Vivitar IPC 117 User manual

IPC 117
360 View Wi-Fi Cam
Smart Security Wi-Fi Cam
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
Features ....................................................................................................................................... 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 4
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD ..........................................................................................................................................................5
TURNING ON THE SMART SECURITY CAM................................................................................................................................................6
CAMERA RESET.................................................................................................................................................................................7
INDI C ATOR LIGHT ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
MOUNTING THE CAMERA ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Initial Mobile Device Setup ..........................................................................................................11
MOBILE DEVICE –ANDROID AND IOS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................11
VIVITAR SMART HOME SECURITY –INSTALL AND LAUNCH .......................................................................................................................11
Connecting Your IP Camera with the Vivitar Smart Home Security Mobile Application .............. 12
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................................12
QUICK OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................................................................................13
INITIAL SETUP:CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO THE APP........................................................................................................................14
Using Vivitar Smart Home Security ............................................................................................ 20
LIVE IP CAMERA VIEW .....................................................................................................................................................................20
MAIN MENU..................................................................................................................................................................................24
NAVIGATION BAR ............................................................................................................................................................................46
IP CAMERAS SCREEN .......................................................................................................................................................................47
DEVICES ........................................................................................................................................................................................49
SHARING IP CAMERAS......................................................................................................................................................................50
RECONNECTING DEVICES ..................................................................................................................................................................54
HOME AND AWAY MODES ................................................................................................................................................................57
FULL SCREEN LIVE STREAMING VIDEO MODE........................................................................................................................................59
Using your IPC with Amazon Alexa and Google Home .............................................................. 61
AMAZON ALEXA SKILLS.....................................................................................................................................................................61
GOOGLE ACTION.............................................................................................................................................................................63
Camera Technical Specifications................................................................................................ 66
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 66
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 67

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Vivitar IPC 117 Smart Security 360 View Wi-Fi Cam.
Everything you need to stream live video, record in HD and capture still images and videos
remotely is included with your camera and the accompanying online Vivitar ‘Smart Home
Security’ application.
You can use the app to monitor what is going on inside and outside your home via any mobile
device from anywhere. There is automatic activation of all IP cameras based on motion and
sound detection. In addition, you can use the ‘Smart Home Security’ app to control your lighting,
doorbell, electrical outlets and more.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your Vivitar Smart Security
Cam.
NOTE:
Your Smart Security Cam requires a Class 4 or higher Micro SDHC memory card up to 32 GB.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Features
•Full 360-degree view
•Records video in Full HD 1080p resolution
•Rotation swivel head allows for precise positioning
•Motion detection and event notification
•Two-way audio “intercom”, hear and talk with anyone in the room
•Night view using the infrared video mode
•Easily connects to your smart phone or tablet
•Wireless Wi-Fi Connectivity
•Built-in Speaker/Microphone
•Stream Live Video
•Still Image Capture
•Vivitar Smart Home Security app: Free Mobile App for iOS and Android smartphones or
tablets

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What’s Included
1. IP Camera
2. Micro USB cable
3. AC Charger
4. Screws
5. Setup Tool
6. Wall Mount
7. 2-Sided Foam Pad
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. Micro SD Memory Card Slot 6. Ventilation Holes
2. LED Status Light Indicator (Red/Blue) 7. Speaker
3. Lens 8. RESET
4. Microphone 9. Micro USB Port
5. Light Sensor

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Initial Camera Setup
INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD
Make sure a Micro SD Memory card (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB) has been properly inserted
into your Smart Security Cam. Micro SD Memory card not included and must be purchased
separately. To properly insert the Micro SD Memory Card:
1. Insert the Micro SD memory card into the Micro SD Card slot as shown in the illustration
above.
2. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.
NOTE: Make sure to insert the Micro SD Memory card before plugging in your device.

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TURNING ON THE SMART SECURITY CAM
Connect one end of the Micro USB cable to your IP camera and the other end to the AC charger
and then plug the AC charger into a power socket. The RED indicator light turns on.
NOTE:
If the camera indicator is blinking blue, the camera needs to be reset. See the section below,
Camera Reset, for further information.
The LED power light indicator blinks blue after about one minute, indicating that the camera is
powered on. To power off the camera, disconnect the USB cable from the power source.

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CAMERA RESET
If the camera indicator is blinking blue upon startup, the camera needs to be reset.
To reset the IP Camera:
1. Use the Setup Tool (supplied) or a small pin to press the RESET button (hole) on the back of
the camera.
2. Press and hold until the LED light indicator turns red. Release the RESET button and wait for
the system to reboot. This will take about 15 seconds. You will hear the camera emit ‘Reset
Success’.

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INDICATOR LIGHT
Red Flashing Indicator Light:
When the red indicator light is flashing, this indicates that the camera is in setting mode and it is
ready for Wi-Fi setup via your mobile device.
Blue Steady Indicator Light:
When the blue indicator light is steady, this indicates that the camera is connected to Wi-Fi.
Blue Flashing Indicator Light:
When the blue indicator light is flashing, this indicates that the camera may need to be reset if it
does not connect to your device while adding a new device or reconnecting a device.

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MOUNTING THE CAMERA
The IP Camera can be mounted in the following ways:
•The 2-sided foam pad can be placed on the bottom of the base and then stuck to a
surface.
•The wall mount can be installed to a non-magnetic surface, allowing the camera to
mount on it.