FOSCAM VC1 Dual-Band WiFi Chime User Manual

June 9, 2024
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FOSCAM VC1 Dual Band WiFi Chime- VC1
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VC1 Dual-Band WiFi Chime

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention
to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.
www.alza.co.uk/kontakt
✆ +44 (0)203 514 4411
Importer
Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7, www.alza.cz

Physical Description

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Insicator Light Descriptions

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Indicator light Status Indication
1 Power on Red light on
In the configuration mode Blue light flashing
Working Blue light on
Network Red light flashing

2
3
4| Signal light| Indicator 2 to 4, the more the number of lights, the stronger the network signal

Setting Up Your WiFi Chime: Connection via the Foscam
App
Before You Get Started
Scan the QR code below to download and install the Foscam App.

FOSCAM -qrhttp://www.foscam.com/d

To ensure a smoother video experience on your smart phone, it is recommended that your smart phone meet the following specifications:

  • iOS: version 11 or higher
  • Android: 4.1 or higher, using a device with a Graphics Processing.

Note: For the best experience, please updated the APP to the latest version!

WiFi Configuration

Please Note:
WiFi Chime does not need to plug in the internet cable.

  1. Power on the WiFi Chime, and wait for a few minutes until hearing “Ready for WiFi configuration”, then you will see the blue light is flashing.
    Note: If anything goes wrong, please press and hold the “Reset” button on the bottom of the WiFi Chime for more than 10 seconds.

  2. Make sure that your smart phone is connected to your WiFi router.FOSCAM VC1 Dual Band WiFi Chime-fig5

  3. Open the foscam APP and please sign up for a Foscam account, or sign in if you have one already.FOSCAM VC1 Dual Band WiFi Chime-fig6

  4. Follow the steps below
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1. Tap to add a device
2. Add Device – Scan the QR code.

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4. Connect the power supply until the blue light of the device flash.
5. Wi-Fi connection – The device will add by scanning the QR code and sound waves.
Important: Please turn up the volume of your phone and approach to the WiFi Chime.

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6. Please turn up the volume of your phone and approach the WiFi Chime until device prompts.

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7. Set name – Device added successfully. Please set the camera name.

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Congrulations!
The WiFi Extender can be used now.
Defualt Info: SSID: xxxx_5G/2.4G Password: Same as your router passoword.
If needed to change, please refer to the left picture.

How to link Foscam doorbell with WiFi Chime

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It can be accomplished by configuring an automation: when someone presses the doorbell, the Chime will ring synchronously.
Note:

  • Please make sure you have added the Foscam doorbell and Foscam Chime to the APP.
  • To ensure the correct execution of the automation, please upgrade the doorbell to the latest firmware.
  • If you cannot find the added doorbell when creating the smart condition, please reset and delete the doorbell and add it again.
    Create condition: press the doorbell

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Add task: the Chime rings

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Save it

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Make sure that the switch of the automation is turned on and the devices are online, then the Chime will ring synchronously after pressing the doorbell.

FAQ

Q: How to do when you do not hear “WiFi Connection” after scanning the QR-code during WiFi setup stage?
– A: Make sure that your cell phone is close to the WiFi Chime (withing 1 meter) and the surrounding environment is relatively quit, then reset and re- add it in Foscam app.
Q: After set up the WiFi Chime smart linkage (such as your Foscam doorbell and the Chime linkage), how to do when the WiFi Chime does not respond after the event is
triggered (such as when your Foscam doorbell is pressed)?
– A: Make sure that your router connect to the internet; If the WiFi Chime’s status indicator is still not in a steady blue state, please reset and re-add it in Foscam app.
Q: Can WiFi Chime improve my WiFi speed?
– A: All WiFi extenders can only increase the coverage range of the WiFi network.
Q: How to do if my WiFi Chime often loses connection?
– A: Please reduce the distance between your router and the WiFi Chime. It is recommended that at least two indicators of signal light are on.
Q: Can the WiFi Chime be used as a wired extender?
– A: Yes. For more details, please search WiFi Chime via link:
https://www.foscam.com/fasq/index.html or scan the QR code below:

https://www.foscam.com/faqs/index.html
support@foscam.com

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase. The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

  • Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
  • Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
  • Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
  • Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
  • If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:
Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
CIN: 27082440
Subject of the declaration:
Title: WiFi extender
Model / Type: VC1
The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the
Directive(s):
Directive No. 2014/53/EU
Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.

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