Setup your Indoor Camera 360 SE


How to set up your Roku Indoor Camera 360° SE

How to set up your Roku Indoor 360 Camera SE

Your Roku® Indoor Camera 360° SE delivers a Full HD image with great features like full pan and tilt, motion and sound detection, color night vision, instant notifications, simultaneous two-way audio, intruder siren, and the ability to notify you when it hears a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm in your home. Plus, if you purchase a Roku Smart Home Subscription, you also get secure cloud storage, instant recordings when motion and sound is detected, and intelligent person, pet, and object detection.

Your camera includes everything you need to get started including a USB cable, power adaptor, and mounting hardware. Simply download and install the free Roku Smart Home mobile app and use it to connect your camera to your wireless network. You will be viewing the live video stream, receiving alerts, and personalizing settings in no time.

What you need for setup

In addition to your Roku Indoor Camera 360° SE and included accessories, you will need the following:

  • Power: If there is no wall outlet near the camera location, you may want to use a power extension cable (not included). You can also connect your camera to an available USB port on a computer or another nearby device that provides 5V/2A.
  • Wi-Fi®: Your camera needs a 2.4GHz wireless network connection with WPA/WPA2 security standard.
  • Smartphone or tablet: You will need to download and install the Roku Smart Home app on your iOS® or Android mobile device to set up and control your camera.

Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your camera including the location of the status light and setup button. It is also important to make note of the MAC address which is required should you need to contact Roku Customer Support.

How to set up your Roku Indoor 360 Camera SE

Where to install your camera

Your camera can be installed just about anywhere in your home with many uses, including:

  • Security cam: Set your indoor camera to record video any time sound or motion is detected
  • Baby monitor: Look in on your little one at any time
  • Pet cam: Keep an eye on your furry friends while you are at the office

After you decide how you want to use your camera, be sure to choose a location near a wall outlet or a device with an available USB port and place it on a flat surface or mount it in an unobstructed location. For help attaching it to the wall or ceiling, check out some mounting tips for Roku Smart Home cameras.

  • Tip: If you choose a ceiling location or another spot where your camera is upside down, you can flip the image after setup is complete. Simply select your camera in the smart home app and go to Settings settings icon in Roku Smart Home mobile app > Advanced settings > Rotate image 180°.

Getting started

When you are ready, power on your camera. First, attach the small end of the USB cable to the power cable on your camera making sure not to force the connection. The connector is keyed to only attach one way. Next, attach the other end of the USB cable to a wall outlet using the included power adaptor, or connect it directly to an available USB port on a computer or another nearby device that provides 5V/2A.

You can view the tutorial video below, check out the Quick Start Guide, or follow along with the remaining steps in this article.

What does the status light mean?

It is important to understand what the status light means as you power on your camera and continue with the setup process.

 During setup   Status 
 RED - Solid   Powered on and beginning setup  
 RED - Flashing   Ready to connect  
 RED and BLUE - Flashing   Connecting to Wi-Fi  
 BLUE - Flashing   Connected and finishing setup  

Install the smart home app

The Roku Smart Home mobile app is a free application for iOS and Android that lets you set up, configure, and control your Roku home monitoring system, cameras, video doorbells, plugs, bulbs, and light strips. You can download the smart home app from the appropriate link below.
  • download the iOS version of the Roku Smart Home mobile app on the App store       download the Android version of the Roku Smart Home mobile app on the Google Play store

Connect your camera

Before you get started, make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (e.g., MyNetwork_2.4GHz). Next, launch the smart home app and create a new Roku account, or enter the username and password for your existing account. After you sign in, perform the steps below to connect your camera.
  1. Add your camera
    • Tap the plus sign add a device plus icon in Roku Smart Home mobile app from the navigation bar and select Add device
    • Select Cameras & doorbells and choose Indoor Camera 360
    • Make sure your camera is powered on and the status light is flashing red, and then tap Next
    • Press the Setup button on the bottom of your camera and listen for "Ready to connect". When you hear the phrase, check the box and tap Next
  1. Connect to Wi-Fi
  1. Scan QR code
    • Hold your camera about 5 inches from the QR code and listen for "QR code scanned. Please wait." When you hear the phrase, check the box and tap Next
    • Learn what to try if your camera cannot scan the QR code
  1. Finish setup
    • After you hear “Setup completed”, the status light turns solid blue and your camera is ready to use
    • Name your camera and press Finish

With the Wi-Fi connection, your camera can record videos to the cloud with your Roku Smart Home Subscription. You also get instant recordings when motion and sound is detected, and intelligent person, pet, and object detection. Learn more about the premiere features available with your Roku Smart Home Subscription.

If your camera is installed where there is no Wi-Fi connection or the signal is poor, you can install a MicroSD card to record videos.

Using your camera

After you finish the setup process, be aware what the status light means as you learn to use your camera.

 After setup   Status 
 BLUE - Solid    Connected and working  
 RED - Solid   Viewing live stream or recording in progress
 RED - Quickly flashing   Siren in use

And when you are ready to learn even more, check out some of the other great features your Roku Indoor Camera 360° SE offers.

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