WeatherCam images can be uploaded, viewed, and shared on AmbientWeather.net as well as the Ambient Weather on iOS and Android apps.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ambientweather.dashboard&hl=en_US

iphone/ios: https://apps.apple.com/us/app

As of December 29, 2021, for FTP cameras Ambient now offers time lapse video of the uploaded screen shots with weather data overlay

From the devices panel, select Add WeatherCam.

Next, choose the format for your camera (FTP or URL):

• FTP: Most network cameras include FTP upload.
• URL: If you are hosting on another website, provide a URL.

FTP option:
The website automatically generates the servername, username and password. Enter these credentials into your camera’s ftp network settings.

– Some cameras like Foscam may require you enter the server header ftp://ftp.ambientweather.net, rather than ftp.ambientweather.net.
– Select passive mode (PASV), if available.
– The maximum upload interval is one minute. Program an upload interval of 60 seconds or greater.

URL option:
Enter the static URL associated with your camera hosting software. An example for the Nest Camera is referenced below.

Complete Nest Camera Setup

Once the camera image has successfully uploaded to the server, the image will appear next to the WeatherCam credentials.

To make your WeatherCam public, select the checkbox “Allow others to view your weather cam“. It will take up to 48 hours for approval. Only images that point outside and show a portion of the sky will be approved.

Once your WeatherCam is public, it will be displayed on the WeatherCam map:

Our cameras were made by Foscam with some special settings for uploading to Wunderground.

The NPAPI plug in support is missing from many of the browsers as they are automatically updated.

We recommend you download VMS software from Foscam to manage your camera

"Wunderground discontinued their weather camera service on 10/21/2021. AmbientWeather.net has it's own weather camera service with time lapse video and weather data overlay."

Purchase the AMBIENTCAM

1. Login into your camera and view the camera web interface.  Select Network | FTP Settings from the menu.

2. Enter the following settings:

• FTP Server: ftp://webcam.wunderground.com (the name of the
  WeatherUnderground FTP server)
• FTP Port: 21 (this is the standard port for any FTP server)
• FTP User: Enter the Camera ID obtained from WeatherUnderground here:

  https://www.wunderground.com/webcams/signup.html

  The Camera ID is case sensitive and will include the characters “CAM” (example, AmbientCAM1).

• FTP Password: Enter your WeatherUnderground.com password. This
  is case sensitive.
• FTP Mode: PASV (signifies Passive mode)

3. Press TEST to confirm there are no FTP errors and the login credentials were entered correctly. The camera will return Success.

4. Press Set FTP Schedule button to save the settings and go to the FTP Schedule page.

5. Press Save to save the settings.

Download the latest plugins here:

Plugins for Mac Sierra

Note: Safari may still ask you to upgrade the plugin after installation of the plug-in. Please ignore the upgrade message on the log-in interface, enter the username and password, and login to the camera.

Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer disabled the NPAPI plugins, which are required for the AmbientCam, AmbientCamHD and AmbientCamHD3  to work. You will need to download and install the Foscam Super-Client Software for MJPEG cameras: https://www.foscam.com/download-center/software-tools.html  to be able to use the AmbientCams.

If you receive an error when you attempt to login to your camera, you will need to restore your camera to factory default.

1. Connect the camera to the router via Ethernet cable.
2. Press the reset button for 60 seconds to restore the camera to factory default.
3. Follow the camera quick start guide to program the camera settings again.

1. If you changed routers, encryption or credentials, you will have to connect the console to the new router via Ethernet cable and then power down and up the camera.
2. Reprogram the camera for the new WiFi router credentials per the Quick Start Guide for your Camera Version.

Our cameras were made by Foscam with some special settings for uploading to Wunderground.com

The camera is no longer sold or supported by Ambient Weather.

You can reach Foscam Customer Support directly here:

Downloads:
Please save the IP Camera Tool to your computer. You can find the camera’s IP address automatically when you plug the camera into your router.

AmbientCamHD IP Camera Search Tool for PC

AmbientCamHD IP Camera Search Tool for Mac

CD Contents:

AmbientCamHD3 Quick Start Guide

AmbientCamHD3 Quick Installation Guide

AmbientCamHD3 User Manual

AmbientCamHD3 Camera Search Tool

Patches:
There are no patches at this time.

Plugins:
Plugins are included in the camera’s operating firmware. However, if the plugin can not be loaded, they can be downloaded and installed here:

Windows Plugins

Apple Plugins

Important Note:
To improve security, your password must be 6 to 12 characters, and include a combination of letters, numbers or symbols.
The following symbols are supported: ~!@#%^*()_+{}:”!<>?`-;’\,./

• Examples of Acceptable Passwords: Password1 (6 to 12 characters, and includes a combination of numbers and letters) Password! (6 to 12 characters, and includes a combination of letters and symbols) Pass1! (6 to 12 characters, and includes a combination of letters and symbols)
  
  
• Examples of Unacceptable Passwords: Pass (too short, less than 6 characters) Password (does not include combination of letters and numbers or symbols). Passwordpassword (too long, over 12 characters).

The AmbientWeather.net Weather Camera feature is intended for Weather Cameras. The Weather Camera feature is not intended or designed for use as a security / surveillance system. Do not rely on the AmbientWeather.net Weather Camera feature for security, surveillance or safety of individuals or property.

Below are examples of approved / denied camera views.

Approved:

• Camera view showing 80%+ of the sky / horizon

Denied:

• Any camera view not showing 80%+ of the sky / horizon
• Driveway not showing 80%+ of the sky / horizon
• Pile of leaves in your yard not showing 80%+ of the sky / horizon
• Shed not showing 80%+ of the sky / horizon
• Offensive imagery, including (but not limited to) material considered obscene, pornographic or threatening.

AmbientWeather.net reserves the right to approve or deny public facing camera views.

AmbientCamHD and AmbientCamHDA Download Center

Downloads:
Please save the IP Camera Tool to your computer. You can find the camera’s IP address automatically when you plug the camera into your router.
AmbientCamHD IP Camera Search Tool for PC

AmbientCamHD IP Camera Search Tool for Mac

CD Contents:

AmbientCamHD Quick Start Guide
AmbientCamHD User Manual
AmbientCamHD IP Search Tool
AmbientCamHD Central Management Software
AmbientCamHD Smart Phone App

Patches:

Version 2.14.1.118_p1 released 7/7/2016:

1. Fixes Daylight Savings Bug.

Patch 2.14.1.118_p1

Instructions:
1. Download the patch to your computer.
2. Login to the camera and select Settings | System | Patch Installation
3. Select the Choose File button, and browse to the patch file you saved to your computer.
4. Select the Install Patch button.
5. The camera will reboot after two minutes, and the patch installation is complete.

AmbientCam Download Center

AmbientCam Quick Installation Guide
AmbientCam User Manual
AmbientCam IP Search Tool
AmbientCam Central Management Software
AmbientCam Smart Phone App