How to add Milesight camera using P&P method


On newer Milesight models cameras come with 3dEYE push module pre-installed and all you need to do is activate it. To do this go to Advanced network menu and under More tab you will find an option to enable VMS integration. Select 3dEYE from the dropdown and save the change. If you camera has this option you can skip to step 2, otherwise proceed with firmware upgrade.



To activate the push module on Milesight cameras please download push-enabled firmware and upgrade your camera using it. To upgrade your camera connect it to the network and navigate to the camera using an internet browser.


Step 1: Upload the Push module

Go to the Maintenance menu and click on the Choose File button. Browse to the downloaded firmware and select it. Once the file is chosen click the Upgrade button.




Step 2: Configure the Network Settings

From the Basic Settings menu go to the Network option. Automatic IP mode is recommended. If using a fixed IP address check “Default Gateway” and “Primary DNS server” settings, make sure that the camera can access the internet, and resolve DNS names.




Step 3: Configure camera Time Settings

Also, it is important to ensure that the camera clock is configured correctly.

From the Basic Settings menu go to the Date & Time option. Configure time according to your needs making sure that the camera will have the correct clock settings for its location.



Step 4: Copy the camera Registration code

To find the camera's Registration code open the System menu page of the camera and copy MAC address. Remove all colons from this sequence and add "MLS" at the beginning of the sequence to obtain


For the above example, the Registration code would be:

mls11AA22BB33


Step 5: Adding the camera to the Admin Portal

Add camera in the Admin Portal↗️ using Registration code.

From the Customers table click on the customer to whom you want to add the camera then click on the Cameras menu on the customer menu level and use the Add button to integrate the camera.
In the window that will appear select the P&P Camera option.

Input the camera's Registration code and provide the camera's user credentials. Next, choose the billing plan and click the Create button.



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