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Ezviz Delayed Notifications: How to Get Alerts in Real-Time

Experiencing Ezviz delayed notifications? Our guide helps you troubleshoot network, app, and device settings to ensure you receive security alerts instantly.

Is this your issue?

  • You receive an alert minutes after an event has occurred.
  • The person or vehicle is already gone by the time you view the footage.
  • You miss the opportunity to use two-way talk with a visitor.
  • Notifications seem to arrive in batches rather than instantly.
  • The live view takes a long time to load when you tap a notification.
  • The timestamp on the notification is much earlier than when you received it.
  • The problem is worse at certain times of the day.

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, the guide below will help you resolve them.

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Ezviz Delayed Notifications: How to Get Alerts in Real-Time

An Ezviz security camera gives you peace of mind by alerting you to activity at your home. However, that peace of mind is compromised if the notification arrives minutes after the event has already happened. A delayed alert can mean you miss the chance to see who is at your door, use the two-way talk feature, or take immediate action during a security event. If you're getting alerts showing a person walking away or a delivery van already driving off, this guide is for you.

Notification delays are almost always solvable. The issue typically lies in one of three areas: the network connection, your phone's settings, or the device itself. By troubleshooting each of these areas, you can fix the lag and get your alerts instantly.

Why Notification Speed Matters

A security camera alert is only useful if it's timely. Instant notifications allow you to:

  • See events as they happen: View the live stream immediately to assess the situation.
  • Interact with visitors: Use two-way audio to speak with delivery drivers or unexpected guests.
  • Deter intruders: Activate a siren or spotlight to scare off potential threats in real-time.
  • Capture crucial evidence: Save or share footage of an event while it's in progress.

How to Fix Ezviz Notification Delays

Work through these steps methodically to identify and resolve the cause of the lag.

1. Check Your Wi-Fi Connection

This is the most common cause of delayed notifications. Your camera needs a strong and stable Wi-Fi signal to send event information to the Ezviz cloud servers instantly.

  • Check Signal Strength: In the Ezviz app, go to your camera's settings and find a 'Wi-Fi Signal Strength' or 'Network Status' option. If the signal is weak or poor, the camera will struggle to send data quickly.
  • Reduce Distance and Obstructions: The fewer walls, floors, and large metal objects (like refrigerators) between your camera and your Wi-Fi router, the better the signal will be.
  • Consider a Wi-Fi Extender: If you cannot move the router closer to the camera, a Wi-Fi range extender or a mesh Wi-Fi system can be an effective way to boost the signal in the camera's location.
  • Check Upload Speed: Your home internet's upload speed is critical for security cameras. Run a speed test. If your upload speed is very low (e.g., less than 2 Mbps per camera), your network may be too congested, causing delays.

2. Optimise Your Smartphone's Settings

Sometimes the camera sends the alert instantly, but your phone is the bottleneck.

  • Disable Power-Saving Modes: Aggressive battery-saving modes are a major cause of notification delays. They often prevent apps from running in the background or receiving push notifications instantly to conserve power. Disable this mode or create an exception for the Ezviz app.
  • Check App Permissions: Go into your phone's settings, find the Ezviz app, and ensure it has all the necessary permissions. This includes Notifications, Background App Refresh, and the ability to use Mobile Data.
  • Don't "Force Close" the App: Avoid swiping up to close the Ezviz app from your recent apps list. Some operating systems may not deliver push notifications reliably to apps that have been manually forced to shut down.
  • Check 'Do Not Disturb' Settings: Make sure you haven't accidentally placed the Ezviz app on a restricted list within your phone's 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Focus' modes.

3. Update Everything

Running outdated software on your camera, app, or phone can lead to performance issues.

  • Update the Ezviz App: Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and check for any updates to the Ezviz app.
  • Update Camera Firmware: In the Ezviz app, go to your camera's settings and check for a firmware update. These updates often contain important performance and connectivity improvements.
  • Update Your Phone's OS: Ensure your smartphone is running the latest version of its operating system.

4. Reboot Your Devices

When in doubt, a simple restart can often clear up temporary glitches.

  • Reboot your Camera: Unplug your Ezviz camera from power, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in.
  • Reboot your Router: Unplug your internet router, wait a minute, and plug it back in. This can resolve hidden network congestion issues.

By systematically addressing these potential issues, you should be able to eliminate the frustrating delay and restore the real-time performance of your Ezviz security camera alerts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Delays are most often caused by a weak Wi-Fi connection between your camera and router. They can also be caused by phone settings that restrict the Ezviz app's background data usage, or by general network congestion on your home internet.

Try moving your router closer to the camera if possible. If not, consider a Wi-Fi extender or a mesh Wi-Fi system to provide a stronger, more stable signal to the area where your camera is installed. Ensure the signal has to pass through as few walls as possible.

On your phone, ensure the Ezviz app has permissions for notifications, background app refresh, and mobile data usage. Also, make sure your phone is not in a strict 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Power Saving' mode that could be delaying notifications from all apps.

Yes, absolutely. Many aggressive battery-saving or power-saving modes on both Android and iOS can prevent apps like Ezviz from running in the background. This means they can't check for alerts until you open the app, causing significant delays. Try disabling this mode or adding an exception for the Ezviz app.

In the Ezviz app, go to your camera's settings and look for a 'Device Version' or 'Firmware Update' section. The app will tell you if a new version is available and allow you to initiate the upgrade process.

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