Connect a Secure wired camera to your Philips Hue system to add a sense of security to your home.
Set-up guide
How to set up a Secure wired or battery camera
Before you start setting up
- Connect your camera to power, but don't mount it yet.
- Make sure your Wi-Fi is enabled and your internet connection is strong.
- Sign in to your Philips Hue account. Don’t have one? Sign up here!
- Your Bridge should already be plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi and added to your Philips Hue app. If you haven’t done that yet, first install your Bridge.
Set up a Secure wired or battery camera
How to add your camera to the Philips Hue app
- Open the Philips Hue app.
- Go to the Settings.
![Philips Hue app displaying Settings tab Philips Hue app displaying Settings tab](https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component.signifyimg.82.1280.jpeg/1692863563395.jpeg 1280w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component.signifyimg.82.769.jpeg/1692863563395.jpeg 769w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component.signifyimg.82.601.jpeg/1692863563395.jpeg 601w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component.signifyimg.82.522.jpeg/1692863563395.jpeg 522w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component.signifyimg.82.301.jpeg/1692863563395.jpeg 301w)
3. Tap on Cameras.
4. Tap on Add cameras and follow the on-screen instructions.
![Philips Hue app displaying camera settings. Alt text: Philips Hue app displaying camera set up screen Philips Hue app displaying camera settings. Alt text: Philips Hue app displaying camera set up screen](https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_copy.signifyimg.82.1280.jpeg/1692863563441.jpeg 1280w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_copy.signifyimg.82.769.jpeg/1692863563441.jpeg 769w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_copy.signifyimg.82.601.jpeg/1692863563441.jpeg 601w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_copy.signifyimg.82.522.jpeg/1692863563441.jpeg 522w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_copy.signifyimg.82.301.jpeg/1692863563441.jpeg 301w)
5. Once paired, check that the camera's live stream is available.
![Philips Hue app displaying live view of a Secure camera in the Security Centre Philips Hue app displaying live view of a Secure camera in the Security Centre](https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_462949370.signifyimg.82.1280.jpeg/1692863563486.jpeg 1280w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_462949370.signifyimg.82.769.jpeg/1692863563486.jpeg 769w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_462949370.signifyimg.82.601.jpeg/1692863563486.jpeg 601w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_462949370.signifyimg.82.522.jpeg/1692863563486.jpeg 522w, https://www.philips-hue.com/en-au/support/connect-hue-product/security/set-up-philips-hue-secure-wired-camera/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/section_component_1325652315/responsivegrid/image_component_462949370.signifyimg.82.301.jpeg/1692863563486.jpeg 301w)
After you finish setting up
- Mount your camera or place it on the desktop stand.
- Have a battery camera? Make sure it's fully charged before mounting.
Need help?
- If you need help setting up your Philips Hue Secure wired camera, browse the FAQs or get in touch with Customer Support.
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