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What to Do When a Wi-Fi Camera Goes Offline

Troubleshoot a security or monitoring camera that stops responding.

Quick Answer

Check camera power, Wi-Fi/router status and signal, then restart the camera and review its app for connection errors.

Step by Step

  1. Check power, cables, network connection, and the currently selected input/account before changing advanced settings.
  2. Check camera power, Wi-Fi/router status and signal, then restart the camera and review its app for connection errors.
  3. Test the device after each change so you know what resolved the problem.
  4. Use factory reset or removing/re-adding a smart-home device only after simpler troubleshooting fails.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Menu names and capabilities vary by TV, streaming device, smart-home ecosystem, manufacturer, and model.
  • Smart-home devices can depend on Wi-Fi, hubs, cloud services, Thread/Matter controllers, and account integrations; determine which layer is failing before resetting the accessory.