the camera will be set up automatically.
The Geeni Wi-Fi camera is one of the cheapest proper Wi-Fi cameras on the market, and for the price you pay, it offers surprisingly good value. The best part? It doesn’t take much effort to get it set up!
Assuming the Wi-Fi in your smart home, is up and running, you could have the Geeni Wi-Fi Camera out of the box and recording in 10-15 minutes.
We’ll walk you through the process.
Get The Necessary Tools For Geeni Camera SetUp
Here are the 5 necessary things you need handy and activated before installing your Geeni camera:
- Smartphone: A smartphone is needed to download the Geeni App and Set the camera up.
- Wi-Fi network: Make sure to have a strong and stable Wi-Fi network.
- Geeni camera: You can’t set up a camera if you don’t have one. So, keep your geeni camera handy.
- Power adapter: Make sure to have the original power adapter. you will get this inside the geeni camera box.
- Mounting hardware: Make sure to have the necessary mounting hardware to mount your camera on a wall or ceiling.
The Geeni Mobile App & Making an Account
Before you pull that camera out of the box, there are two things you’ll need to do:
- Download the Geeni mobile app from your cellphone’s mobile store (either Apple’s App Store or Google Play)
- Create an account through the Geeni mobile app. You need a Geeni account to use your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera.
This part should be self-explanatory. Download the app from the store, load it up, and make your account within the app.
If you have used the Geeni website before, you may already have an account. If you do, sign in instead.
Powering On Your Geeni Smart Camera
App downloaded? Great! Now it’s time to power on the camera for the first time! Again, this part is easy:
- Remove the camera from the box.
- Using the supplied cable, plug the Geeni camera in. It should be placed in the same area you want to be covered by the camera.
That should power on your camera, but you’re not done yet. With the Geeni Wi-Fi Camera, you must ready the camera to sync up with your phone.
So, look for the reset button hole on the camera. The exact placement depends on the model of the camera you have. Use a pin to push into that hole. (Check our guide on “how to reset Geeni cameras“.)
Wait until the camera makes an audible tone or the indicator light on the front of the Geeni camera starts to blink. Once that happens, remove the pin. Your Geeni camera is now ready to be successfully connected to the app.
Adding the Geeni Wi-Fi Camera To Your App & Connecting It To Wifi Network
It is smooth sailing from here on out. You’ll need to grab your phone again since we will now pair the Geeni Wi-Fi Camera to the app.
We’ll also get the Geeni Wi-Fi Camera connected to your Wi-Fi network. It is just a few steps.
- Load up the Geeni app.
- Select the + or ‘Add Device’ button (in the top right corner)
- On the next page select ‘Wi-Fi Camera’.
- On the next page, click your Wi-Fi connection, and enter the wifi password. Wait for it to connect.
- You’ll then be asked whether you have reset your camera. You should have reset it by now but double-check that the light on the front of your Geeni wi-fi camera is flashing blue quickly. If it isn’t, reset the camera again. When you have confirmed the camera is in pairing mode, hit the next button.
- You’ll now see a QR code on the screen. Turn the brightness on your cellphone’s screen all the way up. Hold the QR code in front of your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera from about 6-8 inches away and wait for an audible prompt. When you hear the prompt, click ‘I Heard a Prompt’ in the app.
- The next step takes around 2 minutes. There will be a timer on the screen. During this process, you don’t need to do anything. The Geeni Wi-Fi Camera will be paired with the app. After the 2 minutes have finished, a ‘Done’ button will appear. Tap that, and you’re done.
Your camera should now be viewable in the Geeni app. If it isn’t, then skip ahead to the ‘troubleshooting’ section, although it is rare that it won’t be there.
We’ve got one more thing to do before you can let your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera loose to watch your home, though!
Positioning and Installing the Geeni Wi-Fi Camera
For Geeni smart Camera Setup, finding the right location for the camera is really necessary. So, ensure that the location has
- Strong WiFi Network: The weak wifi signals can lead to connectivity issues. So, ensure that you have strong wifi signal strength at the mounting location.
- Close to Power source: Geeni cameras require to be plugged in to a power source to start its function. So, the mounting location must be close to an electrical outlet.
- Visibility: Make sure to place your camera in a location from where you can have the best view of the place you want to monitor.
Mounting The Camera and Connecting To A Power Source
Now that you have decided the location for you camera installation, you need to mount it at the right height from where you can have a clear view of the area.
Here’s how you can mount your Geeni camera:
- Use the mounting plate to mark the location of the camera installation. (Mounting plate is provided with the camera.)
- Once, you have marked the location, drill holes and insert the anchor.
- Use screws to attach the mounting plate to the wall.
- Finally, mount the camera on the mounting plate.
Connecting Geeni Camera To The Power Source
After mounting, connect the camera to the power source.
- Connect your Geeni camera to the power adapter and the power adapter to the power source.
Finalizing The Geeni WiFi Camera Set-Up
The final step is to get your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera in the right position. This should be easy. You know exactly where you want that camera pointing. You can check the position of the camera by doing the following:
- Load up the Geeni app.
- Go to the ‘Home’ screen (the default screen of the app)
- Select the camera you want to check.
- The live feed should now be shown. Adjust the camera to the position you want.
While you are watching the live stream of the Geeni Wi-Fi camera, you can also click the three dots in the top right corner.
This will allow you to play around with the various Geeni camera settings e.g. dead zones, motion detection, etc.
Troubleshooting Common Geeni Camera Issues
Setting up the Geeni Wi-Fi Camera shouldn’t be too much hassle. However, we know some people will run into issues throughout the whole setup process.
So, we’ve identified the most common issues and provided a solution for them.
No Wi-Fi Connection Found
Both your cellphone and your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera must be in range of the Wi-Fi connection that you are using. If you are not, then there will be no Wi-Fi connection found, so move the phone and camera within range.
In some cases, there could be an issue with your Wi-Fi router. Unplug it from the wall for 30 seconds and plug it back in. This should fix the problem.
Front Light Not Flashing on Geeni Wi-Fi Camera
When your wi-fi camera is ready to pair, it’ll have a long blue light, followed by a short flash of blue light. It will keep repeating.
If this does not happen, then your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera is not in pairing mode, and thus cannot be paired with the app.
This problem is easy to fix.
- Look for the reset button on the Geeni camera.
- Put a pin into the hole to push down the reset button.
- Hold in place for a few seconds and your Geeni camera should make an audible beep, alternatively, the lights should start blinking on the front of the camera.
If you can’t get the camera into pairing mode, unplug it, plug it back in, and then try again.
Geeni Wi-Fi Camera Not Scanning QR Code
During the final part of the pairing process, you’ll need to hold a QR code up to your camera. It should pair right away. If not, check the following:
- The QR code should be 6-8 inches from the camera lens.
- The lights in the room should be turned on.
- The brightness of your cellphone screen should be all the way up.
- You should hold the QR code steady, aimed at the center of the camera lens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You use Geeni camera without Wi-Fi?
Yes, you can use a Geeni camera without a Wifi network but you won’t be able to use the features that only works with a stable internet connection.
Can I connect my Geeni camera to my TV?
Yes, you can connect your Geeni camera to your TV by using a HDMI cable or Google Home App.
To connect geeni camera using a HDMi cable, connect one end of your HDMI cable to the TV and the other end to the Geeni camera. Switch on your TV and set it to the appropriate HDMI input, you would be able to see Geeni camera live feed on your TV.
To connect using Google Home App, add your geeni camera to Google Home App and link your Tv using the App. Once linked, use your voice command to stream live feed of your Geeni camera.
Why is my Geeni camera not connecting to Wi Fi network?
Generally, a Geeni camera won’t connect to new wifi network when being paired to a 5 GHz wifi network or when the camera is out of your wifi range. Also, make sure that you are not using a VPN or Ad-guard on your mobile phone or device as it masks the IP address and therefore you can’t be able to access devices on the same network.
How do I connect my Geeni camera to easy mode?
To connect your Geeni camera on easy mode, you will have to reset the camera by pressing and holding the reset button until you hear a prompt tone.
- Open the Geeni’s App and tap + or Add Device.
- Choose Wi-Fi Camera option and then enter your Wifi password.
- Then, click on Next Step and Tap on the QR mode.
- Choose the Easy Mode option.
- Confirm by choosing “Yes, it is flashing quickly” and click on “Next“.
- Now, you will have to wait for the 2 minutes countdown to finish and then click on “Done“.
Conclusion
This was a complete guide to setting up your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera. As we said – it isn’t too hard. It takes just a few minutes. Once it is set up, you can rest easy knowing that your Geeni Wi-Fi Camera will keep an eye on your home when you can’t.