Merkury Innovations Smart Home Control Kit

This document provides instructions for setting up and using the Merkury Innovations Smart Home Control Kit, which includes a Smart HD Camera, Color Smart LED Bulbs, and a Wi-Fi Energy Meter Plug.

What's in the Box

The kit includes:

1x Wi-Fi Energy Meter Plug
2x Color Smart LED Bulbs
1x Smart HD Camera
Mounting Kit
USB Cable
Power Adapter
Reset Pin
Smartphone not included

Getting Started Guide

The Merkury Home Bundle app allows seamless control of your smart devices. You can switch between controlling bulbs and plugs (using the Geeni app) and cameras (using the Merkury Smart Camera app).

Download the "Merkury Home Bundle" app from the App Store or Google Play.
Open the "Merkury Home Bundle" app. To use your camera, press "Camera" to launch the Merkury Smart Camera app. To use your bulbs and plugs, press "Bulbs and Plugs" to launch the Geeni app.

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Smart Camera

Product Description: A compact, white security camera with a black lens, a visible microphone, and a rotatable base. It offers night vision, motion detection, two-way audio, and the ability to store video on a Micro SD card.

Product Features:

Night Vision: Provides clear images day or night.
Pan/Tilt: Allows remote physical rotation and turning of the camera via the app.
Motion Detection: Triggers alarms upon detecting movement.
Two-Way Audio: Features a powerful speaker and microphone for communication.
Local Storage: Supports Micro SD cards (not included) for video storage, eliminating the need for cloud subscriptions.
Mountable Base: Includes mounting screws for installation.
Reset Button: For device reset functions.

System Requirements:

Mobile Device running iOS® 8 or higher or Android™ 4.1x or higher
Existing Wi-Fi Network (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz)

Technical Specifications:

Input Voltage: 125V
Input Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
Max. Load Current: 10A
Max. Power: 2200W
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4GHz

Support: For assistance, contact support@merkuryinnovations.com.

Connection Methods:

Connecting via Smart Link Configuration:

In the app, select "Wi-Fi Smart Link".
Enter your home network name and password, then select "Next".
The camera will confirm "Configuration received," then "Wi-Fi connecting." This process takes 30-60 seconds, concluding with "Wi-Fi connected."
Upon successful connection, the camera ID is added to the Device List. Select the camera to view the live feed.

Connecting via Access Point (AP) Mode - Manual Configuration:

Use the reset pin to press and hold the reset button for 2-3 seconds, then release to enter AP Mode. The device will announce "Access point establishing," followed by "Access point established" after 15-30 seconds.
Go to your phone's Wi-Fi settings and connect to the camera's hotspot, typically named "MV" followed by the camera's ID.
Return to the Merkury app, go to the Device List, and select "Add Manually".
Select "LAN Search".
The camera should appear shortly. Select it and press "Add Device".

Connecting via Router (Alternative Method):

Navigate to the Settings page within the app.
Select the camera from the dropdown list and go to the Network settings page.
Choose "Connect via Router", enter your Home Wi-Fi name and password, and press "Save".
The camera will announce "Wi-Fi connecting" and then "Wi-Fi connected" after approximately 30 seconds.
The camera ID will be added to the Device List page. Select the camera to view the live video feed.

Renaming Your Device: From the main device list, click on a device, press the settings icon (represented by a "three dots" icon), select "Modify Device Name" (or "Modify Group Name"), and enter a new, familiar name.

Resetting Your Device: For cameras, long-press the power button for 3 seconds. For other devices like plugs, a single reset (off/on 3 times) accesses Magic Mode (fast blinking), and a second reset (off/on 3 times) accesses AP Hotspot Mode (slow blinking).

Smart Bulb

Warnings:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURNS - Use in dry locations only.
Do not use outdoors, with wet hands, or on wet/damp surfaces.
Not for use in totally enclosed luminaires.
Do not use with dimmers.
Ensure the LED bulb's voltage is compatible with your country's mains electricity before connecting to a bulb holder.
Ensure the bulb base matches the bulb holder.

Setup:

Search for the "Merkury Home Bundle" app in the App Store or Google Play. Choose "Bulbs & Plugs" to be directed to the "Geeni" app.
Register an account on the Geeni app by entering your mobile number, a verification code, and creating a password.
Screw in the bulb. Ensure your mobile device is connected to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (5GHz networks are not supported).
Follow the app's instructions for adding the device, which may involve ensuring the bulb flashes quickly (Magic Mode) or slowly (AP Mode) and entering Wi-Fi credentials.

Smart Plug