Open the OV80i in Your Browser

Time: 5 minutes

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

The OV80i 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., 10.250.0.50 if the camera is at 10.250.0.100)

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 (10.250.0.X)

Default camera IP

The OV80i ships with a default static IP of 10.250.0.100. 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.

HDMI direct connection

The OV80i also has an HDMI output for connecting directly to a monitor (1920x1080). This is useful for on-site verification without a networked computer. Simply connect an HDMI cable from the camera to your monitor.

Step 2: Find the camera's IP address

If you're using the default setup, the camera is at 10.250.0.100.

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 any modern browser and navigate to:

http://10.250.0.100

If this is a new camera, you will see the Product Activation page.

Supported browsers: Chrome (recommended), Firefox, Edge. Safari may have limited compatibility.

Step 4: Activate the device

On first connection, the camera shows the Product Activation page. Complete the following to activate your device:

1. Enter your Company name
2. Enter your Company Email address
3. Expand and review the End User License Agreement
4. Check the box to accept the End User License Agreement
5. Click Activate Device

tip

Activation requires an internet connection on the camera. If your camera does not have internet access, contact support@overview.ai for assistance.

Once activated, you will see the camera's All Recipes page with a navigation sidebar on the left.

No internet required after activation

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 activation, firmware updates, and cloud features.

Step 5: 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, inspection regions, 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 (10.250.0.X). Try pinging ping 10.250.0.100
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 external lighting is on

Emergency USB connection

If you can't reach the camera over Ethernet, you can connect via USB. The emergency USB IP is 192.168.55.1.

For more detailed network troubleshooting, see Troubleshooting & FAQ.

Connection checklist

• Browser connects to camera IP (10.250.0.100)
• 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.