WIWACAM MW8 User manual

MW8 Mini Camera
Quick Guide
English
Before using the camera for the first time, please read the
‘Important Notes’ and ‘Setup Camera’ in this quick guide.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: wiwacam.com/mw8-s-en
ONLINE PDF: wiwacam.com/mw8-pdf-en
VER:08-EN-2308

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Warranty
If you encounter any problems with the product or need
to request a replacement or refund, please send us an
email (see below). We will respond within 24 hours, and
in most cases, within a few hours.
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Service email:
[email protected]
Support Web Site:
wiwacam.com/support
Before using the camera for the first time, please
read the ‘Important Notes’.
Important notes:
1. If the seal labels on the box are torn, missing, or damaged before you
open it, please contact us for a new camera, email: [email protected].
2. Before using the camera, please perform the Setup Camera as described

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in Chapter 2 of this manual.
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 problem on the camera you receive, please contact us for
a replacement.
4. The MW8 camera uses external surfaces for heat dissipation. You may
notice that the camera surface is warm during camera operation, this is
normal.
5. The MW8 camera has equipped a Camera Lens Cover in front of the
camera lens to conceal the camera. We have used WIWACAM Ultra Hidden
Glass for this purpose. However, this can still have a slight impact on the
image quality, which is considered normal. All the similar models available
in the market experience a similar impact.
6. Please be aware that the Camera Lens Cover glass is fragile and can
easily break if it falls to the ground.
7. To achieve better image quality and better night vision, please place the
MW8 camera closer to the edge of the table. If it is positioned too far away
from the table edge, a significant portion of the image may be occupied by
the table itself. We recommend keeping a distance of LESS than 6 inches
from the camera to the table edge for optimal results.
8. In night vision mode, be careful not to have objects too close to the lens.
Objects closed to lens will block the infrared rays or reflect the infrared
rays to the lens. The blocking or reflection will severely degrade night vision
image quality.
9. The MW8 prevents rapid switching back and forth between day mode
and night mode. If the camera switches modes several times within 1
minute, it will stay in night mode for 30 minutes. Afterward, it resumes
attempting to detect the lighting conditions automatically. If you see the
camera still in night mode when the room is well-lit, simply wait a few
minutes for it to switch back to auto light detection mode.

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Table of Contents
Important notes: ............................................................................................................................................................... - 2 -
1. Product Brief.................................................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
2. Setup Camera and Connect to WiFi ...................................................................................................................... - 6 -
2.1 Preparation.............................................................................................................................................................. - 6 -
2.2 Detach the Camera Lens Cover........................................................................................................................ - 7 -
2.2 Turn on Camera..................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -
2.3 WIWACAM app ..................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
2.4 Setup Camera......................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
2.5 The Second Setup Method..............................................................................................................................- 12 -
2.6 (Optional)Turn Off Status LED ........................................................................................................................- 12 -
3. Mobile Power Bank, Recharge and Battery.......................................................................................................- 13 -
3.1 Mobile Power Bank ............................................................................................................................................- 13 -
3.2 Camera works by the battery..........................................................................................................................- 13 -
3.3 Turn Off Camera.................................................................................................................................................. - 14 -
4. Install microSD card ..................................................................................................................................................- 14 -
5. Reset Camera .............................................................................................................................................................. - 15 -
6. How to Ensure Good Quality Night Vision........................................................................................................- 16 -
7. Feature Guides............................................................................................................................................................- 19 -
7.1 Add camera on more smartphones.............................................................................................................. - 19 -
7.2 Check Live Video................................................................................................................................................. - 21 -
7.3 Set Continuous Recording ...............................................................................................................................- 22 -
7.4 Set Alarm Recording..........................................................................................................................................- 24 -
7.5 Playback microSD card Recordings .............................................................................................................. - 25 -
7.6 Set Alarm and Alarm Notification.................................................................................................................. - 26 -
7.7 Check Alarm List.................................................................................................................................................. - 29 -
7.8 Notes about Playback Recordings on PC/MAC........................................................................................- 29 -
7.9 Use Camera with No WiFi ................................................................................................................................ - 29 -
8 Online FAQ and Resources......................................................................................................................................- 29 -
9 Error diagnostics..........................................................................................................................................................- 30 -

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Note
There is a online PDF quick guide available:
https://wiwacam.com/mw8-pdf-en
We update the online PDF regularly to include latest features and tips
If you need the guide of recording without WiFi, check this link,
https://wiwacam.com/no-wifi-en
1. Product Brief
Note: the device has a Camera Lens Cover installed by default when going
out of factory.
(after detach the Camera Lens Cover from the device)

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This device could work as both mobile power bank and mini spy camera.
You can charge your smartphone with it, and at the same time, the built-in
WiFi camera can be used to stream live video and record.
2. Setup Camera and Connect to WiFi
2.1 Preparation
Please check the following before using your camera for the first time:
✓ Make sure your router has a 2.4GHz frequency band (most 5GHz routers
also have a 2.4GHz band, so it should work if you have a router with 5GHz
WiFi support)
✓ Connect your smartphone to the target WiFi (the WiFi you want to
connect the camera to)
✓ Keep your smartphone and the camera close to your WiFi router, within
9 feet (3 meters) during the installation process (you can move the camera
further away after installation)
✓ Ensure you have the correct WiFi password for the network

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2.2 Detach the Camera Lens Cover
The camera lens cover is held onto the device with a adhesive strip.
Begin by going to the side where the camera lens is located, and gently lift
the cover from the corner edge. If you spot screw on the device, it's a sign
that you're properly opening the cover.
Note: When you detach the lens cover, it's normal if there's some adhesive
strip left on the device.
Caution: the cover is made of glass (Ultra Hidden Glass). Be careful not to
bend or twist the glass, as it might break accidentally. Pay close attention to
ensure no person gets hurt if glass broken.
2.2 Turn on Camera
(after the Camera Lens Cover has been detached)
✓Connect the microUSB input port on the device to a power outlet using the
USB cable that comes with the product. Use a regular USB Power Adapter
(like 5V 1A or 5V 2A).
✓Press and hold the Camera ON/OFF button for about 3 seconds, then
release(see the image below). This will turn on the camera. (this is not press
the Power Bank ON/OFF button)
✓Wait for 30 to 40 seconds, you will see the Status LED will flash in red

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and blue, it means the camera is ready for setup.
*If the Status LED does not flash in red and blue, please try resetting the
camera (See Chapter 4)
2.3 WIWACAM app
✓Search for ‘wiwacam’ in the App Store (iPhone) or in Google Play
(Android) to find and install the ‘WIWACAM' app for free.
WIWA CAM App Download in App Store and Google Play
✓Set up a new account in the WIWACAM app by clicking 'New User
Registration'.
(If you already have a WIWACAM app account, just login to the account)
2.4 Setup Camera
The app will guide you to through the configuration process step by step.
video tutorial available: https://wiwacam.com/mw8-s-en
(The camera support two setup methods. Here is the first way. The second
way can be found in Chapter 2.5 ‘The Other Option of Setup Method’. You
can try second way if first way does not work for you)

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(make sure your phone is connected to the target
WiFi)
1. Start the WIWACAM app, click the + button
in top right corner to add a new camera.
2. Select ‘MW8' from the menu options. Then
follow the instructions in the app.
3. Confirm the WiFi name shown here in app is the name of the WiFi to
connect to (must be 2.4G WiFi) --> input the WiFi password, click
‘Next’.
Note: if the WiFi name here is not the one you want camera to connect,
go to your phone WiFi settings, connect your phone to the correct WiFi,
then start from the beginning of Chapter 2.4 again.
4. The App will display a QR Code on
phone screen. Keep camera lens about
6 inches (15cm) away from phone, let
the camera lens facing the QR Code on
the phone screen to scan it.

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At the same time, keep an eye on the
Status LED on the device, once
camera has scanned successfully, you
will see the Status LED change to
flash in blue, then Click ‘NEXT’
button in the current app page.
(In some cases the app will detect
camera automatically and continue to next step automatically.)
5. The app will display ‘In Progress’ and add the camera, then prompt you
to name the camera and set your own password to the camera. Click
‘Complete’ button.