Open the Camera in Your Browser

The camera is mounted and powered. Now let's see what it sees.

The OV camera is controlled entirely through a web browser; no special software to install. You just need a computer (or tablet) on the same network as the camera.

Step 1: Get on the same network

Connect your computer to the same network as the camera. You can do this two ways:

Option A: Direct connection (simplest for setup)

• Plug an Ethernet cable directly from your computer to the camera
• Set your computer's IP address to something in the same subnet as the camera (e.g., 192.168.0.50 if the camera is at 192.168.0.100)

Option B: Through a network switch

• Connect both the camera and your computer to the same switch
• Make sure they're on the same subnet

Default camera IP

The camera ships with a default static IP of 192.168.0.100. If your network uses DHCP, the camera can also obtain an IP automatically, but for first-time setup, using the default static IP is easiest.

Step 2: Find the camera's IP address

If you're using the default setup, the camera is at 192.168.0.100.

If the IP has changed or you're using DHCP, you can find it by:

• Checking your network's DHCP lease table
• Using a network scanner tool
• Looking at the camera's LED pattern (refer to the LED Behavior Matrix in Reference)

Step 3: Open the browser

Open Google Chrome (recommended) or Microsoft Edge and navigate to:

http://192.168.0.100

You should see the camera's All Recipes page with a navigation sidebar on the left.

Supported browsers: Chrome (recommended), Edge, or Safari. Firefox is not supported and may cause UI or functionality issues.

No internet required

The camera runs entirely on your local network. You don't need internet access to use the camera, configure recipes, or run inspections. Internet is only needed for firmware updates and cloud features.

No login required by default

The camera ships in open-access mode, so anyone on the network can use it without signing in. If you need access control, you can enable user accounts later in Users and Permissions in the left sidebar.

Step 4: Activate a recipe

To start working with the camera, you need an active recipe. If you already have one, click Activate on it. If this is a fresh camera, click + New to create your first recipe.

Once a recipe is active, click Edit to open the Recipe Editor. This is where you'll configure image settings, alignment, regions of interest (ROIs), and AI training.

Next step: Head to Step 1: Image Settings to configure your camera's live image and verify everything looks right.

Troubleshooting connection issues

Common connection problems and fixes

Problem	What to try
Can't reach camera IP	Verify your computer is on the same subnet. Try pinging 192.168.0.100
Page loads but no image	Camera may still be booting. Wait 30 seconds and refresh
Page won't load at all	Try a different browser (Chrome recommended). Clear cache
Image is black	Check nothing is obstructing the lens. Verify lighting is on

For more detailed network troubleshooting, see Troubleshooting & FAQ.

Connection checklist

• Browser connects to camera IP
• All Recipes page loads
• Recipe activated and Recipe Editor open

You're connected! Next up: Step 1: Image Settings to dial in your camera's image.