DIHOOM Battery Camera

User manual for the DIHOOM smart battery-powered IP camera, covering the camera layout, LED indicators, specifications, CloudEdge app setup, SD-card recording, device sharing, installation, and troubleshooting.

The DIHOOM Smart Battery Powered IP Camera is a wire-free, PIR motion-activated security camera managed through the CloudEdge app.

Need help? Many problems are solved by changing a single setting. If the camera does not work as expected, check the Troubleshooting & FAQ section below, or browse the Battery Camera FAQs.

Statement

Though we apply all efforts to make the manual complete and accurate, there could still be some discrepancies due to products and app timely update.
The products and manual are subject to change without previous notification.
The content in this manual is only for users' reference. We don't promise it's exactly the same with the products you purchase. Detailed information is in accordance with the final products.

Safety Caution

Please read the manual carefully and operate in accordance with the instructions.
Please do not transform or modify the product, do not open the case or disassemble the product.
Please use the product under its standard working temperature and humidity.
Avoid mud, sand, water, drops, bumps, etc. Also avoid setting up the device in an environment and condition that can lead to failures or damage.
Conditions of fire, earthquake, lightning, wind and flood damage, other disasters or external factors (such as pollution or voltage disturbances) could cause malfunction or damage — do not use this product under them.
If you don't use the camera for a long time (a week or more), take off the camera and store it in a room. If the moisture inside does not evaporate due to the temperature and humidity of the environment, it will affect the periphery of the main board and cause rust.
Malfunctions or damages due to bracket failures (storage in hot and humid places, battery leakage, etc.) or improper protection — we assume no responsibility.
Please open the package and test the camera function well to make sure it is working before installation.
Although the camera is waterproof, it is suggested to install the battery camera in a shaded area (such as eaves) to prevent any possibility of accelerated wear and tear of the element.

1. Product Description

Camera structure

DIHOOM camera front: Lens, working Status Indicator, IR Leds, PIR sensor, Microphone

Lens
Working Status Indicator
IR LEDs
PIR
Microphone

DIHOOM camera back and bottom: Speaker, TF Card Slot, Power Key, DC 5V USB Port, Sealer Cap Waterproof

Speaker
TF Card Slot
Power Key
DC 5V USB Port
Sealer Cap Waterproof

Camera button and indicator

No.	Camera button	Operation
1	Power	Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn on/off the device.
2	Reset	Hold the RESET button on your device for 4–5 seconds, until a flashing red indicator light.

No.	Indicator	Status
1	Red light flashes slowly (about once per second)	Awaiting for Wi-Fi connection, and start Add devices.
2	Red light flashes fast (multiple times per second)	Wi-Fi connecting
3	Red light solid on	Network is abnormal
4	Blue light solid on	Wi-Fi connected, camera is running normally
5	Blue light flashes slowly (once every two seconds)	Watching Live view
6	Blue light flashes fast (multiple times a second)	Camera upgrading
7	No light	Sleep/Shutdown

Specification

Item	Specification
Image sensor	1/2.9" CMOS Color Sensor
Lens	3.2 mm
Angle of view	140°
Infrared range	Up to 10 meters (32 ft)
Bit rate	32 Kbps ~ 2 Mbps
Video compression	H.264
Audio input/output	Built-in microphone and speaker
Audio features	Support two-way voice function, support audio and video synchronization
PIR distance	Up to 10 meters (32 ft)
PIR gear	Support 10 gears adjustable
Battery	5200 mAh
Standby consumption	250 uA
Standby time	10 months
Working time	5 months
Alarm trigger	PIR intelligent motion detection
Wireless security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Wireless	2.4G Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Security	User authentication, software encryption
Operating temperature	-10 °C to 45 °C
Power input	DC 5V +-5% / 1.5A
Reset key	Support one key reset
Business function	Support remote monitoring and playback

2. Configuration on Phone App

Download the CloudEdge app

Search "CloudEdge" in the App Store or Google Play and install it. (The app may be updated; QR codes in the box are for reference only.)

When you run the app for the first time, please approve the following two permissions:

Step 1. Enable 4G or wireless LAN on phone.
Step 2. Enable CloudEdge "Notification" in phone Settings: go to Settings >> Notification >> CloudEdge, and enable "Allow notification" on the notification management interface of CloudEdge.

Select your country (example: United States).

Tap "Sign up now" on the lower right corner of the screen.

Input an email address, create a nickname and password, then hit "Done".

The account signs up successfully and auto logs in.

Configuration on phone app

Power the camera

Uncover the rubber seal cover on the camera bottom, press and hold the camera power button for 5 seconds to turn it on. Make sure the front indicator is red — it blinks red when ready for configuring the network.

If it doesn't turn on, please charge it with a DC 5V / 2A power adapter for 15 minutes to wake it up.

NOTE: A DC 5V / 2A power adapter is not included in the package — please use your phone charger.

Wi-Fi configuration

Add device on app. Run the CloudEdge app on your phone, tap "Add device" on screen and choose "Battery Camera".

Make sure you follow the correct procedure to power on the camera, and the indicator turns red and blinks slowly.

Take the camera and smartphone close to the router (30 to 100 cm) and connect the phone to the router's Wi-Fi. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only is supported. Reset the camera by quickly pressing the power button twice; after you hear the prompt "bugu" sound the camera is reset.

Keep the battery camera and smartphone within 30-100 cm of the Wi-Fi router during setup

Select the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi SSID and enter the password, then click "Next". The device does not work with 5G Wi-Fi networks.

Follow the "Operation instruction" on the app, remove the camera lens film and hit "Next" to get a QR code. Scan the QR code with the camera lens at a distance of 10–15 cm (3.9–5.9 inch) until the QR code is recognized. After you hear the sound "Bugu", the scan succeeded.

Click "Next", and the camera will start connecting to Wi-Fi. Once the connection is complete, a "connection successfully" notification page will pop up. Then click "Next" to switch to the "Devices" screen, and Wi-Fi connection is done. Now you can watch live video.

SD card recording

This product does not include an SD card. If you need an SD card to store your files, please purchase it by yourself.

SD card requirements:

Recommend the use of brand-name cards such as SanDisk, Samsung, etc.
Support 2–128 GB capacity.
Recommend the use of standard Class 10 SD cards.
Only FAT32 format is supported.

Insert the memory card into the SD card slot of the device and the device will automatically start saving the video.

How to watch videos on SD card:

Click the "History" or "Alert" button on the alarm information icon in the app to enter the video playback interface. Drag the timeline or select the alarm point to find the corresponding time period you want to play back.
Insert the SD card into your computer. The video file is in MP4 format. You can play the video directly using a video player.

More statement about camera

The wireless battery smart camera is not designed for 24-hour surveillance — it sends alert notifications and saves recordings only when motion is detected.

After Wi-Fi configuration is finished, the camera will be in standby status when not watching video or no motion is detected, and the front indicator is off.

The camera supports setup on one phone only; you need to reset to set up on a new phone. It allows sharing the device on the default mobile phone with others. Refer to Share device with family for detailed instructions.

Download the CloudEdge app on another phone, sign up and login with this new account. (Follow the previous Create account and login instructions to create a new account.)

This function can be achieved through "Shared".

Invite your friends to download and install the CloudEdge app and login.

Click the "Shared" icon → "shared family" and tap the home you want to share on the listing → "+Add member".

There are two methods to establish sharing:

A. QR code sharing — Tap "Scan QR Code" on the default phone app and scan the family's phone app QR code (1. Me → Tap the QR code on the right top, or 2. Me >> My Information >> My QR Code).
B. Sharing through account — Choose "enter account" and input the family account ID.

Shared device

Click the "Shared device" to watch the operation video, and then follow the steps to complete device sharing.

Tip: When sharing, please make sure the app account is registered in the same region. Otherwise, you will not be able to share successfully.

Main page

Simultaneous 4-split-screen playback
Add devices
Camera display mode and device management
Recording date & time
Hide current view
Go to the video view page
Playback motion recordings
Camera ID or name
Main functions

Main functions

Function	Description
Notification	Turn on/off device's notification
Device Share	Share device with others
Alarm Message	Check alarm message
Setting	Adjust device setting
Help & Feedback	Send feedback to our techs

Preview page

Parameter settings (alarm settings, video, lighting, device information, firmware upgrade, etc.)
Turn the microphone on/off
Video definition settings (SD, HD options)
Full screen display
SD card video playback
Cloud storage video playback
Manual screen-shot
Voice intercom (long press to talk)
Manually capture video clips
Turn on/off motion detection
Turn on/off floodlight
Turn on/off siren
Audio warning and strobe light
Full color mode
Store screen-shots and manual video files

Tip: To zoom in or out of the image, please pinch or stretch two fingers on your phone screen.

Video replay page

Video timeline with drag-and-drop time selection
Timeline zoom button
Select video playback date
Select alarm video clips
Video screen-shot
Record video — first click to start recording, click again to end recording
Save video screen-shots and recorded videos

Setup page

Get device information (modify device name, network information, MAC address, time zone)
Enable to receive alert notifications
Installation guide, network diagnostics
Enable 12-hour clock
Turn off the light, night vision settings, screen flip
Adjust speaker volume
Adjust the detection sensitivity, set alert plan, the length of recording, alarm interval, motion detection settings, optimize the battery life
Check the battery level
View SD card capacity, format
Cloud storage service
Version upgrade
Restart the device to reboot it
Delete the device and operate it before rewiring

5. Installation

Camera surveillance area

When installing the camera, the PIR sensor should not be vertically aligned with the moving objects — it may cause the camera not to be that sensitive as it should be. It is recommended that the camera be tilted more than 10 degrees to capture motions.

Mount the camera tilted more than 10 degrees so the PIR sensor is not vertically aligned with the path of moving objects across the entrance

Camera installation

Use the electric drill to drill holes in the wall, fix the bracket base with screws.

Then rotate the bracket wing clockwise to install the camera. And rotate the bracket wing counterclockwise to remove the camera when necessary.

Camera mounted on the 360-degree adjustable wall bracket

Some tips on installation:

From "Setting", there is battery management — you can view current battery and the schematic of charging.
From "Setting", there is an installation guide. Tap "Next" and it will help you test the Wi-Fi strength of the position; please install it where the Wi-Fi signal strength shows great.

Tips to reduce false alarms

Do not install the camera in a place directly facing bright objects or light sources, including sunshine, bright lamp lights, etc.
Please do not install the camera in the place where vehicles and personnel frequently go in and out, such as a street.
Keep the camera away from outlets such as air-conditioning vents, humidifier, heat-transfer openings of projectors, etc.
Do not leave the camera facing the mirror or glass.
Keep the camera at least 1 meter away from wireless devices to avoid wireless interference.
Please make sure there are no obstacles within 3 meters in front of the lens.

6. Troubleshooting & FAQ

Trouble shooting sheet

No.	Description	Solution and operation
1	Unable to connect	1) Check your Wi-Fi name and password. 2) Ensure your Wi-Fi is 2.4G Hz, not 5G Hz Wi-Fi. 3) Ensure your camera and phone close to router.
2	Reset	1) Press power button twice, hear one tone. 2) Red light turns to flash slowly.
3	Change to a new network	1) If camera is online, you can select one new Wi-Fi on camera settings, input password to change. 2) If camera is not online, reset the camera and connect it to new Wi-Fi.
4	Failed to add device	Please enable CloudEdge app cellular data on in mobile settings.
5	No alarm push	Please enable CloudEdge app notification in mobile settings.
6	No alarm video record	1) Please insert SD card. 2) Please format the SD card before use.

FAQ

Battery Camera doesn't support 7/24 constantly recording — only supports motion events recording when motion detected.
Battery camera doesn't support any PC software or browser.
Battery Camera doesn't support 5G Wi-Fi.
Battery Camera charging supports DC 5V 1A/2A charger; you can use your phone charger. It takes 5–6 hours to get fully charged.
IP battery camera supports offline recording with SD card. The IP battery camera cannot work without Wi-Fi — it supports events recording when Wi-Fi disconnected, but firstly the camera should be configured with a 2.4G Wi-Fi network.
It is unlimited to add IP camera to app, and also unlimited to share video to other persons. But the system only allows 2 devices online simultaneously.
Regarding with SD card:
- 7.1 Please kindly ensure SD card is a good brand such as Kingston, SanDisk, Class 10 level, up to 128 GB.
- 7.2 Please first format the SD card on PC, or plug it in again when CloudEdge cannot read the SD card.
- 7.3 If no SD card in camera, there is no alarm recording — the system will snap photos and save them in the "Events" list. If an SD card is inserted, there will be no snapshot photos.

Still need help? Visit the Battery Camera FAQs or contact DIHOOM customer support at [email protected].