How do I connect my smartphone to my BlackVue via WiFi?Updated 13 days ago

If you are a long-time BlackVue user or have recently purchased a BlackVue dash cam, one of the features that may have persuaded you to shop a for BlackVue is its dedicated mobile app – the app that enables you to watch, download, and share footage, adjust your dash cam's settings, and access the BlackVue Cloud. We understand how you can't say no to features like instant alert notifications, two-way communication, live auto upload, video backup, and event map – we all do!

The BlackVue app is simple to use, but you must first secure your connection in order to fully utilize the dash cam and app.

Seamless Pairing

Seamless Pairing technology is found in the DR750X Series and above, so the majority of the newer BlackVue dash cams are equipped with this feature.

1. Download the BlackVue app in the App Store or Google Play. Here’s what you need to do to connect: 
   1. In the BlackVue app, tap “Connect to camera.”
   2. The BlackVue app scans for your dash cam and automatically detects it (as long as it is powered and your phone's Bluetooth is on, of course).
   3. You confirm the connection by tapping the side of the dash cam with the proximity/touch sensor, pressing and holding the SOS button, or scanning the QR code, depending on your model.
   4. And that’s it. You are now connected, and the dash cam is saved in your app for an even easier connection later.
      • Next time you want to connect via Wi-Fi, your BlackVue camera will be listed. Tapping on More > Connect Dashcam Locally (Wi-Fi) will automatically cause your phone to search for and connect to the BlackVue network.

Here's a video tutorial by BlackVue:

What about the BlackVue models that don't support Seamless Pairing?

If your BlackVue model doesn't support Seamless Pairing, don’t worry, as you can still connect it through Wi-Fi pairing. Wi-Fi only models include all cameras under the BlackVue S series, like the DR900S, DR750S, or older, as well as the entry-level DR590 series.

1. Similar to the first step above, let’s do the same in the camera tab of the BlackVue App, pressing on the “+ Camera button”. This time, select “Wi-Fi Only Model”.
2. Next, exit the BlackVue app, and navigate over to the settings of your phone.
3. In the Wi-Fi settings of your phone, choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default SSID begins with its model number (e.g. BlackVue DR770X-******).
4. Enter the password and tap join. The default Wi-Fi SSID and password are printed underneath the mount of the front camera or on the interior of the box.
5. Once connected to the camera's WiFi, if it states “No internet connection” or a similar message, this is perfectly normal, and we can continue.
6. Return to the app, and press continue. After this is done, the app will instruct you to leave the app and disconnect from the camera’s Wi-Fi.
7. Finally, return to the app. The camera will be registered in your camera tab of the BlackVue app.
   1. Next time you want to connect via Wi-Fi, your BlackVue camera will be listed. Tapping on More > Connect Dashcam Locally (Wi-Fi) will automatically cause your phone to search for and connect to the BlackVue network.

Here's our video tutorial:

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