Hardwire iOS Cameras Guide

If you would like to hardwire your iOS cameras please follow the guide below which includes details on all products and instructions you'll need to get the job done.

1. Purchase a 5-port switch
   • Decide whether you want a PoE (Power over Ethernet) or Non-PoE switch.
   • PoE: (recommended): Charges iOS devices directly over the Ethernet cable.
   • Non-PoE: Less expensive, but each iOS device will also need a separate Lightning charging cable.
2. Place and power the switch
   • Position the switch near the PC.
   • Plug it into a power outlet.
3. Prepare Ethernet cables
   • You’ll need one Ethernet cable per iOS camera.
   • Use quality Cat 7 cables for best performance.
     • Multiple length options
     • Flat cable options
4. Connect the cameras
   • For PoE switches: Plug each camera’s Ethernet cable into a green PoE port on the switch.
   • For Non-PoE switches: All ports are the same—just plug in each camera’s Ethernet cable.
   • Run the cable to the location where each camera will be stationed.
     
     
      
5. Connect the Trackman radar
   • Run an Ethernet cable from any available port on the switch to the Trackman radar.
6. Connect the PC
   • Run another Ethernet cable from any available port on the switch to the PC.
7. Connect iOS devices
   • Each iOS camera will require a Lightning-to-Ethernet adapter.
     • You may use any brand, but we recommend the official Apple/Belkin adapter for best reliability. Lightning to Ethernet
   • Plug the Ethernet cable from the switch into the adapter, then connect the adapter to the iOS device.
8. Powering iOS devices
   • If using a PoE switch, your iOS devices will receive both power and data through the Ethernet cable.
   • If using a Non-PoE switch, each iOS device will also need to be connected to a Lightning charging cable for power.
     
     
      
9. Once you have the iOS device hooked up, go to the Settings button   and then you should see an “Ethernet” section listed:
   
   
    
10. Verify Ethernet connection
    • On the iOS device, if you see “Ethernet” listed in the network settings, it means:
      • The Ethernet cable is detected.
      • The device has acquired an IP address from the computer.
      • The connection is ready.
11. Install the TM Camera app
    • Download the TM Camera app from the App Store (if it’s not already installed).
    • This app allows you to adjust FPS speeds and video quality settings for your iOS camera.
12. Enable permissions
    • On the iOS device, go to Settings → scroll down and select TM Camera.
    • Make sure both Local Network and Camera permissions are toggled ON.

Example:

• Below is an illustration of the final setup using a PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) switch.
• In this configuration, the Ethernet cable provides both data and power to the iOS device.

You’re done! We recommend rebooting the computer and the radar, then you’re all set to open TPS and all the devices should be communicating with each other.

The final step is deciding how to position your iOS devices, i.e. on a stand, tripod, or mounted on a wall.

If you have any issues or queries regarding this setup, please submit a support ticket here