vtech Wi-Fi HD Video Monitor User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- vtech
Table of Contents
Wi-Fi HD Video Monitor
Quick start guide
(Canada version)
VM991
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VTech Wi-Fi HD Video Monitor allows you to stay close to your baby when you
are on the move or away. This monitor is Wi-Fi enabled, which uses your home
wireless network to stream live video and audio through the HD camera unit and
5-inch touch screen parent unit. It allows you to maintain a constant
connection to your baby.
You can also monitor from your smartphone and mobile tablet.
VTech Wi-Fi HD Video Monitor uses MyVTech Baby app to let you instantly see
and hear what’s happening with your baby from anywhere in the world. The app
can be downloaded from the App Store or the Google Play TM Store, directly
from your smartphone or mobile tablet.
Set up the Wi-Fi connection
- After the parent unit is fully charged, power on the parent unit.
- A welcoming tutorial is displayed. Tap to keep on reading the tutorial. Tap Get started to begin using your HD video monitor.
- You can tap to tick the Never show again option to skip the tutorial in the future.
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Tap to select your preferred and secured 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network with good signal strength.
– You must select a password-protected network. -
Type in the password of the Wi-Fi network, and then tap Done.
Add camera
- After connecting the parent unit to your Wi-Fi network, tap to select the VM991 camera.
- Follow the instructions shown on the screen, then tap .
NOTE
- After tapping on the “Add Camera” screen number 3, the camera unit will reset to default and performs auto-calibration. Wait until the camera unit finishes panning.
- Create a security key for the camera. The security key must contain 8 to 12 alphanumeric characters with at least one uppercase character and one number.
- Tap Done to continue.
NOTE:
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Write down or remember the security key. You will need to provide the same security key if you want to access your camera remotely.
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After the camera unit is successfully added to your parent unit, the parent unit displays the camera image in Single View.
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If you have two camera units, tap < to display the Split View. The Split View displays two camera previews. If you have more than two camera units, tap the left or right arrow at the bottom to show other camera units.
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NOTE:
• You can pair up to 4 camera units to your parent unit.
• The camera preview will be refreshed every second.
Basic operation
View the live camera
If you have two or more camera units, tap the camera preview on Split View to
live-stream with the camera in Single View.
Split View
micro SD card is inserted in the parent unit.
There are motion alerts.
Show the menu options of the camera.
Show previous two cameras.
Show next two cameras.
Single View
The motion detection setting is turned on.
Take a snapshot
Tap in Single View to take a snapshot of the camera and save it into the micro
SD card (purchased separately) inserted in the parent unit.
Record a video
Tap in Single View to record a video and save it into the micro SD card
inserted in the parent unit.
The icon changes to when recording. Tap it to stop recording.
Play or mute sound
Tap in Single View to toggle between mute or play sound transmitted from the
camera when streaming.
- Make sure the parent unit’s speaker volume is not muted.
Two-way talk
Tap in Single View to talk through the parent unit and transmit your voice to
the camera’s speaker.
Camera settings
Tap when in Split View or Single View, and then tap Camera settings to go to
the respective camera setting menu.
Parent unit settings
Tap when in Split View or Single View, and then tap Viewer settings to go
to the parent unit setting menu.
Auto-prompt for software and firmware updates
To ensure that your HD video monitor is always at its best performance, the
parent unit will prompt you to update its software and the camera unit’s
firmware when there are
new versions are available.
- You can also:
– Go to Camera Settings , and then scroll to and tap Camera Information. Then, tap Check for update and follow instructions to update camera firmware.
– Go to Viewer settings , and then scroll to and tap About viewer. Then, tap Check update and follow instructions to update the parent unit’s software.
Read the online app manual for complete operation instructions
Driven by system updates, the software, app manual, and online FAQs will be
updated periodically.
For the latest information and supports, go and check the app manual and
online FAQs.
- Tap when in Split View or Single View to display the menu options.
Tap Help.
Tap User’s manual.
Tap VM991/VM990 , and then use your smartphone or mobile device to read the online parent unit app manual on our product support web page.
- To read the online manuals, go to help.vtechphones.com/vm991 or scan the QR code.
https://www.vtechphones.com/manual/vm991/mobile
Remote monitoring
Download the free MyVTech Baby mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store and install it on a mobile device, then you can use your mobile device and the mobile app to monitor your areas remotely.
NOTE:
- Make sure your mobile device meets the minimum requirement for the mobile app.
Minimum requirement
The mobile app is compatible with:
- Android TM 4.4 or later; and
- iOS 8.0 or later.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tutk.Kalay.Vtech&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myvtech- baby/id1141270470?mt=8&hl=en
Install MyVTech Baby mobile app
- Browse the App Store or the Google Play store .
- Search for the mobile app with the keyword “ myvtech baby“.
- Download and install the MyVTech Baby mobile app on your mobile device.
Driven by Android and iOS updates, MyVTech Baby mobile app, app manual, and online FAQs will be updated periodically. Download and install the latest mobile app. For the latest information and supports, go and check the app manual and online FAQs.
*Tap to run the mobile app on your mobile device, and then create a camera account.
- We recommend that you use common webmail services, such as Google Gmail for registration of your camera account.
*Check your email (and Spam folder), and activate your new camera account via the email link, then sign in to your account.
*Follow the instructions on the screen to add the camera to your camera account.
- Make sure your mobile device is connected to the 2.4GHz WiFi network that your parent unit has connected to when adding the camera.
*Type in the security key you have set for the camera with your parent unit. See Step 3 in 2 Add camera section.
Start using your monitoring system remotely.
NOTE:
- You must complete the camera setup in the above 1 Set up Wi-Fi network and 2 Add camera sections before you can access your camera remotely.
- Your parent unit can pair and access a maximum of 4 camera units. You can add more camera units to your HD video monitor system using the MyVTech Baby mobile app. Download the mobile app and create a camera account. Then, you can use the mobile app to pair your existing camera units in your parent unit to your camera account, and also pair additional camera units to your account. The mobile app can pair and access up to 10 camera units. The additional camera units can only be paired and accessed via the mobile app.
- Tap on the camera list to display the side menu, and then tap Help to refer to the online mobile app manual for the complete operating instructions. You can also scan the QR code on the right, or go to www.vtechphones.com/manual/vm991/mobile, to open the manual in a web browser.
https://www.vtechphones.com/manual/vm991/mobile
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2018 VTech Technologies Canada Ltd.
All rights reserved. 07/18. VM991_CA_QSG_V6.0
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Android TM and Google Play TM are trademarks of Google Inc.
App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
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IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other
countries and is used under license.
References
- Enhanced Range Digital Audio Baby Monitor with 2 Parent Units | DM1211-2 | VTech® Cordless Phones
- VTech Canada Official Site | Best Home Office & Business Phones
- VM991/VM990 - Mobile App Manual - VTech
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