CamHiPro Mobile App Instructions

Software Overview

The CamHiPro APP is a tool for managing network cameras. It allows users to monitor network camera images on both local area networks (LAN) and the internet via their mobile phones. The app supports LAN search, manual ID entry, sound wave and AP Wi-Fi configuration, adding low-power devices, device sharing, adding, deleting, and editing devices. It also supports audio monitoring, intercom, taking snapshots, adjusting image quality, remote video file download, and cloud storage.

1. Add Camera

To add a camera, connect your mobile phone to a Wi-Fi network and open the CamHiPro app. Tap the 'Add Device' button to enter the Add Device interface. Choose the appropriate adding method based on your camera type. Instructions below are for IP cameras.

1.1 Connected to Network Cable

If the device is connected via a network cable, select 'Connected to network cable'. The app will automatically search for the device's UID on the current LAN. Select the UID and tap 'Add'. The device will then search for nearby Wi-Fi signals to enter the wireless configuration interface. Enter your Wi-Fi password and tap 'Configure wireless and add'. Upon successful configuration, you will be directed to the device list. Alternatively, tap 'Don't configure yet, add directly' to add the camera without Wi-Fi configuration.

1.2 Not Connected to Network Cable

If the device is not connected via a network cable, select 'Not Connected to Network Cable' to choose a network type:

• Sonic Distribution Network: Supported by robot cameras, card cameras, light bulb cameras, and small flying saucer cameras. Power on the device, wait for the connection state (indicated by intermittent 'ding dong' sounds), and tap 'Next'. Scan the device UID QR code or skip if none is present. Enter the Wi-Fi password and tap 'Start sonic configuration'. A sound prompt will confirm successful Wi-Fi configuration.
• AP Distribution Network: Supported by box cameras, Pan Tilt cameras, PTZ Dome Cameras, and flying saucer cameras.

Android Mobile (AP Distribution Network)

When not connected to a network cable, power on the device and tap 'Add'. The app will automatically search for camera hotspot signals (IPCAM-XXXXXX, default password: 01234567). Select the camera's hotspot and tap 'Connect'. Once connected, tap 'Add' in the app to enter the wireless configuration interface. Enter your router's Wi-Fi password and tap 'Configure wireless and add'. If you prefer not to configure Wi-Fi now, tap 'Don't configure, add directly'. Note: Enable your mobile phone's GPS function for AP distribution network.

IOS Mobile (AP Distribution Network)

When not connected to a network cable, power on the device and tap 'Go to Settings'. The app will redirect you to your phone's Wi-Fi settings. Find the IPCAM-XXXXXX hotspot (default password: 01234567) and connect. After successful connection, return to the app and tap 'Add' to enter the wireless configuration interface. Enter your router's Wi-Fi password and tap 'Configure wireless and add'. If you prefer not to configure Wi-Fi now, tap 'Don't configure, add directly'.

2. Battery Wireless Camera and Battery 4G Camera Add

Battery wireless cameras and battery 4G cameras are low-power consumption devices. Select the appropriate add operation based on the camera type. Refer to the IP camera add method for specific instructions.

3. Add Sharing Device

Tap 'Add Sharing Device' to add a camera by scanning the QR code generated by a shared device.

4. Delete Camera

On the device list interface, long-press the camera to delete or tap the settings button to enter the camera settings. Then, tap 'Delete Device'.

5. View Camera Screen

After adding a camera, wait a few seconds for it to connect. If it shows 'Online', you can view the camera video. Tap the online camera to enter the live interface.

Camera Status Description

• Connecting: The camera is establishing a connection. Connection time varies based on the network.
• Online: The device is connected normally. Tap to watch the video.
• Not connected: The device is offline.
• Sleeping: The camera is in sleep state (for low-power consumption cameras).
• Offline: The device is offline.
• Password error: The camera login password is incorrect. Tapping the camera in this status will prompt a 'Modify Password' dialog.

6. Live Interface Function Description

6.1 Common Camera Interface

The default monitoring interface displays in small screen mode. Function selection buttons are at the bottom. Slide left in the blank space to access more functions.

• Monitor: View live feed.
• Snapshot: Capture a still image.
• Intercom: Two-way audio communication.
• Local Record: Record video locally.
• Mirror/Flip: Adjust image orientation.
• Preset Position: Save and recall camera positions.
• Image Adjustment: Adjust image settings.
• Focus: Adjust camera focus.
• Volume Adjustment: Control audio volume.
• Night Vision Mode: Switch to night vision.
• Full Screen: View in full screen.
• SD Resolution Switching: Change video resolution.
• Back: Return to the previous screen.

PTZ Function: For PTZ-enabled devices, use your finger to move the live video; the camera will rotate according to your swipe direction and length.

Exit Live Interface: Press the back button or hold down the blank space on the small screen interface.

6.2 Panoramic Camera Interface

Panoramic cameras may have different live interfaces depending on the model. Key functions include:

• Top Loading: (Description not provided in the original text)
• Installation Mode: (Description not provided in the original text)
• View Selection: Choose different viewing modes.
• Monitor: View live feed.
• Intercom: Two-way audio communication.
• Snapshot: Capture a still image.
• Local Record: Record video locally.
• Cruise: Activate camera patrol.
• Night Vision Mode: Switch to night vision.
• Back: Return to the previous screen.
• Full Screen: View in full screen.

Exit Live Interface: Press the back key.

7. Camera Parameters

When the camera is online, tap the icon on the camera list or live interface to access camera parameter settings. Available functions vary by camera model.

7.1 Basic Settings

7.1.1 Wireless Settings

Tap to view available wireless networks. The device will automatically search for Wi-Fi networks in the current environment. Select a network and enter the password to configure the device's Wi-Fi.

7.1.2 Change Password

You can modify the camera's access password. Check 'Show Password' to make the password visible.

7.2 Alarm Settings

7.2.1 Alarm Management and Notification

• Alarm Push: Enable to receive push notifications when an alarm is triggered.
• Device Alarm:
  • Motion Detection Alarm: Enable to activate motion detection. Adjust sensitivity and define motion detection areas (model dependent).
  • Sound Alarm: Enable if the device has a microphone. An alarm is triggered if surrounding sound exceeds a set threshold. Adjust sensitivity.
  • Human Shape Alarm (model dependent): Enable human shape recognition. When a humanoid object is detected, a frame appears. 'Separate alarm' triggers an alarm for motion or human shape detection individually. 'Linkage trigger' requires both to be triggered simultaneously.
• Alarm Time Setting: Set alarms for all day or specific periods.
• Alarm Snapshot to SD Card: Enable to save alarm snapshots to the SD card.
• Alarm Recording to SD Card: Enable to save alarm recordings to the SD card.
• When the alarm is triggered, the device emits a siren: Enable to activate an audible siren during alarms. Siren type and duration can be selected.
• Email Alarm Linkage: Enable to send captured pictures to an email address upon alarm. Configure email settings (SMTP server, port, security, username, password, recipient, sender address). Test email sending functionality.
• FTP Alarm Linkage:
  • Alarm recording saved to FTP: Enable to save alarm recordings to an FTP server.
  • Alarm snapshot saved to FTP: Enable to save alarm snapshots to an FTP server.
  Configure FTP settings (server address, port, username, password) and test the connection.
• Picture Snapshot Number Setting: Set the number of alarm snapshots (1-3).

7.3 Video/Audio Management

7.3.1 Video Settings

• Bit Rate: Define the bit rate for the first and second code streams.
• Frame Rate: Define the frame rate for the first and second code streams.
• Code Level: Set between 1-6. Lower values result in better image quality but larger code streams.
• Video System: Select between 50Hz and 60Hz.

7.3.2 Audio Settings

• Input Volume: Adjust the device's input volume.
• Output Volume: Adjust the device's output volume.

7.4 SD Card Recording and Capacity

7.4.1 SD Card Plan Record

• Whether to enable recording: Enable to save recordings to the SD card.
• Recording File Time: Adjust the length of each video file.
• Recording Time Period:
  • Simple Setting: Default recording period is all day, Monday to Sunday.
  • Advanced Setting: Customize recording periods for each day. Click 'Quick Edit' to select recording times and save settings.

7.4.2 SD Card Setting

View the total and free space of the SD card. The SD card can be formatted from this interface.

7.5 System Settings

7.5.1 Device Time Setting

• Synchronize phone time to device: Sync the device's time with your phone's time.
• Set device time zone: Set the device's time zone. The device will restart automatically after the time zone is set.

7.5.2 Initial Setting

• Restart the camera: Restarts the camera.
• Reset: Restores the camera to factory settings.

7.5.3 Device Information

View device information, including device name, type, network type, user connections, software version, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS. Check for updates to see if a new firmware version is available and update online (model dependent).

7.6 Battery Camera Settings

7.6.1 Low Power Consumption Setting and Record

• Power Working Mode: Choose between 'Low power consumption' and 'Continuous working'.
• Bit Rate Setting: Set the SD card recording stream.
• Whether to enable recording: Enable or disable recording when in 'Continuous working' mode.

7.6.2 Alarm Management and Notification

• Alarm Push: Enable to receive alarm notifications on your phone.
• PIR Alarm: Enable PIR alarm detection and set sensitivity.
• Alarm Linkage: Set alarms to save video to SD card or FTP, with options for 10 or 30 seconds of recording.

7.7 Sharing Device

Tap the share button in the camera settings interface to share the camera's QR code with other users.

8. Videos/Pictures Search and View

8.1 Local Video Playback and Download

On the camera list interface, tap the icon to select the video page. Video files will be displayed, sortable by size and duration. Tap the save button to save video files to your phone's album. Tap the edit button to delete selected video files.

8.2 View Local Snapshots

Navigate to the 'Picture' page in the local file interface to view local snapshots, sorted by time. Tap a thumbnail to preview and use the button to delete or save pictures to the album.

8.3 Remote Video Playback and Download

• Remote Video Playback: Tap the button on the camera list interface to enter the remote recording list. The app defaults to searching the latest 6 hours of recordings, but you can define the search range by time. Tap a recording file and then 'Play' to view it, or use the timeline for time-based playback.
• Remote Video Download: Tap a video file in the list and then 'Download'. The file will download automatically and be saved in the local video interface. You can continue downloading other files or view the downloaded file.
• Remote Video Search: Tap the button in the video list interface to access search options. Select a search range for videos as needed.