Setting up Remote Viewing for a Tenda CCTV Camera on Your Phone

Setting up Remote Viewing for a Tenda CCTV Camera on Your Phone involves several steps. Here's a detailed guide:

1. Prepare Your Tenda CCTV Camera:

Ø Ensure that your Tenda CCTV camera is properly installed and connected to your network.

Ø Note down the camera's IP address, username, and password. This information is usually provided in the camera's documentation or can be found by accessing the camera's settings through a web browser on a computer connected to the same network.

2. Configure Port Forwarding:

Ø Log in to your router's administration panel. You can usually do this by typing the router's IP address into a web browser and entering your router's username and password.

Ø Find the port forwarding settings. This is typically located under the "Advanced" or "Advanced Settings" section of your router's configuration.

Ø Add a new port forwarding rule for your Tenda CCTV camera. You'll need to specify the camera's IP address and the port number used by the camera (usually port 80 for HTTP or port 554 for RTSP). Consult your camera's documentation for the exact port number.

Ø Save the changes and exit the router's configuration panel.

3. Find Your Public IP Address:

Ø Go to a website such as "WhatIsMyIP.com" using a web browser on a device connected to the same network as your CCTV camera.

Ø Note down the public IP address displayed on the website. This is the address you'll use to access your camera remotely.

4. Access Your Tenda CCTV Camera Remotely:

Ø On your smartphone, download and install a compatible mobile app for viewing CCTV cameras. Tenda might have its own app, or you can use a third-party app that supports your camera model.

Ø Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to add a new camera.

Ø When prompted, enter the public IP address of your network along with the port number you configured for the camera.

Ø Enter the username and password for your CCTV camera.

Ø Save the settings and exit the app's configuration.

5. Test Remote Viewing:

Ø Make sure your smartphone is connected to the internet, preferably via Wi-Fi or a stable cellular connection.

Ø Open the CCTV camera viewing app on your phone.

Ø Locate your camera in the app's interface and try to connect to it.

Ø If everything is configured correctly, you should be able to view the live feed from your Tenda CCTV camera on your smartphone from anywhere with an internet connection.

Remember to ensure that your router's firewall settings do not block the required ports for remote viewing, and always prioritize security by using strong passwords for your camera and router, as well as keeping firmware updated regularly.