Please click the appropriate link below for your camera to download the latest MAC app file. If you are looking for the PC version of the iON app, your camera will automatically place the PC .exe file onto the SD card upon powering on the camera. If you have any questions or issues regarding firmware please visit our FAQ. If you cannot find the answer to your question please submit a ticket to us via our Contact Page.
Software
The Macintosh wireless driver from OrangeWare allows Mac OS X users, version 10.2 and newer, to use Atheros based 802.11a/b/g desktop and laptop cards with an Apple Airport access point, as well as any PC-orientated access point. In fact, it is the only Mac driver to allow Macs to connect to 802.11a. Ratio: Adjusts the aspect ratio when watching TV with VCR 2 PC. Page 4: Initial Setup 'Automatically create a disc with the captured video.' Otherwise, you can burn it yourself later (see TRANSFERRING A VIDEO). When you are ready, click Record in the software, then press VCR 2 PC's PLAY button. The software will capture the video as it plays.
iON Air Pro™ 1 Software for Apple MAC | Download Mac App | |
iON Air Pro 2/CamoCam/Speed Pro Software for Apple MAC | Download Mac App | |
iON Air Pro™ 3 Software for Apple MAC | Download Mac App | |
iON DashCam Software | Download Mac App | Download Win App |
Firmware
iON Air Pro 2/CamoCam/Speed Pro Firmware | Unavailable at this time. | Download FW Update Guide | |
iON SnapCam Firmware | Download FW Update | Download FW Update Guide | Use our Interactive Firmware Upgrade Guide |
iON DashCam Wi-Fi Firmware | Download FW Update | Download FW Update Guide | iON DashCam Firmware Mac |
iON SnapCam LE Firmware | Download FW Update | Download FW Update Guide |
Firmware FAQs
What do I do if my SnapCam freezes
You can Reset the device by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds
How do I reset the SnapCam
You can Reset the device by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds.
How do I Upgrade the Firmware on my New iON SnapCam?
For step by step instructions on how to upgrade your iON SnapCam firmware, plus video tutorials, quick start guides and SnapCam specific FAQs please see our dedicated SnapCam Support pages.
How can I update my WiFi PODZ?
*Make sure first the iON camera is up to date. To do so connect camera to PC, open iON program and select firmware check. If an update is needed, please perform the update first.
*Insert WiFi PODz in iON camera and secure PODz, but do not turn the WiFi PODz.
*Take 2 or 3 pictures. In order for the camera update to work a few photos must be taken first.
*Power WiFi PODz. WiFi PODz should be blinking indicating ready to connect.
*Connect to iON camera using your android or apple device and select WIFIPODZ. Enter password 123456789 to connect.
*Open iON Camera App from your device. You should get a message that a new firmware update is available for the WiFi PODz.
*After download, power off iON Camera and close your iON app from your smart device. From your android or apple device you must also turn off your WiFi.
*Power on your iON camera and then your iON WiFi PODz. *This is an important step. Your iON WiFi PODz LED will be solid blue for about 30 seconds, then it will blink 2 to 5 times and LED becomes solid blue again. Do not interrupt; the LED will be solid for another 30 seconds and will power off on its own. Please note the iON Camera will stay on.
*Press the iON WiFi PODz button once and the WiFi PODz will not power on. Pressed the iON WiFi PODz button a second time and the WiFi PODz will power on. The update is now complete.
*Enable your WiFi on your android or apple device and connect using the iON app.
How can I update my iON Air Pro camera using MAC?
*Make sure your iON camera is fully charged.
*Insert your memory card and power your iON product.
*Connect your camera directly to your MAC. Do not connect to USB hubs, keyboard or monitor.
*Your iON will show on your desktop as (NO NAME).
*Go to https://ioncamera.com and select your country followed by support and then drivers.
*Select iON Air Pro MAC version and confirm download.
*Once download is complete, move file to the root directly of your iON cameras memory, (NO NAME).
*Open the iON program and Select check (firmware). If an update is available select (Download).
*After download select (Install), a message remove (USB) will appear, do not disconnect yet.
*Close all windows and iON program.
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*Select (eject) device.
*Disconnect the USB from back of iON camera. Your iON camera LED will flash green and red. Do not interrupt this process.
*When the camera stop flashing wait another 30 seconds.
*Your camera is now updated and ready to use with the newest firmware.
I can’t install the Mac Software Application. It keeps saying move the application to the camera’s memory card but I already did?
If you have downloaded the file more than once, the Mac may have added a download version number to the file name and the camera is not recognizing the application file name. Rename the file without the version info. Example: Mac may have renamed ion_v1.05 as ion_v1-1.05.
How do I check or update my Air Pro Firmware using a Mac?
The Instructions will help you install the Mac Application Software on your camera and then use the Application Software to update your camera’s firmware. To Update Air Pro Software and Firmware using Mac:
1. Visit the ion website (www.iontheaction.com) to download the latest Mac software application version.
2. Insert a Micro SD card with at least 2MB free space into the camera.
3. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
4. Connect your camera to the Mac via the camera’s USB cable.
5. Use Finder to locate and open the new device “No Name” (You should see a folder “DCIM” and the file ion.exe when you open it.)
6. Drag the downloaded file to the device in the same folder as ion.exe.
7. Double click the newly loaded file to open the Mac Application.
8. Select “Firmware Check”
9. Follow the On Screen Directions exactly if the Application indicates that the firmware should be updated.
How do I check or update my Air Pro Firmware using a Windows Computer?
To Update Air Pro Firmware using a Windows PC:
1. Click the Start Icon in the lower left corner of the PC Screen
2. Click/Open “Computer” from the menu
3. Take note of the current Removable Drives.
4. Turn the camera on.
5. Connect the camera to the computer via USB. (Requires a USB 2.0 port on the PC)
6. You should see a new Removable Drive be added to the “Computer” window. This is the camera.
7. Click/Open the new Removable Drive
8. Run the ion.exe application
9. Select “Firmware Check”
10. Follow the On Screen Directions exactly if the Application indicates that the firmware should be updated.
How do I know what Firmware Version my Air Pro is running?
You can make sure you are running the latest firmware by using the Firmware Check option of the Windows or Mac Software Application..
To find out the specific version number the camera is running you can follow these steps:
1. Take a single still shot with the camera.
2. On a Windows Computer – Open the Start Menu and then Computer
3. Take note of the existing Devices with Removable Storage
4. With the camera On, connect the camera to a USB 2.0 port on the computer.
5. Watch for a new device to be added to the list of Devices with Removable Storage. This is your camera which is now accessible as just another folder on the computer.
6. Open the new folder and then successive folders DCIM/100Media. You are now looking at all the image files on the camera.
7. Right click on the new Still Shot file name and select Properties
8. Select the Details Tab
9. The Firmware Version is the Program Name in the Origin Section Example: Program Name v1.16
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USB-Live2 has S-Video and Composite video inputs, plus stereo audio
Watch, capture or record live video from your VCR, camcorder or industrial video camera! USB-Live2 connects to any S-Video or composite video source and brings the video into your PC over USB.
Use USB-Live2 to convert your home video tapes into DVDs! USB-Live2 connects to any S-Video or composite video source and brings the video into your PC over USB. Plug the USB-Live2 into the USB port on your PC, plug the S-Video or composite video cables into your medical, industrial camera, VCR or analog video camera and you're ready to record analog video into your PC. USB-Live2 creates MPEG-2 video files, which can be burnt onto DVD or CD discs.
Xsplit and the Adobe Media Encoder can receive video from USB-Live2 for live streaming or over the Internet.
Add video clips to your web site: Creative webmasters can incorporate still frame highlights or motion video clips on their web sites!
Use USB-Live2 for desktop publishing: With our WinTV SnapShot function, you can quickly save JPEG images from your video camera.
USB-Live2 is the easiest way to record your old VHS video tapes
USB-Live2 is an external device which connects your VCR, camcorder or video camera to your PC or laptop. Plug the USB-Live2 into the USB port on your PC, plug the S-Video or composite video cables into your VCR or camcorder and you're ready to record your old video tapes to your PC.
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USB-Live2 digitizes video using high quality 4:2:2 video sampling at up to 720p for the best analog video quality.
For Linux too
Hauppauge provides a PPA for Ubuntu to make the driver installation easier. Note: only a Linux driver is provided. We do not provide a Linux application with USB-Live2. See www.hauppauge.com/linux
Hauppauge Capture gives USB-Live2 record, trim and YouTube upload functions
Record video from analog video sources
USB-Live2 has analog video recording plus live video preview Use USB-Live2 to record your home video tapes, and to archive them on a DVD disk (disk burning software is not included).
USB-Live2 can be used in medical and industrial applications: connect to cameras and other instruments to record still or motion videos.
USB-Live2 has both Windows and Linux drivers. We also can provide a Windows API so you can develop your own video capture or video monitoring application.
Removable A/V cables makes it easy to connect
Leave the USB-Live 2 cables connected to your A/V source while moving the USB-Live2 to a different computer. The A/V cable set attaches to USB-Live2 with a secure latching connector.
USB-Live2 supports video up to 720p (NTSC sources) with S-Video, composite video and stereo audio.
Additional removable A/V cables are available from the Hauppauge webstore.
WinTV v10 and Hauppauge Capture are included
- Hauppauge Capture is the all-in-one recording, trimming and uploading app. Hauppauge Capture gives you timed recording, YouTube upload and stream (YouTube Live streaming and Twitch).
- Includes Hauppauge's WinTV v10 application with built-in scheduled video recording, so you can record videos and upload to YouTube. USB-Live2 attaches to Windows based laptop and desktop PCs for recording and streaming
- Hauppauge Capture and WinTV v10 are compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and Windows 7 (all versions).
USB-Live2 has a complete set of great features
Support for Windows and Linux (Ubuntu)
Full 720x480 live video and recording (NTSC)
Indicator LEDs showing that USB-Live2 is powered on and a video signal is present
Snap and print stills from whatever you're watching (BMP and JPEG supported)
Record video clips from your camcorder or VCR to create your own high-impact presentations
WinTV v10 and Hauppauge Capture are included
Model 00610: USB-Live2 with Hauppauge Capture and the WinTV v10 applications.
Hauppauge Capture can be used to record videos, while the WinTV v10 application can be used for timed recording and full screen video monitoring. Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7 and Windows Vista and Windows XP (service pack 2).
Technical specifications
- Video digitizer: 720x480 for NTSC, 720x576 for PAL video sources
- Video source: S-Video or composite video
- Audio input: left and right stereo audio
- 50cm USB cable
- Video capture format using WinTV v7: MPEG-2
- Image capture format using WinTV v7: JPEG, BMP
System Requirements
- PC with 2.8 GHz single-core or multi-core 1.8GHz.
- Microsoft® Windows® 10, 8, 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP (service pack 2)
- USB 2.0 port
- Internet connection for software download and activation
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