Y-cam HomeMonitor User manual

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Welcome to Y-earn HomeMonitor™
Combining professional wireless internet cameras and a
secure online account] HomeMonitor™ allows you to tap in
to your home life from anywhere.
Watch live or see recorded eventsI from an internet-
enabled computer or smartphonel
keeps you in touch with
what matters most.
HomeMonitor™ is super simple to set up and use, just connect a camera, create
an account and you're away.
Never miss
another important moment! HomeMonitor™ detects motion and
can send alerts to keep you updated, whilst simultaneously recording and
storing clips in
to your secure online account so you can view or download later.
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Key features
• See and hear
what's
happening live
• Custom
motion
detection
settings
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Instant
motion
alerts
by
email
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Motion
clips recorded
into
your
online
account
• Customisable recording and
alert
schedules
•
Infrared
nightvision
lets
you
see-in-the-dark
• Accessible
from
your
PC,
Mac,
smartphone
or
tablet
Your account includes*
• Live
view
from
anywhere
• Free
email
alert
notifications
• Free
online
secure
storage
in
your
own
private
account
•
View
multiple
HomeMonitors
under
one account
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the
box
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camera
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Contact
us on
[email protected]
Power
supply
with
UK/US/EU plugs
*Account
features
may change occasionally
as
we
improve
the
service,
visit
home
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for
up-to-date
account
features
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Installing your HomeMonitor™
Decide howyou want to connect your HomeMonitor™
to your network- either with Wi-Fi or plugged in to your
router
with a network cable.
Connecting your HomeMonitor™ to your Wi-Fi network
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Connect HomeMonitor™ to your router
and power with provided power supply and
network cable
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your account. Follow online steps for
connecting your HomeMonitor™ to Wi-Fi
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Connecting
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HomeMonitor™ via
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Connect HomeMonitor™
to
your
router
and power.
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may need
an
additional
network
cable
if
you wish
to
position
your
HomeMonitor™ far away from your
router
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complete your
account setup
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It's importantyour HomeMonitor™ is configured according
to your individual requirements.
Once you have completed
the set
up process it is advisable to test it so you are
satisfied it will do what you need.
Questions you may want to consider:
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What kind of scenarios do I want to trigger a motion recording?
When do I
want to have a motion recorded?
Do I
want an email sent to me when a motion recording is
triggered?
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• The HomeMonitor™ is securely positioned facing what you want to see
• The
motion detection setup matches your needs
• The schedule
for the HomeMonitor™ is set to match your schedule

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HomeMonitor™ is equipped with asophisticated motion
sensor which detects when motion
is happenirig and can
alert you to it by email.
If you want to receive email alerts every time motion is detected, you may
want to take in to consideration the following tips so that you achieve the best
results and reduce the number
of worthless alerts:
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Active pets (or children!} may activate the motion recording
by accident
Movements near busy doors
or windows may set off
multiple alarms
Moving cars
or headlights may cause unwanted motion
recordings
Sunlight and reflections
of the light may cause the motion
alerts
to trigger
IR lights will reflect when pointed at glass and may create
false alerts
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• If you enable the alert notifications and you will receive an email when
the system detects motion.
• Once you receive the email
alert you can follow the link to
HomeMonitor™ and see whether to take action or not.
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Motion recordings will be saved in your account ready for playback or
you can download and keep forever.
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Day
to
day
usage
Using HomeMonitor™
on
your computer or
tablet
• Visit http://monitor.y-cam.com and login
to
see
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Dedicated app foryour smart
TV
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Search
for
HomeMonitorchannel in
the Channel Store on
your
Roku.
Roku channel may
not
be available
in
all regions. Visit homemomtor.me
for
more information.

Using HomeMonitor™ on your smartphone or tablet
• Visit http://monitor.y-cam.com/mobile and login
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Connection Motion Recording Notification
Camera2
Connection Motion Recording Notification
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Connection Motion Recording Notification
• Click/tap to open camera
live view
~ Toggles on/off the camera.
~ When disconnected the camera
will not detect motion, record
clips
or transmit live video
8 Toggles on/off motion recording
4!) Toggles on/off motion alert
notifications
Motion alarm settings
(Desktop website only)
Dedicated apps for your mobile device
Apple iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
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iOS 5.1+ required
[!] Visit App Store from
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HomeMonitor".
Android smartphones &
tablets
Android 2.3.1+ required
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Technical information
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Infrared
LEOs
Microphone
Screw
mount
HomeMonitor™ Outdoor
Image device: 640 x 480 1
/4"
CMOS
Viewing angle: Horizontal:50°, Vertical:40°
Infrared:
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LEOs
with
range <15m. Infrared
cut-filter
Dimensions (W x Hx
L):
70mm x 70mm x 190mm
Waterproof
to
IP66 standard
Lens
Light
sensor
Camera
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Safety information
• Do not try to disassemble
Now you have HomeMonitor™
setup,
what else do you want to
watch? Multiple cameras, multiple
locations, multiple uses!
Visit homemonitor.me to
purchase more cameras.
• Keep the power supply dry and avoid contact with liquid
• Small
parts may cause a choking hazard, keep away from children
• Only use approved accessories and
power supplies
• Do
not cover the HomeMonitor™. Infrared Lights produce heat which may
create a fire hazard
• Ensure
the HomeMonitor™ is property attached to the supplied stand
before final installation and positioning
• Compliance
is only assured by using the included power supply
Need further help?
If you have any further questions or need support please visit
http://monitor.y-cam.com or contact our support team by email on
[email protected] or by ringing [phone].
Packaging made from recyclable materials. Product RoHS compliant. All compliance certification
and safety requirements have been met by the developer and manufacturer, Y-earn Solutions Ltd
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