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Camera setup fails at the naming step

Naming fails near the end of setup.

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Does this match what you see?

Naming fails near the end of setup.

Applies to

App: myQ cameras covered by the Camera FAQ; inspect your model’s LED before restarting setup.

Before you start

Identify the product model and observe the exact status before making changes.
Use only equipment and accounts you own or are authorized to manage.

Why this can happen

The app may not have refreshed after a successful connection.

Work through these checks

Check 1
Look at the camera LED before starting over.
What you should see
A solid green LED suggests setup reached its connected state.
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If another color remains, use that model’s LED troubleshooting.
Check 2
For solid green, fully close and reopen myQ and look for the camera.
What you should see
The existing camera may appear without repeating setup.
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If present, open the gear in its video window to rename it.
Check 3
If the camera remains absent, verify account and role with the camera-visibility guide.
What you should see
You avoid creating a duplicate setup.
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If still absent, collect model and LED details for support.

When to stop

Do not erase a successfully connected camera just because its name was not saved.

See how these checks fit together

Separate video from door control

Which feature is missing?

Confirm the camera model and affected account.

Live video unavailable

Check camera power, status and its network instructions.

Recording unavailable

Check the recording feature, settings and applicable plan.

Record the exact video symptom

Do not reset the opener to repair a camera feature.