How To Setup Xfinity Camera Without Service? (Easy Steps)

how to setup xfinity camera without service

Struggling and wondering how to setup an Xfinity camera without service? Entirely possible!

Not only is it possible, but you can also access most of the Xfinity camera’s functions, without connecting it to the Xfinity cloud over the app.

By the end of this guide, you will know exactly how to set up the Xfinity camera step-by-step without access to the internet or Xfinity service!

The setup consists of several easy steps:

  • Preparing the equipment for the camera’s setup.
  • Setting up the power supply of the Xfinity device.
  • Establishing a physical connection with the router.
  • Completing Xfinity camera’s IP setup over DHCP.
  • Acquiring a video surveillance software service.

How to Setup Xfinity Camera Without Service – Easy Steps

Note: Have you verified that all of the Xfinity camera’s equipment is functional?

1. Acquire All Equipment for a Hardwired Setup

acquire all equipment for a hardwired setup

As established, using your Xfinity camera without an active service requires switching to a hardwired connection over an Ethernet cable.

This does not make the setup more complex but requires extra equipment such as a high-speed Ethernet cable, a router, and a PC.

What Do I Need for Setting Up Xfinity Camera Without Service?

  • An Ethernet cable and/or a power supply adapter.
  • A router or a gateway in close range of the camera.
  • A computer or a smartphone for DHCP assignment.

Once you have all that, measure the range between the Xfinity camera and router.

The Ethernet cable must be long enough to reach from the camera’s Ethernet port to the back of your router and establish the hardwired connection. 

2. Setup the Xfinity Camera with a Power Supply

setup xfinity camera with a power supply

Prior to assigning the Xfinity camera to your offline network, the first step is to ensure the device is set up and ready to go.

This involves identifying whether the Xfinity camera needs a separate power supply or could entirely receive its power over an Ethernet cable.

How to Prepare Xfinity Camera for Offline Setup?

Since your Xfinity camera will not be partaking in the online user cloud of Xfinity, all you have to do at this point is ensure the device receives a power supply. 

So, check if your unit is not entirely hardwired, thus it has an A/C port, or you can use it only with an Ethernet cable.

prepare xfinity camera for offline setup

Then, connect the necessary cable you’ve prepared during the previous solution and wait for the camera’s LED to turn green.

The camera’s LED should start blinking in blue or white as an indication that it has entered “Pairing” mode.

Since we won’t be connecting the device to the Xfinity cloud, it’s likely that the status lamp will stay on for the continuity of the offline setup. 

3. Establish Xfinity’s Physical Connection

Once you have all of the equipment required for the setup, it’s time to establish the connection between your Xfinity camera and the router.

Make sure that both your Xfinity camera and the network router are turned on and running, before preparing the Ethernet cable for connection.

establish xfinity’s physical connection

Here’s how to connect the Xfinity camera to your network:

  1. Locate the LAN Ethernet port on the bottom of your camera.
  2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the camera port.
  3. Lead the cable through your home and reach the router unit.
  4. Plug the other end of the cable into a yellow port on the unit.
  5. Check if the Ethernet cable’s jack blinks on the camera’s end.

If the connection was successful, the camera’s IP address should now be discoverable through the interface of your router.

If not, consider reinstalling the Ethernet cable or testing it for faults as this is essential to achieving an interrupted local connection with the camera. 

4. Complete Xfinity’s Offline Camera Setup

Once the camera is discoverable by the network, the next step is to check the Xfinity unit’s IP address through the DHCP list of your router. 

The IP address will then be used for configuring basic, cloud-free settings of the camera, such as the hostname and Wi-Fi password.

4.1 How to Access the Router’s DHCP List?

access the router’s dhcp list

Accessing the DHCP list of the router requires the default gateway of the device, as well as the default login password and username.

Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) assign default values such as “admin” for both the username and password.

The default gateway on the other hand is imprinted on a sticker, found on the bottom panel of the router. It looks like an IP address and has about 10 digits

Here’s how to access the router’s DHCP list:

  1. Find the router’s default gateway on the bottom panel.
  2. Next, access a browser on your PC or laptop device.
  3. Paste the gateway value into the browser search field.
  4. Wait until you’re at the router’s login screen on the page.
  5. Type “admin” for both the username and password value.
  6. Press “Enter” and navigate to the “IP” or “DHCP” section.
  7. Search for the IP address value, belonging to the camera.

Note: The camera’s IP address line should also have a “Xfinity” or “Camera” description.

4.2 How to Configure Xfinity Camera IP Settings?

configure xfinity camera ip settings

Once you have the IP address, proceed to paste it into your browser’s search field.

Currently, since the Xfinity camera is not connected to an active service, you will be automatically taken to the setup page.

Then, you will be able to assign a password for the camera’s interface access and other simple settings such as the hostname and the Wi-Fi password if required in the future.

Make sure to save all of the changes once the setup is complete and exit the page. 

5. Acquire a Video Surveillance Software

Unfortunately, for as long as the Xfinity camera remains offline, you will be unable to access its live feed traditionally, through the Xfinity application.

So, to answer how to use the Xfinity camera without service, you will have to install surveillance software for offline IP configurations.

acquire a video surveillance software

Popular offline video surveillance software includes:

  • Security Eye: Considered the best by the monitoring community.
  • Xeoma: High-quality monitoring, perfectly compatible with Mac users.
  • Anycam: Compatible with the Windows OS and comes with a free trial.

Not all video surveillance software may be entirely free.

While you could use a free trial and access the camera’s live feed at all times, you may be required to pay extra if you wish to store recordings or have motion detection for example. 

5.1 How Does Surveillance Software Work Without Service?

This is the best part about not connecting your camera to a service.

Most open-source video surveillance software on the web is completely free and works over IP, meaning you can view the camera’s live feed as long as the Ethernet is connected.

All you have to do is undergo a simple setup, where most of the camera’s DHCP credentials will be required.

Then, ensure your PC, laptop or smartphone are on the same network as the Xfinity camera, and you will be able to access its live feed without internet or Xfinity service.

5.2 How to Set up a Video Surveillance Software Without Service?

video surveillance software without service

Start by picking one of the software suggestions we’ve provided above and install the software on your device.

Then, continue to create a free registration, and voilà. You will be automatically taken to the setup screen of the camera, so make sure to provide the correct IP values.

Each software has a thorough step-by-step installation, meaning you will learn how to access most of the camera’s functions in a matter of minutes. 

That was how to setup an Xfinity camera without service. Hope, you’ve learned something new!