Connecting the MiVue 766 WiFi & the 78x series with the MiVue Pro app

This FAQ applies to the following devices only:
MiVue 766 WiFi
MiVue 786 WiFi
MiVue 788 Connect

MiVue WiFi
The WiFi function allows you to connect your device to your smartphone to perform a real-time back up of your video files, images and receive OTA (Over-The-Air) Safety Camera and Software updates. The WiFi function is disabled by default >on your device. You can manually enable the WiFi by selecting:

*The Bluetooth function is only available for the MiVue 788 Connect.

Once the WiFi is switched on you will see the SSID: MiVue_xxxxx and the Password: 1234567890.

Note: The WiFi and GPS functions will automatically be disabled once the MiVue enters Parking mode.

MiVue Pro App
This App will enable you download / backup all the recordings from your device to your smartphone and receive OTA (Over-The-Air) updates. The MiVue App can be found on the App Store and on Google Play by searching for 'MiVue'. 

Important Notice: Some Android phones, are unable to connect to Wifi and 3G/4G at the same time. If problems occur during the initial Wifi set up, we advise turning the Mobile Data - OFF and leave it turned OFF while the Smartphone is connected to the MiVue Wifi.
Note: This is a software limitation of certain Android devices, it is not a limitation of the MiVue Pro app.

Compatibility

Android: 5.0 and above
Apple: iPhone 5 and above




 



Connecting to WiFi 

1. Insert a micro SD card into your MiVue and switch it on. 
2. When connecting to your smartphone for the first time, from the settings menu ensure the WiFi option on your phone is turned on. 
3. Open the downloaded and installed MiVue Pro App on your Smartphone and follow the prompts. 
   Connection Failed: Please try turning the Mobile Data off and try connecting Once more. 
4. When opening the app for the first time you might be asked to select the storage (if you have an additional SD card inserted in your phone), this is the location where the downloaded files will be saved to, and you might need to allow Notification, Photo and Location access.
   
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5. Bluetooth Setup (MiVue 788 only):
   
   
   To successfully receive notifications MiVue Pro will need to gain access to your contacts and call history. Please ensure to allow this access when asked during the setup.
    
6. If you wish to connect your MiVue to a different Smartphone, you will need to clear the current connection settings first. To do so tap:
     
7. Now you can repeat the steps above, to set up a connection between your dash cam and the new smartphone.

Can't connect to MiVue Wifi via Android Smartphone 

Once you are connected, you will see the status of the WiFi connection in the top right hand corner of your device.

The device is connected to your smartphone and paired with the MiVue Pro app.

 WiFi is turned on but the device is not connected to the smartphone.

 WiFi is turned on and the device is connected to the smartphone but not paired with the MiVue Pro app yet. 

Using the MiVue Pro App

Once you've recorded a journey, or taken a photo, simply launch the MiVue Pro app on your smartphone to instantly upload files automatically. In the MiVue Pro app you will see your videos, events, parking and photo files. 

 Dash cam - here you will find the following features:

LIVE - this feature will allow you to watch the recordings live on your phone screen and share the recordings via ** 

**NB: Mobile data charges may apply, while using the MiVue Pro App.
The Facebook Live broadcast feature is only available in 3G / 4G areas please check the coverage with your mobile data provider.

 Settings helps you change the EV (Exposure Value) and Frequency settings of your connected dashcam. You can also Format the SD card currently inserted in your MiVue recorder from here.
- Additional Settings for MiVue 788 only: In Bluetooth you see the Bluetooth connection to your device and via App Notifications you can adjust which apps are allowed to send notifications to your device.

  SD Card shows all the recordings which are currently saved on the inserted SD card from your MiVue device.  Event  / Normal / Parking / Photo are the four categories you can choose from. 

  Select multiple files

  Select All

  Deselect All

   Download

 Info is the page where you can find the following dashcam information:
Device: Name (model), Firmware version currently installed on your MiVue, if applicable Safety Cam version currently installed on your recorder.
WiFi: Name (SSID)

 Downloads - allows you to manage all your downloaded files.

While connected you can tap the on the recording screen of your MiVue. This will start an event recording, which will be transferred to your smartphone once the recording is finished.  

Me - allows you to change / view the following settings:

Storage Location - You can change the Storage Location from Phone Storage to SD Card, if your phone has a MicroSD card inserted.
Update - Firmware Updates and SafetyCam Data updates, if available are found in here. 
About - will display our Terms & Policies, App Version and the URL to our website. 

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