Y-cam HomeMonitor User manual

Outdoor
Quick Start Guide
Your unique Camera ID is:

HomeMonitor
Seeing your stuff – made simple
HomeMonitor
Seeing your stuff – made simple
HomeMonitor
Seeing your stuff – made simple
Welcome to Y-cam 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 events, from an internet-
enabled computer or smartphone, 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.
It’s easy, it’s versatile, it’s seeing your stu – made simple.
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Outdoor camera Mount
Power supply with
UK/US/EU plugs
Power and network adapter
1m network cable Network extension
adapter
Key features
• See and hear what’s happening live
• Custom motion detection settings
• Instant motion alerts by email
• 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 notications
• Free online secure storage in your own private account
• View multiple HomeMonitors under one account
What’s in the box
* Account features may change occasionally as we improve the service, visit homemonitor.me for
up-to-date account features
Missing something? Contact us on [e-mail]
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Installing your HomeMonitor™
Decide how you 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
Mount HomeMonitor™ securely in position
when prompted and connect power supply
provided
Visit http://monitor.y-cam.com to register
your account. Follow online steps for
connecting your HomeMonitor™ to Wi-Fi
Follow online steps to complete your
account setup
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Connecting your HomeMonitor™ via Network Cable
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Mount HomeMonitor™ securely in position Connect HomeMonitor™ to your router
and power. You may need an additional
network cable if you wish to position your
HomeMonitor™ far away from your router
Visit http://monitor.y-cam.com to register
your account
Follow online steps to complete your
account setup
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?What do I want to see in the eld of view?
When do I want to have a motion recorded?
Do I want an email sent to me when a motion recording is
triggered?
What kind of scenarios do I want to trigger a motion recording?
Questions you may want to consider:
Getting the best from your
HomeMonitor™
It’s important your HomeMonitor™ is congured according
to your individual requirements. Once you have completed
the set up process it is advisable to test it so you are
satised it will do what you need.
When you have considered these questions make sure:
• 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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How notication alerts work
• If you enable the alert notications 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.
• Motion recordings will be saved in your account ready for playback or
you can download and keep forever.
Motion alert & notication tips
HomeMonitor™ is equipped with a sophisticated motion
sensor which detects when motion is happening 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:
Active pets (or children!) may activate the motion recording
by accident
Moving cars or headlights may cause unwanted motion
recordings
Movements near busy doors or windows may set o
multiple alarms
Sunlight and reections of the light may cause the motion
alerts to trigger
IR lights will reect when pointed at glass and may create
false alerts
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Search for HomeMonitor channel in
the Channel Store on your Roku.
Roku channel may not be available in
all regions. Visit homemonitor.me for
more information.
Dedicated app for your smart TV
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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 your dashboard
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Apple iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
iOS 5.1+ required
Visit App Store from
your iOS device &
search for “Y-cam
HomeMonitor”.
Dedicated apps for your mobile device
Android smartphones & tablets
Android 2.3.1+ required
Visit Google Play from
your Android device
& search for “Y-cam
HomeMonitor”.
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Toggles on/o motion alert
notications
Toggles on/o motion recording
Toggles on/o the camera.
When disconnected the camera
will not detect motion, record
clips or transmit live video
Click/tap to open camera
live view
Motion alarm settings
(Desktop website only)
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Using HomeMonitor™ on your smartphone or tablet
• Visit http://monitor.y-cam.com/mobile and login
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HomeMonitor™ Outdoor
Image device: 640 x 480 ¼” CMOS
Viewing angle: Horizontal:50°, Vertical:40°
Infrared: 12 LEDs with range <15m. Infrared cut-lter
Dimensions (W x H x L): 70mm x 70mm x 190mm
Waterproof to IP66 standard
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Technical information
Camera ID
Light sensor
Lens
Infrared LEDs
Screw mount
Microphone

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Add more cameras
Packaging made from recyclable materials. Product RoHS compliant. All compliance certication
and safety requirements have been met by the developer and manufacturer, Y-cam Solutions Ltd
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
[e-mail] or by ringing [phone].
Safety information
• Do not try to disassemble
• 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 re hazard
• Ensure the HomeMonitor™ is property attached to the supplied stand
before nal installation and positioning
• Compliance is only assured by using the included power supply
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.

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For more information or support on HomeMonitor, visit:
http://www.homemonitor.me or contact [e-mail]
Y-cam Solutions Ltd
Vision House
3 Dee Road
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 2JN
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Y-cam Solutions LLC
4500 140th Avenue North
Suite 101
Clearwater
FL 33762
United States
Tel: [phone]