You can easily change your SAMi between Wi-Fi networks so long as they are both within range of the Apple device you are using. Follow these instructions below based on what you are trying to switch between:
Changing between Home (or Non-SAMi) Wi-Fi to the SAMi Router, SAMi-5G Wi-Fi Network
If your SAMi Camera is connected to your home Wi-Fi and you have the SAMi Router nearby, then follow these steps:
Connect your SAMi Camera to the SAMi Router
- Make sure your SAMi Camera is connected to your home Wi-Fi
- Plug in your SAMi Router and make sure there the first three lights on the top of the router are green. If not, wait 2-minutes
- Open your SAMi App and go to Setting-> Camera Settings->Camera Wi-Fi [Your home network name] and select change
- Select the Wi-Fi network called SAMi and hit "Continue" to pair your camera to the SAMi network.
Finally, you will need to change your Apple Device's Wi-Fi to the SAMi-5G network
- Exit the SAMi App
- Got to your Apple device's main settings (gear icon app)
- Go to Wi-Fi from settings and then select the SAMi-5G network. If you are prompted for a password, check the bottom of your SAMi Router for a password
- Verify that your "Ask to Join Networks" setting from the Wi-Fi Setting menu is set to "Ask" You can scroll to the bottom of the Wi-Fi networks page to adjust this.
- Go back to the SAMi App and connect to the SAMi Camera to verify everything is properly working.
If you experience any problems switching when between your home Wi-Fi to the SAMi Router's Wi-Fi network, follow these reset instructions: How to reset your SAMi Camera and pair it with your SAMi Router - (Router Kit & SAMi Complete Kit Owners)
Changing between the SAMi Router, SAMi-5G Wi-Fi Network to Your
Home(or Non-SAMi) Wi-Fi Network
If your SAMi Camera is connected to your SAMi-5G Wi-Fi network and you want to switch it to another, non-SAMi, Wi-Fi network, follow these instructions assuming both Wi-Fi networks are within range and accessible with your Apple device.
Connect your SAMi Camera to the new Wi-Fi Network
- Make sure your SAMi Camera is connected to the SAMi-5G Wi-Fi network
- Open your SAMi App and go to Setting-> Camera Settings->Camera Wi-Fi [SAMi] and select change
- Select the Wi-Fi network you want to pair your SAMi Camera to and hit "continue". You may be prompted for your Wi-Fi password. This is NOT a SAMi password, this is the password to the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect to.
Finally, you will need to change your Apple device's Wi-Fi to the same Wi-Fi network you just connected your SAMi Camera to
- Exit the SAMi App
- Got to your Apple device's main settings (gear icon app)
- Go to Wi-Fi from settings and then select the Wi-Fi network you just connected to in the first steps above.
- Verify that your "Ask to Join Networks" setting from the Wi-Fi Setting menu is set to "Ask" You can scroll to the bottom of the Wi-Fi networks page to adjust this.
- Go back to the SAMi App and connect to the SAMi Camera to verify everything is properly working.
If you experience any problems when switching between the SAMi Router's Wi-Fi network and your home Wi-Fi, follow these reset instructions: How to reset your SAMi Camera and pair it with your home WiFi - (Camera Only Owners)
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