If you encounter difficulties when trying to initialize the SD card via the EZVIZ APP, below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

1. Ensure both the firmware of your camera and EZVIZ APP are running on the latest version.

2. Ensure the SD card is class 10 or rated at UHS-1. The file format of the SD card should be FAT32 for capacities below 64GB and exFAT for capacities of 64GB and above. Click Here to view partial test results of SD card compatibility.

3. Power off your camera, remove and reinsert the SD card, power the camera on and then initialize the card again on the EZVIZ APP.

4. To further rule out the SD card issue, you may try to test with a different SD card or install the card in question on another EZVIZ device. 

5. Try to factory reset your camera by holding the Reset button. This will turn the device to the default factory settings and might help resolve minor issues.

If you have installed an SD card, but the camera is not recording to it, below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

1. Try to test by enabling “Alarm Notification” or “Notification” in camera Settings, waving your hand in front of the camera lens until you receive the alarm notification, and then checking whether you could play back the footage to further determine the issue.

2. If no recordings, ensure both the firmware and EZVIZ app are running on the latest version.

3. Ensure the SD card is class 10 or rated at UHS-1. The file format of the SD card should be FAT32 for capacities below 64GB and exFAT for capacities of 64GB and above. (We do recommend you to click https://support.ezviz.com/faq/264 to check the compatibility of your SD card first.)

4. Ensure the installation orientation of the SD card is correct

5. Ensure the SD card is initialized on EZVIZ app before using and the status should be Initialized or Normal. You can check the status in camera settings>Storage Status>Memory Card or camera settings>Record List>Memory Card. If the status shows abnormal or uninitialized, try to format it again through EZVIZ app. (Before formatting, do remember to back up important files.)

6. To further rule out the card issue, you may try to test with a different SD card or install the card in question on a different EZVIZ device.

7. Try to factory reset your camera by holding the Reset button. This will turn the device to the default factory settings and might help resolve minor issues.

If the issue persists after following the above steps and you need additional assistance, feel free to contact the support team by emailing support@ezviz.com or the online chat at the bottom corner. Our team love to help!

Before setting up, please make sure you have already inserted an SD card into your camera and your camera supports 24/7 recording. Please also make sure the SD card has been initialized on the EZVIZ APP before use.

For battery cameras that support Power Plugged-in mode, you can enable the all-day recording function by following the steps below: enter the Device Settings page, tap Working Mode, and select Power Plugged-in mode. Meanwhile, it is highly recommended to keep the camera plugged in while using this feature.

For other models, please open the EZVIZ APP, from the Home Page, tap the three-dot icon next to the camera's name to enter the Device Settings page, scroll down to find Storage Status or Record List, and enable the "All Day" button for the Memory card.

If your device is still in active service and its subscription renewal has not been canceled, please enter the Settings page of your device > CloudPlay > tap "Subscription Management" at the bottom, there will be displayed all the upgrade options that can be supported.

If your device is still in service but its subscription renewal has been canceled, please go to your device's Settings page > CloudPlay > tap "Subscribe/Renew" at the bottom to proceed. You will be able to upgrade your service plan.

If your device does not have a service plan, but there are other devices under your account in the service that are supported to upgrade to a Home Plan, please follow the steps below:

1. Enter the "Settings" page of the current camera and scroll down to find "CloudPlay".

2. Tap "Subscribe/Renew".

3. Select the Home Plan you want to subscribe to.

4. Agree to the EZVIZ SERVICE AGREEMENT and tap the blue bank card bar at the bottom.

5. When an upgrade prompt appears on the APP, tap "Yes" if you want to upgrade to a Home Plan.

6. Users will automatically be taken to the CloudPlay page of the device already subscribed to an annual or monthly individual plan.

7. Tap "Subscription Management".

8. Select the Home Plan you want to upgrade to.

9. Agree to the EZVIZ SERVICE AGREEMENT and tap the blue bar with the bank card icon at the bottom again.

10. Review your new plan and tap "Submit" to continue and complete the upgrade.

11. Go back to the CloudPlay page of the device you successfully upgraded to Home Plan, tap "Camera(s) in Home Plan 1/4" and select the device you want to add.

Please note that the upgrade can only be supported if you have paid by credit card. If you encounter any difficulties while upgrading the CloudPlay service, please contact EZVIZ by sending an email to rma.glb@ezviz.com.

Please be advised that the error code 330009 typically indicates a data reception timeout. Regarding this, please try to bring your phone and EZVIZ device closer and tap “Retry”.

We understand that you may be experiencing difficulties connecting your device online via an Ethernet cable. To troubleshoot the issue, we recommend the following steps:

1. Verify the router and cable: Ensure that both the router and cable are in proper working order. You can try using a different cable or connecting the cable to a different port on the router to eliminate any potential issues.

2. Test the connection: After checking the cable and router, attempt to establish a connection again and see if the problem persists. If it does, proceed to the next step.

If the issue persists despite trying different cables and ports, we recommend reaching out to our EZVIZ support team for further assistance.

If you see "Unable to join network EZVIZ_SN" (the SN of your EZVIZ camera) or if you cannot connect to the Device AP during network configuration, we suggest you reset your camera by pressing the reset button for 4-5 seconds and restart the setup procedure.

Before doing so, please make sure that

1. Make sure that you have turned off the cellular data on your phone.

2. Make sure your device is in configuration mode. You can easily tell if the camera is ready by checking if the indicator light flashes blue quickly.

3. When configuring the network, make sure that your EZVIZ device is close to your Wi-Fi router. We recommend that you keep the distance less than 1.5 meters.

If the problem persists, please try the following method:

1. If you are using iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, please try with a different phone model;

2. Please check if you can find a Wi-Fi starting with EZVIZ_XXXXXX (the SN of your EZVIZ camera) in the Wi-Fi list of your phone;

3. If yes, please check if you can connect it manually. The password for the device Wi-Fi should be "EZVIZ_verification code" (a 6-digit capital letter code that you can find on the device label);

4. After the connection, go back to the EZVIZ app to complete the network configuration.

If you can check alarm notifications on the Library page of the EZVIZ APP but cannot receive push notifications in the background, below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

1. Please disable and re-enable the Alarm Notification feature in the EZVIZ APP.

You can enter the Device Settings page > Alarm Notification or the Device Settings page > Notification > (App-side) Receive Device Message > EZVIZ App Notification to do so.

2. Delete any notification schedules you have set before and also make sure that the Notification Schedule button is off.

On the Alarm Notification page, you can tap Set Notification Schedule and delete your schedules, then disable the Notification Schedule button. 

Alternatively, on the Notification page, tap Notification Schedule, enter Customized schedule and clear all the time periods you have set, then go back to select the All time option.

3. Make sure that the "Do Not Disturb" button is turned off on the Library page in the EZVIZ app.

4. If you are still unable to receive push notifications, please check that the push notification permissions for the EZVIZ app are enabled on your mobile device as below:

For IOS mobile devices, enter the Settings page of your phone > EZVIZ APP > Notifications > Allow Notifications.

For Android mobile devices, enter the Settings page of your phone > APPs > EZVIZ APP. Enable "Appear on top" first, then enter "Notifications" and enable "Show notifications". After that, if you still have other categories, click on all the options in turn, and make sure that the "Show notifications", “Show as pop-up” and “Ignore Do not disturb” features are enabled under each option.

5. There are a few other settings on your phone that you will need to pay attention to as well:

Make sure that the EZVIZ app is not blocked if you have anti-virus software stalled on your mobile phone.

For IOS mobile devices (above 15), make sure your device is not in Do Not Disturb or Focus mode.

For Android devices, make sure that battery optimization for the EZVIZ app is turned off in your phone settings. You may check this by going to phone Settings> Device maintenance > BATTERY > BATTERY Usage > Optimize battery usage > Apps not optimized > All app > turning off EZVIZ switch. 

(Please note that the interface of your phone settings may vary depending on the phone model and version. You may also click here to check the video instructions for reference.)

If your camera goes offline frequently, below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

Step 1: Ensure both the firmware and EZVIZ app are running on the latest version.

Step 2: Ensure that your Wi-Fi network signal is good. You can check the signal by connecting your phone to the same WiFi your camera connects to, entering More page > Settings > Device Network Tools > Check WiFi signal.

Step 3: If not good, you can try to move the camera closer to your router, avoid obstacles and interference such as wall, elevator, microwave, washing machines, and Bluetooth devices. 

Step 4: If your WiFi router has an adjustable antenna, try pointing it in various directions.

Step 5: Try to change the Wi-Fi channel to a less crowded one.

Step 6: If possible, disconnect some devices you seldom use from your router.

Step 7: If your camera supports Ethernet cable, you can also try to connect it using a cable.

Step 8: If you have two EZVIZ devices and the other one is working fine, you can also try to switch the locations to further determine the issue.

If you have already installed an SD card in your camera, but the status on the EZVIZ APP shows "No memory card" or "Please insert an SD card", below are some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue for you:

Step 1: Ensure both the firmware of your camera and the EZVIZ APP are running on the latest version.

Step 2: Ensure the SD card is class 10 or rated at UHS-1. The file format of the SD card should be FAT32 for capacities below 64GB and exFAT for capacities of 64GB and above.

We do recommend you check the compatible list on our website.

Step 3: Power off your camera, remove and reinsert the SD card, power the camera on, and then initialize the card again on the EZVIZ APP if the SD card can be recognized. Meanwhile, please make sure that the card has been installed correctly and is not defective or damaged.

*Before initialization, do remember to backup important files by saving or exporting them if necessary.

Step 4: If not working, try to factory reset your camera by holding the Reset button. This will turn the device to the default factory settings and might help resolve minor issues.

Step 5: To further rule out the SD card issue, you may try to test with a different SD card or install the card in question on another EZVIZ device.