Hello! I understand you're encountering a "Wrong DID" error on your Smartwares VD40W since December 26, 2025, and currently can only access the camera via a WiFi Direct reset. I'd like to help you get this sorted out.

To start, could you please tell me a bit more about the situation? For example:

- How are you normally connecting to your VD40W camera? Through the OMGuard HD app over your WiFi network or another way?

- Have you tried any troubleshooting steps aside from the WiFi Direct reset?

- Are you using the latest version of the OMGuard HD app on your Linux device?

Meanwhile, I can share some general steps that usually resolve connection/DID errors with Smartwares cameras:

1. Camera Reset: Perform a full reset by pressing the reset button in the battery compartment for about 15 seconds until the front LED flashes red. This often resolves ID and network errors.

2. WiFi Network Check: Make sure your WiFi network is stable, and 5GHz networks or WiFi amplifiers are temporarily disabled while reconnecting the device. Sometimes, the camera has issues connecting if dual-band interference occurs.

3. Reinstallation in OMGuard App: Remove the VD40W from the app completely and try adding it again after reset. This can refresh the device ID association.

4. Firmware and App Updates: Ensure the VD40W has the latest firmware installed, and your OMGuard HD app is updated to the most recent version compatible with Linux.

If the WiFi Direct reset is currently the only way, it suggests the camera is not properly communicating with your WiFi router or the app’s cloud infrastructure.

Could you please try the full reset and re-add the device following those steps? If you have already done so, or if the problem persists, I can guide you through advanced network settings or check for ongoing server issues.

Let me know how it goes!

That sounds really frustrating, especially when a device suddenly starts showing a Wrong DID error after working fine before. On the brighter side, when I need a quick break from troubleshooting tech stuff, I usually play Geometry Dash Lite for a few minutes since it’s surprisingly fun and oddly relaxing once you get into the rhythm.