Alpha Technologies iQ Charger Wi-Fi User manual

ALPHA TECH
iQ Charger Wi-Fi
USER GUIDE

Video Guide
Overview
Quick Setup
Tips from customers
Record photos and videos without a microSD card
Record videos on a microSD card
Watch videos recorded on a microSD card
Motion Detection
View detected movements
Record only detected movements
Multi view from up to 16 cameras
Сhange location and Wi-Fi network
Reset the camera
Watch videos on a PC or Mac
FAQ and Troubleshooting
2 Year Warranty
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Open your phone camera, focus on the QR
code and open the link
VIDEO GUIDE
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Overview
Remove a protective film before use
Note: the protective film is very thin
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Front Side of the Camera Back Side of the Camera
This type of camera doesn't have an audio recording feature as it is
against Amazon policy and prohibited. No retailer sells this type of
camera with an audio recording feature.

Quick Setup
To make setup as smooth as possible, do the following:
If you have any questions during
setup, text us 929 207 9137
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1. Make sure that the camera’s microSD slot is
empty.
2. Do not connect devices to the camera's USB port
for charging to avoid overheating. It's a camera
first, and it only imitates a charger.

Get started
1. Plug your camera into a wall or a powerbank. Wait 3-4
minutes for the camera to load.
The camera doesn't have a battery inside. It needs to
be connected to a power source to work.
Note: Place the camera as close as possible to the router
for initial setup.
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2. Make sure that the camera is
loaded:
2.1 On your phone go to Settings >
Wi-Fi to view the list of wifi
networks available.
2.2 Wait until you see a network
SmartLife-XXXX.
If you can't see it in the list, reset
the camera. See Page 39.
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Note: Do not connect your
phone to this network.

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3. Install Tuya Smart app or
Smart Life app.
Get the app in the App Store or
Google Play.
The following steps are the
same in both apps.

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4. Create a new account in the
app or Sign in with an Apple
or Google account.

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5. Add the camera to the app
5.1 Tap Add Device or near
the top right.
Note: The app will ask for
access to your location. It’s
needed to find your Wi-Fi
network.
You can turn off access to your
location after the setup.

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5.2 Tap Camera & Lock >
Smart Camera (Wi-Fi)

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5.3 Tap QR Code, then choose
Wi-Fi Mode and tap Next
step
Note: The camera doesn't have
any indicators on the front and
doesn't make prompt tones.
Ignore any messages about it
in the app.
5.4 Tap AP Mode

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6. Connect the camera to your
Wi-Fi Network
6.1 Select your 2.4G Wi-Fi
Network, enter your
password and tap Next.
Please note the following:
The camera works only with 2.4G
Wi-Fi
If you have 5G Wi-Fi, turn on 2.4G
Wi-Fi Network in your router.
Go to https://alpha-technics.com/5G
for additional help.

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If your network is hidden, make
it visible. Connect the camera
and hide it again.
The camera doesn't work with
networks without passwords
like hotels, airports, etc. The
camera needs a secure network
to protect your data.
With portable Wi-Fi Hotspots
you can use the camera
anywhere.

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6.2 Tap Go to connect. It will
open the Wi-Fi networks
list on your phone.

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6.3 Choose the SmartLife-XXXX
network.
On iPhone: wait for the
check icon.
On Android: Wait 10-15
seconds for the connection
to be made. Some versions
say ‘Connected, no internet.’
Tap Keep to confirm the
connection.
Then go back to the app.

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Note: If you see the screen with
the "Reconnect" button tap
“Confirm hotspot connection,
next” below the ‘Reconnect’
button.

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6.4 Wait for 2-4 minutes until
adding the camera will
be finished.

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Tap for renaming the
camera, then tap Done.
If you get an error, do the following :
1. Reset the camera (see Page 39).
2. Place the camera closer to your
Wi-Fi router.
3. Check your Wi-Fi password.
4. Then try to set it up again.

Tips from customers
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1. Use a Wi-Fi range extender to install the camera in the
farthest corner of the house or garage.
2. Use an extension cord or corded surge protector to place
it in an ideal location. You can also use an outlet expander
or a swivel adapter.
3. Leave a USB cord plugged into it, but nothing plugged into
the cord, just to make it look like it is used often.
4. Use a personal Wi-Fi hotspot to place the camera
anywhere if you don't have access to a Wi-Fi router in this
place.
5. The app has a built-in zoom feature using two fingers on
the camera screen in remote viewing or playback.