SwitchBot W2802002 Outdoor Spotlight Solar Camera User Manual

SwitchBot W2802002 Outdoor Spotlight Solar Camera

Package Contents

List of Components

Outdoor Spotlight Cam Accessory Pack

Base

The base of your Outdoor Spotlight Cam is detachable. You can also flexibly adjust the angle of your camera to monitor the area you want.

Solar ?anew Accessory Pack

Specifications (Outdoor Spotlight Cam)

• Model : W2802002
• Color : White
• Material : ABS with UV-resistant coating
• Size : 86 x 86 x 83 mm (3.4 x 3.4 x 3.3 in.)
• Weight : 263 g (9.3 oz.)
• Power :5 V:::2 A
• Operating Temperature : -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) Video Resolution: 1080P HD
• Field of View : 110° horizontal
• storage : supports FAT32 formatted micros□ card up to 256GB (Not included)
• Night Vision : 7.5 m (24.6 ft.)
• Operating Humidity ::,; 95 % RH
• Network connectivity : 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz:
• Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2
• P I R Detection Distance : ° 7.5 m (24.6 ft.)
• PIR Detection Angle: 110
• Weather Resistance: !PSS

Specifications (Solar Panel for Outdoors)

• Model : W3303400
• Color : White
• Material : ABS
• Size : 139 x 199 x 12 mm (5.5 x 7.8 x 0.5 in.)
• Weight : 222 g ( 7.8 OZ.)
• Power Connection : 3 m (9.8 ft.) USB Type-C power cable Output 5 V  600 mA
• operating Temperature : -20 °c to so •c (-4 °F to 122 °F) Operating Humidity::,; 95 % RH
• Weather Resistance : IP55

Preparation

You will need

• A smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth 4,2 or later.
• The latest version of our app, downloadable via the Apple App.
• A Switch Bot account, you can register via our app or sign in to your account directly if you already have one,

Precautions

Outdoor Spotlight Cam

1. Avoid placing the camera under direct sunlight.
   

2. Make sure high traffic areas are out of the camera’s view.

3. Do not place the camera near any heat sources.

Solar Panel for Outdoors

1. Use the solar panel under a temperature range from -20 °c to 50 °c (-4 •r to 122 °F).
2. Make sure the solar panel is not installed in a shaded area and avoid placing it directly under a tree. Tree sap, falling leaves and large shadows can greatly reduce the solar panel’s efficiency.
3. Avoid tilting the solar panel to a horizontal angle, or it may gather dust and other debris easily on the surface.
4. Clean the surface of the solar panel regularly to remove dust or dirt that could affect its energy conversion.
5. For the most sunlight, tilt the solar panel at an appropriate angle.

Getting Started

1. Add your camera to the SwltchBot app
   Open the SwitchBot app and sign in to your account. Tap”+” at the top right of the home page, find the Outdoor Spotlight cam icon and select, then follow the instructions to add your camera.

2. Fully charge your camera
   Please fully charge your camera battery before mounting it. Remove the rubber plug <Jt the back of your camera, find the Type-C charging port and connect it to a power supply with the USB cable included.

Note

• Use an adapter with 5 V”‘ 2 A output or higher.
• The battery charging indicator light will be solid red when your camera is charging and turn solid green when your camera is fully charged.

Install Outdoor Spotlight Cam

What you need to know before installation

• To ensure your camera works normally after inst3llation, it is recommended that you test the WI-Fl connection of the area you’d like to install it. Place your camera in the area and then check the video quality and fluency via the app.

• The perfect height and angle to install I your camera are shown in the picture below:
  Height: 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) above the ground
  Angle: 15° downwards vertically

• You can keep your camera plugged in by connecting it to a power supply or a Solar Panel using the USB cable. Please select an appropriate Installation location based on the cable length.

• When you connect your camera to a Solar Panel, make sure to place the Solar Panel in an area that can receive direct sunlight.

Method 1: Install Using Adhesive Wall Mount

• What you’ll need for installation: a dealing cloth, a screwdriver
• Adhesive wall mount can only stick firmly to smooth surfaces like glass, ceramic tile, smooth door surface and wallpaper. Please clean the surface first before Installation.
  • Confirm installation position
• Stick the adhesive wall mount to the chosen spot, squeeze out the gases between the wall mount and the wall, then press for 2 minutes to secure it. (In cold weather, you can use a blow dryer, hot water bottle or a fan heater to heat the adhesive wall mount up before pressing it.)
  • Mount the base
• Screw the base into the wall mount using four PWA 3 x 6 mm (#5 x 1 /4″) screws provided. Make sure the base is firmly mounted.
  • Attach your camera to the base
• Attach your camera to the base. You can adjust the camera angle to get the view you want based on the live view shown on the app.

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Method 2: Install Using Screws

• What you’ll need for installation: an electric drill, a screwdriver and a rubber hammer.
• For outdoor usage, we recommend that you install your camera using screws to prevent it from falling accidentally. Concrete or other hard surfaces can be challenging for drilling. If you are not experienced with drilling into a particular type of wall, you may want to consider consulting a professional.
  • Confirm installation position
• Stick the alignment sticker on the spot where you plan to install your camera.
  • Choose drill bit size and mount the base
• Prepare a proper-sized drill bit before drilling.
• When mounting on more rugged surfaces like concrete or brick: Drill holes with the 6 mm (15/64″) sized drill bit according to the alignment sticker, hammer the drywall anchors into the wall, then screw the base using four PWA 3 x 20 mm (#5 x 25/32″) screws provided to the wall.
• When mounting on surfaces like wood or pla,ter
• Drill holes with the 2.5 mm (7/64″) sized drill bit according to the alignment sticker, then screw the base using four PWA 3 x 20 mm (#5 x 25/32″) screws provided to the wall.
• Make sure the base is firmly mounted.
  • Attach your camera to the base
• Attach your camera to the base. You can adjust the camera angle to get the view you want based on the live video shown on the app.
  

Install Solar Panel for Outdoors

1. Step 1
   

2. Secure the mount near your camera
   Based on where you’ve installed your camera, select a position that gets the most sunlight throughout the year. Then secure the mount at the position. (You may need tools like an electric drill, a rubber hammer and screws.)

3. Install on hard surfaces like concrete or brick
   For hard surfaces like concrete or brick, you may need to use an electric drill with the 6 mm (15/64″) sized drill I bit to drill holes first l:lefore screwing the mount. Place the alignment sticker at the chosen position and drill three holes according to the marks on the ,ticker. Hammer three drywall anchors into the holes. Then fix the mount with three Included screws .

4. Install on wood surfaces
   For surfaces like wood, secure the mount directly with three included screws.
   

5. Step 2 Attach the solar panel to the mount.
   Align the tapped hole on the back of the solar panel with the bolt on the mount, then rotate the solar panel to secure it to the mount.
   

6. Step 3 adjust the angle of the solar panel
   Rotate the locking cap on the mount to loosen the cap, then you can adjust the angle of the solar panel to make sure it receive the most sunlight. Once you find the perfect angle, hold the solar panel while tightening the locking cap. Now you are done installing the solar panel.
   

7. Step 4 Connect the solar panel to your camera
   Connect the solar panel to your camera via the Type-C power cable included.
   

Safety Information

• For your safety, please read the instructions carefully before use.
• The battery is built-in, so do not remove it from the camera,
• Charge your camera’s battery using a standard and high-quality DC sv battery charger or the solar panel included. Do not charge the battery with solar panels from any other brands.
• Do not use your camera in extreme weather conditions (extreme cold or hot). Extreme weather may result in malfunction or damage to the camera. The operating temperature is from-20 •c to 50 °C (-4 “F to 122 “F).
• Keep your camera and the cable connected away from any heat source, like heating equipment. The camera shell and cable coating may melt because of the heat, which may result in fire, electric shock or other damage.
• Do not place your camera under direct sunlight or places of high  humidity. Otherwise, the inner temperature of the camera may rise and result in fire or other damage.
• Do not plug or unplug the charger or operate your camera with wet hands.
• Do not place the USB cable near infants, which could create a choking hazard.
• Do not charge, use or store the camera battery near any ignition sources, such as fire or heaters.
• Do not use your camera in a place where there is oil stain and insects.
• Do not wash, disassemble or modify your camera.
• When mounted high, please secure your camera firmly to prevent any damage or injury caused by addental dropping.
• Protect your camera from heavy snow in cold winter. Snow accumulation on the camera may raise it to fall and cause injuries.
• Keep accessories out of the reach of infants and pets. otherwise they could accidentally swallow small parts of accessories.
• Disassembling the solar panel is not recommended as it may cause damage to internal component
• Please keep the solar panel away from heat source and fire.
• Please avoid stretching the charging cable to its fullest extent. Use a cable extender to help you relocate your solar panel to a better sunlight position.

Indicator Light (Outdoor Spotlight Cam)

LED In d nicator Light

(Wi-Fi not connected)

|

Descriptions

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Red| Flashes rapidly| Ready to configure Wi-Fi
Green| Flashes rapidly| Connecting Wi-Fi
Green

Red

|

Both flash rapidly

| Failed to connect to the router
green

R ed

| Green light flashes rapidly, and red light stays lit up|

Fa i led t o c onnec t

to the server

LED Indicator Light (Wi-Fi connected)|

Descript ions

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Green

| Flashes rapidly| Device starting
Green| Stays lit up| Device online
• Green Red| Green light flashes rapidly, and red light stays lit up| Device starting (USB charging)
Green Red| Both stay lit up| Device online (USS charging)
Green

Red

| Both flash slowly| Firmware upgrading

Features

Motion Detection
When Motion Detection is turned on, Outdoor Spotlight Cam will take a photo and record a video clip of any moving objects detected (requires turning on Recording) and send you a notification via the app (requires turning on Allow Notifications).

Third-party Integration
Outdoor Spotlight Cam can connect to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control.

• After adding the device, please ensure your phone has a normal network connection.
• Go to Outdoor Spotlight Cam> Settings> Cloud Services in the a pp ,md link your Switch Bot account to the third-party services.

AI Humar1/Pet Alerts
You can turn on this feature by navigating to Outdoor Spotlight Cam > Settings> Motion Detection in our app. Altering turning on, your Outdoor Spotlight Cam will differentiate human and animals and send you notifications when detecting them.

Dual Light Night Vision
Outdoor Spotlight cam has infrared light and white spotlights that help deliver a clearer night scene. Infrared light will change the image to black and white while spotlight helps maintain a color video. You can set this mode as Auto, so when the camera senses the surrounding is dark, it will auto turn on infrared light or spotlight (you can  to deliver clearer dark scene.

Dismantling Alarm

• When Dismantling Alarm Is turned on, Outdoor Spotlight Cam will emit sound and alarm you by sending notifications when it is removed from the base. You can adjust the alarm sensitivity to prevent frequent false trigger.
• Please vi sit https://support. switch-bot.com/hcen-us/sections/6211963497111 for more information.
• Powering On/Off And Resetting Factory Settings

Powering On/Off

• Flip the ON/OH switch to ON to power on your camera and OH to power it off.

Resetting Factory Settings

• Press and hold the Reset button for 3 to S seconds until you hear a prompt tone. Now your camera has been reset and Is ready to reconfigure Wi-Fi.

Firmware Upgrades

• In order to improve user experience, we will regularly release firmware updates to introduce new functions and solve any software defects that may occur during u5age. When a new firmware version is ava ii able, we will send an upgrade notification to your account via our app.
• When upgrading Wi-Fi firmware. please make sure your product has sufficient battery and normal Wi-Fi connection, then follow the instructions to upgrade.
• When upgrading bluetooth firmware, please make sure your smartphone is within range to prevent interference, then follow the instructions to upgrade.

Troubleshooting

1. Q: The event notifications are too frequent.

2. Avoid placing your camera under direct sunlight.

3. Make sure high traffic areas are out of your camera’s view.

4. Do not place your camera near any heat sources.

5. Q: My camera cannot connect to the internet.

6. Make sure your camera is connected to a 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, IPV4 wireless network.

7. Check if your camera is in the blacklist of your router.

8. Check if your camera is too far from your router. If so, place your camera closer to your router to ensure a good Wi-Fi connection,

9. Q: The battery duration is short.
   A: Place your camera at a location where it reduces power consul motion from false alarms due to

10. heavy traffic

11. heat source5 such as sunlight or vehicles.

12. Please visit our website or scan the QR code below for more information.

https://support.switch-bot.com/hc/en-us/sections/6211978254999

Disclaimer

• This product is designed to acquire the view of a specific monitored area. It cannot prevent crimes from taking place.
• We are not responsible for any consequential, incidental, exemplary, or special damage, including any damage for lost data or lost profiles, arising from or relating to the product.
• Privacy and portrait rights of any person filmed or recorded need to be c.arefully considered. We are not responsible for any disputes, harm or damage caused by using the image or video recorded by the product.
• This product is not a suitable monitoring device for long-term medical care. We are not responsible for any accidents, damage or injuries caused by using the product

Warranty

We warrant to the original owner of the product that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Please note that this limited warranty does not cover:

1. Products submitted beyond the original limited warranty period.
2. Products on which repairs or modifying have been attempted.
3. Products subjected to falls, extreme temperatures, water, or other operating conditions outside the product specifications.
4. Damage due to natural disaster (including but not limited to lightning, flood, tornado, earthquake, or hurricane, etc.).
5. Damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence or casualty (e.g. fire).
6. Other damage that is not attributable to defects in the manufacture of product materials.
7. Products purchased from unauthorized resellers.
8. Consumable parts (including but not limited to batteries).
9. Natural wear of the product.

Contact & Support

• Setup and Troubleshooting: support.switch-bot.com
• Support Email : support@switch-bot.com
• Feedback : If you have any concerns or problems when using our products, please send
• feedl:lack via our app through the Profile> Feedback page.

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