ICSEE Operation Guide
WiFi/4G smart camera
FCC WARNING
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: 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.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important: Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Online Customer Service Consultation
- Open the "iCSee" application and click on the icon to the right of "Devices" (Fig. 1) to enter the Customer Service Center.
- Select the device or click Consult Online Customer Service (Fig. 2).
Note: Before inquiring, please inform the customer service staff of the purchasing platform in order to expedite the resolution process.
Fig. 1: The iCSee application's 'Smart Device' screen, showing a '+' icon to access device options.
Fig. 2: The 'Customer Service Center' screen within the iCSee app, displaying a list of 'My devices' and options to select a device or consult online customer service.
Fig. 3: The 'Live Chat' screen within the iCSee app, showing a conversation interface and fields to enter questions and equipment details.
- If you encounter any problems, please promptly submit your device feedback; the support team will solve the problem as soon as possible.
APP Download and Installation
Method One
You can use any "Scan" program to scan the QR code below to download the APP.
Note For Android System: Please click "Regular Download", not "Safe Download" nor "High-Speed Download".
[QR code for downloading the APP]
Method Two
iOS System: Search "iCSee" in the App Store (Fig. 4).
Android System: Search "iCSee" in the app market (Fig. 5).
Fig. 4: The iCSee app displayed in the iOS App Store.
Fig. 5: The iCSee app displayed in the Android app market.
Register New Account and Login
- Open the "iCSee" app, click "Sign Up", and sign up a new account with your phone number/email (Fig. 6).
- After registering successfully, enter the username/email and password you just registered to log in.
- You can also use WeChat, Facebook, Line, or "Visitor Login" to log in to the app.
Fig. 6: The iCSee app login screen, showing options for "Sign Up", "Visitor Login", and social media logins (WeChat, Facebook).
Battery camera switch operation
- Please understand the camera connector and buttons clearly before use.
- Before pairing, turn on the power button of the device. Once you hear the camera say "Starting Quick Setup", which indicates a successful wakeup, you can proceed to the next step.
Note: For the operating instructions of [Battery Camera], constant power supply products ignore this page.
[Diagram showing the camera's power switch button and charging ports (Solar charging port, Type-C 5V charging port). The diagram also indicates 'Blue light flashing' when the device is active.]
Solar panel charging indicator diagram
[Diagram showing a solar panel connected to the camera via a solar panel connector. It indicates 'Solar energy [optional]'. The camera unit shows 'DC5V OFF/ON' and 'Solar panel connector'.]
(WiFi Camera) WiFi Connection
Attention: Before configuration, please turn on the camera power first, wait for successful startup and reset before connecting to the network.
- The paired mobile phone must be connected to your router WiFi network; (Only 2.4GHZ is Supported)
- Click the "+" Sign (Fig. 7) in the upper right corner of the main APP interface, click "WiFi Camera" (Fig. 8) and follow the device voice prompt (Click "Next").
- Navigate to the "Router Setting" interface to choose the WiFi Router and enter the password (Fig. 9). Click "Confirm" to enter the "Scan Code Pairing instruction" interface.
Fig. 7: The iCSee app's 'Smart Device' screen, featuring a '+' button to add a new device.
Fig. 8: The 'Add Device' screen in the iCSee app, presenting options such as 'WiFi Camera' and '4G Camera'.
Fig. 9: The 'Router Setting' screen within the iCSee app, where users select their WiFi network and input the password.
- After scanning the code, set the password according to the prompt, and proceed to the next step.
- After pairing, the newly added camera will be shown in the list, indicating successful connection (Fig. 10).
- Click to view, operate, and make settings (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10: The 'Smart Device' list in the iCSee app, displaying a newly added camera.
Fig. 11: The live view screen of the camera in the iCSee app, with various control options labeled, including 'Set Up', 'Share', 'Monitor', 'Video Recording', 'SD/HD', etc.
Fast networking pairing
Please power on the device first, and then configure the network.
After logging into the APP, the "Quick Pairing Window" pops up (Fig. 13); please click to confirm Quick Pairing.
Note: If the Quick Pairing window does not pop up, it means the device does not support Quick Pairing.
- The paired mobile phone must be connected to your router WiFi network; (Only 2.4GHZ is Supported)
- Click the "+" sign (Fig. 12) on the upper right corner of the APP Home screen to enter the automatic device search interface. When using the current device, click "Confirm" (Fig. 13) to proceed to the next step and set the router password.
- Navigate to the "Router Setting" interface to choose the WiFi Router and enter the password (Fig. 14). Click "Confirm" to enter the "Scan Code Pairing instruction" interface.
Fig. 12: The iCSee app's 'Smart Device' screen, featuring a '+' button to add a new device.
Fig. 13: The 'Add Device' screen showing "Found devices waiting to be added" with a 'Confirm' button.
Fig. 14: The 'Router Setting' screen where users select their WiFi network and input the password.
- After scanning the code, set the password according to the prompt, and proceed to the next step.
- After pairing, the newly added camera will be shown in the list, indicating successful connection (Fig. 15).
- Click to view, operate, and make settings (Fig. 16).
Fig. 15: The 'Smart Device' list in the iCSee app, displaying a newly added camera.
Fig. 16: The live view screen of the camera in the iCSee app with control options labeled.
Q&A with Frequent Electric Camera
- Q: Does the wireless security camera support 24/7 continuous recording?
- A: Yes, it supports 24/7 continuous video recording. You can choose SD card storage or cloud storage for storage; cloud storage requires a paid subscription.
- Q: Does it support automatic motion tracking?
- A: Yes, the device supports automatic tracking. You need to enable the "mobile tracking" function in the APP program to use it normally. (Note: Battery cameras do not support automatic motion tracking).
- Q: Does the camera support 5Ghz WiFi?
- A: No, the camera only supports 2.4Ghz WiFi. 2.4G WiFi has a stronger ability to connect through walls than 5G WiFi.
- Q: Is there a privacy risk with cloud storage?
- A: Cloud storage is partnered with Amazon Cloud, and the storage location is where you purchase it. The surveillance camera uses military-grade encryption. If you do not share the device, no one can access the camera.
- Q: What are the specifications of the micro SD card used for local storage?
- A: It is recommended to use a micro SD card with specifications "8-128GB, format FAT32, Class10". Otherwise, you may be prompted that the SD card is not supported and needs formatting. Please remove the card and format it to FAT32 using your computer.
- Q: Can I share with another phone?
- A: Yes. Open the APP on the first phone, select the device you want to share, click "share", and a sharing QR code will be generated. The other phone can then scan the shared QR code.
- Q: How do I solve the problem of the device being disconnected/offline/unable to start?
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- First, check the distance between the router and the camera, typically within 10 meters. If the distance is too far, try moving the device to within 5 meters to test.
- Reboot the router, clear the device cache, and reboot the router; then reassign the IP address.
- Check for any traffic restrictions and remove them if present.
- Reset the device and reconnect it.
- Q: How do I restore the factory settings? How do I reset?
- A: Open the rubber plug on the camera's head, long-press the reset button for 5-10 seconds. When you hear "Restoring factory settings in progress, please do not turn off," release the button and wait for the reboot.
- Q: How can I contact the seller if I have any questions?
- A: You can find support via the iCSee APP device center, located in the bottom right corner of the program. Use the online customer service for assistance with any problems.