howl Capture User manual

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Quick Start Guide

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About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and
all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information
contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other
reasons. Please find the latest version on the ™ website (https://howl.com).
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Legal Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED,
WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS
AND ERRORS, AND HOWL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL
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SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG
OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF
DATA OR DOCUMENTATION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF HOWL
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HOWL’S
TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE THE PRODUCT.
HOWL does not undertake any liability for personal injury or property damage, as the result of
product interruption or service termination caused by: a) improper installation or usage other
than as requested; b) the protection of national or public interests; c) Force Majeure; d) yourself
or the third party, including without limitation, using any third party’s products, software,
applications among others.
REGARDING THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY
AT YOUR OWN RISKS. HOWL SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL
OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK,
HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER,
HOWL WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
The purpose of the Products is to provide an adequate warning in the event of illegal
encroachment in certain area; however, the proper installation of the Products will not eliminate,
but only reduce, that accidents will occur or that there will be personal injury or property loss as
a result. You are highly recommended to raise your vigilance and strengthen the safety awareness
in your daily life.

SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN
YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE
CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW. YOU FUTHER AGREE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY
FOR CIVIL USE, AND HOWL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS
USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES, SUCH AS THIRD PARTY RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT, MEDICAL
TREATMENT, SAFETY EQUIPMENT OR OTHER SITUATIONS WHERE THE PRODUCT FAILURE
COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, OR WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION,
CHEMINCAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPON, NUCLEAR EXPLOSION, AND ANY UNSAFE NUCLEAR
ENERGY OR ANTI-HUMANITY USAGES. YOU SHOULD UNDERTAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE ABOVE USAGES WHATSOEVER. IN THE EVENT OF
ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE ABOVE AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
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 product 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 product 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 product 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.
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm from the radiator.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or

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lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Safety Instruction
Due to the product shape and dimension, the name and address of the importer/manufacturer are
printed on the package.

1
Operations
Step 1
Power-on
Connect the camera and power socket to power on
the camera.
Power Cable
Power Socket
Step 2
Camera Setup
1 Create a user account.
- Connect your mobile phone to Wi-Fi.
-Download and install the Howl app by searching “Howl Alert” in App Store and Google PlayTM.
- Launch the app and register a Howl user account following the start-up wizard.
2 Add a camera to Howl.
- Log into the Howl app.
- On the home screen, tap “+” on the upper-right corner to go to the scan QR code page.
Hi!
Click here to add your Howl
device(s).
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- Scan the QR code on the body of the camera.
3 Choose network connection.
- Choose Wi-Fi (2.4GHz Wi-Fi Only) or wired connection.
(Recommended) For Wi-Fi connection, enter Wi-Fi name and password to
configure Wi-Fi for the camera.
N3
Router
For wired connection, connect the camera to the router with a network cable.
N3
Network Cable
- Enter the correct time zone and date format.
Hold the RESET button for 10 seconds when camera is running if either adding cameras
or Wi-Fi connection fails.

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Step 3
Camera Installation
You can install the camera on the wall or ceiling.
Make sure the wall is strong enough to withstand three times the weight of the
camera.
1 Installing the Camera
- Place drill template onto the surface you have chosen to mount the camera.
- (For the cement wall/ceiling only) Drill screw holes according to the template, and insert
three expansion screws.
- Use three metal screws to fix the camera base according to the template.
Mounting
Template
Metal Screws
Expansion Screws
2 Adjusting the Surveillance Angle
- Loosen the adjusting screw.
- Adjust the surveillance angle as desired.
- Tighten the adjusting screw.
Make sure the microSD card slot is facing downward.

4
Adjusting Screw
0°-90°
0°-360°
Appendix
Box Content
Internet Camera x1 Power Adapter x1
Mounting Template x1 Screw Kit x1 Waterproof Kit x1 Quick Start Guide x1

5
Basics
MicroSD
Card Slot
RESET
MIC
Speaker
LED Indicator
Name Description
MIC For audio in.
Speaker For audio out.
LED Indicator • Steady Red: Camera is starting up.
• Slowly Flashing Red: Wi-Fi connection has failed.
• Fastly Flashing Red: Device exception (e.g. MicroSD card error).
• Flastly Flashing Blue: Camera is ready for the Wi-Fi connection
• Steady Blue: Video is being viewed or played back in EZVIZ App.
• Slowly Flashing Blue: Camera is running properly.
MicroSD Card Slot MicroSD card not included in the Box Contents. Recommended
RESET
Power Input
compatibility: Class 10, Max.128GB. After inserting the microSD
card, initialize it in the Howl app, and then video files can be
stored in the SD card.
Hold the RESET button for 10 seconds when the camera is
running. The camera restarts, and resets all parameters to default.
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Troubleshooting
Q: “The device is offline.” or “The device is not registered.” prompts when adding
the camera by Howl app.
A: 1. Make sure the network that the camera is connected to is normal and the DHCP of
router is enabled
2. Hold down the RESET button for 10 seconds to reset the parameters if you
manually changed the network parameters.
Q: How to use the microSD card for local storage?
A: 1. Make sure there is a microSD card inserted and the camera is added to your
Howl account. Log into the Howl app and enter the “Device Details” interface, if
the “Initialize Storage Card” button appears, you need to initialize the microSD
card first.
2. The microSD card recording for the motion detection is enabled by default.
Q: The mobile phone cannot receive alarm prompts when the camera is online.
A: 1. Make sure the Howl app is running on your mobile phone and the Motion
Detection Notification is enabled.
2. For Android system, make sure the app is running in background; and for iOS,
enable the message push function in “Settings > Notification”.
3. If still no alarm prompts, hold down the RESET button for 10 seconds restore
the camera settings.
Q: Live view or playback failed.
A: Make sure your network is well connected. Viewing live video needs a good
bandwidth. You can refresh the video or change a network and try again.
Q: How to connect to another Wi-Fi?
A: Hold the RESET button on the camera for 10 seconds to reset and restart the camera,
and reconnect the Wi-Fi about 1 minute later.

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Your Howl product is warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase
against defects in materials and workmanship, or such longer period as may be required by
law in the country or state where this product is sold, when used normally in accordance
with user manual.
You can request warranty service by emailing us at [email protected].
For any defective Howl products under warranty, HOWL ALERT INC. (“the Company”) will,
at its option, (i) repair or replace your product free of charge; (ii) exchange your product
with a functional equivalent product; (iii) or refund the original purchase price, provided
you provide the original purchase receipt or copy, brief explanation of the defect, and
return the product in its original packaging. At the sole discretion of the Company, repair
or replacement may be made with a new or refurbished product or components. This
warranty does not cover the postal cost, insurance and any other incidental charges incurred
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Except where prohibited by applicable law, this is your sole and exclusive remedy for
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under this limited warranty will be covered by the terms of this limited warranty for the
longer of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery or the remaining original warranty
period.
This warranty does not apply and is void:
•If the warranty claim is made outside the warranty period or if the proof of purchase is not
provided.
•For any malfunction, defect, or failure caused by or resulting from the evidence of
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compra frente a defectos de materiales y mano de obra, o en el plazo más largo que requiera la ley
en el país o estado donde se venda este producto, cuando se usa normalmente de acuerdo con el
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Puede solicitar el servicio de garantía por correo electrónico en [email protected].
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