ADDX CG628 Smart Battery Camera

Specifications

Camera lens	Field of view: 110°
Image resolution	Max. 1920×1080
Video bit rate	Adaptive
Storage media	Micro SD card (Up to 128GB)
Battery capacity	5200mAh/5000mAh *
Adapter requirement	5V/1.5A

Packing list

1. Camera*1
2. Mounting kit*1
3. USB charging cable *1
4. Operation instruction*1

Product appearance

Quick start

The wireless smart battery camera supports a battery-powered supply and an AC-powered supply.

1. Download and install the App.
   The wireless smart battery camera supports the Android and iOS apps. For your best experience, please scan the QR code below with your mobile phone, install the app, and follow the instructions to complete the user registration.
   Scan QR code or go to the link to download and install the App: https://www.vicohome.io/download/
2. Add the device
   Sign in to the App, connect to Wi-Fi, and add the device according to the prompts (please bring the device close to the router when configuring).

Power on/off and network configurationLong-presss the power button for 3s to power on/off the device.

• Double-click the power button to enter the network configuration mode after the prompt tone.
• When connecting the camera for the first time, use the App and follow the instructions to configure the camera network..rk

Bind the camera

1. Click the “Add Now” button in the app, press and hold the camera switch button for 3 seconds to turn on the camera, and the app will automatically search for devices that are on and not bound. Select the device you want to bind in the search results for the next step.
2. Enter the name and password of the Wi-Fi network you want the camera to connect to. To ensure long-distance connection, the camera only supports a 2.4GHz WiFi network with a stronger signal. Penetration capability does not support Wi-Fi with enterprise-level authentication. Please make sure that the Wi-Fi meets the requirements, click Next after completion, and the app can try to connect the camera to the Wi-Fi.
3. After a while, the camera will play a sound indicating that the connection is successful. At this point, please set a name for the camera on the app and select the location where you want to place the camera. Click Finish to complete the pairing

Possible problems with binding:

• When you hear the “Wi-Fi Password Error”, please check whether the Wi-Fi password you entered in the App is correct.;
• When you hear the “Authentication error”, please ensure that your Wi-Fi network is not an enterprise-level network, and the device supports only a network with a security level below WPA-2.
• When you hear the “Wi-Fi not found”, please check whether you select or enter the correct Wi-Fi name, place the device near the Wi-Fi router, and ensure that the router is powered on. Please note that 5Ghz Wi-Fi cannot be searched by the device.;
• When you hear the “Retrieving IP timeout”, it indicates that the number of devices connected to the router in your home is too many to connect more devices. Please remove some of the connected devices that are not commonly used or restart the router to clear the unconnected devices. You may need to contact the router administrator.
• When you hear the “Cloud service connection fail”, please check whether your router is connected properly to the external network. When you hear this error prompt, it is common on the condition of
  network disconnection or because the selected router in your home is a local area network server. Please ensure that the network connection is normal, and try to temporarily turn off the firewall to
  connect again.

Install the camera

You can place the camera on a shelf or other surfaces to use, or you can install it on a wall to use.

Select a good spot for your camera.
Select a good spot for your camera, please install the camera in a position where its view is not blocked, and ensure that it is within the coverage of the Wi-Fi network. The PIR infrared sensor is more sensitive to movements across the camera’s field of view than movements toward or away from the camera. aInstall the bracket.

1. Screw fixing
   Use the drilling tool to punch holes in the wall according to the hole distance of the base. It is recommended to mark the holes on the wall with a pencil before drilling. Screw the expansion nut into the holes on the wall, and then connect the bracket to the expansion nut with screws to complete the fixing.
2. Fix the camera
   Align the bracket screw with the screw hole on the back or bottom of the camera, and then rotate it to the tightened state.
3. Adjust the angle
   Adjust the camera to an appropriate angle, the best angle is about 15 degrees downward, and then tighten the base by rotating it in a clockwise direction to fix the angle.

Share the camera
You can use this feature when you need to use the camera with other family members or friends. Only the admin user who has bound the camera for the first time can share and set up the camera, while other members can only view the live video or video playback feature of the camera. Adjust the camera to an appropriate angle, the best angle is about 15 degrees downward， and then tighten the base by rotating it in a clockwise direction to fix the angle. About 15 ° downward

1. For an admin user of the camera, find the camera you wish to share on the app homepage or camera settings screen, then click the share button and enter the Share page. Click “Device Sharing” to generate a shared QR code.
2. For users who need to be shared with, click “+” on the homepage and select “Add Friend’s Device” to enter the scan code page.
3. After the shared user successfully scans the QR code on the admin user’s mobile phone, the admin user will receive a confirmation notification, and then click “Accept” to complete the camera sharing.

The app will remind you to charge your camera when the battery is low. Please use the Micro USB cable to plug into the 5V/1.5A charging adapter to charge the camera. During charging, the camera’s indicator
light is solid yellow, and when the camera is fully charged, the indicator light turns solid green. It will take 10 hours to fully charge the camera.

Indicator light status

Working mode	Blue
Sleep mode	Off
Charging mode	Yellow

 

Firmware upgrade
When you connect your camera through the App, it will prompt you if the latest firmware is available. You can also manually check the firmware upgrade in the settings of the App. Please make sure that your camera is fully charged or connected to the power adapter before upgrading the firmware. Please do not cut off the power supply during the upgrade.

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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 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 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 according to 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 c

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and 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 the FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated at a minimum distance.

FCC warning
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 according to 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 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 assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications must be expressly approved by the party. Responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded interface cables when connecting to the computer or peripheral devices.) This equipment 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 cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
The equipment complies with the FCC Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

ED Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FAQs

Q: Will the camera show red lights when night vision is activated?

A: Please use a 2.4GHz wireless network. The device does not support the 5GHz wireless network. Meanwhile, please set the Wi-Fi authentication method to WPA2-PSK or another lower level of security method. A password is required. A: The built-in infrared lamp beads make the camera only show some dim red lights when night vision is activated, but the image quality is still clear under no light environment.

Q: What are the requirements for Wi-Fi?

A: Please use a 2.4GHz wireless network. The device does not support the 5GHz wireless network. Meanwhile, please set the Wi-Fi authentication method to WPA2-PSK or another lower level of security method. A password is required.

Documents / Resources

ADDX CG628 Smart Battery Camera [pdf] Instruction Manual 2AUDF-CG628, CG628 Smart Battery Camera, CG628, Smart Battery Camera, Battery Camera, Camera

References

• User Manual