Serenelife IPCAMOD45 Outdoor IP Camera Manual
Product Structure Diagram
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`SereneViewer’ APP Installation
A. Scan the ‘SereneViewer’ APP QR code or search to download the app.
Setup an Account Username
Note: This user name will be used to access all of your cameras from the app or Create an account password – Click “Sign Up” Note: This will be used to log in to all of the cameras on your account and can be separate from the camera password
Connect to Your Network
Choose method 1 or 2 for setup
Method 1: Wired Setup
- Connect the power, Ethernet cable as above.
- Wait 50 seconds for(
) indicator on the camera to flash green - After scanning the QR code – select the “Ethernet Connection” option
) indicator on the camera to flash green
Method 2: Wi-Fi Connection – Make sure you are in the same room as your wireless router and plug the camera into power.
QR Code Method: – Wait 1-2 min for the camera to boot up, scan QR Coden, and watch for the WiFi indicator on the front of the camera to flash red and green alternating. Click the Wi-Fi connection icon, and operate it under the APP instructions.
Web Access:
After setting up your camera on the mobile phone – you can use your account username and password to access the cameras from any device with an internet browser Log on to the website: http://cloud.serenelifehome.com/
Passwords
Should you happen to forget a camera’s individual password you can reset it by performing a hardware reset. Just use a pin to press and hold the reset switch for 12 – 15 seconds. The camera will reboot and run through pan and tilt. If you forget your account password you will need to register a new account and pair the cameras again. Accounts are never associated with an email address for password recovery.
Mobile App Layout
The main screen is your device list. You will see a thumbnail preview for all cameras added to your account. Use this menu to
- Switch between different cameras
- Add new devices
- Access and change the app’s global settings
Camera View Page
This page gives you access to all camera-specific actions and settings
- Hold the phone vertically or horizontally to switch between full-screen mode
- Swipe left and right on the video to reposition the camera
- Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.
Camera Recordings
Enter the interface of “information and video viewing” and can see the alarm information and video of the storage device (Micro SD or cloud box), users can quickly search the information and video by choosing the time or category.
Device Settings
This screen allows you to check and set camera-specific settings. If you see the red dot icon – a firmware update is available. Install available firmware updates to ensure the camera features are working as intended.
Recording Your Camera
You can choose 3 options for storing recordings for your camera.
Local storage
This is the most simple method – just point and shoot. This only works while The phone app is open and running and will take up memory on your phone.
SD storage
Install an SD card and open up a world of possibilities! Choose between scheduled recording, motion detection triggered recording or just let it run! The oldest videos will be overwritten to make room for the newest. You can download and save the videos from the mobile or website.
CloudBox storage
Sometimes SD storage just doesn’t cut it. With a limit of 32g and the fact that the videos are stored directly in the camera – many people prefer the peace of mind the CloudBox can bring. Purchase the cloud box and back up 2TB of video storage from any device on a single network and check the videos from the same login. Find the CloudBox for sale on Amazon now! Search “SereneLife CloudBox”
Motion Detection and Notification Settings Explained
You can set notification settings separately for any camera in your account. To access the notification settings, select your camera, go to the settings tab – then scroll down to “motion detection”
Slide the slider to enable motion detection You can then choose what actions you would like to occur when your camera detections motion. The I/O alarm will send a signal to any equipment you have attached to the camera I/O output ports. Snap Shot will record a still image to the SD card in your camera. The recorder will record video to the SD card while the camera detects motion. You can also turn push notifications on and off by selecting “turn alert on” or “turn alert off”.
If you are sending your camera is alerting you needlessly or failing to alert you if someone is moving, you can adjust the sensitivity for motion detection for the camera. Go to “settings” > “Motion Sensitivity” and adjust the sliders for day and night separately.
How to Improve Playback Performance Choppy Video?
Try the following to ease up the demands for data on your camera…
Decrease the Video Stream Quality
You can drop the resolution setting for the camera to make it easier on your home network’s bandwidth.
Just open up the setting here and adjust until you get the desired performance level.
Plug your camera into a wired data connection Do some tests before throwing in the towel for using the camera wirelessly But the facts remain – wires are still quicker…
How to evaluate your home wireless network
Evaluate your wireless network Are Cameras having trouble with wireless? You may want to consider upgrading your wireless network. Let’s do a basic evaluation of your home wireless network. First, I would recommend comparing your network speed with your wireless speed.
- Run a speed test from a laptop or desktop connected to your router with a wired connection. http://www.speedtest.net/
- Compare this value to your wireless network apps like “Speed Test” to see if you have enough available data in the area you would like to set the camera.
- Test your network range -What is your download speed in the same room as your wireless router? -What is the download speed in the location you are trying to install the camera? -Is there a significant drop?
What to upgrade?
- If your wired connection is too slow to reach the bandwidth requirements of the camera you may need to consider upgrading your internet service.
- If you have a significant drop in data when testing a wireless connection in the same room as your router, you may want to consider upgrading to a router that can provide higher data transmission speeds
- If you see a significant drop in data when testing in the area you want to install your camera you can either look for an upgraded router that will offer additional range or you can expand your router range with a signal booster.
How to check and install Firmware updates
Firmware updates ensure our new features will work 100% for your camera. It is a good idea to install them when you see they are available. It is recommended that you install updates while on a wired connection to your router. This will ensure a loss of bandwidth is not an issue during updates.
To check and install FIrmware updates
Features:
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa Echo
- Outdoor Surveillance Security Cloud Camera
- Waterproof, Supports WiFi with Two-Way Audio
- Easy Installation, Plug, and Play
- View the Video Anytime and Anywhere; Support Multiple Platforms, Terminals, and Networks
- Clear and Smooth Video, Intelligent Transmission
- Bank-Level Security Control and Ensure Privacy
- Online Firmware Upgrade, Update Function, and ExperienceSynchronously
- Smart H.264 Video Compression Algorithm, with Lower Video BitRates and Saving More Space when Recording
- Support Android/iOS System Mobile Devices, Remote Real-Time Monitoring
- Infrared Lamp; Remote Viewing Day or Night
- Infrared Night Vision Lighting (IR Distance: 1.18’’ -inches), 24-hour a Day and Night Monitoring, IR-CUT Switch
- Motion Detection, Linkage Snapshot/Video Recording, Real-Time App Push Notications
- Support 2.4G WiFi (IEEE802.11b/g/n)
- Cloud Storage (Paid Subscription), Micro SD Card Storage, Cloud Box, Internal SD Card Slot, Easy Install Audio Input and Output
- Built-in Speaker and Microphone, Supported Two-Way Audio, with Telecommunication Level of Signal Processing
- IP66 Grade Waterproof and Dustproof Design.
Technical Specs:
- Image sensor: 1/2.9″color CMOS sensor
- Lens: f: 3.6mm, 2MP
- Visual Angle: H: 89.6°; V: 51°; D: 103°
- Audio Compression: AAC
- Video Compression: Smart H.264
- Lighting Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
- Image Frame Rate: Max 30fps
- Preinstalled 128GB SD Micro Memory
- Imaging Sensor: 1/2.9″color CMOS sensor
- Audio Compression: AAC
- Lighting Frequency: Max 30fps
- Display Resolution: 1920*1080
- Adjustable Lens: Zoom Lens Focal Length: 0.11’’ x 0.47’’ -inches
- LED Instructions: Network Signal Indicator
- IP Level: IP66
- Video Storage: Micro SD Card（Max 128GB, Cloud Box, and Cloud Storage
- Work Temperature: -20° to 55°C (-2°F to 131°F)
- Work Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60° (-2°F to 140°F)
- Storage Humidity: 0% to 90% (no condensation)
- Image Adjustment: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Sharpness are Adjustable
- White Balance, (BLC), Automatically
- Default Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixels, Max 30 FPS
- Res. Selectable: 1080p, Auto, Standard, Smooth
- Video Format: Smart H.264,
- Night Vision Capture Distance: 2 Infrared Lights, 2 White Lights (40MIL, 850nM)
- IR distance: 1.18’’ -inches
- 2 Channel Audio Input/Output
- Ethernet Interface: 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45
- Operating System Support: Android, IOS, Windows, Mac.
What’s in the Box:
- Smart IP Wi-Fi Cam
- Quick Start Guide
- Network Ethernet Cable, 3.6′ ft.
- Mounting Hardware
- Power Adapter
The ‘SereneViewer’ App:
- Managed IP Camera Access – 1 Login Gives Access to Mobile and Desktop Monitor & Survey While Away
- Wireless Video Recording Control
- Remote PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) Controls
- Ability to Monitor the Location via Smartphone
- Button-Activated Schedule, Stop & Start
- Real-Time App Push Notification Alerts
- Available for Android & Apple iOS
- Free to Download
