How do I set up AlfredCamera?

Our mission is to make home security simple and accessible to everyone. AlfredCamera helps to turn your device or computer into a security camera, and you only need at least two of them to set up your security systems. You may find our app on Google Play Store or App Store, or you can also use Alfred’s Web on your computer, or even use AlfredCam (Alfred’s own hardware camera) to set as your security camera. 

To know how to set up your AlfredCam, please see here. To set up AlfredCamera on your own devices, please scroll down for a step-by-step guide: 

• Step 1 - Prepare 2 devices (mobile or tablet)
• Step 2 - Download Alfred app 
• Step 3 - Log In to the Alfred App
• Step 4 - Connect the 2 devices with the same account
• Step 5 - Make sure you have one Viewer & one Camera
• FAQs

Step 1 - Prepare 2 devices (mobile or tablet)

Requirements: 

• Device: Phones or tablets (Both devices are connected to a network)
• Original OS:
  • Viewer: Android 7.0+ or  iOS 15+
  • Camera: Android 5.0+  or  iOS 12+
    (Please learn more about the Internet and storage requirements.) 

You will use the 2 devices as a

• Camera to record motions
• Viewer to check the feed from your camera device

Step 2 - Download Alfred app 

Download Alfred app on your 2 devices from

• App Store (for iOS devices)
• Play Store (for Android devices)

Step 3 - Log In to the Alfred App

There are three methods to log in to the Alfred app: Google/Email/Apple. If you choose to log in with your email, please enter your email address, then check your inbox to receive a verification email. Afterward, click the link inside the email to verify your account.

Step 4 - Connect two devices

There are 2 options to connect your devices:

Option A : Log in to the same account on two devices

• On the first device - Tap  Continue with Google/Apple/Email  to log in
  
• On the second device - Use the same login option to log in with the same account

Option B : Connect two devices via scanning the QR code

• On the first device 
  • Log in with your account 
  • Tap the Camera Tab
  • Tap  Add a Camera  to generate a QR code
    

• On the second device
  • Tap  Scan to Link to Viewer Device to open an in-app scanner
  • Scan the QR code on the first device
    
    

⚠️ Note: If you are unable to scan the QR code successfully, please check the following:

1. Ensure that you have selected "Mobile Device" as the pairing option

2. Make sure your screen brightness is sufficient

3. Make sure to scan the QR code within 30 minutes of generating it

Step 5 - You're all set

Now you can start watching live and recording videos now!

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⚠️ Note: Refrain from pressing the power button or home button on your Camera devices may cause your camera to go offline. 

FAQs

1. Does AlfredCamera have a dark theme?

AlfredCamera now supports the "Auto System Theme" feature on the Viewer side. This allows the app to automatically switch between dark and light themes based on your system's appearance settings, enhancing visual comfort. This feature ensures a more pleasant experience when using the app in dark theme, effectively reducing eye strain in low-light environments.

How to Enable?

• Open the AlfredCamera app on the Viewer side and navigate to the "More" tab.
• Locate the "Auto System Theme" option and turn it toggle on.
  • When Enabled: The app will automatically switch between dark and light themes based on your system's appearance settings.
  • When Disabled: AlfredCamera will default to using the light theme.
• Dark theme is currently available on the following pages:
  • Camera List
  • Explore Page
  • More Page
  • Event Book
  • App Lock Screen

⚠️ Note:

1. Viewer Only: This feature is only available on the Viewer side; a dark theme is not supported on the Camera side.
2. Version & System Requirements: Requires AlfredCamera app version 2025.2.0 or above, along with the following OS versions:
   1. iOS 13 or above
   2. Android 10 or above

See Also:

• How do I set up WebCamera on PC?
• How do I set up WebViewer?