Once your camera is connected to Wi-Fi through the Bluetooth setup, the Wi-Fi platform becomes your remote operations hub. This is where BCC5000 turns into a true worry-free construction time-lapse system—ideal for long-term projects or multi-site work.
What the Wi-Fi platform is
Brinno’s Wi-Fi platform is the Multi-Camera System, a browser-based web app listed as Step 2: Wi-Fi Operating APP on the BCC5000 Helper page. It’s designed for Wi-Fi remote control via the provided link.
When to use it
Use Wi-Fi when you need:
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Remote control (no need to stand next to the camera)
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Long-term project management
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Multi-camera oversight (especially useful across different locations)
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Live checks, setting changes, and maintenance tasks without site visits
What you need
- Your camera must already have Wi-Fi configured via Bluetooth (Step 1 precedes Step 2).
- Your viewing device (phone/tablet/laptop/desktop) should be connected via Wi-Fi or LTE so it can reach the platform. (This is explicitly noted in the Wi-Fi operation workflow.)
What you can do in Wi-Fi (key features)
1) See camera connection + ID at a glance
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The Wi-Fi interface highlights Camera ID and whether the device is connected or disconnected—useful for troubleshooting signal drops quickly.
2) Live View for quick verification
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Turn on Live View to monitor what the camera sees (helpful after weather changes, crane movements, or site layout shifts).
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Live View is designed for quick checks and is typically not used while recording.
3) Start/Stop recording remotely
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After your schedule and interval are set, you can start or stop a project from the Wi-Fi platform—no ladder climbs, no opening housings, no button pressing on site.
4) Adjust settings from anywhere
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The Wi-Fi platform centralizes core controls plus deeper operational options, including:
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Schedule (daily/weekly plan)
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Time Interval (choose or customize)
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Configure Settings like flicker filter (regional power frequency guidance), time stamp, and image/playback tuning
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Battery details (so you can plan maintenance visits efficiently)
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SD card management (review stored files, playback, and manage storage)
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5) OTA firmware updates (a major convenience win)
- Inside the Wi-Fi platform’s camera info area, you can check the current firmware version and update via OTA (Over-the-Air). Meaning, you can keep cameras current without physically retrieving the camera or SD card for updates. This is one of the biggest advantages of operating over Wi-Fi for long projects and remote sites.
6) Add more cameras
- The platform also supports expanding your system: “Add Camera” typically redirects you back to the Bluetooth workflow (because Bluetooth is how each camera gets onboarded and linked properly).
Why it matters
The Wi-Fi platform is built for real-world construction workflows: remote visibility, fewer site trips, faster troubleshooting, and easier maintenance. If Bluetooth is your setup toolkit, Wi-Fi is your day-to-day operations dashboard, especially powerful when paired with OTA firmware updates and multi-camera management.
