Ezviz CP1 User manual

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Revision Record
New release – January, 2019
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Overview
1. Package Contents
Camera Power Adapter
Power Cable Drill Template Mounting Plate
Screw Kit Regulatory Information Quick Start Guide
The power adapter's appearance is subject to the actual one you have bought.
2. Basics
Speaker
Ethernet Port
Power Port
LED Indicator
MIC
Lens
Micro SD Card Slot
Reset Button
Name Description
LED Indicator • Solid Red: Camera is starting up.
• Slow-flashing Red: Wi-Fi connection has failed.
• Fast-flashing Red: Device exception (e.g. MicroSD card error).
• Slow-flashing Blue: Camera is running properly.
• Fast-flashing Blue: Camera is ready for Wi-Fi connection.
Micro SD Card
(sold separately)
Initialize the card in the EZVIZ app before using it.
Reset Button Holdfor5secondstorestartandsetallparameterstodefault.

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Setup
1. Power-on
Plug the power cable into the camera, and then plug the power adapter into an
outlet as shown in the figure below.
2. Connect to the Internet
1. Get the EZVIZ App
-Connect your mobile phone to Wi-Fi.
-Download and install the EZVIZ app by searching “EZVIZ” in the App Store or
Google PlayTM.
-Launch the app and register an EZVIZ user account.
EZVIZ App
If you have already used the app, please make sure that it is the latest version. To find
out if an update is available, go to the app store and search for EZVIZ.
2. Add camera to EZVIZ
-Log in to your account using the EZVIZ app.
-On the Home screen, tap “+” on the upper-right corner to go to the Scan QR
Code interface.
-Scan the QR code on the Quick Start Guide cover or on the body of the camera.
-FollowtheEZVIZappwizardtonishWi-Ficonguration.
If you want to change your camera's Wi-Fi, press and hold the reset button for 5s and
repeat the steps above.

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Installation
1. Use Micro SD Card (Optional)
1. Insert Micro SD Card
-Rotate the sphere upwards until you see the card slot.
-Insert the Micro SD card (sold separately) into the card slot as shown in the
gurebelow.
2. Initialize the Micro SD Card in the EZVIZ App
-In the EZVIZ app, tap Storage Status in the Device Settings interface.
-Tap Initialize button to initialize the card.
-After the card has been initialized, the status turns to Normal.
2. Install the Base
The camera can be placed horizontally or mounted on the ceiling. Here we take
ceiling mounting as an example.
• Make sure the ceiling is strong enough to withstand three times the weight of the
camera.
• Avoid positioning the camera in an area that gets a lot of light shining directly into the
camera lens.
-Place the drill template onto the surface you have chosen to mount the camera.
-(For cement wall/ceiling only) Drill screw holes according to the template, and
insert three anchors.
-Usethreemetalscrewstoxthecamerabase.
Drill Template
Metal Screw
Anchor

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3. Install the Camera
Mount the camera to the base, and turn it clockwise until it is fixed.
View Your Device
1. Live View
When you launch the EZVIZ app, the device page displays as shown below.
You can view and listen to a live feed, take snapshots or recordings, and choose
video definition as needed.
Icon Description
Share. Share your device with anyone you want.
Settings. View or change the device settings.
Video History. View Recordings.
Snapshot. Take a snapshot.
Record. Manually start/stop recording.
Pan/Tilt. Supports horizontal and vertical rotation.
Speak. Start using talk and listen.
Definition. Select video resolution from Ultra HD, Hi-Def or
Standard.
Please refer to the actual interface for specific information.

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2. Pan/Tilt
You can pan and zoom to focus on the high-def details of live video. Just pinch
and drag any image as you do with photos on your smartphone, or use the
control button below.
-Tap Pan/Tilt button on the device page.
-To zoom in and out of the video, use the pinch gesture. To move around the
zoomed-in frame, touch and drag.
3. Speak
This function allows you to receive and transmit audio through the camera.
Tap Speak button on the device page. When the button turns blue, it is ready to
talk and listen.

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4. Motion Detection
Go to Settings - Alarm Notification and enable it. Then EZVIZ will send you
notifications when a trigger is detected.
To let the camera respond differently in different situations, you can customize
the alarm notification by changing settings of notification schedule, motion
detection area and sensitivity.
FAQ
Q: What kind of network connection does the camera support?
A: The camera supports wireless connection and wired connection, which can be
selected according to the network situation.
Q: If the camera is offline, will the video recording be continued?
A: If the camera is powered on but disconnect to the Internet, then video
recording on micro SD card will continue but cloud recording will stop. If the
camera is powered off, both video recordings will stop.
Q: Why the alarm is triggered when nobody in the image?
A: Try to set the alarm sensitivity lower. Please notice that vehicle and animals
are also the trigger source.

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EZVIZ Connect
1. Use Amazon Alexa
These instructions will enable you to control your EZVIZ devices with Amazon Alexa.
If you run into any difficulties during the process, please refer to Troubleshooting.
Before you start, make sure that:
1. EZVIZ devices are connected to the EZVIZ app.
2. In the EZVIZ app, turn off the "Image Encryption" in the Device Settings page.
3. You have an Alexa-enabled device (i.e Echo Spot, Echo-Show, All-new
Echo-Show, Fire TV (all generations), Fire TV stick (second generation only), or
Fire TV Edition smart TVs).
4. The Amazon Alexa app is already installed on your smart device, and you have
created an account.
To Control EZVIZ devices with Amazon Alexa:
1. Open the Alexa app and select "Skills and Games" from the menu.
2. OntheSkillsandGamesscreen,searchfor"EZVIZ",andyouwillnd"EZVIZ"
skills.
3. Select your EZVIZ device's skill, then tap ENABLE TO USE.
4. Enter your EZVIZ username and password, and tap Sign in.
5. Tap the Authorize button to authorize Alexa to access your EZVIZ account, so
that Alexa can control your EZVIZ devices.
6. You will see "EZVIZ has been successfully linked", then tap DISCOVER DEVICES
to allow Alexa to discover all your EZVIZ devices.
7. Go back to Alexa app menu and select "Devices", and under devices you will
see all your EZVIZ devices.
Voice Command
Discover a new smart device via the "Smart Home" menu in the Alexa app or the
Alexa Voice Control function.
Once the device is found, you can control it with your voice. Speak simple
commands to Alexa.
Your device's name for example: "show xxxx camera," can be modified in the EZVIZ app.
Every time you change the name of the device, you will need to discover the device again
to update the name.
Troubleshooting
What do I do if Alexa fails to discover my device?
Check if there are any Internet connecting problems.
Try to reboot the smart device and re-discover the device on Alexa.
Whydoesthedevice'sstatusshow"Ofine"onAlexa?
Your wireless connection might have been disconnected. Reboot the smart device
and re-discover on Alexa.
Internet access on your router could be unavailable. Check if your router is connected
to the Internet and try again.
For details about countries that support the using of Amazon Alexa, see its official website.

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2. Use Google Assistant
With the Google Assistant, you can activate your EZVIZ device and watch live by
speaking Google Assistant voice commands.
The following devices and apps are required:
1. A functional EZVIZ app.
2. In the EZVIZ app, turn off the "Image Encryption" and turn on the "Audio" in the
Device Settings page.
3. A TV with functional Chromecast connecting to it.
4. The Google Assistant app on your phone.
To get started, follow the steps below:
1. Set up the EZVIZ device and make sure it works properly on the app.
2. Download the Google Home app from the App Store or Google Play StoreTM and
log into your Google account.
3. On the Myhome screen, tap “+” on the upper-left corner, and select "Set up
device" from the menu list to go to the Set up interface.
4. Tap Works with Google, and search for "EZVIZ", where you will nd "EZVIZ"
skills.
5. Enter your EZVIZ username and password, and tap Sign in.
6. Tap the Authorize button to authorize Google to access your EZVIZ account, so
that Google can control your EZVIZ devices.
7. Tap Return to app.
8. Follow the above steps to complete the authorization. When synchronization is
completed, EZVIZ service will be listed under your list of services. To see a list
of compatible devices under your EZVIZ account, tap on the EZVIZ service icon.
9. Now try some commands. Use the name of the camera that you created when
you set up the system.
Users can manage devices as a single entity or in a group. Adding devices to
a room allows users to control a group of devices at the same time using one
command.
See the link for more information:
https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7029485?co=GENIE.
Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en
For additional information about the device, please refer to www.ezviz.eu.