TaoTronics TT-HS005 User manual

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TaoTronics Cloud IP Camera
USER GUIDE
Model NO.: TT-HS005

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Package Contents.....................................................................................................3
1.2 Product Diagram............................................................................................................... 4
2. Network Setup ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Initial Setup via Network Cable .............................................................................. 4
2.2 Log In.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Add IP Camera ...........................................................................................................5
2.4 Video Viewing Page.................................................................................................. 8
3. Software Functions ...............................................................................................................8
3.1 Home ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.1 Add Device....................................................................................................... 8
3.1.2 Camera Status .................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Image Settings ...............................................................................................10
3.1.4 Image Settings and PTZ Control ........................................................................10
3.1.5 Interface Button Functions..................................................................................12
3.2 Playback .....................................................................................................................13
3.3 Recordings..................................................................................................................14
3.4 Settings ........................................................................................................................15
3.4.1 About........................................................................................................................15
3.4.2 Nickname ................................................................................................................ 15
3.4.3 Device Admin Password .....................................................................................16
3.4.4 Device Guest Password.......................................................................................17
3.4.5 Network....................................................................................................................18
3.4.6 OSD ...........................................................................................................................19
3.4.7 SD Card....................................................................................................................20
3.4.8 Motion Sensitivity ...................................................................................................21
3.4.9 Motion Detection ..................................................................................................22
3.4.10 Schedule recording............................................................................................22
3.4.11 Day/Time ...............................................................................................................23
3.4.12 System ....................................................................................................................23
3.4.13 Others .....................................................................................................................24
4. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................24

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1.Introduction
Thank you for choosing TaoTronics Cloud IP Camera. Please read this
guide carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you
need any further assistance, please contact our customer support
team or email us at [email protected].
1.1 Package Contents

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1.2 Product Diagram
Reset Button
Note:
Press the Reset Button to restart the camera. Press and hold the Reset
Button for 5 seconds to restore factory settings.
2. Network Setup
2.1 Initial Setup via Network Cable

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Connect the cloud IP camera with your router using the included
Ethernet cable. Follow the above diagram to set up. After a few
seconds, the network light will start to blink, which means the internet
connection is working and the IP camera has been successfully set up.
2.2 Log In
Open your browser and log on to http://ehawk.taotronics.com. Enter
the camera’s ID number and password. Then click to log in.
Note:
To protect your privacy, please modify the camera’s password after
the initial access.
You can also click on the "Sign Up" button on the top right corner to
register a user account, then login to add / manage multiple cameras.
2.3 Add IP Camera
Click the on the bottom left corner to add IP camera. Enter the
camera ID and then click “next”. The software will automatically
search for and detect connected devices on your network. After

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finding your device, enter the default password (“admin”), and click
“next”. You will be asked to modify the password. To configure with
Wi-Fi, select your Wi-Fi account and enter its password, click “apply”to
save the configuration.

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Note:
In case the device is indicated as offline, please go through
network connection following the previous instructions.
In case your Wi-Fi network is missing from the search results, click
refresh and search for your Wi-Fi network again.

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2.4 Video Viewing Page
Note:
The video image might seem blurry due to the transmission process
or moving obstacles. The optimal focal distance is within 3 meters /
9.84 feet. Keep the camera within the appropriate range for better
results. Also you can turn and adjust the camera lens back and
forth a few times until you find the best shot.
If you cannot watch the video, please install the plug-in according
to the reminder.
3. Software Functions
3.1 Home
3.1.1 Add Device
After login, you can click to add more devices to manage multiple
cloud cameras simultaneously. Click to manage the added
cameras.

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3.1.2 Camera Status
You can see the online status of each camera.
Green
A green status light indicates that
your camera is online and ready
Red
A red light indicates the camera
is offline and is currently not
accessible remotely
Yellow
A yellow light means the camera
is online, but a camera software
upgrade is pending or your
password has been changed.
You need to enter the new
password to access the camera
again
Note:
1) If the camera is shown as offline, try the following:
Make sure the camera network connection is normal.
Try restarting your network router.
Check the camera's cable connection. If successfully
connected, the network connection indicator will flash green 3
times every 3 seconds.
2) If you are still unable to access your camera, restart the camera
or press and hold the Reset Button for 5 seconds to restore to

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factory settings
3.1.3 Image Settings
Click to display and hide the status bar icons.
You can access Resolution, Password, Guest Password, Options, Exit,
and About through this icon.
Set video size
Choose the resolution of the images
User admin password
Modify the account admin password
User guest password
Modify the account guest password
Exit
Exit video interface
Options
Modify plug-in
About
Check software version
3.1.4 Image Settings and PTZ Control

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Brightness / Contrast /
Saturation / Sharpness
Adjust the corresponding parameters
Mode
Choose Day / Night / Auto Mode
Flip
Flip the image in case the camera is installed
upside down
Power frequency
Select from 50Hz and 60Hz frequencies
Reset
Restore brightness / contrast / saturation /
sharpness parameters to the factory default
settings
Control PTZ up / down / left / right rotation
Display and hide the status bar icons

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3.1.5 Interface Button Functions
Click to pause / stop when the video is playing
Click to play the video when video is paused or
stopped
Temporary audio / video manual recording -
recording icon will be shown (the recorded clip
will be stored on the micro SD memory card)
Capture screen image –selectable image resolution
(1280*720, 640*360, 320*180, 160*90)
Mute computer and IP Cam microphone
Activate computer and IP Cam microphone
Mute computer and IP Cam audio

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Activate computer and IP Cam audio
NOTE:
The Video Record Button applies only to temporary manual recording.
Exit the monitor screen or click the button again to stop the recording
and the footage will be saved onto the micro SD card.
3.2 Playback
On the playback page, you can access and play back the files stored
in the micro SD card.
You can access the recorded files through the below steps:
1. Select the camera in the camera list.
2. Click on the video files to watch the video named by date and
time.

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3.Locate and play a specific episode within a file by moving the
mouse on the progress slider.
3.3 Recordings
Screen captures and alarm snaps are stored in the computer,
accessible through the Records page.
Click the listed photo to view a larger image.

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3.4 Settings
3.4.1 About
Model
The camera model
Software version
Current camera software version
Plug-in version
Current camera plugin version
Device ID
Camera ID
3.4.2 Nickname
You can modify the name of the camera. When you finish, click
“apply”to save your change.

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3.4.3 Device Admin Password
Admin password
To modify the login password,
enter the current login password
and modify according to the
instructions (“admin” is the
password by default)
New password
Log in with the new password
Confirm new password
Re-enter the modified login
password
Note:
When complete, click "Apply" to save your changes.
To protect your privacy, please modify the default password after
initial login.

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3.4.4 Device Guest Password
Admin password
Enter the administrator password
of the current camera
Guest password
Enter new guest password to
modify guest password (“admin” is
the password by default)
Confirm new password
Re-enter the new guest password
to confirm
Note:
When it’s done, click "Apply" to save your changes.
Besides administrator password, the software also supports
guest password login under the same ID account. When log on
by guest password, you are only permitted to watch videos. To
manage the device and account, you need to log on with the
administrator password.

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3.4.5 Network
On this page, you can use the Enable function to enable or disable the
network by switching the Enabled button on / off.
NIC: Respectively, Ethernet (wired) and wireless network.
No matter what form of network you choose, the software will
automatically obtain Mac address, IP and DNS information.
After connecting to your Wi-Fi, click “Apply”. In Wi-Fi mode, select
Client. Then you need to exit Network menu before entering again.
After a successful connection, the router address and gateway
information will appear. Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi light will blink green 3
times every 3 seconds.

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3.4.6 OSD
On the OSD page, you can set up the information to be displayed on
the screen.
Display text
When checked, the upper left corner of
the screen displays the name of the
camera. You can modify the display
name of the camera (It does not
support Chinese and symbols, only
English and digits allowed)
Display date
If turned on, date will appear on the
upper left corner of the screen
Date format
Select from Year / Month / Day or
Month / Day / Year formats
Display time
When checked, the screen will display
the time on the left
Time format
Select from 24-hour or 12-hour clock
Display day
When checked, the screen will display
week days
Note: When it’s done, click Apply to save your changes.

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3.4.7 SD Card
On this page, you can access to your SD card setting.
Format
Format the Micro SD (T-FLASH) card. The existing
micro SD card memories will be cleared
Unmount
Remove the micro SD card and start over again
in case of abnormal contact
Note:
The above operations might cause some of the micro SD card
contents to become deleted.
Click “Apply” to save your changes.