MERKURY SMART MI-CW073-199W Wired Floodlight Camera with Spotlight Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- MERKURY SMART
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MERKURY SMART MI-CW073-199W Wired Floodlight Camera with Spotlight
What’s in the Box
Download the Merkury Smart App from App Store or Google Play.
Register an account on your Ap p.
- Enter your email address.
- Enter the verification code and create a password.
- Log in to the App.
Resetting Device
Reset the Camera by pressing the reset button for 10 seconds.
Setup Camera
Before installing camera, be sure to shut power off at the breaker. If you don’t know where your breaker is or how to turn off power, consult with a licensed electrician.
NOTE : Before installing, be sure the desired location is accessible to a power source.
Plug In
Connect camera cables with same color junction box cables. Refer to diagram
below.
You can loosen the knobs on the light fixtures to rotate them out of the way of mounting screws as well as to setup ideal viewpoint.
Note : The optimal height to install floodlight is around 8ft (2.5m)]
After restoring power at the breaker, the lights will turn on and the indicator light will blink to indicate it’s ready to connect to your Wi-Fi
Note : Ensure the Floodlight Camera is installed within a Wi-Fi covered area to ensure optimal working performance.
Add device:
Connect Wi-Fi & QR scan:
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Be sure to reset camera by pressing the reset button for 10 seconds.
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In the app, tap the “Devices” tab on the bottom and tap “+“ in the top corner of the
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Devices screen. Choose “Wi-Fi Camera” and enter your Wi-Fi details.
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Scan the QR code with the camera. When you hear the camera beep, select ‘I heard the sound’ and it will add your camera.
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The app will attempt to connect. This may take a few moments.
NOTE : This camera can’t connect to 5GHz networks. -
The indicator light will turn solid blue when the device has connected successfully!
Add tiles:
- Upon successful pairing, a tile for the camera will automatically be added to the dashboard. You can add tiles with the “+” on the Homepage or resize, organize, and remove tiles by tapping “Edit”.
- Press the camera tile to view a livestream from the camera.
- Access Camera Settings: From your main device list, click the camera you want to edit, then click Device Settings.
- Device Name: Device Name to rename your camera to something like “Family room” or “Back hallway”, then click Save.
- Motion Zones: Click Motion Zones and then click on each square to deactivate or activate that zone from detecting motion, then click Save.
- Rotate image: If you mount your camera upside down, toggling this switch will rotate the image so that it’s right side up.
- Remove Device : Delete the camera from your account. Until it’s deleted, it will always be linked to your account.
RULES
Create Motion & Sound Detection Rules
- Select the “Rules” tab on the bottom navigation bar and tap the “+” at the top corner of the screen.
- You can use a recommended rule, like “Record video and get notifications when motion is detected”, or create your own.
Thank you for purchasing your home product. Get started using your new devices by downloading Merkury Smart App, one convenient app that manages everything straight from your phone or tablet. Easily connect to your home Wi-Fi, and control multiple devices from the touch of your fingertips.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant 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 in accordance with 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 receiver.
- Connect the equipment into 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.
Caution : Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
Support:
If you encounter any issues, please contact us at support.merkurysmart.com for
help. © 2024 Merkury Innovations • 45 Broadway 3rd FL, New York NY 10006. The
illustrated product and specifications may differ slightly from those
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Troubleshooting
Cannot connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Make sure you entered the correct Wi-Fi password during the Wi-Fi setup.
Check whether there are any Internet connection problems. If the Wi-Fi signal
is too weak, try moving device closer to the router or reset your Wi-Fi router
and try again.
Reset the device
Reset the Camera by pressing & holding reset button until the LED blinks
alternating slowly and quickly.
System Requirements
- A mobile device running the latest version of iOS® or or
- Android™, or its two previous versions. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (Note: You may need to active
Technical Specifications
- Camera : up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) at 15 frames/sec. H.264 encoding
- Field of View : 117° diagonal
- Audio : Internal Speaker and Microphone
- Storage : supports up to 128GB microSD card (not included)
- Wi-Fi is not compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi networks.
VOICE CONTROL GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing your Merkury Smart home product. Make sure your
devices are already set up using the app, then follow these steps.
Name and Control Each Device by Voice
To control your Merkury Smart home products, just say “OK Google,“ or “Hey Google,“ and ask. Make sure your devices are already set up using the Merkury smart app.
*Things you can say: Stream to:**
- Open the Google Home app and go to Home Control in the menu.
- Tap the “+“ button.
- Choose Merkury Smart from the list of Home Control partners.
- Authorize your account with Google Home using the username and password from your app.
Now your Google Home app and Merkury devices are linked! You’re now able to say “Hey Google“ and control your Merkury devices.
At any time, go into the “Home Control“ section of the Google Home app to set nicknames and rooms for your devices. You can rename your devices in the Merkury Smart app, and Google Home will refer to them by the same name. So if you rename a camera to ‘Living Room Camera’ or ‘Baby’s Room,“ then Google Home will use that same name later on. You can always give it a nickname using the Google Home app as well. Google Home will be able to control devices by room.
*Things you can say: Stream to:**
- Open the Alexa app and go to Skills in the menu.
- Search for Merkury Smart Cam then tap Enable.
- Authorize your account with Smart Home Skills using the username and password from your Merkury Smart app.
- Choose “Discover Devices.“ After a few seconds your Merkury devices will be displayed under Smart Home in the Alexa app.
You can rename your devices in the app, and Alexa will refer to them by the same name. So if you rename a smart Cam to “Living Room“ or a nickname like a smart camera to “Living Room Camera” or “Baby’s Room,” Alternatively, you can create an Alexa group, like “Bedroom“ or “Downstairs,“ and add the device to the group. Alexa will recognize the group name in the Alexa app, or the device name in the Merkury Smart app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If my Wi-Fi/Internet goes down, will my devices still work?
Merkury products need to be connected to Wi-Fi in order to use them remotely
What’s the wireless range?
The range of your home Wi-Fi is heavily dependent on your home router and the conditions of the room. Check with your router specifications for exact range data
The device appears offline or unreachable, what should I do?
Make sure your Wi-Fi router is online and in range. Make sure your device is plugged in and paired. You may also try restarting the device or if needed, re-pairing it.
How do I rename my device?
From your main device list, click on the device you want to rename, then click “Device Settings”, then click on “Device Name”. Rename your device to a more familiar name like “Bedroom” or “Living Room” and then click Save.
How many devices can I control?
Merkury Smart app can control an unlimited amount of devices in an unlimited amount of locations. Your router may have a limit of how many devices can be connected to one router.
How many devices can I control?
Merkury Smart app can control an unlimited amount of devices in an unlimited amount of locations. Your router may have a limit of how many devices can be connected to one router.