Zivif RS Series User manual

Zivif Security Camera
Quick Installation Guide
Support and downloads:
www.zivif.com
(RH and RS Series)

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CONNECTION OVERVIEW
Camera Router Modem Global
Internet
(Optional)
Network Video
Recorder (NVR)
Wifi / SD onboard storage
(supported models only)
Mobile Devices
Camera Router Modem Global
Internet
Wifi / SD onboard storage
(supported models only)
PoE Switch
To NVR (optional)
Wired
PoE
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INSTALL THE CAMERA
1. Installation of the camera
Step 1. Power on the camera by connecting it to power.
*Camera takes 60 seconds to power up.
Step 2. Connect the Ethernet cable with the other end
connected to your router
Power
PoE / Ethernet
Reset
PoE / Ethernet - Connect an ethernet cable from your
router. If your model supports PoE, connect an ethernet
cable to your PoE Switch (this will work for power and
internet.)
Power - This is a 12V power input jack.
Reset - Resets the camera (incase password forgotten,
camera moved to dierent wifi, etc.) Camera must be
setup again from the beginning if reset. (*Available on
select models.)
Audio - Available on select models. Connect an external
speaker to this port.

2.1 Add Camera
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Download and install app from Apple App Store or Google
Play Store
HDSmartLife
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Register for an account and login

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Camera ID can be auto filled by scanning the QR code on
the device.
Default username: admin
Default password: admin
Both credentials must be entered in LOWER CASE ONLY.
+ ADDING CAMERA
WIRED INSTALL

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APP INTERFACE
6. Settings (available only if camera ONLINE)
1. Edit / Delete camera
2. Alarm Log
3. Local Picture Playback
4. Local Video Playback
5. TF card Playback
Camera
Connection status
Camera Settings Menu
Camera Connection status
Refresh Status
App Menu

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Click on the camera in the list. It should show as ‘ONLINE’.
You will then see this real time live screen view.
Close Image Flip
Snapshot
Local Recording
*Push
To
Talk
Brightness
*Pan/Tilt/Zoom menu
* = Not applicable for this model
Bandwidth usage
Audio
Contrast
Resolution / Fit
LIVE VIEW AND APP SETTINGS

1. Edit / Delete camera
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Edit the camera ID or password or
Delete the camera from your list.
2. Alarm Log
You can see the alarm (e.g. motion detection) snapshots in a list.
3. Local Picture
When you take a snapshot while viewing the camera live, those
images are saved on your mobile. You can access them here.
The photo will automatically export to your camera roll.
4. Local Video
When you click the video record icon while viewing the camera
live, those videos are saved on your mobile. You can access and
manage them here.
5. TF Card Playback
If your camera supports this feature and you have inserted a TF
card with recording settings setup correctly, your recorded video
can be viewed here. Select the date and time to see all video
files after this time.
6. Settings
This menu is only available when your
camera status is ONLINE.
We will further explain each of the
settings here which are functions we
are accessing remotely of the camera.

6.4 User Setting
Change your camera’s
administrator access.
This is highly recommended
once the camera is setup.
The default password is
‘admin’
Visitor can only view the live
stream, without making any
setting or password changes.
6.1 Wifi Security - not applicable
6.2 FTP Setting
Enter your FTP server details
and credentials here to
upload video from your
camera to your FTP server.
6.3 Time Setting
Calibrate your camera’s time
so recording and playback is
on the right time.
Choose the right time zone
or calibrate it to sync with
your mobile device.
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6.5 Alarm Setting
Motion Detection Alarm
High / Medium / Low
Image upload to FTP
To be notified by email and / or upload to FTP when motion is
detected, you can switch on this function from this menu.
Motion Detection Sensitivity can also be set. If you would like
smaller movements or larger movements to notify you. There can
be false alarms as any movement from cars or trees can also
trigger an alarm.
6.6 Mail Setting
Setup your personal email account here to be able to receive
motion detection notification emails.
You will need to provide your email authentication details.
Upto 4 people can receive these emails simultaneously.
Snapshot to email
Get notified on loud sounds
*Select models only
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