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# Install Watch and connect a camera

You need a computer that can reach the camera and access the internet for initial activation.

[Get step-by-step help from the setup assistant.](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/setup-assistant?lang=en)

## 1\. Get the installer and license

Sign in to the website and submit your organization’s access request in Account. Once approved, return there for your license key and download access. If you already have your installer and key, proceed to installation.

[Sign in](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/auth?lang=en) · [Install and verify your download](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/install?lang=en)

## 2\. Activate Watch

Launch Watch and enter the license key in its activation window. Once verified, you should see the main screen. If Watch is still preparing, follow the first-run prompts.

[Resolve an activation or device issue](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/license?lang=en)

## 3\. Connect one camera

Choose Add Camera in the sidebar and scan the local network. If your camera is missing, use manual entry with its manufacturer’s RTSP address and enter credentials directly in Watch. Save, then choose Start Monitoring. Check that the live view updates.

[Look up your camera brand](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/cameras?lang=en)

## 4\. Verify the first analysis

In Settings → Monitoring mission, assign this camera an observable task, such as “Describe where a person appears when someone enters the doorway.” Ask a colleague to walk through, then check the camera, time, and description in the log. Check that the video updates and the new analysis describes the test action.

[Troubleshoot missing analyses](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/faq?lang=en) · [Tune the mission](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/missions?lang=en)

## 5\. Read results from another system

In API & Integrations, enable local network access and create a connection key. From a device on the allowed network, open the viewer URL shown by Watch and enter the key there. Use the API key issued by Watch for this step. Your product license is for activation.

[Open the API quick start](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/developers/quickstart?lang=en)

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Activate a license

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Source: https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/getting-started
More Watch guides: https://watch.tensordynamics.org/llms.txt