Hidden Camera - User Manual

Chapter 1: Important Note

1. Please read the manual before setting up the camera; it will help you a lot and save your time.
2. Please fully charge your camera before first use.
3. The camera can only be set up with a 2.4g Wi-Fi network. (You can access live stream with a 4G/5G network once it is set up with 2.4g first).
4. Please format the Micro SD card to FAT32 format and install it when powered off (Card Not Included).
5. Ensure the phone, router, and camera are close enough when you are ready to pair them (the Wi-Fi signal should be strong enough).
6. Reset can solve most problems well. Press and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds, and then observe the lights through the hole flashing to indicate that the reset is successful.
7. It is normal for the camera to get hot, similar to how some phones do.

Chapter 2: Product View

The device features a front panel with a speaker grille and a blue digital clock display. The rear panel shows various ports and slots. Key components identified are:

• Front: Speaker grille, Digital Clock Display.
• Rear/Sides:
  • WiFi/Clock Power button.
  • SD Card Slot-1 (for Music Play).
  • USB Port (for charging).
  • Charging Light/Bluetooth Light indicator.
  • SD Card Slot-2 (for Video Record).
  • Down/V+ button.
  • Bluetooth ON/OFF & Pause button.
  • Up/V- button.
  • Reset button.
  • Camera lens.

Component Functions:

1. SD Card Slot-1 (Music Play): Play music files.
2. SD Card Slot-2 (Video Record): Save video files.
3. WiFi/Clock Power: Controls the device's WiFi and clock functions. When the clock is on, WiFi is active. (Upon powering on, the clock may take about 20 seconds to display).
4. USB Port: Used to charge the device.
5. Reset Button: Long press to reset the device (press and hold for at least 10 seconds until the light flashes, indicating a successful reset).
6. Bluetooth ON/OFF & Pause: Long press to turn the Bluetooth feature on/off. If using a card to play music, you also need to turn on this feature. To play via Bluetooth, do not insert a card into the music card slot.
7. Up/V+: Long press to turn down volume; short press to move to the previous track/item.
8. Down/V-: Long press to turn up volume; short press to move to the next track/item.
9. Charging Light/ Bluetooth Light: Red light blinks while charging, stays solid when fully charged. Green light blinks when Bluetooth is turned on; light stays solid once successfully connected.
10. WiFi Indicator Light: A blue Wi-Fi indicator light is visible via SD Card slot-2.

Chapter 3: How to Set Up the WiFi

WiFi Set Up Method-1

Please locate and download the "HomeEye" app from your Google Play Store/Apple Store. You can also scan the provided QR code for download. (For correct operation, please allow all tips when launching the app for the first time).

Steps:

1. Firstly, turn on the device's WiFi. Wait about half a minute or longer, then find the WiFi signal in your phone's settings. Connect your phone to the camera's Wi-Fi name, which starts with "AYS-xxx" or "XYX-xxx".
2. (Note: If the camera's WiFi cannot be found: 1. Make sure the device is fully charged or keep it connected to power; low battery can cause the camera's WiFi to be undetected. 2. Reset the camera.)
3. When the camera WiFi is connected, launch the "HomeEye" app. You will see that the camera is now online. Wait a few seconds; the app will pop up a message asking, "Whether the device added by the AP is equipped with a network (AYS-xxx)". Click "Ok" to proceed to the next step.
4. Wait a few seconds; the app "WIFI Settings" will pop up. Then, choose the home network you wish to connect to. (If the Wi-Fi list is not shown, click the "refresh" button to refresh the Wi-Fi list).
5. A few seconds later, the setup will be successful, and you will return to the main page. You can now remotely stream live video via the app.
6. In Android systems, the app may display "Internet unavailable". In iOS systems, the app may display "Unsecured Internet". Please ignore these messages.
7. There is also a video tutorial on the product page showing how to set it up, which is a very easy and intuitive guide.

WiFi Set Up Method-2

Steps:

1. Launch your app and click the "+" button on the top right.
2. Choose "AP distribution network". Click "Go to WiFi configuration", then connect your phone to the camera's Wi-Fi name starting with "AYS-xxx" or "XYX-xxx". This is the camera's WiFi. When done, go back to the app page; you will find the camera is "Online".
3. Wait a few seconds; the app "WIFI Settings" will pop up. Then, choose the network you want to connect to. (If the Wi-Fi list is not shown, click the "refresh" button to refresh the Wi-Fi list).
4. A few seconds later, the setup will be successful, and you will return to the main page. You can now remotely stream live video via the app.
5. In Android systems, the app may display "Internet unavailable". In iOS systems, the app may display "Unsecured Internet". Please ignore these messages.

Kind Remind:

1. The default password of the camera is 6666.
2. At any time, if there is a problem with the device, you can reset it to make it work again. Wait for 30 seconds until all settings are reset. In this case, you will need to set up the remote view again. Meanwhile, you will find the camera's WiFi in your phone's WLAN settings again if you lost it before setup.

Chapter 4: Basic APP Interface Introduction

Modify Access Password

Tap your camera to enter Live View. Please tap the "Sure" button to change the access password. No one can access your camera unless they know your password.

App Functions:

• Set: Camera settings menu.
• Detect: Motion detection snapshot.
• Replay: Playback videos from SD card.
• Delete: Delete the camera you don't want to monitor.
• Files: Playback video and photo of the selected live view window.
• The eyes icon: App main page.

Chapter 5: Camera Setting Instructions

Device: XYX-IPC

Device ID: AYS157031YUHUT

The QR code shown is for sharing the device ID.

• WIFI Settings: Select network; remember to refresh the list when you can't find the signal.
• Time Settings: You can choose the 24/8 hour format here.
• Alarm Settings:
  1. Motion detection switch.
  2. You need to enable this function if you want to set up alarm push or recording.
  3. Motion detection sensitivity: High/normal/low.
  4. Alarm push: The camera will send a push notification to your phone when motion is detected.
  5. Alarm video duration(s): The camera will record a 10-60 second short video to the SD card when motion is activated.
  6. Alarm time delay (s): The camera will provide a delay period of a defined amount of time to disarm the system before setting off an alarm.
• SDCard Settings:
  1. SD Total(M) / SD Remainder(M): You can check if your camera detects the SD card via the value. If not, please click the "Format SD card" button. Then wait for a while; your camera will restart, and you can check again on this page. NOTE: Please turn off the device to insert or unplug the SD card.
  2. Record time: 5-30 minutes/file in Micro SD card.
  3. Video stream: 720P/1080P.
  4. Video mode:
     • Privacy mode: Do not record video to SD card.
     • Throughout the video: Record video to SD card all the time.
     • Alarm video: Only record video to SD card when motion is activated.
     • Timing video: Only record video to SD card at a preset time.
  5. Record audio: Record video with audio to SD card when you enable the function.
  6. Video coverage: The newest files will overwrite the oldest files when the capacity of the SD card is full.
  7. (NOTE: If you enable alarm video, you need to turn on motion detection under Alarm settings. Otherwise, the camera will still record videos to the SD card.)

Modify Device Name

You can set a new access password.

Device Information

Share Your Device:

1. Make sure your friend has downloaded the app.
2. Launch your app and go to your camera settings; you will see the QR Code.
3. On your friend's phone, launch the app, tap the "+" button on the top-right corner, tap "Add online device" button, then tap "Scan QR code" button to add your camera.

Chapter 6: Frequent QA

1. How to reset the camera?
   Please press and hold the "Reset" button for 10 seconds using the provided reset needle. When your camera is reset successfully, the blue WiFi indicator light through the video card slot will blink slowly.
2. How to record video and to app without SD card?
   Enter the view interface. Click the "Video" button to save the video files to the app. Then find the "Files" button on the main page to preview. (NOTE: When you exit the view interface, saving to the app will stop, but it will still save to the SD card).
3. How to record videos to the memory card and read it?
   Once the memory card is inserted and the camera is powered on, the video is automatically recorded to the memory card. Just read the card with a reader to check the video.
4. How to set up motion detection record?
   Enable the "Motion Detection" feature, set the detected sensitivity you want (high/normal/low), set "Alarm video duration" and "Alarm time delay", then save the settings. In "SD Card Settings", set "Alarm video" on Video mode, and save the setting. (NOTE: If you enable motion detection, but you select "Throughout video" or "Timing video" under video mode, the device only sends a push notification to your phone and takes a photo to the app.)
5. How to set it up for remote viewing? (the camera is always offline)
   You need to connect your phone to the device WiFi first, then connect the device to your home WiFi through your phone. (Follow the guideline to set up the WiFi; we have a video on the product page, or you can reach out to us directly). After the device is successfully connected to the home WiFi, make sure your phone can access the internet normally.
6. Why can't I get push notifications even when motion detection is on?
   Ensure the "Alarm push" is enabled. Ensure that your phone allows the app to access phone notifications.
7. My phone can't play the recorded video or there is no sound when playing the video?
   If this happens, please download "VLC Media Player" or "KM Player" to play the videos.
8. The app claims the password is incorrect, and remote viewing is unavailable.
   Delete the device on the app and reset your camera, then re-add the camera.
9. The camera is offline when I change the new router?
   When your router changes its password or you change to a new router, you need to delete your camera on the app, then reset your camera and add the camera on the app again.

Chapter 7: LED Light Indicator