BOYO VTR117GW Smart iCarCam App User Guide
How to use the Smart iCarCam app
Step 1. Download & Install
- Go to Google Play Store or Apple Store
- Install Smart iCarCam
Step 2. Power on a VTR117GW.
Step 3. Connect Wi-Fi
- Go to mobile device Wi-Fi settings
- Select SSID: M-xxxxx
- Enter password: 12345678
Step 4. Open “Smart iCarCam" App
Step 5. "Open Carcam” for “Live View”
Off-line Mode: When Wi-Fi is not connected to the camera and operating in 'off-line' mode, the camera picture and the 'Open Camera' function will not be displayed.
Menu Buttons at the bottom row:
- "CarCam": Main screen showing VTR117GW travelled positions, if connected previously.
- "Track": Not described in detail in the provided text.
- "Gallery": View photos and downloaded videos.
- "Me": Access FAQ, installation, connection, recording, and Q&A information. Also includes 'About' for app version and MPH/KPH settings.
Live View
When the iCarCam app is open, it displays the live view from the dash cam.
Icons & Buttons:
- Red Dot ?: Indicates recording is in progress.
- 720P or 1080P: Displays the current recording resolution.
- Microphone ?: Toggles audio recording on/off.
- Arrows ➡️➡️: Changes the display to full-screen mode.
- Camera Icon: Allows viewing recorded videos from the VTR117GW.
- Shutter Button: Touch to take a picture. To view photos, navigate to 'Gallery' -> "Photos".
- Gear Icon ⚙️: Accesses the 'Settings' menu.
Recorded Videos
Touch the camera button to view videos in thumbnail format. There are four groups of videos:
- Normal: Video recording under normal driving conditions.
- Clips: Not applicable for VTR117GW.
- Event: Not applicable for VTR117GW.
- Parking: Video recording when parking mode is enabled.
Videos can be played back by touching them. Playback includes the camera's geo-location displayed on a Google map.
Download to cell phone:
- Tap 'Select' (top right corner of the screen).
- Touch the desired video(s) to select them (they will be check marked).
- Tap the Download button [⬇️] to save the video(s) to your mobile device.
To view downloaded videos, go to the 'Gallery' -> "Video" section.
View Photos and Downloaded Videos
Take pictures:
Touch the shutter button from the live mode screen.
To view the pictures:
- Touch the "CarCam" button to return to the main screen (exit live mode).
- Select 'Gallery'.
- Touch a photo thumbnail to view it.
To view the downloaded videos:
- Select 'Videos'.
- Touch a video thumbnail to play it back.
Camera Settings
Access camera settings by touching the Settings button ⚙️ from the live mode screen.
VTR117GW Settings Menu Options:
- MAC Address: Displays the device's MAC address.
- Voice Prompt: Turn on or off voice prompts.
- Language > Selection language: Choose from available languages including Hebrew, Chinese, English, and Russian.
- Video Resolution > Select Recording Resolution: Choose between 720P and 1080P.
- Gesture Photography > Set sensitivity: Adjust sensitivity for gesture-activated photography (Low, Mid, High).
- G-Sensor Sensitivity > Impact sensitivity: Set the sensitivity for the G-sensor (High, Mid, Low, Off).
- Time Synchronization: Synchronize the VTR117GW's time with your phone's time.
- Card Storage Management > MicroSD Card usage & Reset: View card capacity, used space, and manage video/image storage. It details storage distribution for different types of recordings.
- Version > FW info & version: Displays current and latest firmware versions.
FAQ and Speed Setting
To access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and adjust speed settings:
- Go to the Main Screen.
- Select the "Me" tab.
- From the "Me" screen, select "FAQ" for questions and answers, or "About" to view app version and change the "Speed Unit" (e.g., km/h or MPH).