Looxcie 3 User manual
USER MANUAL
FEATURES
• Live video streaming over mobile net-
works to Facebook & mobile-to-mobile
• 720p HD recording
• Sleek, hands-free, wearable design with a
wide range of mounting options
• Mobile app for viewnder & controls
• Simultaneous streaming & recording
• Built-in WiFi connectivity to smartphone
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• Up to 90 minutes record time on a charge
ACCESSORIES
Unique new accessories are available for the
Looxcie 3, including :
• Rotating Social Clip
• Attachable Color Covers
• Rugged Waterproof Case
• Lanyard
• Works with existing Looxcie HD mounts
Visit http://www.looxcie.com/products/accessories
to shop for Looxcie 3 accessories.
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Mode indicator lights
(on back of camera)
Micro USB port
MicroSD card slot
Record/Photo button
Status LED
Mode selector
Power button
Accessory attachment slot
Video
Photo Wireless
Stream/Loop Recording
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Removal
You may need a coin or a screwdriver to remove the Looxcie 3 from
the plastic mount in the box. The Looxcie 3 sits on a black 1/4-20
Tripod Mount. Do not discard this mount as you can use it later to
mount on any accessory that has a 1/4-20 connector.
Charge
Fully charge the camera’s battery before rst use.
1. Plug the USB cable into the camera’s micro-USB port.
2. Plug the other end into a USB wall charger (not included) or
computer.
Note: Full charge time is about 1.5 hours on a wall charger. The
camera’s status light ashes orange while charging. It stops
ashing and changes to solid orange when charging is complete. A
full charge provides 80-90 minutes of recording time.
Install Memory Card
The Looxcie 3 requires a microSD card (sold separately) to record
video and take photos. Class 4 and greater microSD cards up to
64GB are supported. Camera will not operate without an microSD
card.
To install a microSD card:
• Insert a microSD card straight into the microSD slot on the
Looxcie 3 until it clicks audibly into place. Do not force.
To remove the microSD card:
• Push the edge of the card with your ngernail, and the card
pops out for removal.
Getting Started
Download & Update
LooxcieDesktop Utility
You must download the free LooxcieDesktop utility to update
your camera’s rmware. Check back for future rmware updates
for better performance and new features.
Visit http://www.looxcie.com/products/apps/ to download,
install, and launch the LooxcieDesktop utility on a PC or Mac.
1. Download, install and launch LooxcieDesktop.
2. Push the camera’s power button to turn the camera on.
3. Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB
cable. The LooxcieDesktop tool automatically discovers your
attached camera and checks for rmware updates.
4. You must click Update Firmware to install the update if the
Looxcie Desktop indicates an update is available.
Install Mobile App & Create Account
The free Looxcie Mobile App for Android and iOS enables you to:
• View live video streams and recorded video from the Looxcie
community and your friends.
• View and share videos from your Looxcie camera.
• Use your smartphone as a viewnder for videos recorded on
your Looxcie camera.
• Loop Record video in your Looxcie camera.
• Stream live video from your camera to selected Facebook
or Looxcie friends, or publically to the Looxcie community or
Facebook.
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Record & Capture
The Looxcie 3 can record video both as a standalone device (when
not connected to the mobile app) and when connected by WiFi
to your smartphone or tablet. Currently, still photos can only be
taken by pressing the button and cannot be taken from the app. A
microSD card (sold separately) must be installed in the camera to
record video and capture photos.
RECORD & CAPTURE IN DIRECT MODE
Record video:
1. Press the Mode button to select Video mode.
2. Press the Record/Photo button to start and stop recording.
Take a photo:
1. Press the Mode button to select Photo mode.
2. Press the Record/Photo button to take a photo.
Take looping video (DVR Mode)
1. Press the Mode button to select Loop Recording/DVR mode.
2. Press the Record/Photo button to start Recording. The Looxcie
3 will record and overwrite prior Loop recordings.
3. Use the Looxcie Mobile App or a USB connection to your PC to
view looped video
Make an instant clip:
Instant clip allows you to make a stored recording of an event that
just happened, like a whale breach or a car accident.
1. You must be recording in Loop Recording mode.
2. Press and briey hold the Record/Photo to create a clip of the
last 30 seconds of looping video. It takes a few seconds to
make the clip.
DOWNLOAD & CREATE ACCOUNT
1. Download the Looxcie Mobile App for your phone:
http://www.looxcie.com/products/apps
2. Install and launch the app on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Choose a method to sign up for a Looxcie account, either Facebook or
Other Ways to Sign In.
Note: If you choose Other Ways to Sign In you must sign up for a
Looxcie account before you can sign in.
4. Record and stream live video or watch video from your friends and
the Looxcie community.
Note: For detailed instructions on using the Looxcie mobile app to view,
record, and stream video, see the Looxcie Mobile App User’s Guide.
Connect
The Looxcie 3 connects via WiFi to your smartphone or tablet to stream
live video. To establish a connection between your camera and mobile
device for the rst time:
1. Press the camera’s power button for 5 seconds.
2. Wait until orange ashing WiFi icon on back turns solid, and the sta-
tus light on front will be solid green.
3. Turn on WiFi on your mobile device and look for LOOXCIE3_####:
• Android: under Settings/Wireless & Networks/WiFi
• iOS: under Settings/WiFi
4. Start the Looxcie mobile app and sign into your account.
5. Select the Looxcie 3 from your list of WiFi devices.
6. Enter password and camera will restart. IOS users will need to
reconnect manually.
7. You can also establish or reestablish a connection with the camera by
selecting Record or Stream from the app’s home screen or when you
change Camera options on a right swipe from preview screen.
You will need a solid 3G/4G connection to stream but not to record.
Getting Started/Record & Capture
4Sharing/Streaming/Status Lights/Modes
RECORD & CAPTURE WITH THE MOBILE APP
When your Looxcie 3 is connected to the Looxcie mobile app on
your smartphone , the app controls all camera functions, and
you cannot use the manual buttons.
Record video:
• Tap the Video button in the app to start and stop recording.
Take a photo:
• You cannot take a photo from the app. Use the Record/Photo
button on the camera.
Sharing Recordings and Photos
You can use the Looxcie mobile app to preview your Looxcie
3 recorded videos from your camera and those stored on the
Looxcie cloud. You can share videos stored on the Looxcie server
with your friends using the Share function. From the video on
the Looxcie server, swipe right, select friends from your list and
tap OK.
To view and share your photos, connect the Looxcie 3 to your
computer via USB or use the Looxcie mobile app.
For detailed instructions on using the Looxcie mobile app to
view videos and photos and share them, see the Looxcie Mobile
App User’s Guide.
Streaming Live Video
You can stream live video from your Looxcie 3 to your friends
and the Looxcie community with the Looxcie mobile app.
Stream live video from your camera to your friends:
1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to a wireless
network.
2. Connect your camera and phone and start the Looxcie mobile app. For
more information, see “Connect” on page 3.
3. Tap the Stream button in the app and tap Public Stream to start Public
live video streaming. (To create a Private stream, swipe from right to left
to expose Private stream settings.) The Loop/Stream icon on camera will
turn red.
4. Invite friends to a public broadcast or share a public feed on a Looxcie
community channel or Facebook.
For detailed instructions on using the Looxcie mobile app to stream live
video, see the Looxcie Mobile App User’s Guide.
You can also stream live video from the front or back camera on your
smartphone.
Camera Status Lights & Sounds
Light Indicator Audio Alert Meaning
Solid red Two tones Recording
Blinking orange — Charging
Solid orange Two beeps Fully charged
4 icons on camera
back blinking orange
Five beeps
(Automatic shutdown)
Low battery
Slow blinking red Three beeps SD card missing or full
Fast blinking orange
wireless icon
— Wireless connecting
Looxcie 3 Mounting Accessories
Looxcie 3 is wearable and mountable and can use any Looxcie HD mounts.
See http://www.looxcie.com/accessories for a complete list of mounts.
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Camera Specs/Looxcie Desktop
Camera Specs
CAMERA BODY
• WiFi connectivity
• Fast-charging 3.7v, 700mAh Li-Ion battery
• Micro-USB port for charging battery and data transfer
• UL/CSA-approved power supply
• Dimensions: 1.875 in x 1.875 in x 0.625 in (W x H x D)
(4.8cm x 4.8cm x 1.5cm)
• Weight: 22g (less than 1 oz.)
CAMERA SENSOR & VIDEO
• Image sensor: HD 720p/30fps
• Lens: aperture f2.2
• 100° eld of view (FOV)
• Focal range: 25cm—innity
• Codec: MPEG-4 video, AAC audio
• Streaming video resolution: WQVGA
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Looxcie mobile app (free download)
• Smartphone or tablet with Android 2.4 or higher or iPhone
or iPad with iOS 6.1 or higher
• Looxcie computer desktop application (free download)
• Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows
8 or higher, or Mac OS X (10.6.8, 10.7.5, and 10.8.3 and up)
• 1 available USB 2.0/3.0 Port
Using the Looxcie Desktop Utility
Use the Looxcie Desktop utility to:
• Update your camera’s rmware.
• Adjust your camera’s settings.
• Download video or photos from your camera to your computer.
UPDATE CAMERA FIRMWARE
To update your camera’s rmware, see “Download & Update”, page 2.
Password and Sounds
In Settings, you can:
• Change your WiFi password
• Turn your camera beeping sounds on and o
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Troubleshooting/Support/Registration
Note: If you want to switch smartphones, be sure to go to your
WiFi setting and Forget the device from the rst smartphone you
used. Then repeat the sequence in the section above again.
Support
Online Support
Visit https://support.looxcie.com/home
Looxcie Mobile App User’s Guide
U.S. Phone Support
Call: 1-855-LOOXCIE (566-9243) or +1-408-935-2600
Available Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Pacic Time
Registration
Product Registration
Visit http://www.looxcie.com/register to register your camera.
Copyright © 2013 Looxcie, Inc.
All rights reserved. Looxcie and the Looxcie logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Looxcie, Inc. US and international
patents pending. Looxcie Model: LX3
Troubleshooting
My Looxcie does not turn on or is behaving erratically.
Battery power is low or exhausted. Recharge the battery.
My Looxcie is frozen .
1. Press the camera’s Power button for 5 seconds to turn it o.
2. Press and hold the Power button for 2-3 seconds to restart the
camera.
My Looxcie cannot record.
Is an SD card installed in the camera?
If not, install an SD card. See Install Memory Card on page 2.
If an SD card is already installed, either the card is full, or the card cannot
be recognized.
If the card is full, use the Looxcie Desktop Utility to download videos and
photos to your PC, and then erase the SD card. See Using the Looxcie
Dekstop Utility and DELETE VIDEO ON YOUR CAMERA, on page 5.
Note: Mac users: ensure you delete all les on camera, including
the .trash directory.
If the card cannot be recognized, reformat card or try a dierent SD card.
The Looxcie mobile app does not nd my camera.
1. Power on your camera and wait for the blinking orange light to go
solid orange. Make sure the WiFi symbol on back is ashing green.
2. From the mobile app swipe right to see the Menu screen, tap PAIR
WITH CAMERA, select Looxcie 3, and tap OK.
3. Select your device from the list of cameras. (iPhone users skip to
step 5.
4. Wait up to 30 seconds for the devices to connect.
5. If that fails, go to the WiFi setting on your smartphone, select your
Looxcie 3, connect, and then return to the Looxcie app.
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