Kinetcam CAM1 User manual
WiFi Mini Camera
Quick Guide
◼Before using the camera for the first time, read "Important
Notes" and " Setup Camera and Connect to WiFi".
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◼Camera setup video tutorial: https://kinetcam.com/set-up-video/
Table of Contents
Note................................................................................................... - 5 -
1. Product Brief................................................................................ - 5 -
2. Setup Camera and Connect to WiFi .......................................... - 5 -
2.1 Preparations ...............................................................................................- 5 -
2.2 Install the App for the Camera ..................................................................- 6 -
2.3 Turning on the Camera ..............................................................................- 9 -
2.4 Setting Up the Camera...............................................................................- 9 -
2.5 Another Way to Setup Camera................................................................- 14 -
3. Battery, Recharge and Camera Standby Mode .......................- 15 -
3.1 Battery and Recharge...............................................................................- 15 -
3.2 Camera Working Modes and Standby Days ...........................................- 15 -
3.3 Important: How to Extend Standby days ................................................- 16 -
4. Reset Camera..............................................................................- 17 -
5. Install microSD Card .................................................................- 18 -
6. Features Guides ..........................................................................- 19 -
6.1 Multi-phones Sharing ..............................................................................- 19 -
6.2 Choose 4K Video Solution......................................................................- 21 -
6.3 Set Motion Detection Alarms..................................................................- 22 -
6.4 Important Information for False Alarm Reduction .................................- 25 -
6.5 How to View the Captured Alarm Picture ..............................................- 25 -
6.6 Set Motion Detection Recordings ...........................................................- 26 -
6.7 How to Playback the Recorded Video in SD Card .................................- 27 -
6.8 Set Continuous Recording .......................................................................- 28 -
6.9 Night Vision and related..........................................................................- 28 -
6.10 Look in the App's 'Library' ....................................................................- 29 -
6.11 Remote Switch OFF/ON Camera..........................................................- 30 -
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- Important Notes:
1. Before using the camera for the first time, connect the
camera to a standard USB power adapter (5V1A or 5V2A)
using a USB cable to charge the battery for at least 6 hours.
2. Before using the camera for the first time, see Chapter 2
"Setting Up Camera and Connecting to WiFi" to set up the
camera".
3. WiFi performance of each camera has been tested before
delivery. However, the WiFi antenna may get impacted
during shipping. If you have any weak WiFi performance
problems on the camera you receive, please contact us for a
replacement.
5. In night vision mode, be careful not to have objects too
close to the lens, so as not to block the infrared rays or reflect
the infrared rays to the lens. Blocking or reflecting IR can
severely degrade night vision image quality.
6. This mini camera uses external surfaces for heat
dissipation. So if the camera is warm during running, it is
not a cause for concern. The surface material is heat resistant
up to 248°F, it is safe for running with warm. In addition, the
material used is flame retardant.
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▲Full charge the camera:
Before use, please full charge the camera for 6 hours.
Please use a 5V 1A (or 5V 2A) USB adapter (not included) to charge the
camera.
When you see the LED light near by the USB interface is only BLUE
(no red or no purple), the camera is full charged.
▲Before Start, Prepare WiFi information:
✓ The camera only supports 2.4GHz WiFi, but it can still work with
5GHz routers since they typically include a 2.4GHz bandwidth.
✓ Connect your smartphone to the WiFi network you want the camera
to join.
✓ During the installation process, keep your smartphone and the camera
close to your WiFi router, within 9 feet (3 meters). You can move the
camera further away after installation.
✓ Make sure you have the correct WiFi password for the network.
2.2 Install the App for the Camera
Step1. Download App
Search "kinetcam" in the App Store (iPhone) or in Google Play
(Android) to find and install the "KinetCam" App for free.
KinetCam App Available on App Store and Google Play
Step2. Set App Permissions
Launch KinetCam App. For first time running, the App may prompt
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some permissions settings:
1. The phone will prompt "KinetCam Would like to find and connect
to devices on your local network" >> Tap "OK".
2. The phone will prompt "KinetCam Would Like to Send You
Notifications" >> Tap "Allow".
3. The phone will prompt "Allow KinetCam to use your location" >>
Tap "Allow While Using App".
4. The phone will prompt "User Agreement and Privacy Policy" >>
Tap "I have read and accepted".
5. The phone will prompt "Click here to add device" >> Tap "I
Know".
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Step3. Register Account and Login App
Launch KinetCam App. The App will pop up Login Page. Tap the
"Register" in this page to register an App account.
If the App does not pop up the Login Page, go to “Me” page >> Tap the
"Login" in top.
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Input your Email, Get the Verify Code sent to your Email（If not, check
the SPAM), Input a password and confirm it, your App account will be
registered.
2.3 Turning on the Camera
(Make sure the camera has been full charged first. Remove the USB
cable from the camera)
✓Set the ON/OFF button to ON, the camera will be powered on.
✓Wait for about 30 seconds, you will see the Status LED (the LED
near by ON/OFF button) is flashing blue. Now the camera is ready for
setup.
Note:
-If the Setup Status LED is NOT flashing blue after waiting for 1
minute, reset the camera first. (See Chapter 4 "Reset Camera".)
2.4 Setting Up the Camera
The camera support two setup methods. Here is the first way. The
second way can be found in Chapter 2.5 "Another Way to Setup
Camera".
The First Setup Method:
(Video tutorial available at https://kinetcam.com/set-up-video/)
1. Check in phone WiFi settings, make sure the phone is connecting the
WiFi you want the camera connect to.
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2. Open the KINETCAM App. Tap the "+" in top right corner of
Devices page. Tap "WiFi Device" then "Scan Code Setup"
3. According to the prompts on the following pages below, tap "Next".
NOTE: If there is any voice prompt from the App, please ignore it and
follow the instructions provided in this manual.
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4. Confirm that the WiFi name shown here is the correct WiFi. Please
note that the WiFi must be a 2.4GHz WiFi or a 2.4GHz/5GHz hybrid
WiFi, and make sure the WiFi is NOT a Guest WiFi.
Input WiFi password and tap "Next". For the prompt "Attention
Please", Tap "Confirm".
NOTE: Make sure the WiFi name is the target WiFi. If not, go to
phone setting and choose the correct WiFi, then back to KinetCam
App >> start again from beginning of Chapter 2.4 "Setting up the
Camera".
5. The App will show a QR Code on its screen. Let the camera lens face
at phone screen to read the QR Code. Make Phone is 6~14 inches
away from the camera lens.
Note: Place your phone flat on the table with the camera facing
downward towards the QR code on the screen. This will reduce
screen glare and allow for faster scanning and recognition.
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At the same time, keep an eye on the flashing blue LED on the
camera, when it becomes Steady Blue, the scan is successfully. You
can stop letting camera scanning the code and just wait for several
seconds.
6. The App will start to find the camera, just wait for some seconds.
Once app finds the camera, the app asks to set a name to the camera,
and tap "Next", "Confirm", and "Next" one by one.
Turn to STEADY BLUE
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7. A Live Video will show up in the App. Tap "Complete". Now the
camera has been setup to your WiFi and the camera has been added
to your phone.
Note:
✓As long as your phone has internet access (either via WiFi or mobile
data), you can access the camera video through the App, regardless of
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whether you are at home, outside, or on the go.
✓Once the camera has been connected to your WiFi, if you turn off the
camera, you only need to turn it on again (there is no need to set it up
again). After you turn it on, the camera will automatically connect back
to your WiFi. This process may take up to 1 minute.
Tips:
⚫Find a location with strong WiFi signal to place the camera. Weak
WiFi signal of the placement location may cause your phone is
difficult to connect to camera video.
⚫Please ensure that you have provided the correct WiFi password
during the setup process. If the WiFi password is incorrect, you will
notice that the green LED cannot become steady green.
⚫After camera setup has been completed, if you need to add the camera
on the second phone or third phone, no need to run the camera setup
again. Just check Chapter 6.
2.5 Another Way to Setup Camera
The camera supports two setup methods.
If the setup guide above cannot be completed in your case, please try the
second way. Check guides and video tutorial for the 2nd method online
by this link:
https://kinetcam.com/set-up-video
If you have any problems about camera setup, visit:
https://kinetcam.com/faq
Or contact our support:
TEL: +1 866-865-8676 Email: [email protected]
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3. Battery, Recharge and Camera Standby Mode
3.1 Battery and Recharge
There is 2600mAh rechargeable battery built in the camera.
A full charge can support the camera to standy by 120days(only
standby, NO alarm detection), or work for 45days (assuming 10 alarm
detection triggered in one day for average. The actual working time
may be less, depends on the workload.)
The camera can recharge its battery while it is connected to a USB
power source.
The camera can keep recording even while it is charging.
Note 1: Fully charge the camera battery after you unpack the product.
Note 2: The built-in Li battery may need 3 times of full recharge cycle
to active its full capacity. One full recharging cycle means full recharge
battery then run out of the battery.
(Note: If you believe there may be a problem with the battery's capacity
even after recharging it three times, please contact us for a check or
replacement by sending an email to [email protected])
To charge the camera battery:
✓Connect the camera using a USB cable to a power adapter. The
camera battery will be charged and the Status LED (next to the USB
port) is with RED (you may see it as purple as the blue LED also lit
up).
✓It usually takes 6 hours for a full charge.
✓When fully charged, the Status LED will be blue.
3.2 Camera Working Modes and Standby Days
The camera offers three working modes, each with distinct power-
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saving settings and standby durations.
Power Saving Mode
⚫This is the default mode when the camera is not connected to a power
source.
⚫Standby duration: 45 days (assuming 10 alarm detections daily).
⚫Alarm Detection is working in this mode.
⚫You can view live video or recordings at any time when the camera is
in this mode.
⚫Note: More daily detections or longer recordings will reduce the
standby duration.
Ultra Power Saving Mode
⚫Remote switch camera to OFF in app will turn camera into Ultra
Power Saving Mode.
⚫Standby days: 120days
⚫Alarm Detection is NOT working in this mode. The camera will
NOT respond to motion.
⚫Before viewing live video, you must remotely switch ON the camera
in the app.
⚫Note: Ultra Power Saving Mode is ideal for maximizing standby
time when you only need to view live video as needed.
Full Working Mode
⚫When you connect the camera to a USB power source, it will switch
to Full Working Mode automatically.
⚫The camera operates 24/7 in this mode.
⚫Alarm Detection is working in this mode.
⚫You can view live video or recordings at any time when the camera is
in this mode.
⚫Note: If you unplug the camera from the power source, it switches
back to Default Mode (Power Saving Mode).
3.3 Important: How to Extend Standby days
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The standby time can be reduced if the camera's PIR sensor detects
unnecessary movements. To ensure you don't have too few standby
days, consider the following:
Note1: When installing camera, choose a place without direct sunlight
or lamplight.
Note2: When installing camera, choose a place without frequently
passing humans or vehicles.
The camera can detect humans and vehicles within a range of 17feet (5
meters).
Additional Tips:
⚫Keep the camera away from sources of heat, such as air conditioning
vents, humidifiers, or devices with heat openings.
⚫Avoid placing the camera near or face mirrors.
⚫Make sure the camera is positioned at least 3.2 feet (1 meter) away
from other wireless devices to prevent wireless interference.
4. Reset Camera
You can restore the camera to its factory default settings by performing a
reset. This will cause the camera to forget your settings, including the
WiFi name and WiFi password.
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Before reset, make sure that the camera is connected to a power source
by using a USB cable.
1. Connect the camera to the power source, and set the ON/OFF button
to ON.
2. To reset the camera, press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds, then
release the button. The Status LEDs next to the ON/OFF button will
turn off for 1-2 seconds, indicating that the camera is resetting.
3. Wait about 15 seconds. The Status LED near by ON/OFF button is
flashing blue, which means that the camera reset is completed. The
camera is restored to the factory default status.
(If the Status LED next to the ON/OFF button is NOT flashing blue,
reset one more time from the beginning.)
5. Install microSD Card
You can find the micro SD card slot on one side of the camera.
When inserting the micro SD card into the camera, make sure that the
contact (metal) side of the card is facing towards the direction of USB
interface.
Tips: please turn off the camera before insert or remove micro SD
card from camera.
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The camera supports a micro SD card from 4 GB to 128 GB. (micro SD
card is not included in the product box.)
Note 1: Make sure that the micro SD card has been formatted to FAT32
or exFAT on PC/MAC before inserting it into the camera.
Note 2: The camera saves videos on the micro SD card in MKV format.
MKV is a modern video format that both MAC and Windows 10/11 can
play without any extra software. Most media players also work with MKV.
If you can't open MKV files on your PC/MAC, you can install a popular
media player like VLC or any another commonly used media player
software.
6. Features Guides
6.1 Multi-phones Sharing
You can share the camera with other people, such as relatives, friends,
colleagues, and set user permissions for sharing the camera.
1.Tap "Settings" to enter the setting interface. Tap "Share Device".
2.Input the User ID that needs to be shared.
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How to found the User ID: Your friend must download "KinetCam"
App and log in after installation, tap the "Me" button , then find the
User ID (8 digits) on the above of the page.
3.After obtaining the User ID, input the ID on the "Share Device"
interface and tap "Search". The authorization confirmation interface
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