How to connect to a Speco Blue recorder from a web browser

This guide will go over the steps required to access a Speco Blue recorder from a web browser both locally and remotely.


Connecting to the Speco Blue Recorder Locally.

  • To connect locally, the computer must first be on the same local network as the recorder. Once that has been complete, the IP address of the recorder must be known.
  • First, access the Settings menu of the Speco Blue Recorder.

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  • Once the Settings menu appears, please select the Network page. That should automatically open the Network > TCP/IP page.

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  • The TCP/IP page is where the IP address information can be gathered. The location of the IP address the Speco Blue app will use is highlighted in the image below. Please take note of the IP address in the given location.

  • At a computer, open a web browser.
    • In the address bar, insert the IP address that was noted from the previous step. 
      • Hit enter on the keyboard. 
  • A login screen should present itself. Insert the username and password of the recorder.
    • Select Login.

Once logged in, the web page may ask to download a plugin. Please download the plugin to proceed further, if prompted.


 

Connecting to the Speco Blue Recorder Remotely.

  • To connect remotely, the written QR code of the recorder must be known.
  • First, access the Settings menu of the Speco Blue Recorder.

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  • Once the Settings menu appears, please select the Network page. That should automatically open the Network > TCP/IP page.

  • Once the TCP/IP page opens, additional options should be made available at the top of the page. One of the options available is NATPlease select the NAT option.
    • Please verify that the checkbox for Enable has a checkmark. Select apply. A NAT Status of Success should be seen.
  • Take note of the code written directly underneath the scannable QR code. That is the written QR code for when the actual QR code cannot be scanned. The web browser will use this code.

  • At a computer, open a web browser.
  • A login screen should present itself. Insert the written QR code that was noted from the previous step, as well as the username and password of the recorder.
    • Select Login.

Once logged in, the web page may ask to download a plugin. Please download the plugin to proceed further, if prompted.


Initial submission Date: June 6, 2024

Article authored by: Frank Bondietti