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How I Set Up My TP-Link VIGI NVR for the First Time, From Start to Finish

TP-Link, through its VIGI brand, offers VIGI IP cameras and other equipment such as NVRs. I just purchased a TP-Link VIGI NVR. Before the NVR can be used to connect the cameras to a monitor, the newly purchased NVR must first be set up. This setup is similar to that of most NVRs, including creating a password, configuring the network, setting the date and time, and other general settings.

To set up the VIGI NVR for the first time, I used a monitor to make the process easier. This is a guide I wrote to explain how to set up the VIGI NVR for the first time after purchasing it and before using it.

VIGI App Download & Install For Android, iOS, Create An Account Complete Guide

How to create an account in VIGI App – How can you remotely view a VIGI camera using smart phone? Yes, you’ll need to use the dedicated TP-Link VIGI app. The VIGI app is available for Android and iOS. It allows you to view a live view, play back footage, and manage camera settings.

Below we have written a complete guide complete with images for download, install and create an account in the VIGI app.

I Changed the VIGI Camera’s IP Address from DHCP to Static via a Browser to Make It Easier to Identify

By default, VIGI IP cameras use the DHCP system. The camera will automatically obtain an IP address assigned by the router. With this system, there is a risk that the VIGI camera’s IP address may change on its own. In my experience, when this happens, the VIGI camera will lose its connection when connected to another device, such as an NVR, because the previously detected IP address differs from the new one.

In this post, I’ll explain how to change the IP address of a VIGI camera from DHCP to static.

How I Connected My VIGI IP Camera to My Phone and Viewed the Camera Feed Remotely

How to add VIGI camera to VIGI app – TP-Link has launched a series of IP cameras under the VIGI brand. The cameras can be directly connected to the VIGI app without the need for an NVR, although TP-Link has also designed a dedicated NVR for VIGI cameras. As we understand it, these VIGI cameras are like regular IP cameras but with smart camera features. VIGI cameras feature motion detection, object recognition, and 24/7 color.

Below is a guide to adding VIGI cameras to the VIGI app so they can be viewed online from anywhere.