Athlee Cameras stream over a local Wi-Fi, not the internet. This gives you fast, reliable video between the cameras and your iPad — as long as you have the right setup. There are three different ways the Wi-Fi can work:
1. Factory Reset Mode (Single Camera Use)
This is the default mode after a camera reset:
- The camera creates a Wi-Fi network (e.g. Athlee-ABCD).
- Password: 12345678
- You can connect directly to this camera’s network from your iPad.
- Best for quick setups or troubleshooting.
2. Mobile Athlee Wi-Fi Mode (No Internet Required)
In this mode:
- One camera becomes the Wi-Fi host (it creates a named network like Athlee Streaming).
- Other cameras and your iPad join that network.
- Everything runs locally — no internet needed.
- This mode is useful for:
- Camps, travel, and ad-hoc setups
- Indoor use with 1–2 cameras and 1 iPad
⚠️ Important Notes:
- The host camera handles all traffic, so it’s doing a lot — especially if you add more cameras or devices.
- If the host is at the opposite end of the pool from you, the signal may be weak or unstable — even if you’re near another camera.
- Wi-Fi performance is always more reliable indoors. Outdoors, Wi-Fi can struggle, especially with interference or long distance.
3. Facility Wi-Fi Mode (Recommended for Daily Use)
This is the most reliable setup — especially for larger teams or multi-camera systems.
- Requires a strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi that covers the pool area.
- Cameras and iPad all connect to this shared network.
- Setup is done inside the Athlee app.
- Once connected, cameras will automatically reconnect to the facility Wi-Fi when turned on.
- This gives the best performance and range — and avoids the “traffic overload” issue seen in mobile mode.
️Bonus: When you’re away from your facility (e.g., at a swim meet), the cameras will switch back to mobile Athlee Wi-Fi automatically. When you return to your regular pool, they reconnect to the facility Wi-Fi again.