cocoon HE180040 8 Camera Security System with DVR User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- COCOON
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HE180040 8 Camera Security System with DVR
User Guide 8 CAMERA
SECURITY SYSTEM
WITH DVR Network & Smartphone Setup Guide
HE180040 02/2020
HE180040 8 Camera Security System with DVR
Follow these steps to connect your DVR to a broadband internet connection so you can view your cameras remotely on your smartphone and Windows PC
Connect your DVR to the Internet
a. Connect all cameras to your DVR as per instructions in the user manual
b. Connect your DVR to your TV or Monitor using an HDMI or VGA Cable
c. Connect your DVR to your Modem Router using the Ethernet Cable
d. Turn on your DVR
Accessing Main Menu
a. Right click on the Screen to access the Main Menu.
NOTE: The default Login is ‘admin’ and the default password is left
blank. You can change the default settings under Main Menu Set Up Users
b. In the Main Menu, go to Set Up and select Network
c. Ensure that ‘Obtain an IP Address Automatically’ is ticked.
d. Click on the ‘Test’ button on the bottom of the screen to check if your DVR
is connected to the internet.
e. A message ‘Please Wait’ and ‘OK’ will appear on the screen indicating
successful connection.
Install and Register the Cocoon HD App
a. Download the Cocoon HD APP from the Apple or Google Play Store and install
on your smartphone
b. Create an account by selecting the ‘Register’ button and completing the
required fields to create an account
NOTE: The User ID and Password for the Cocoon HD App is different to the
Login and Password for your DVR
c. Once you are registered, log into the Cocoon HD APP
Add Your Cocoon DVR to the Cocoon HD App
a. In the Cocoon HD app Main Menu, go to ‘My Device’
b. Select the + symbol in the top-right hand corner to add your DVR
c. Select DVR/NVR
Enter Device ID : this information can be entered either manually or
scanned via a QR code. See below on how to access this information from your
DVR unit
Enter Device Password: enter the password used on your DVR (if you did
not create one, leave it blank) Enter Device Name: Provide any name for your
DVR e.g. Home, Office
d. Select the button to add your DVR
Adding Cloud ID/UMID to your Smartphone
You can find your Cocoon DVR’s Device ID by using the mouse on your DVR and
selecting Main Menu Information System.
This will display three QR Codes. Always select the third QR Code labelled
Device ID.
a. Scan the QR code on the far right to auto-populate the device ID. On your
DVR app, select the small QR Scan Button to activate your smartphone’s camera
which will read the QR code. Your smartphone will beep once when scanned
successfully and will populate the device ID into your app OR
b. Manually input the device ID details into the app, using the Device ID
information found just above the QR codes in the same menu
Sample only, do not scan this page
Remote Viewing
a. Return to My Device in the Cocoon HD app.
b. Select the orange box which will bring up all cameras.
c. Tap on the screen to select the cameras you would like to view. Either
select the individual cameras you wish to view OR press select all.
d. Select save to return to viewing all cameras.
NOTE: Double tap on the desired camera for a full screen view. Please
refer to the included instruction manual for more viewing options. We also
have a video on how to setup your app with your DVR on our support page.
Please note if you have a slow or unstable internet connection, it may take
some time to load the cameras.