D-Link DCS-8000LH Installation guide

DCS-8000LH
HW Version FW Version App Name App Version
A1 V1.00.05 Mydlink Lite V3.8.0

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Contents
Q1: How to setup DCS-8000LH using mydlink Lite App? ........................................................2
Q2: How to setup Motion detection?.....................................................................................7
Q3: How to setup Sound detection? ....................................................................................12
Q4: Does DCS-8000LH support SD Card recording?..............................................................15
Q5: How to send Email Notification from DCS-8000LH when Motion is detected? ..............17
Q6: How to send Email Notification from DCS-8000LH when Sound is detected?................20
Q7: How do I access my DCS-8000LH camera remotely?......................................................22
Q8: What can I do if my DCS-8000LH is not working correctly?............................................22
Q9: Does the DCS-8000LH support cloud-based recordings? ............................................... 23
Q10: Does DCS-8000LH camera work with other smart home devices like alarm, smart plugs
using mydlink home App?.................................................................................................... 23
Q11: Does CS-8000LH have extender mode? .......................................................................23
Q12: How to check the mac address of this camera?...........................................................24
Q13: Why have I not received the verification e-mail for my mydlink account? ...................25
Q14: Does DCS-8000LH support Night Vision?.....................................................................25
Q15: Does DSC-8000LH support 2-way audio?.....................................................................25
Q16: Does DCS-8000LH support Bluetooth? How it works?.................................................26
Q17: How can I update the firmware? ................................................................................. 26
Q18: What Mobile app can work with DCS-8000LH? What is the system requirement of
the Mobile App? .................................................................................................................. 28

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Q1: How to setup DCS-8000LH using mydlink Lite App?
Step 1: Download the free mydlink Lite app on your smartphone or tablet by scanning the QR code in
below or by searching for mydlink Lite in the app store (Apple Store, Google Play, or Window Store) for your
device.
Step 2: Once installed, launch the mydlink Lite app. Then create a new account or log in to your existing
account. The app will guide you through the rest of the configuration process.
Note (1): Before launching the app, make sure your mobile device is connected to the Wi-Fi network (i.e.,
router) you want to connect the camera to.
Note (2): To log in to your account, enter your mydlink email address and password. Then, tap Sign In to
continue. If you forgot your mydlink password, tap Forgot password? If you do not have a mydlink account,
tap Sign up and follow the instructions to create a mydlink account.

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Step 3: Tap Add a New Camera

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Step 4: To scan a QR code, use the code on the label attached to the bottom of your device.
Step 5: Wait until the LED blinks orange, then tap Ready.

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Step 6: Choose a Wi-Fi with a strong signal.
Step 7: Set a password to protect your camera.
Note: If you forget your password, you must reset the camera. Unfortunately, this process will change your
settings back to factory default. To reset the camera, have the camera powered on and use an unfolded
paper clip to hold the reset button down for 10 seconds.

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Step 8: Tap YES to add the device to your mydlink account.
Step 9: The Remote devices screen will display the device you have registered with your mydlink account.
Step 10: Tap the DCS-8200LH camera. The current live view of the camera will be displayed.

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Q2: How to setup Motion detection?
Motion detection enables the camera to monitor specific areas of your home or office for movement. You
can adjust the sensitivity which determines when motion is detected by the camera. When motion is
detected, it will trigger to send a notification.
Step 1: Tap the DCS-8200LH camera. Then, tap the camera main feature icon in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Tap Settings on the camera main feature menu.

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Step 3: Tap Motion Detection.
Step 4: Tap the button next to Enable Motion Detection to turn on.

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Step 5: Tap Active Area to select the area you want the camera to detect motion.
Step 6: Tap on the area you want the camera to detect motion. Then, select the sensitivity level by moving
the slider left or right to the sensitivity percentage you want. The sensitivity setting decides how sensitive
the camera will be to motion, where 100% will be the most sensitive setting and 0% will be the least
sensitive setting.
Note (1) Lower sensitivity setting can be useful when monitoring an area that has flickering lights, or
through a window to the outside.
Note (2) Higher sensitivity setting may be useful when monitoring an area that rarely changes, such as a
storeroom or warehouse with little activity.

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Step 7: Go back to the device list, and tap the icon in the top left corner.
Step 8: Tap Push Notification

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Step 9: Tap the button next to the camera name to enable or disable push notification.

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Q3: How to setup Sound detection?
Sound detection enables the camera to monitor the environment for loud sounds. You may set the volume
threshold between 70 dB and 90 dB.
Step 1: Tap the DCS-8200LH camera. Then, tap the camera main feature icon in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Tap Settings on the camera main feature menu.

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Step 3: Tap Sound Detection. Then, tap the button next to Enable Sound Detection to turn on.
Step 4: Slide the level bar up or down to the sound level you want. Any noise above the threshold you
choose will trigger a notification.

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Step 5: Go back to the device list, and tap the icon in the top left corner.
Step 6: Tap the button next to the camera name to enable or disable push notification.

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Q4: Does DCS-8000LH support SD Card recording?
No, DCS-8000LH does not support SD Card recording, you can record the video to local device(Mobile
Phone or tablet).
For iOS Device:
Step 1: Go to Live View, press the record icon
Step 2: Go to the Album and check the video file in your mobile device.

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For aOS device:
Step 1: Go to Live View, press the record icon
Step 2: A prompter “Video Saved to Your Device-OK” will automatically display for your reference, if the
recording is successful.

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Q5: How to send Email Notification from DCS-8000LH when Motion is detected?
Step 1: Go to mydlink portal www.mydlink.com , sign in to mydlink.
Step 2: Select DCS-8000LH device displayed in the device list. Then, click on the Settings tab for your
camera.

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Step 3: Check the Enable e-mail notifications box to allow notifications can be sent to your mydlink
registered e-mail address. Check the Motion Detection box to enable motion detection.
Step 4: Use your mouse to click and drag on the area that you would like to monitor for motion. Then,
select the sensitivity level by moving the slider left or right to the sensitivity percentage you want. The
higher the percentage the more sensitive the detection of movement will be. To continue, click Next.
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Sensitivity
0100

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Step 5: Review your settings and click on Back if you need to make some modifications. If settings are
correct, click Finish.
Step 6: Check the Enable e-mail notifications box to allow notifications be sent to your mydlink registered e-
mail address. Check the Sound Detection box to turn sound detection on.
Note: If you are using G-mail account you should switch to a lower level of security.