TRENDnet has introduced Mira, a new professional-grade surveillance camera management software to help users manage TRENDnet’s IP camera line. Mira is also the name of the software’s companion app, a free surveillance camera app for mobile devices that simplifies IP camera installation.

The Mira VMS software includes advanced camera management features designed to simplify the monitoring of surveillance footage and the management of TRENDnet IP cameras. It includes much of the same features as previous TRENDnet VMS software such as live view for up to 64 TRENDnet IP cameras; motion detection, scheduling, and event trigger recording options; advanced playback by event; and custom viewing modes. TRENDnet’s Mira VMS software also offers features not available before, including support for Mac computers, e-maps for floor plan designs, and mobile app integration.

The Indoor / Outdoor 1.3 MP HD PoE IR Network Camera Twin Pack, model TV-IP320PI2K, comes with two TV-IP320PI cameras which provide powerful 1.3 megapixel HD night vision in complete darkness for up to 30 meters (100 ft.). The ultra-compact cameras are outdoor ready with an IP66 weather rated housing. They come with a.

Mobile app support is key for many surveillance applications; it provides instant alerts that allow for immediate action to help reduce risks and damages. TRENDnet’s new IP cameras can be setup with a mobile device; scan the QR code on the camera with the Mira mobile app to start the installation process. The Mira mobile app also offers access to live video, saving screenshots and videos, push notifications, and much more.

• An instruction video from TRENDnet showing how to setup an IP camera over the Internet, including how to view your video footage from a smartphone.
• The TRENDnetVIEW app brings live video from TRENDnet cameras to your mobile device. The app auto-detects TRENDnet cameras on your local network. See a thumbnail of all of your connected cameras, with a large live view of a single camera. Pinch the viewing field to digitally zoom in and out. Pan and tilt PTZ cameras in real time.

TRENDnet’s Mira VMS software and mobile app are free with all supported TRENDnet IP camera models. TRENDnet IP cameras are available online through the TRENDnet store, and worldwide through our distribution and retail partners. The following TRENDnet IP cameras will launch this year and support the new TRENDnet Mira VMS software and mobile app:

TV-IP1314PI / TV-IP1315PI
Indoor/Outdoor 4MP H.265 WDR PoE IR Network Cameras

• 4 MP HD resolution
• Smart covert IR LEDs for night vision up to 30m (98 ft.)
• Outdoor IP67 weather rating
• 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range image balancing
• Micro SD card slot (up to 128GB)
• TV-IP1314PI product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TV-IP1314PI
• TV-IP1315PI product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TV-IP1315PI
• MSRP: USD $124.99
• Availability: On Sale Now

TV-IP1318PI / TV-IP1319PI
Indoor Outdoor 8MP 4K H.265 WDR PoE IR Bullet Network Cameras

• 8 MP 4K UHD video (3840 x 2160) at 20 fps
• Smart covert IR LEDs for night vision up to 30m (98 ft.)
• Outdoor IP67 weather rating
• 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range image balancing
• Micro SD card slot (up to 128GB)
• TV-IP1318PI product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TV-IP1318PI
• TV-IP1319PI product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TV-IP1319PI
• MSRP: USD $169.99
• Availability: June/July 2020

TV-IP1313PI
Indoor/Outdoor 5MP H.265 WDR PoE Enhanced IR Network Camera

• 5 MP HD video (2944 x 1656) at 20 fps
• ENHANCED IR LEDs for long range night vision up to 80 meters (262 ft.)
• Outdoor IP67 weather rating
• 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range image balancing
• Micro SD card slot (up to 128GB)
• TV-IP1313PI product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TV-IP1313PI
• MSRP: USD $199.99
• Availability: July 2020

TV-IP1328PI / TV-IP1329PI
Indoor/Outdoor 4MP H.265 PoE IR Network Cameras

• 4 MP HD video (2560 x 1440) at 20 fps
• Night vision up to 30m (98 ft.)
• Outdoor IP67 weather rated housing
• 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range image balancing
• TV-IP1328PI product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TV-IP1328PI
• TV-IP1329PI product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TV-IP1329PI
• MSRP: USD $119.99
• Availability: July 2020

TV-IP1331PI
Indoor/Outdoor 4MP H.265+ Color IR Fixed Turret PoE Network Camera

• 4 MP HD video (2560 x 1440)
• Night vision with color up to 30m (98 ft.)
• Outdoor IP67 weather rating
• Availability: November/December 2020

For more information, visit www.trendnet.com.

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TRENDnet cameras usually have a very good build quality. Most of their cameras are outdoor cameras, with a few indoor PTZ models. TRENDnet Cameras can upload image snapshots to the cloud at a speed of up to 1 image/s. They can support continuous or motion-triggered image recording. TRENDnet has 4MP, 3MP, 1080P, 720P camera models suitable for a variety of needs. If true video recording is a requirement, you can use a PC running CameraFTP VSS. All TRENDnet cameras support CameraFTP VSS. With the help of CameraFTP VSS software running on a PC, it can upload video clips to the cloud.

Basic camera information

Note: This document is not designed to replace the product manual from the manufacturer. The information provided is based on our knowledge of the model TRENDnet TV-IP310PI. It may not be accurate or completely up-to-date. Users shall contact the manufacturer for all camera-related issues and contact us only for CameraFTP-related (cloud service / FTP) issues.

The first two steps are camera related and are very trivial. If you have finished these basic steps, you can skip Steps 1 and 2.

Step 1: Connect the camera to the network and find its IP address

Insert the Setup CD, follow the instructions to connect your camera. The TRENDnet TV-IP310PI supports PoE. So usually you need a PoE switch, or you need a compatible power adaptor.

Click Next, the wizard will start searching for the camera in the same network. Within 1-2 minutes, it should be able to find the camera in the network:

Click Next

DHCP is ok. Click Next. If you are familiar with networking, you can also change its IP address to a static IP address.

This camera has enhanced security. It now requires you to change the default password as the first step. The default username and password is admin / admin. You must change it

After you changed your password, click Next, it will take a while for the camera to actually verify and change the password. When done, it will display the following screen.

Don’t click Next yet. Click “here” instead. (If you already clicked Next, you need to run the Setup program again to reach the above screen again.)

After you click Here, it will launch a browser to access the camera’s configuration screens. See the screenshot below:

Step 2. Access the Camera's Web-based Configuration Tool

Now we have found the camera's IP address. The first step is to log on to the camera. Enter the camera’s username and password, click Ok. It will go to the following screen:

If you have not installed the plug-in, you can install it for the live-view in your browser. For CameraFTP service, since we offer cloud viewing, storage and playback, it is not needed. You can click the Advanced tab.

The CameraFTP service setup is generally not dependent on any parameters in the System section of setup. You can quickly check this section and see if you need to configure anything.

Step 3. Configure the video profile

Click Advanced à Video à Video Format, you can see the screenshot as follows:

The parameters to enter are dependent on your subscription level. For the TRENDnet camera, the lowest resolution is 720P, so your plan should not be lower than 1280x720. If you ordered 5 frames/s, you can select 4 in the Frame Rate drop-down since this camera does not support 5 FPS.

Please note: The Max bit-rate must be changed. The default bit rate is designed for local network only. Setting it too high will slow down your network connection and causing upload to fail. Please also make sure your Internet connection has enough upload bandwidth. (ADSL type of connection is usually too slow, you might need to set the bit rate even lower.) Assuming you have enough upload bandwidth, you can set the maximum bit rate based on the bandwidth calculator. (Visit www.cameraftp.com, click on Pricing, and then customize a plan)

Step 4. Configure FTP Storage

Click Advanced à Storageà FTP Server, you will see the following screen.

You need to set the following parameters:

• Enable snapshot to FTP: Enabled
• Server address: 66.220.9.45
• Port: 21
• Username, password and confirm password:
  The same username and password used on CameraFTP.com
• Directory structure: Save in directory
• Directory: With Camera Name

Step 5. Configure Events (Motion Detection and Snapshots)

5.1 Configure Motion Detection

If you ordered a plan with motion detection enabled, then you must configure motion detection with your camera. Click the 'Events' tab and select Motion Detection as shown below:

• Enable Motion Detection: Enabled
• Draw a motion area in Area Settings; set the sensitivity level;
• Upload to FTP: Checked

5.2 Configure Image Snapshot Settings

This camera can only upload image snapshots and not video clips. It is ok as CameraFTP has viewer apps that can play the recorded image snapshots just like video clips. If you ordered a video plan, you need to: (1) order a new image plan and cancel the old video plan; or (2) Run CameraFTP VSS on a PC. Do not configure FTP in the camera. VSS can upload video clips to CameraFTP.

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The snapshot image resolution is set in the Video section (Video resolution).

If you ordered a continuous image recording plan, you need to click Events à Snapshot. See the screen below:

In the CONTINUOUS section:

• Enable: Check it
• Format: JPEG
• Resolution: 1280x720 (based on your CameraFTP service level)
• Quality: Medium
• Interval: 1 second (based on your subscription level)

If you ordered a motion detection plan, you must configure the camera with motion detection:

In the EVENT-TRIGGERED section, please set:

• Enable: true
• Format: JPEG
• Resolution: 1280x720 (based on your CameraFTP service level)
• Quality: Medium
• Interval:
  1000ms (based on your subscription level). If you ordered 1 image/2s, then enter 2000ms.

Click Save to save the settings.

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6. CameraFTP Viewer

You are all done. For safety, you can reboot the camera to make sure it still works fine. If you need to make changes, you can run the setup program again to find the camera’s IP address (as it may change with DHCP), and then access the camera’s Advanced Configuration pages.

After your camera is setup, you canv visit www.cameraftp.com to monitor or play back your recorded footage from anywhere. You can also download CameraFTP Viewer App for iOS and Android.

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Note: Most (outdoor) TRENDnet cameras cannot upload video clips to FTP server directly. To upload video clips, you can use CameraFTP VSS on a PC. These cameras are compatible with VSS-based Live View, Cloud Recording and Local Recording. If you use VSS for video recording, it is important to set the correct video size, frame rate and bit rate in Video Profile Settings.

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