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Hi all,

I've had my new DS7 for just under a week now. Yesterday I took it out for its first real trip and it was a pleasant experience. The ventilated seats were an absolute gem. I actually arrived at my destination with a dry back!

However, all good things aside, I have found numerous little things that niggle. I have sorted a few of these by trial and error, but I do find the supplied 'manual' a bit sparse. The manuals from my previous Audi A6 were about 4 times as many pages. Suffice to say that some equipment descriptions don't go into enough detail in explaining their use. Anyway, one of these description lacking items is the ConnectedCAM. I downloaded the Android app for my mobile phone and managed to get it to 'connect' with the cam, at least to logon and change the password. The wi-fi state just says 'no internet access' and I can't progress any further. Has anyone managed to connect successfully to the ConnectedCAM and transfer video/photo to thier mobile? If so, are there any detailed instructions on how to establish this connection. I've searched the Internet, but can't find anything other than the instructions that display in the app and make it sound so easy to achieve. Why is internet access required when its only supposed to be the mobile connecting to the camera? Any assistance will be gratefully received, otherwise it will have to be referred back to my dealer.
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There's a video here for the ConnectedCAM system - using the C3 to which it is also fitted which may help. Although this is using Apple not Android, but I suspect it will be similar.

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Thanks for your reply GiveMeABreak.

I had reviewed the Citroen videos, but they didn't help too much as they assume you connect first time; nothing about possible problems in the process. The Android version doesn't have all the screens that the iOS version has. From the Android perspective, I am still stuck in setup and don't seem to be able to get it to connect successfully to the camera. I have an iTouch (no phone capability) which I have been able to connect to the camera, although video and photos taken earlier don't show anything other than a static dark gray distorted blurred image (don't know what of though!). The video shows that it is 2 minutes long and when playing displays GPS co-ords and timeline, but no footage. I'll have to go back to the dealer and hope they can help, although I won't hold my breath.

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Make sure your Android software is up to date - I know it's important for newer vehicle compatibility.
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I have Android 7.1.1 and this won't be updated by Motorola apparently. However, the ConnectedCAM app only requires Android 5.0 and above, so it should work. If a higher level than 7.1.1 is necessary, then it would mean a new phone #-o .
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