Interthings IPC286 Smart Indoor Pan and Tilt Camera User Manual

Interthings IPC286 Smart Indoor Pan and Tilt Camera

Package contents

• 1x Pan & Tilt Wifi Camera
• 1x Type-C charging cable
• 1x Reset pin and screw bag
• 1x Power adapter

Description

MicroSD Card Installation

The camera supports microSD cards capacity from8GBto128GB(class 6 or faster). Please insert the microSD card intothemicroSDcard slot according to the following illustration.

Installation – Connect the camera with a smartphone app

1. Power the camera
   • Use the supplied DC 5V power adapter and the supplied power cable to power the camera. The camera will be turned on automatically.
2. App setup and installation
   • Search for the TuyaSmart or SmartLife app in the App Store and Google Play Store. Download and install the app on your smart device.
3. Set up the camera by using the app
   • Check to be sure the camera is in pairing mode.
   • The Wi-Fi icon on the camera display must be flashing rapidly to connect.
   • If not already flashing, press and hold the Reset button until you hear an audible tone

Use the TuyaSmart or SmartLife app to complete the set-up. Tap ‘Add Device’ or the ‘+’ sign, then select ‘Security camera&Video security’ and ‘Smart Camera (Wi-Fi)’ then confirm. You will be prompted to enter your Wi-Fi network and password.

Note:

• a) Be sure to connect to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network that covers your installation location.
• b) One device can only be paired with one App account at a time, if the device has already been paired with another account, then it can’t be paired to another account. The device can be removed from the app account by being deleted from the App. The device will be reset automatically oncethebluelight changes to a solid on.

Main Features of the APP

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the camera with

Wi-Fi signal is flashing. If the Wi-Fi signal is not flashing, you will need to press and hold the Reset Button (see the Description section).

–      Make sure the Wi-Fi network is a 2.4GHz network, device will not connect to a 5GHz network.

–      Test your Wi-Fi network work with other devices such as your phone or computer to make sure it is operating properly.

–      The Wi-Fi connection may be out of range during pairing. Use your phone to check the range, it is recommended to have at least 2 signal bars showing for proper connection.

–      Your Wi-Fi network password is case-sensitive, make sure you are entering it correctly.

The camera is off-line| –      There could be a temporary issue with your internet connection (e.g., service disruption). Please try again in a few minutes.

–      Make sure your Wi-Fi router is turned on.

–      The camera may not have power to it, so make sure the wall switch and breaker are in the on position.

–      Make sure the camera is getting a good signal from your Wi-Fi router. Use your phone to check the range, it is recommended to have at least 2 signal bars showing for proper connection.

–      The camera may have been disconnected from your Wi-Fi network, press and hold the Reset Button (see the Description

section) until you hear an audible tone.

Live video stream is slow to load| –      Camera streaming issues may be caused by any of the following:

–      Your phone’s cellular connection relies on mobile overage.

–      Limited internet bandwidth at home, for example, other video streaming services running at the same time on your network can cause congestion slowing down the internet upload and download speeds.

–      Wi-Fi reception may not be stable or work reliably if the camera’s Wi- Fi signal strength is less than 2 signal bars. You may need to install a Wi-Fi repeater or extender to boost the Wi-Fi signal.

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How to reset the

camera to renter pairing mode?

| –      Press and hold reset button located at the back of the camera (see Description section) until you hear an audible tone.
The camera is not recording?| –      Make sure Record Switch is turned On in APP, under SD Card Settings. This is located in the Settings menu on the upper right corner in the control panel.

–      Make sure that the microSD card is installed correctly. To confirm the camera is recognizing the microSD card, go to the SD card Settings in the Settings menu and make sure microSD Card capacity shows Total capacity, Used and Free space. If this does not appear you may consider reformatting the microSD card.

–      WARNING: Reformatting microSD card will delete all videos stored on card. Please go through the troubleshooting section before doing so.

How do I set the camera to Event or Continuous

Recording?

| –      In the Settings menu under SD card settings make sure Record Switch is Turned ON and then select Event Recording or Continuous Recording.
How do I check the available space on the SD card?| –      In the Settings menu under SD settings, you will see Used Space and Free Space.

–      Note: Camera only supports 128GB or less microSD cards with FAT32 format.

What happens when the microSD card reaches full

capacity?

| –      On the microSD card reaches full capacity, new videos will start rewriting(deleting) over the oldest videos.
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Can I use a new microSD card if I do not want to record over existing videos?| –      Yes, you can use a new microSD card if you do not want to record over existing videos by removing the side cover on the camera and replacing the existing microSD card with a new one as long as it does not exceed 128GB. Once this is completed you will need to format the microSD card by going to the SD card settings in the Settings menu and pressing Format SD Card then Confirm.

–      WARNING: Reformatting the microSD card will delete all content stored on the card.

FCC

FCC WARNING

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limitations for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum 20cm distance between the radiator and your body: Use only the supplied antenna.

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