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SGBridge Quick Start Guide

This is a Quick Start Guide to help you navigate through the initial setup and deployment of your SGBridge.


Applying to Become a SGCloud Partner

  1. Go to SGCloud Partner Registration to register as an SGBridge cloud partner.



  2. After submitting your application, you will receive an email with your login credentials.




Setting Up SGBridge

  1. Connect both power and a network connection with internet access to your SGBRIDGE*.
    1. Note: The SGBRIDGE’s network ports are configured to DHCP by default. If a static address is needed, connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the bridge hardware.
  2. While the SGBRIDGE is booting, connect your laptop to the same network.
  3. Download, install, and open the Speco Scanner application to search for your SGBRIDGE.
  4. Double-click on the detected SGBRIDGE to access the web setup.


Logging into the Web Interface

  1. Your default web browser will open a login screen.
  2. Use the default credentials:
    1. Username: admin
      Password: admin
  3. Click Submit to proceed.





Adding Sites to the SGBridge

  1. After logging in, click the hamburger menu in the upper left corner.



  2. Click Config.



  3. Click Site Locate.



  4. Find the device(s) you’d like to add and click the + icon.



  5. Enter the device credentials and click Check Site.
    1. If successful, a blue message will confirm the site check.
    2. Click X to close the message.


  6. For recorders, select the channels you want to add to the cloud.
    1. Click Submit.
    2. Click Close in the Site Locate interface.




Restarting SecureGuard

  1. Click System Config > Restart SecureGuard.


  2. Click Restart.



    1. A notification will confirm SecureGuard is restarting.
    2. Refresh the browser and log in again.


  3. Navigate to Site Config to confirm your recorder is listed.





Configuring Channels for Cloud Use

  1. In the web setup, go to Camera Config.
  2. Wait a few seconds for parameters to load.
  3. Ensure Encoding settings for both Main and Sub streams are set to H.264.
  4. Configure Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bit-Rate as needed.
  5. Click Submit.



Adding SGBRIDGE to the Cloud

  1. Click System Config.
  2. Note the Cloud ID and Cloud Password.

  3. Open another browser tab for the Cloud Portal Setup.


Logging into the Partner Portal

  1. Open a web browser and go to SGCloud Partner Login.
  2. Enter your credentials and click Login.





Adding Customers

  1. Click the Customers tab.



  2. Click + Add Customer.



  3. Enter the customer’s information and click Add Customer.



  4. A confirmation message will indicate a registration email has been sent to the customer.




Adding SGBridge to a Customer's Account

  1. Click > to enter the Customer Configuration Portal.



  2. A new tab will open. Click + Add Bridge.



  3. Enter the Bridge information from the System Config page of the SGBRIDGE.



  4. Click Add Bridge.
    1. The Bridge will now be listed.





Adding Cameras to the Cloud

  1. Click Camera Management > + Add Camera.


  2. Click Next.
  3. Select the Bridge you want to add channels from.
    1. Click Next


  4. Cameras must be configured to H.264.





Creating and Recording Schedule

  1. Click Schedule Recording > + Add Schedule Recording.



  2. Name the schedule and select cameras.



  3. Set recording preferences: Continuous, Motion, or Both.



  4. Click Save Schedule.
    1. The schedule will now be listed.



Creating a Camera Group

  1. Click Group Management > + Add Group.



  2. Enter a name for the group and select cameras.



  3. The group will now be listed.



Adding Users

  1. Click User Management > + Add User.



  2. Enter user information, select camera group, and set privileges.
    1. Click Add User.



  3. A confirmation message will indicate a registration email has been sent.





Viewing Cameras from the End-User Portal

  1. Go to the Customer Portal URL.
  2. Enter login credentials and click Login.



  3. Navigate to Live Streams.



  4. Click the + button to create a layout.



  5. Select cameras to add.
    1. Click Save.

  6. Additional layouts can be created under Layout Management.




Storage Playback

  1. Click Storage Video.
    1. Camera thumbnails will display.

  2. Double-click a camera for playback.
    1. Select a date range.



  3. Camera thumbnails will display by hour.


  4. Select the desired time.
    1. The system will break it down into 5-minute increments.

Initial publish Date: April 4, 2025

Article transcribed by: Christopher Cataldo, Technical Support Tier 1