Merkury Smart Wi-Fi Camera Start Guide

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your MERKURY smart home product. Get started using your new devices by downloading Geeni, one convenient app that manages everything straight from your phone or tablet. Easily connect to your home Wi-Fi and control multiple devices from the touch of your fingertips.

What's in the Box

The box contains the following items:

• Smart Wi-Fi Camera
• USB Cable
• Mounting Adhesive
• Power Adapter
• User Manual

A visual representation shows the Merkury Smart Wi-Fi Camera on a stand, a USB cable, a power adapter, and a 3M mounting adhesive sticker.

Get Ready

• Know your Wi-Fi network and password.
• Make sure your mobile device is running iOS® 8 or higher or Android™ 4.1× or higher.
• Ensure you are connecting to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (Geeni cannot connect to 5GHz networks).

Setup Guide

Step 1: Download & Register the Geeni App

Download the Geeni app from the App Store or Google Play. Screenshots show the Geeni app search results and installation process on both iOS and Android devices.

Register an account on your Geeni app:

1. Step 1: Enter your mobile phone number or email address.
2. Step 2: Enter the verification code sent to your phone and create a password.

Step 2: Log in to the Geeni App

Log in to the Geeni app using your registered account credentials.

Step 3: Plug In Your Camera

Connect the power adapter to the camera and plug it into an electrical outlet.

How to Reset Your Device: Use the reset pin to press the Reset Button (located on the camera) for several seconds until the camera starts to beep.

Easy Mounting: A diagram illustrates how to attach the camera to a surface using the included adhesive sticker.

Optional: Insert a Micro SD card into the designated slot for recording and playback.

Understanding the LED Indicator Light:

• Solid Red: Starting up.
• Blinking Red: Ready to connect.
• Solid Blue: Connected.

The camera has a reset button labeled 'RESET' and a slot for a Micro SD card labeled 'MICRO SD'.

Step 4: Add Device - Method 1: Easy Mode

1. In the Geeni app, on the Devices screen, tap the [add] (➕) icon in the top corner.
2. Choose "Video Camera" and select the model number: Smart Wi-Fi Camera CW007.
3. Confirm the camera is plugged in and the indicator light is blinking red. If not, follow instructions to reset the device so the indicator light blinks red, then press "Next Step".
4. Set up Wi-Fi for the device: Enter your Wi-Fi network name and password. (Note: This app is supported only on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi channels).
5. The Geeni app will attempt to connect your device. During this process, the camera will beep, continue blinking red, and then turn solid blue.

A visual shows the Wi-Fi setup screen and a connection progress indicator.

Step 5: Add Device - Method 2: Backup QR Code Mode

1. Ensure the device is blinking red (refer to reset instructions on page 5).
2. In the Geeni app, on the Devices screen, tap the [add] (➕) icon, choose "Video Camera", and select model number: Smart Wi-Fi Camera CW007. Then, choose "QR Code" in the top corner.
3. Click "Next" and enter your Wi-Fi details.
4. Scan the QR Code with the camera. Point the code to the camera lens from approximately 20cm.
5. If you heard the camera beep, press "I heard the beep", and it will add your camera.

A diagram shows the camera scanning a QR code displayed on a smartphone screen. A button labeled "I heard the beep" is highlighted.

Settings

Access Camera Settings: From your main device list, click on the camera you want to edit, then press the [more options] (…) button on the top right for advanced settings.

• Modify Device Name: Press to rename your device to something like "Bedroom" or "Kids' Room".
• Device Sharing: Allow friends, spouse, roommates, or family to keep an eye on what your cameras see. You can decide who gets to check in, access the camera, and set notifications. The other user must have the Geeni app downloaded and a registered account.
• Remove Device: Delete the camera from your account. Until it's deleted, it will always be linked to your account.

Basic Feature Settings

• Indicator Light: Toggle ? [on/off] to show or hide the camera's status light. By default, the camera lights up to show it's on.
• Flip: If you mount your camera upside down, toggling the "Flip" function will rotate the image so that it's right side up.
• Time Watermark: Turn the time watermark on to always see a time stamp of when video is taking place.

Motion Detection Settings

• Motion Detection Alarm: Toggle ? [on/off] to receive notifications to your phone whenever the camera senses motion.
• Sensitivity: Select the sensitivity level: Low, Medium, or High.

Format SD Card: Press to erase your Micro SD Card.

Screenshots illustrate the settings menus, including toggles for Indicator Light, Flip, and Motion Detection Alarm, and options for sensitivity.

Live View & Playback

Live View

The Live View screen allows you to monitor your camera feed in real-time.

• Hear what's happening around the camera ?.
• Set the video quality (lower quality may broadcast more smoothly).
• Enter full screen mode ▶️.
• Motion Alerts: Turn ? [on/off] to get push notifications to your phone when there's movement.
• Speak: Press ? to activate the microphone and speak into the camera.
• Record: Press ▶️ to save the live camera footage onto your phone memory.
• Screenshot: Press ? to save a screenshot of the live video onto your phone memory.

The Live View interface displays the camera feed with icons for audio, quality settings, full screen, motion alerts, speak, record, and screenshot.

Playback

The Playback screen allows you to review recorded footage.

• Hear sound around the camera ?.
• Enter full screen mode ▶️.
• Calendar: Change the date of video playback ?.
• Record: Save the playback camera footage onto your phone memory ?.
• Screenshot: Save a screenshot of the playback video onto your phone memory ?.

The Playback interface shows a timeline and controls for selecting dates, saving footage, and taking screenshots.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I share with family and friends?

   Yes, you can share your cameras with family and friends who will have access to view the camera and control your bulbs, plugs, and other Geeni devices. In the Geeni app, press the Profile button and click on the "Device Sharing" button, and you will be able to give or revoke sharing permissions. In order to share, the other user should already have downloaded the Geeni app and registered a new account.

2. Recording and Micro SD Card Usage:

   Without a Micro SD card (optional, sold separately), the smart Wi-Fi camera can show live camera video, save screenshots or videos of the camera stream to your phone for later, and record still snapshots of motion alerts when notifications are turned on. Installing a Micro SD card will further enable video recording and playback from your phone. When the card is installed, the camera will continuously record and play back video to your phone until the card is full (up to 128GB supported). Video is encrypted and only viewable through the Geeni app on your phone, so do not try removing the Micro SD card to view video.

3. How Much Video Can The Camera Record?

   Depending on video quality, the camera will use around 1GB of storage per day, so a 32GB card can provide weeks of continuous video. As the card fills up, the oldest footage will automatically be replaced by new video, so you don't have to ever worry about running out of storage space.

4. How Many Cameras Can I Control?

   Geeni's app can control an unlimited amount of devices in an unlimited amount of locations. Your router may have a limit of how many devices can be connected to one router.

5. My Geeni device has a funny name. How do I rename it?

   From your main device list, click on one of the devices you want to rename, press the [more options] (…) button on the top right for advanced settings, and click "Modify Device Name". You'll then be able to choose a more familiar name.

6. The device appears offline or unreachable, what should I do?

   Make sure your Wi-Fi router is online and in range. Make sure you have the latest Geeni functionality by clicking "Check for firmware update" in your device settings.

7. What's the Wireless Range?

   The range of your home Wi-Fi is heavily dependent on your home router and the conditions of the room. Check with your router specifications for exact range data.

8. If my Wi-Fi/Internet goes down, will Geeni still work?

   Geeni products need to be connected to Wi-Fi in order to use them remotely.

Troubleshooting

Cannot connect to your Wi-Fi network: Make sure you entered the correct Wi-Fi password during the Wi-Fi setup. Check whether there are any Internet connection problems. If the Wi-Fi signal is too weak, reset your Wi-Fi router and try again.

System Requirements

• Mobile device running iOS® 8 or higher or Android™ 4.1x or higher.
• Existing Wi-Fi Network ?.

Technical Specifications

• Camera: Up to 720p (1280x720P) at 25 frames/sec. H.264 encoding.
• Field of View: 115° diagonal.
• Audio: Internal Speaker and Microphone ??.
• Storage: Supports up to 128GB Micro SD card (not included).
• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11N, 2.4GHz (not compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi networks).

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

Support & Legal Information

If you encounter any issues, please contact Merkury Innovations support at support@mygeeni.com for help. To explore their full selection of products, visit: www.mygeeni.com

© 2018 Merkury Innovations. The illustrated product and specifications may differ slightly from those supplied.

Geeni is a trademark of Merkury Innovations LLC. iPhone, Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android, Google Assistant, Google Play, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Cortana is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Made in China

Need Help?

Can't connect? Need help? DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE

Geeni support: support@mygeeni.com or tap 'Support' for help in the Geeni app.