ELKO-01 Smart Indoor IP Camera User Guide

October 30, 2023
ELKO

ELKO-01 Smart Indoor IP Camera

Product Information

The Smart IP Camera Indoor is a device that allows you to monitor your indoor space remotely. It provides live video streaming and recording with high definition quality. The camera is equipped with motion detection and night vision, making it suitable for use in low-light conditions. The device can be connected to your home or office Wi-Fi network and accessed through a mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.

Product Usage Instructions

Smart IP Camera Indoor

Before using the Smart IP Camera Indoor, please read and understand the safety information provided in the user manual.

To use the device:

  1. Download and install the mobile app provided by the manufacturer on your smartphone or tablet.
  2. Connect the camera to a power source using the provided power adapter.
  3. Connect the camera to your home or office Wi-Fi network using the mobile app.
  4. Position the camera in the desired location and adjust the angle as needed.
  5. Access the camera feed through the mobile app on your smartphone or tablet to view live video or recorded footage.
  6. Adjust the camera settings through the mobile app as needed, such as enabling motion detection or adjusting video quality.

Note: Always operate the product in compliance with the specified technical data to avoid equipment damage.

Legal Information

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ELKO does not grant any right or license for commercial use of the guide or its content, except for a non-exclusive and personal license to consult it on an "as is" basis. ELKO products and equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. As standards, specifications, and designs change from time to time, information contained in this guide may be subject to change without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, no responsibility or liability is assumed by ELKO and its subsidiaries for any errors or omissions in the informational content of this material or consequences arising out of or resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Safety information

Important information

Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

Warning

  • The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
  • This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that accompany this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

  • DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Smart IP Camera Indoor

For your safety

NOTICE: RISK OF DAMAGE TO DEVICE

  • Always operate the product in compliance with the specified technical data.
  • Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

About the device

The Smart IP Camera Indoor (hereinafter referred to as IP Camera) is a Wi-Fi® operated device that is used to monitor sensitive areas of your home. You can install the IP camera in all directions, e.g. at the ceiling or just put it on a table. The IP camera can be triggered by other devices.

NOTE: Users are solely responsible for adhering to applicable privacy laws, e. g. the GDPR, Article 5. Users must ensure that guarantees are taken to avoid any misuse of equipment for surveillance or entirely different and unexpected purposes than intended.

Installing the device

  • Refer to the installation instruction supplied with this product.

Pairing the device

Using the ELKO Smart app, pair IP camera with the local Wi-Fi network to register on cloud to access and control the device.

To pair the device:

  1. On the Home page, tap + and tap .
  2. Plug-in the power cable to power on the device.
    • Make sure that the LED blinks red.
  3. Select Confirm that the LED is blinking red (A) and tap Start Configuration.
  4. Select the Wi-Fi network, enter the Password (B) and tap Next.
    • NOTE: Make sure to first connect your mobile phone to the home Wi-Fi and select 2.4 GHz network.
  5. Wait for a few seconds until the LED blinks green.
    • The green LED on the IP camera shows that it is successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network and ready to use.
  6. Once the device is connected, tap Done.

Configuring the device

Changing the device icon

You can change the device icon using the ELKO Smart app.

  1. On the Home page, select the device for which you wish to change the icon.
  2. At the top-right corner of the screen, tap .
  3. Tap edit next to the device name.
  4. Tap Icon to view the menu.
  5. In the slide-up menu, select any one of the following (A) to change the device icon:
    • Take photo – allows you to click a photo from the mobile camera.
    • Select from Icon Library – allows you to select an icon from the app library.
    • Select from Album – allows you to select a photo from the mobile gallery.

Renaming the device

You can rename the device using the ELKO Smart app.

  1. On the Home page, select the device for which you wish to rename.
  2. At the top-right corner of the screen, tap .
  3. Tap edit next to the device name.
  4. Tap Name, enter the new name (A) and then tap Save.

Changing the device location

You can change the device location using the ELKO Smart app.

  1. On the Home page, select the device for which you wish to change the location.
  2. At the top-right corner of the screen, tap .
  3. Tap edit next to the device name.
  4. Tap Location.
  5. Select the desired location from the list (A) and then tap Save.

Configuring basic function settings

Using the ELKO Smart app, you can configure the following features:

Flip screen

Enabling the Flip Screen will turn the screen upside down on the live view on control panel.

To enable the flip screen:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > Basic Function Settings.
  3. Tap the toggle switch (A) to enable the Flip screen.

Time watermark

Enabling the Time Watermark displays the date and time on the live view on control panel.

To enable the time watermark:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > Basic Function Settings.
  3. Tap the toggle switch (B) to enable the Time Watermark.

Talk mode

Using the Talk mode, you can make one-way or two-way communication with the receiver.
Tap Talk Mode (C) and select one of the options:

  • One-Way Communication: tap and hold to send a voice message, the other party can receive it and then reply to you with a voice message.
  • Two-Way Intercom: you and the other party can talk at the same time.

Camera calibration

  • You can use Camera calibration feature to check if the camera is covering wider angle of the view.
  • Tap Camera Calibration (D) and confirm the calibration process.

NOTE: The IP camera will turn automatically during the process. It might take 25 seconds to do the calibration.

Configuring IR Night Vision

The infrared LEDs in the camera allows you to see and record a clear black and white video/image in the dark. To configure the IR night vision:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > IR Night Vision.
  3. Select any one of the following:
    • Auto: turns on/off automatically when the environmental light is below/ above a certain threshold of the lux level.
    • Off: turns off the IR night vision at all times.
    • On: turns on the IR night vision at all times.

Setting offline notification

Using the ELKO Smart app, you can receive a notification when the IP camera is offline.
To turn on the offline notification:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings.
  3. Tap the toggle switch (A) to turn on the Offline Notification and tap Confirm.

Removing the device

Using the ELKO Smart app, you can remove a device from the device list.
To remove the device:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings.
  3. Tap Remove Device (A) and tap Confirm.

TIP: On the Home page, tap and hold the IP Camera Indoor to remove the device.

NOTE

  • Removing the device will reset the device. The LED starts blinking red indicating that the device is ready to pair with another network.
  • If there is a problem while pairing, refer to troubleshooting, page 26 the device.

Using the device

Using the control panel of the IP Camera, you can see live video of the indoors on the display screen and includes the following features:

TIP: LED blinks green on the device indicating that the IP Camera is in use.

NOTE

  • To view the saved screenshot/recording, tap > Album.
  • To view the notification/alarm messages, tap > Message.
  • To review the recordings using playback feature, refer to Playback.

Using private mode

The Private Mode allows you to turn off the live view, thereby disabling all the other features on the control panel for all users connected to the same Zigbee network. Using this mode, the user can stay confidential during private moments. To turn on the private mode:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap > Settings.
  3. Tap the toggle switch (A) to turn on the Private Mode.

Using patrol mode

The patrol mode allows you to set up movements for camera to scan a large area by rotating the camera in a single continuous path automatically. To turn on the patrol mode:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap > Settings.
  3. Tap the toggle switch to turn on the Patrol Mode.

Detection Alarm Setting

The motion detection function enables the IP camera to detect motion in the surveillance area and display notifications in the ELKO Smart app. To enable the motion detection:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > Detection Alarm Settings.
  3. Tap the toggle switch (A) to turn on the Motion detection alarm.

Alarm sensitivity level

Using the ELKO Smart app, you can adjust the sensitivity level of your motion detector. Tap Alarm Sensitivity Level (B) and select any of the following:

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

_ NOTE: _The high sensitivity level detects the slightest movement and triggers an alarm.

Motion tracking

  • Enabling the Motion tracking allows the IP camera to detect the motion and automatically move the camera in the direction of the motion.
  • Tap the toggle switch (C) to enable the Motion tracking.

NOTE: The camera will only move in left and right directions.

Scheduling detection alarm

Using the ELKO Smart app, you can add a schedule that allows you to turn off/on motion detection automatically based on your needs.

To schedule the motion detection

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > Detection Alarm Settings > Schedule.
  3. Tap Add schedule and set the time (A).
  4. Tap Repeat (B) and select the days you want the schedule to repeat.
  5. Tap Note (C), enter the note and tap Confirm.
  6. Tap the toggle switch (D) to turn on the Notification for the schedule.
  7. Tap Motion Detection (E), select one of the options:
    • On: turns on the motion detection on the scheduled time.
    • Off: turns off the motion detection on the scheduled time.
  8. Tap Save.

Playback

  • Using the ELKO Smart app, you can review the recording whenever you want with the Playback feature.

NOTE: You need to insert a micro-SD card (max 128 GB) to use the playback feature. Refer instruction sheet.

The control panel of the playback consists of:

NOTE

  • A display screen on the control panel shows the previous recordings.
  • The screenshot/recording will be saved in the album.

Recording Settings

To change the recording settings:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > Recording Settings.
  3. In the Recording Settings section, tap the toggle switch (A) to enable the Local Recording.
    • NOTE: The recording will be saved to the micro-SD card.
  4. Tap Recording Mode (B) and select one of the options:
    • NOTE: Recording Mode is enabled only when you turn on the Local Recording toggle switch.
    • Event Recording: records only when there is a motion detection.
    • Non-Stop: records continuously for 24 hours.

Scheduling playback

Using the ELKO Smart app, you can add a schedule that allows you to turn off/on recording automatically based on your needs.

To schedule the recording:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices > IP Camera Indoor.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > Recording Settings > Schedule.
  3. Tap Add schedule and set the time (A).
  4. Tap Repeat (B) and select the days you want the schedule to repeat.
  5. Tap Note (C), enter the note and tap Confirm.
  6. Tap the toggle switch (D) to turn on the Notification for the schedule.
  7. Tap Local Recording (E), select one of the options:
    • On: turns on the recording during the scheduled time.
    • Off: turns off the recording during the scheduled time.
    • NOTE: The recording will be saved to the memory card.
  8. Tap Save.

Storage settings

To change the recording settings:

  1. On the Home page, tap All devices >.
  2. Tap and tap Settings > Storage Settings.
  3. In the Storage Settings section, tap Format (A) to format the inserted micro-SD card.
    • IMPORTANT: This will delete all the data stored on the micro-SD card.

Creating a moment

Moment allows you to group multiple actions that are usually done together.
Using the ELKO Smart app, you can create moments based on your needs (such as movie night).

To create a moment

  1. On the Home page, tap .
  2. Go to Moment > + to create a moment.
  3. Tap Edit name, enter the name of the moment (A) and tap Save.
    • TIP: You can choose the cover image that best represents your moment by tapping .
  4. In the Action section, tap Add task (B) to open the slide-up menu.
  5. In the Add task menu, you can do either or all of the following actions (C):
    • Run the device: select the devices that you want in a moment.
    • Select Automation: select the automation that you want to enable or disable. For more info refer to Automation.
    • Delay: set the delay time.
    • NOTE: You can add one or more actions using +.
  6. Tap Run the device > IP Camera Indoor to select either or all of the functions to add in the moment:
    • Private Mode: turn on/off the private mode (D).
    • Recording: turn on/off the recording (E).
    • Mode: select the type of recording (F).
    • Auto-patrol Switch: turn on/off the patrol mode (G).
  7. Once all the actions are set, tap Save.

Editing a moment

To edit a moment

  1. On the Moment tab, locate the moment you want to edit and tap .
  2. On the Edit page, you can tap each item (such as dimmer, shutter, delay, temperature, etc.) to change the settings.

TIP

  • You can add one or more actions using +.
  • To delete an existing action, slide the each item towards left and tap Delete.

Deleting a moment

To delete a moment:

  1. On the Moment tab, locate the moment that you want to delete and then tap .
  2. Tap Delete and than tap Ok.

NOTE: After deleting a moment, the device action can no longer be triggered.

Creating an automation

An automation allows you to group multiple actions that are usually done together, triggered automatically or at scheduled times. By using the ELKO Smart app, you can create automations based on your needs.

To create an automation:

  1. On the Home page, tap the .
  2. Go to Automation > + to create an automation.
  3. Tap Edit name, enter the name of the automation (A) and tap Save.
    • TIP: You can choose the cover image that best represents your automation by tapping .
  4. Tap Any condition is met to select any one of the condition type (B):
    • All conditions are met: the automation is triggered when all the conditions are met.
    • Any condition is met: the automation is triggered when at least one condition is met.
  5. Tap Add Condition to open the slide-up menu.
  6. In the Add Condition menu, you can do either or all of the following options (C):
  7. When weather changes: select the various weather settings.
  8. Schedule: set the time and day.
  9. When device status changes: select the device and it’s function.
  *  **NOTE:** You can add one or more conditions using **+**.
  1. Tap Add task to open the slide-up menu.
  2. In the Add task menu, you can do either or all of the following options (D):
    • Run the device: select the devices that you want to be triggered.
    • Moment or Automation: select the moment which you want to trigger or select the automation that you want to enable or disable.
    • Send notification: turn on notification for the automation.
    • Delay: set the delay time.
    • NOTE: You can add one or more actions using +.
  3. Tap on Effective period to set the time range for the automation. You can select any one of the following (E):
    • All-day: 24 hours
    • Daytime: From sunrise to sunset
    • Night: From sunset to sunrise
    • Custom: User defined time period
  4. Once all the actions and conditions are set, tap Save.
    • Once the automation is saved, it is visible on the Automation tab. You can tap the toggle switch to enable/disable.

Example of an automation

This demonstration shows you how to create an automation to turn on the Autopatrol mode when the window/door is open.

  1. Go to Automation > + to create an automation.
  2. Tap Edit name, enter the name of the automation and tap Save.
    • TIP: You can choose the cover image that best represents your automation by tapping .
  3. Tap Add Condition > When device status changes > Window Door Sensor > Open.
  4. Tap Add task > Run the device > IP Camera Indoor > Auto-patrol Switch.
  5. Select On > Save > Next.
  6. In the Automation Settings page, tap Save.
    • Once the automation is saved, it is visible on the Automation tab. You can tap the toggle switch on the automation to enable/disable it.

Editing an automation

To edit an automation

  1. On the Automation tab, locate the automation you want to edit and tap .
  2. On the Edit page, you can tap each item (such as dimmer, shutter, delay, temperature, etc.) to change the settings.

TIP

  • You can add one or more actions using +.
  • To delete an existing condition or action, slide each item towards left and tap Delete.

Deleting an automation

To delete an automation:

  1. On the Automation tab, locate the automation that you want to delete and then tap .
  2. Tap Delete and tap Ok.

NOTE: After deleting an automation, the device action can no longer be triggered.

LED Indication

User Action LED Indication
Plug-in the power cable to power on the device ****
During the pairing process ****
When the pairing process is complete ****
While viewing live view on the control panel ****

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause Solution
The device is not ready to pair after the device is removed from the app. The
device is not reset correctly. Long press the reset button for 3 seconds

located on the back of the device to reset the device.

The device does not respond.

|

Wrong Wi-Fi credentials are entered during the pairing process.

NOTE: You must log into 2.4 GHz network.

The Wiser IP Camera Indoor cannot connect to the internet via the Wi-Fi network router.| The router port settings may not be properly set for system access to the internet.| Check that the following router ports are open:

  • Port 6667
  • Port 6666
  • Port 6668
  • Port 6669
  • Port 1883
  • Port 8886
  • Port 8883
  • Port 443

IMPORTANT: For cyber-security, check that all unused ports are closed.

Technical Data

Nominal voltage AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power supply DC 5 V, 2 A
Power consumption max. 10 W
Ambient temperature -10 °C to 45°C
Operating humidity < 95% RH
Operating frequency 2405 – 2480 MHz
Max. radio-frequency power transmitted < 100 mW
Wi-Fi® standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi® security WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK
Channel bandwidth Support 20/40 MHz
Data security AES128
Resolution 1080p
Wide angle lens 80° horizontally

40° vertically

IR range| 7 m
Pan angle| 0° to 340°
Tilt angle| -75° to 75°
Local storage support| Micro SD card, max. 128 GB

SDHC and SDXC type micro-SD cards with FAT32 format are supported

EU Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, ELKO, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RADIO EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU. Declaration of conformity can be downloaded on ELKO.no.

Trademarks

This guide makes reference to system and brand names that are trademarks of their relevant owners.

  • Zigbee® is a registered trademark of the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
  • Apple® and App Store® are brand names or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Google Play™ Store and Android™ are brand names or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
  • Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Other brands and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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