Imou Cell PT Security Camera User Guide

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Imou Cell PT Security Camera

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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Power On the Camera

  • Toggle the switch to the “on” side to turn on the camera. The LED slowly flashes green when the camera is booting. If the LED flashes red twice and then turns off, the camera is out of battery.
  • Please charge it with a 5VDC 2A power adapter or a solar panel (each sold separately).Imou-Cell-PT-Security-Camera-FIG-2

Get the Imou Life App

Scan the QR code on part 2 or search for “Imou Life” to download and install the app. Create an account and log in.Imou-Cell-PT-Security-Camera-FIG-3

Set Up the Camera

Scan the QR code on the body of the device or the cover of this guide with the app, and then follow on-screen instructions to complete the setup (see part 3).

Install the Camera

Make sure the mounting surface is strong enough to hold three times the weight of the camera. For a detailed installation process, please see part 4.Imou-Cell-PT-Security-Camera-FIG-4

LED STATUS

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Contact

If you need to reset the camera, press and hold the reset button for 5 s. Double-press the reset button to enter the AP mode.

Documents / Resources

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References

Published: July 4, 2024
Updated: July 5, 2024

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Answered questions

Why is my Imou Cell PT camera not turning on or showing a connection error despite being in sunlight?

If your Imou Cell PT camera is not turning on or displays a connection error despite being in the sun, please follow these troubleshooting steps based on the manual:Check the Power Switch: Ensure the...

Read full answer Why does my Imou Cell PT camera turn off a few seconds after starting?

Based on the Imou Cell PT User Guide, if the camera starts but then turns off after a few seconds, it is likely that the battery is depleted. The manual states: "If the LED...

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Questions & Answers

Use this section to ask about setup, compatibility, troubleshooting, or anything missing from this manual.

  1. Bonjour,
    la caméra démarre et s’teint au bout de quelques secondes
    je ne sais pas pourquoi

    Anonymous asks Bonjour,
    la caméra démarre et s'teint au bout de quelques secondes
    je ne sais pas pourquoi
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    Why does my Imou Cell PT camera turn off a few seconds after starting?

    Answer

    Based on the Imou Cell PT User Guide, if the camera starts but then turns off after a few seconds, it is likely that the battery is depleted. The manual states: "If the LED flashes red twice and then turns off, the camera is out of battery."

    To resolve this, please try the following steps:

    • Charge the camera: Use a 5VDC 2A power adapter or a compatible solar panel (sold separately) to charge the device.
    • Check the LED status: While charging, the LED should show a solid red light. Once fully charged, the LED will turn solid green.
    • Verify the Power Switch: Ensure the power switch is toggled to the "ON" position.

    If the camera continues to shut down even after a full charge, you may need to perform a reset by holding the reset button for 10 seconds while the device is powered on.

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  2. Bonjour, ma caméra Imou ne s allume plus malgré le soleil qu’il y a en ce moment, ça met problème de connexion

    Hascoet asks Bonjour, ma caméra Imou ne s allume plus malgré le soleil qu’il y a en ce moment, ça met problème de connexion
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    Why is my Imou Cell PT camera not turning on or showing a connection error despite being in sunlight?

    Answer

    If your Imou Cell PT camera is not turning on or displays a connection error despite being in the sun, please follow these troubleshooting steps based on the manual:

    • Check the Power Switch: Ensure the power switch on the camera is toggled to the "ON" position. The LED should slowly flash green when booting.
    • Battery Depletion: If the LED flashes red and then turns off, the battery is completely out of power. Even with a solar panel, the battery may have dropped below the threshold required to operate. Charge the camera manually using a 5VDC 2A power adapter until the LED indicates it is charged.
    • Connection Status: A "connection problem" message usually relates to the Wi-Fi signal. Check the LED status:
      • Flashing Red: Disconnected from the network.
      • Solid Red: Booting or device malfunction.
    • Reset the Device: If the camera is unresponsive, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to reset it.
    • Solar Panel Placement: Ensure the solar panel is plugged securely into the camera's charging port and is not shaded by trees or buildings, as this can prevent the battery from maintaining a sufficient charge for the Wi-Fi radio to function.

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