For Models: X1-R, X1, V1-R, V1

Wi-Fi Setup

Steps to get your DynaMount connected to your home/studio Wi-Fi network.

In order to wirelessly control a DynaMount it must first be connected to your Wi-Fi network. After completing these steps your DynaMount will be connected and Wi-Fi credentials saved so the next time it powers up it will connect automatically.

  • This guide applies and the steps are the same regardless of whether you plan to use the iOS, OSX, Android, or Windows app.

For the Wi-Fi Setup process it is recommended to place your DynaMount close to your Wi-Fi router.

  1. Follow the steps in the Hardware Setup guide to get your DynaMount securely attached to a stand and powered up.
  2. In the “DynaMount” app, click on the Wi-Fi Setup button.
    Wi-Fi Setup button
  3. If your DynaMount is already in Wi-Fi Setup mode (blinking blue LED), proceed to Step 4.
    Wi-Fi Setup Mode - Blinking Blue LED
    Not in Wi-Fi Setup mode? Press and hold the SETUP button (see photo below, DO NOT confuse with the RESET button) on your DynaMount for 5 seconds (no longer) with a pen/pencil then release. This will wipe out all saved Wi-Fi credentials on the device and reset it into Wi-Fi Setup mode. 

    • Please note, if your DynaMount is blinking green (trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network), the SETUP button may not respond right away. After you’ve held it for 5 seconds and released it, it may take up to 15 seconds to restart.
    • Wi-Fi Setup mode only lasts for 4 minutes. If you do not configure the Wi-Fi settings in this time the LED will turn to solid yellow. You can control the DynaMount through USB now, or if you want to try setting up the Wi-Fi again just restart the device.
    • On DynaMounts manufactured before March 15, 2016, it may be necessary to keep tapping the SETUP button repeatedly and it will eventually respond and enter Wi-Fi Setup mode after restarting. If your DynaMount has an 8-digit Serial Number (e.g. “A0316000”), then it was made after March 15, 2016, and you can ignore this message.

    SETUP Button

  4. When your DynaMount is in Wi-Fi Setup mode (blinking blue) it creates a “DynaMount-XXXX” Wi-Fi network.
    • The “DynaMount-XXXX” network is only used for the Wi-Fi setup process and not for controlling your DynaMount.
  5. Connect to this “DynaMount-XXXX” network from your computer or mobile device (no password is required).
    • Tip! If your computer is connected to another network via Ethernet cable, this may need to be temporarily disabled/unplugged before connecting to the “DynaMount-XXXX” network for the Wi-Fi Setup process to complete successfully.

    • If you are unable to connect to this network, hit the RESET button (next to the power jack on your DynaMount) and try again.
    • If that doesn’t help, try connecting from a different computer or mobile device.

    Connect to 'DynaMount-XXXX' Wi-Fi network

  6. Once connected to “DynaMount-XXXX”, click the “Scan” button in the app. This tells the DynaMount to search for available wireless networks.
    Scan button
  7. Available wireless networks will be listed. Don’t see your network?
  8. If this is your first time setting up this device, copy your DynaMount’s unique Device ID so you can paste it into the app later when adding a new device to your profile.
    Copy Device ID
  9. Select your studio/home Wi-Fi network (2.4GHz only), enter the network password & hit “Send To Device”.
  10. You should immediately see the LED on your DynaMount begin blinking green which indicates that it is trying to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Once your DynaMount successfully connects, the LED will begin a slow “breathing” green. 

    • If the LED stays blinking blue after you hit “Connect”, try restarting the DynaMount. After booting up, it will now automatically connect to your network if the Wi-Fi credentials were in fact received successfully. If it stays blinking blue even after being reset, try completing the Wi-Fi setup process again.
    • If your DynaMount quickly flickers green and then goes back to a slow blinking blue, you may have incorrectly typed in your network password. Please reconnect to the “DynaMount-XXXX” network, refresh the Wi-Fi Configuration page and try again.
    • If it is stuck blinking green and you believe you may have entered an incorrect password, hold the SETUP button for 5 seconds (no longer) then release to restart your DynaMount into Wi-Fi Setup mode.
    • If you’re sure you are correctly entering your password but it still is not connecting, try moving the DynaMount closer to your Wi-Fi router and try again. If moving it closer to your router fixes the problem, please review the tips for improving Wi-Fi signal strength found in our Troubleshooting Guide.
    • Your DynaMount will only work on a 2.4GHz band Wi-Fi network (not a 5GHz band network). Also, if you have a “dual-band” router make sure the 5GHz band is set to have a different network name and password than the 2.4GHz band. This will keep your router from attempting to automatically switch the DynaMount over to 5GHz.
    • Check if your router uses the older WEP security protocol. If it uses WEP, please see important connection information in the “WEP security” section of our Troubleshooting Guide.
    • If it is still unable to connect (blinking green quickly), please refer to our Troubleshooting Guide for more tips to get connected.

    Connecting To Network

    • You will then see the LED briefly flash either light blue or orange depending on whether your network has an internet connection. For more info, please see our LED Color Codes guide.
  11. A message will display in the app, letting you know it has completed sending Wi-Fi credentials to the DynaMount.
  12. Lastly, connect your computer or mobile device back to your normal Wi-Fi network which your DynaMount is now connected to.
  13. You’re DynaMount is now connected!