TUYA A1 Instruction manual

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TUYA Platform IP Battery Camera
Quick User Guide
100% Wire-Free IP Camera with rechargeable battery
Place it Anywhere, Watch on Phone Anytime

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1. Packing list and Product Details
A1 Camera：
1x camera, 1x wall mount, 1x screws
1x USB cable, 1x Quick User Guide

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A3 Camera：
1x camera, 1x wall mount, 1x screws
1x Double-sided adhesive
1x USB cable, 1x Quick User Guide

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Product Details
Model: A1

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Model A3:

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2. Install Smartlife APP
2.1 Download APP smartlife from googleplay or apple
store.
2.2 Register account and login
2.2.1 Select Country
2.2.2 Input mobile phone number or Email
2.2.3 Set password
2.2.4 Login with new account and password
4. Add Device
4.1 Insert micro SD card
Please insert a micro SD card to record videos when
motion detected and playback. ( card not included,
supports 128GB Max.)
* NOTE: Please insert the SD card before power on,
otherwise, the SD Card cannot be read.

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4.2 Power on the camera
Press and hold on the top Power Button for 5 seconds to
Turn on Camera (if can not power on, please plug in DC5V
1A/2A phone adapter to charge 15min first). Power
adapter is not included in packing list.
NOTE: Ensure the indicator light slowly blinking in
RED before setup WiFi
4.3 Setup Wi-Fi
4.3.1 Bring the camera and phone to the router within 1 to
3 feet (30 to 100 cm) and connect wifi.
NOTE: Please note camera only works under 2.4G
Wi-Fi, not supports 5G Wi-Fi.

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4.3.2 Run Smartlife App, select “Security & Sensor” ---
“Smart Camera”
4.3.3 Add Device
4.3.4 Enter Wi-Fi Password
4.3.5 Scan with the Camera

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5. Camera Menu

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APP Menu
Camera Settings options
1. Camera Name
2. Camera Settings
3. Camera Time
4. Network Signal strength
5. Audio
6. HD/SD
7. Full Screen
8. Battery Volume
9. Screenshot
10. Speak
11. Record
12. Playback
13. Cloud Storage
14. Device Name
15. Share Device
16. Device Information
17. Power Management Setting
18. Basic function settings
19. PIR on.off switch
20. Value-added Service Purchase
21. Memory card Settings
22. Feedback
23. Firmware information
24. Remove Device

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6. Share Video to Friend
6.1. Add your Friend’s account in app
NOTE: Firstly ensure Friend’s account already registered
in Smartlife app
6.2 Share video to your Friend’s account
7. Alarm Push Notification and playback
Battery camera with PIR sensor is not designed for 7X24 all
day recording, but just push alarm message notification to
phone app and record video to SD card when PIR sensor
detected human body motion events, then you can
playback the motion videos wherever you are via Smartlife

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App.
When PIR is triggered, camera and system actions:
1. Alarm Sound in app (please enable Smartlife app
notification in mobile setting and also mobile volume is
on )
2. Alarm Message Notification (please enable Smartlife
app notification in mobile setting)
3. Alarm snapshot and video record on SD card (please
insert SD Card)

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8. Camera Installation
8.1. You can put it on any flat place: table, chair, floor, etc.
8.2 Install with Wall Mount:
8.2.1 A3 Wall Mount Installation
Fix the iron ball bracket to the wall with screws or
double-sided adhesive, and then magnetize the camera to
the iron ball. Installation is very convenient and also easy
to adjust the angle.
8.2.2 A1 Wall Mount Installation：
Steps1: Prepare one more cross screwdriver, which is not
in packing list

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Steps2: Use the screwdriver to thread the screw through
the 90-degree notch of the iron ball bracket
Steps3: Screw the screw into the threaded hole at the rear
of the camera. The 90 degree slot can adjust the camera's
monitoring angle.
Steps4: Screw a screw into the wall and hang the camera
on the wall with the iron ball bracket.

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9. To reduce false alarms, please note that:
⚫Do not install the camera facing any objects with bright
lights, including sunshine, bright lamp lights, etc.
⚫Do not place the camera too close to a place where
there frequently moving vehicles. Based on numerous
tests, the recommended distance between the camera
and vehicle is 15 meters (55ft).
⚫Stay away from the outlets, including air conditioner
vents, humidifier outlets, the heat transfer vents of the
projectors, etc.
⚫Do not install the camera facing the mirror.
⚫Keep the camera at least 1 meter away from any
wireless devices, including Wi-Fi routers and phones, in
order to avoid wireless interference.
Appendix:
LED Status Description
No.
LED Status
Camera Status
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Slow blinking Red
Awaiting WiFi Connection
2
Fast blinking Red
WiFi Connecting
3
Solid on Red
Network is abnormal