I have several ip cameras plugged in to Geeni smart plugs. Some are set to “on” and some are set to “off”. I am now trying to turn on one of the “off” cameras and when accessing the app all the “off” cameras are saying they are “offline”. Is there any way I can correct this remotely.
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- Thread starter carolp
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By "remotely" if you mean away from your home network, most likely no.
I have set up Shelly Wi-Fi relay/switches and Echo smart outlets and they are all very similar when it comes to using a smartphone app, creating an account, logging into your home's Wi-Fi, etc.
You'll likely have to be at the faulty and/or "offline" devices so you can troubleshoot, observe indicators, cycle power, reset and re-install, etc.
FWIW, Geeni has a decent FAQ and support page here.
EDIT: Call me curious, but why do you want to remotely turn on/off power to some IP cameras?
It sounds like the cameras are losing power or not reconnecting properly when switched off. You might want to try manually toggling the smart plug on/off using the Geeni app or check for firmware updates. Sometimes resetting the plug can also help resolve connectivity issues. Let me know if that helps!