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Setting up a Wyze Floodlight Pro with TinyCam Pro and integrating it with Blue Iris involves a few steps. Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Setting up Wyze Floodlight Pro with TinyCam Pro

A. Install TinyCam Pro:

  1. Install TinyCam Pro: Purchase and install TinyCam Pro from the Google Play Store on your Android device.

  2. Launch TinyCam Pro: Open the TinyCam Pro app.

B. Add Wyze Floodlight Pro Camera:

  1. Add Camera:

    • Tap on the ‘+’ icon to add a new camera.
    • Select ‘Wyze Labs’ as the camera manufacturer.

  2. Configure Wyze Account:

    • Enter your Wyze account credentials (email and password) to authorize TinyCam Pro to access your Wyze cameras.

  3. Select Wyze Floodlight Pro:

    • Choose ‘Floodlight Pro’ from the list of Wyze camera models.

  4. Configure Camera Settings:

    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup, including naming the camera and configuring video settings as per your preferences.

  5. Verify Camera Feed:

    • Once configured, verify that you can see the Wyze Floodlight Pro camera feed within TinyCam Pro.

2. Integrating with Blue Iris

A. Setup Blue Iris on PC:

  1. Install Blue Iris: Download and install Blue Iris on your PC. You can find it at Blue Iris Software.

  2. Launch Blue Iris: Open Blue Iris after installation.

B. Add Camera from TinyCam Pro:

  1. Configure Blue Iris:

    • In Blue Iris, go to the ‘Add’ menu (the ‘+’ icon) and select ‘IP camera’.

  2. Configure IP Camera Settings:

    • In the IP Camera setup window, configure the camera settings:
      • Camera Type: Select ‘HTTP/Webcam’.
      • Make: Choose ‘Generic/ONVIF’.
      • Model: Select ‘ONVIF Source’.
      • Media: Choose ‘MJPEG’ or ‘JPEG’ based on your preference and compatibility with TinyCam Pro.

  3. Enter TinyCam Pro Server Information:

    • In the ‘IP Address/Host Name’ field, enter the IP address of your Android device running TinyCam Pro.
    • Port: Use the port number provided by TinyCam Pro (usually 8083 by default).

  4. Authentication:

    • If required, enter the username and password used to access TinyCam Pro.

  5. Test Connection:

    • Click on ‘Find/Inspect’ to test the connection and ensure Blue Iris can communicate with TinyCam Pro.

  6. Finish Setup:

    • Once connected, click ‘OK’ to add the camera to Blue Iris.

  7. View Camera Feed:

    • You should now see the Wyze Floodlight Pro camera feed within Blue Iris.

Additional Tips:

  • Network Setup: Ensure both your Android device running TinyCam Pro and your PC running Blue Iris are on the same local network.
  • Port Forwarding: If you intend to access Blue Iris remotely, you may need to set up port forwarding on your router for Blue Iris.
  • Camera Settings: Adjust camera settings in both TinyCam Pro and Blue Iris for optimal performance and video quality.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully set up your Wyze Floodlight Pro camera with TinyCam Pro and integrate it with Blue Iris on your PC.