ZMODO EZCam User manual

EZCam
Quick Start Guide
VER-Z3
Connect with
Beam

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1Getting to know your camera
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Light Sensor
Status Light
HD Camera
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What’s in the box:
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Power Port
Speaker
Microphone
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EZCam Screws &
Anchors
Power
Adapter
Quick Start
Guide
EZCam
Quick Start Guide
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Make sure that you have a strong WiFi connection at the
location of your camera. Visit www.zmodo.com/support
for advice on improving your WiFi signal range.
Download and install the “Zmodo” app from Google
TM M ®
Play or the App StoreT (compatibility: iOS 9.0+ or
TM
Android 4.0+). Launch the app and sign up for a free
Zmodo account. All of your devices will be bound to this
account.
We are constantly working to improve our product and app. Please visit
www.zmodo.com/support for updated instructions, manuals, and more.
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This quick start guide will help you configure your EZCam
for initial use. For detailed instructions and
troubleshooting, please visit:
www.zmodo.com/support
Before you begin:
Mobile Setup
Power on your camera with the supplied power adapter.
Make sure you know the SSID (WiFi network name) and
password of the 2.4GHz WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WiFi
network that you want your camera to connect to. Your
network cannot be hidden.
Zmodo
Make sure your network has at least 1Mbps upload speed
for each camera when live viewing or 2Mbps upload
speed for each camera when using the Zmodo Cloud
Service.

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Select the “Zink” connection method
to connect your camera. Your camera
will be added to your Zmodo account.
Log in and press in the upper
right corner. Select "Add Device".
This device can be set up with a Zmodo Beam. If you own a
Beam, please follow the instructions in your Beam quick guide to
connect your device instead.
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Connect with
Beam
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5Select the network named “ZMD_SAP”
and connect to it.
Note: If you see a "No Internet Connection" error
message, please ignore it and connect anyway.
Follow the on-screen instructions and
select “Tap here to begin setup” to go
to the WiFi settings page on your
smartphone.
Note: If you are using an iOS device, you will need to
manually go to the WiFi settings page on your
smartphone.
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3Tap to proceed (If you’re setting
up multiple cameras at once, tap to
add additional units).
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7If you see this screen, the app will
connect your camera to your WiFi
network. This may take a few minutes.
Once it’s completed, please skip to
step 11.
If you do not see this screen, please
proceed to step 8.
Note: If you are connecting multiple devices, you
will need to wait for the app to find and connect all
devices.
8If this app interface appears, please
press “Tap here to select WiFi”.
Note: If you are using an iOS device, you will need to
manually go to the WiFi settings page on your
smartphone.
Return to the Zmodo app page and
select or enter the SSID and password
of the WiFi network that you want your
camera to connect to.
Note: The WiFi name and password are case-
sensitive.
Tap to proceed.
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The app will automatically search for
your camera and connect it to the
WiFi network. This may take a few
minutes.
Note: If you are connecting multiple devices, you
will need to wait for the app to find and connect
all devices.
Name your camera and set a
password for it. Tap to proceed.
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Note: The password provides an additional layer
of security for your devices. You will not need to
use this password when accessing your devices
from the Zmodo app. It is not required, but it is
highly recommended.
9Select the WiFi network that your
camera will connect to, and connect to
it. Return to the Zmodo app once your
mobile device is connected to the WiFi
network.

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Remove the three screw plugs on the bracket and keep
the holes exposed.
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3Mounting Your Camera (Optional)
Your camera has been successfully
configured! You can now share or
view your camera.
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Connect the supplied power adapter to the power port,
and plug the adapter into a nearby power outlet. The LED
status light will light up when it powers on.
You can rotate the camera for a better viewing angle.
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Line the bracket against the wall and mark the
appropriate holes. Drill three holes smaller than the
provided wall anchors and use a hammer to gently insert
the anchors into the wall. The tip of the anchors should be
flush against the wall. Fasten the three screws through
the holes on the bracket and the anchors as shown.
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4Recording and Viewing Options
Record continuously and store footage on our secure
cloud servers.
Access your footage and clips at any time from any
location.
Create and save video clips from your recordings.
Enjoy more smart features in the future.
Recording Options
This device is compatible with the Zmodo Cloud
Service. Please visit www.zmodo.com/cloud for more
information about the Zmodo Cloud Service. The cloud
service will allow you to:
Viewing Options
All of your Zmodo devices will be bound to your Zmodo
user account. You can access your camera and other
TM
devices by using the Zmodo app with any Android or
®
iOS device. Just download the Zmodo app from Google
TM TM
Play or the App Store .
You can also access your devices from any web browser
with our web app. Visit and log in with user.zmodo.com
your Zmodo user account information.

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If you were unable to connect your camera successfully:
5Status Light Definitions
The camera is powering on.
Solid green
Solid blue
The camera has successfully connected to the WiFi
network.
Blinking green
The camera is ready for setup.
Blinking blue
The camera is connecting to the WiFi network. Please
do NOT turn off or unplug the camera at this time.
Please make sure that you entered the network name
and password correctly. Note: Both are case-sensitive.
Make sure that you are connecting to a 2.4GHz WPA-
PSK/WPA2-PSK WiFi network, and your network is not
hidden.
You may need to improve your WiFi strength. Visit
www.zmodo.com/support for suggestions.
Try moving your camera closer to the router for the initial
setup, and then relocate the camera once it has been
configured.

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6Support
Having difficulty?
For more instructions, troubleshooting, support, and other
resources, please visit:
www.zmodo.com/support
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Scan the QR-code below!
You can use the Live Chat function in Zmodo app if you
have any technical problems.
Please follow the steps below:
Access the “Me” page in the lower right corner in Zmodo
app and select "Zmodo Support".
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