BOSCH BCA-EA Eyes Outdoor Camera II User Manual

: July 31, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH BCA-EA Eyes Outdoor Camera II
Product Information
Product Usage Instruction
Product Description
Safety instructions
Product overview
Before mounting
Mounting the Eyes Outdoor Camera II
Attaching and activating the camera
Resetting to factory settings
**Simplified declaration of conformity
Environmental protection and disposal
Open source software
Technical Data
Spare parts
References
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BOSCH BCA-EA Eyes Outdoor Camera II

Product Information

Specifications

Model: BCA-EA
Product Code: 8-750-002-907 | V001
Brand: Bosch Smart Home
Release Date: 06/2024

Product Description
The Eyes outdoor camera II by Bosch Smart Home is a high-quality outdoor security camera designed to provide surveillance and monitoring for your property.

Safety Instructions

Read the complete user manual before installing or commissioning the device.
Keep the user manual in a safe place for reference during the service life of the device.
Installation and work on the 230 V network must be done by a qualified electrician.
Avoid opening the device housing to prevent electric shock.
Do not allow children to play with the device and keep packaging materials away from them.

Product Overview
The product overview includes information on mounting, activating the camera, start-up procedures, resetting to factory settings, maintenance, and disposal guidelines.

Product Usage Instruction

Mounting Instructions

Check for Wi-Fi availability before mounting the camera.
Mount the Eyes outdoor camera II following the provided instructions.
Attach and activate the camera as per the user manual.

Technical Data
The technical data of the Eyes Outdoor Camera II includes specifications on power supply, network connectivity, resolution, and other relevant details necessary for operation.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the camera shows visible damage?
A: Do not use the device if there is visible damage. Contact our service team for assistance.
Q: Can children use this device?
A: The device may be used by children from 8 years of age under supervision or with proper instruction on safe usage.

Product Description

Equipped with full HD recording, an integrated designer light, dual radar sensors, and an intercom function, the Eyes outdoor camera II uses intelligent video analysis techniques to recognize people and informs you via push message as soon as someone enters the user-defined motion-sensitive areas. If movement is detected, the cool/warm white front lamp and colored up and down lights also light up – either with initial soft dimming or immediately bright with up to 1100 lumens to deter intruders.

Description of the symbols

Safety instructions

Before installing or commissioning the device, please also be sure to read the complete user manual to ensure proper use and to comply with the warranty conditions.
Keep the user manual in a safe place throughout the entire service life of the device.
The installation of this device and work on the 230 V network must only be carried out by an electrician.
Caution: risk of electric shock! Please do not open the device housing. It contains live parts that present an electric shock risk. It is not possible to replace the lights. If a fault occurs, have the device checked by a specialist.
The device is not a toy! Do not allow children to play with it. Never leave the packaging material lying around unattended. Plastic film and small parts may pose a danger to children.
This device may be used by children from 8 years of age and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities, or a lack of experience and knowledge provided these persons are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device, and understand the corresponding risks.
When remotely or automatically controlling a device, it is not always possible to guarantee that commands are executed or that the correct device status is displayed in the app and on other Smart Home display devices because of external circumstances. This may lead to material damage and/or personal injury. Therefore, you must ensure to the greatest extent possible that no person is endangered at the time of remote operation or automated control. Please take special care when setting up or adjusting the remote control or when using the automated control and check the desired functionality at regular intervals.
Do not paint over the device! Do not apply wallpaper or paste over the device!
For safety and approval reasons (CE/UKCA), the device may not be modified, and/or no changes may be made to the device without authorization.
We accept no liability for material damage or personal injury which is caused by improper use or by not observing the safety instructions. In these cases, any guarantee claim becomes void! We accept no liability for consequential damage.
Any use other than that which is described in the user manual is considered improper and leads to the exclusion of guarantee and liability.
Do not use the device if it has damage visible from the outside, for example, to the housing, control elements, or connection sockets, or if it has a malfunction. If in doubt, please contact our service team.
Do not open up the device. It does not contain any parts to be maintained by the user. If a fault occurs, have the device checked by a specialist.
Only use the device together with original components and recommended products from Bosch partners.
The device also serves as an alarm siren. The loud warning tone can cause hearing damage.
The integrated spirit level contains solvent naphtha to protect against frost. If a defect leads to a leak: Avoid skin contact. There is a risk of skin irritation. In the event of contact with the skin: Wash the affected area with plenty of water. Warning! Danger of death if swallowed. In particular, keep the spirit level out of the reach of children.
Please note that the device can only warn you via your mobile device if this is switched on and connected to the internet.

Notes

Please note that the use of the Bosch camera does not constitute a guarantee that you will be informed in emergencies or in the event of a break-in. You must always make an emergency call if required. Bosch Smart Home GmbH assumes no guarantee for missing and incorrect notifications or recordings.
The range within buildings can deviate greatly from the range in
open spaces. In addition to the transmitting power and the receiving properties of the receiver, environmental factors such as humidity, as well as the local structural situation, play an important role.
The device is only intended for private use.
You bear the responsibility for the lawful use of the camera and services, and compliance with the applicable legal provisions at the place of use. Laws in your country may stipulate permitted purposes, installation locations, selection of image sections, and storage duration of the video sequences in particular. In addition, you can contribute to a data protection-friendly use of the product as follows:
- Limit it to your private area. Avoid recording of your neighbors’ property or public areas outside your property and/or your home. Do not expose others to monitoring pressure which is perceived personally.
- Where necessary, inform other people (e.g. people living or staying in the monitored areas) about the use of your product in an appropriate manner, for example with a notice or a camera symbol that is easily recognizable. Obtain any consent that may be required.
- Delete recordings if you no longer need them for the intended purpose.
- Regularly check the monitored areas for changes and make any necessary adjustments.

Product overview

Item Description

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Explanation

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1| Camera head| Rotatable camera head
2| – LED front light

– Dual Radar

| – Warm white and cold white (adjustable)

– For motion detection

Item Description

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Explanation

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10| Mounting plate| –
11| 230 V connection terminal| –
12| Spirit level| –
13| Cable entry| –

Before mounting

Check for Wi-Fi availability
The camera requires a stable and sufficiently strong Wi-Fi connection. Select the location where you wish to set up your outdoor camera and use your mobile device to check the strength of your home network’s Wi-Fi signal. The table will tell you whether the signal strength is sufficient.

Mounting the Eyes Outdoor Camera II

The standards and directives applicable in your country must be observed during planning, set-up, operation, and maintenance.
The device is part of the building installation. Operation of the device is only permitted at 230 V/50 Hz AC voltage. Work on the 230 V network may only be carried out by an electrician. The applicable accident prevention regulations must be observed here. To avoid an electric shock on the device, please switch off the main power. Failure to observe the installation instructions may result in fire or other hazards.
Mounting must be carried out following the applicable requirements. Failure to observe the requirements may result in damage to property and/or injury or even danger of death.
Please also note any additional information on the product.
The camera requires a power supply of 230 volts of alternating current via a three-core cable (live, neutral, earth).
When connecting the device terminals, ensure that permitted wires and wire cross-sections are used.
The camera should be mounted on the wall at a height of 2.0 to 2.5 m above the floor.
The camera should be aligned with the primary area it is intended to monitor.
The camera must be affixed with the lens pointing downwards.
The power circuit to which the device and the load are connected must be secured with a circuit breaker under EN 60898-1 (trigger characteristics B or C, max. 16 A rated current, min. 6 kA breaking capacity, energy limitation class 3). Installation guidelines acc. to VDE 0100 HD384 or IEC 60364 must be observed. The circuit breaker must be easily accessible for the user and labeled as a disconnector for the device.
When selecting the mounting location and when drilling, pay attention to the areas where electrical wires run, or to any supply cables.
The device may only be used for stationary installations and must be fastened securely within a fixed installation.
Use suitable ladders or steps with appropriate safety approval for mounting.
Before you start: Be sure to shut off the power circuit breaker!

Mounting the mounting plate
Position the mounting plate (10) at the desired location, pull the three wires of the power cord through the cable feed aperture (13), and mark the four holes. Remove the mounting plate and drill the four marked holes. Insert dowels suited to the wall structure and then tightly screw the mounting plate to the wall using appropriate screws. Connect the power cable wires to the relevant connections in the terminal block (11).

Attaching and activating the camera

Place the camera on the mounting plate. Then secure the camera with the locking screw (9). For this purpose, use an appropriate cross-slot screwdriver. Now turn on the power supply again. The camera starts up. When ready for the next installation step, the status LED (4) flashes green.

Start-up

Ensure that you have a Wi-Fi router with an internet connection and that you have your Wi-Fi password handy.
To start up the Eyes Outdoor Camera II, your mobile device must be connected to your home router’s Wi-Fi network which you would also like to use for your camera. If your router supports both frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), use your smartphone to select 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
Download the “Bosch Smart Camera” app from your app store. You require this for the entire installation and configuration process.
Start the app and log in, or register if you do not have a Bosch account yet.
Please do not minimize or close the app during start-up.
In the Bosch Smart Camera app, select “Add camera” and follow the instructions in the app. The outdoor camera is controlled via the Bosch Smart Camera app.
You can find details about the available functions in the FAQs at: https://www.bosch-smarthome.com/rom/eyes-outdoor-2.

The status LED (4) shows the status of the camera using flashing codes.

Status LED| Error|

Measures

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LED flashes red| General error when switching on| Disconnect the camera power supply for at least 30 seconds.
LED alternately flashes red and green| The camera failed to connect to the home router’s Wi-Fi| Check the Wi-Fi strength of the home router (see point “Checking for Wi-Fi availability”). On your router, check whether DHCP is active and the connection of new devices is permitted (MAC addresses filter off). Go one step back in the app. If this error occurs during operation with a camera that worked perfectly before, please check that your router is working properly.
LED alternately flashes red and blue| Failed to connect to the Bosch Cloud server| Check your DSL router’s internet connection and the bandwidth of your internet connection. If necessary, switch off the power of the camera (fuse/light switch) and then switch back on after 30 seconds for the camera to restart. If the above steps have not helped, reset the camera to factory settings. (see FAQs)

For additional help with mounting, installing, and starting up your Bosch Smart Home Eyes outdoor camera II, see the explanatory video on our website: https://www.bosch-smarthome.com/rom/eyes-outdoor-2.

Resetting to factory settings

You can reset the device to its factory settings as follows:

Use a suitable object to press the reset button (8) for at least 8 seconds until the camera flashes red. The device then restarts. Please note that it can take some time until the camera unit is ready for operation again. The camera flashes green to signal that it is ready for operation again.
When resetting the camera to factory settings, the device settings and all recordings that remain on the camera are deleted. The login information for your Bosch account in the app is retained.
If necessary, you can also remove the device in the Bosch Smart Camera app under the settings for the corresponding camera. To re-configure the device, add it again in the usual pairing process.

Maintenance and cleaning
The device does not require maintenance. Leave any repairs to a specialist. Clean the device with a soft, clean, dry, and lint-free cloth. When cleaning, do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

**Simplified declaration of conformity

**

Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declares that the radio equipment type Bosch Smart Home BCA-EA corresponds with the directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following web address: https://eu-doc.bosch.com.
Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declares that the radio system type BCA-EA complies with Regulation 2017 and UK PSTI Act 2022. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://gb-doc.bosch.com.

Environmental protection and disposal

This symbol means that this product must be disposed of separately from general household waste. As an end user, you are obligated to dispose of the product via separate waste collection, for instance by passing it to an official collection point, in line with the relevant national regulations. By collecting waste separately, you are making a valuable contribution to protecting the environment and human health. This is because, by treating old equipment properly, on one hand, the potentially negative effects associated with the presence of hazardous substances are prevented, and, on the other hand, raw materials are conserved through their recovery.

Please also note that the avoidance of waste is an even more valuable contribution to environmental protection. Wherever possible, as well as finding a further use for the device yourself or having it repaired, passing the device to a second user is also an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. It is also possible to return these to the place you bought the product from, provided the distributor offers a returns service voluntarily or is legally obligated to do so.

Open source software

This Bosch Smart Home product uses open-source software. The license information for the open-source software used depends on the software version of your device or your smartphone app. New software versions become available for your product at regular intervals. You can find information about the current software version and the open-source software used in the respective settings area in the smartphone app. You can also find information about the licenses and the source code for the open-source software at: https://www .bosch-smarthome.com/open-source-software.