ieGeek Battery Camera User Manual (PIR Level 1–10 Sensitivity, 90–120 Day Battery)

This guide covers the ieGeek wireless battery security camera and how to set it up with the CloudEdge app, including the camera layout, Wi-Fi pairing, app functions, motion alerts, battery management, installation and FAQs.

1. After-Sale Support

Thanks for purchasing our ieGeek battery Wi-Fi security camera. If you have any problems or suggestions, please feel free to contact us by Amazon message or send e-mails to our official mailbox ([email protected]).

Note:

• The camera only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi; it doesn't support 5GHz Wi-Fi.
• Please ensure that the Wi-Fi signal strength is over 85%. If the camera is far away from the signal source, it won't be connected successfully for the first time.
• If your router is connected with too many devices, the camera will fail to connect Wi-Fi because of the IP address conflict.
• This wireless camera does not support PC Browser and Software.
• This wireless camera supports events recording when Wi-Fi disconnected.
• Video playback works in the CloudEdge app only. It does not support the 3rd party player.
• Manually snapshot and recording files are saved in mobile. Events snapshot files are saved in Cloud. Events recording files are saved in Micro SD card.
• It will consume the batteries' power if you watch live footage or the recorded videos from the SD card.

2. Packing List

• 1 × Battery Camera
• 1 × Screws Sets
• 1 × Metal Mount
• 1 × USB cable
• 1 × Quick User Guide

3. Product Introduction

• Working Status Indicator — LED that shows the camera's working state
• Lens — main camera lens (front)
• Microphone — built-in microphone
• PIR — passive infrared motion sensor
• Microphone / Bracket Mount Port — bottom microphone and mounting point for the bracket
• Power Key — power button (bottom)
• DC 5V USB Charging Port — charging port
• Charging Indicator — charging status LED
• Reset Key — reset button
• Micro SD Card Slot — Micro SD card slot

4. APP Installation and Account Registration

4.1 Download the CloudEdge App

• Method 1: Download "CloudEdge" from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
• Method 2: Scan the "CloudEdge" app QR code to download it.

4.2 Register Account

New users need to register by email. The concrete steps are as following:

5. How to Add Camera to App

5.1 Install Micro SD card

Please insert a Micro SD card to record videos when motion is detected and for playback. (Micro SD card is not included; the camera supports up to 128GB Micro SD card.)

5.2 Power on camera

Press and hold on the power button for 5s to turn on the camera. (If it can't be powered on, please plug in a DC 5V 2A power adapter to charge the camera for 15min first.) The indicator with red light blinking slowly means the camera is started successfully.

5.3 Connect the camera

Wi-Fi Connection Steps

Before connecting the camera, please press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds to reset or restore factory. When you hear the sound of "Boogu", that means resetting successfully.

Run the CloudEdge app, click "+" and select "Battery Camera". According to the guide on the app, please ensure the camera was activated. (The LED indicator light is turning red and flickering slowly.)

After entering the "Add Battery Camera" interface, click "Next"; when entering the next interface, click "Next" again.

Select the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi SSID and input the Wi-Fi password, and then click "OK".

After entering the operation interface above, please click "Next" and you will see the "Scan QR Code" interface. Please remove all film from the lens.

Put the QR code in front of the camera lens about 15cm. The device lens is aimed at the QR code on the phone screen with a distance of 15cm. After the device recognizes the QR code, the camera will make a sound "Boogu". After you hear it, please click "Next".

Then, the camera will start connecting Wi-Fi. After the connection finished, it will skip to the "Device Found" page; you could edit the camera name and click "Done", and then go to your device list and start viewing videos.

6. Function Introduction

6.1 App Interface Introduction

• Receive Notifications — Open it to receive the notifications.
• Device Share — Share the camera with the users who are registered in the same region.

Camera Settings

• Device Information — Check to view "Network Name", "Signal Strength", "Virtual ID", "IP", "Mac Address" and "Timezone".
• Installation Guide — Choose a proper place to install the camera which has high Wi-Fi signal strength.
• Basic Function — (1) Network Indicator: On/Off; (2) Speaker Volume: 0-100 for you to choose; (3) Rotate View; (4) Night Vision: Automatic/On/Off; (5) Power Management: Display remaining battery capacity.
• Power Saving Setting — Setting the shooting interval and maximum shooting time.
• Motion Detection — "Motion Detection" on/off, "Detection sensitivity adjustment" (Level 1-10), "Alarm Interval", "Alarm only when people appear" on/off, "Alert Plan" (set the alarm time).
• Recording Management — Setting recording time; display the total capacity and remaining capacity of SD card; support one-click format SD card in the CloudEdge app.
• Cloud Storage Server — Free 7-day cloud storage experience.
• Device Version — Check the current and the newest version, and support one-click upgrade.

Me Page

• Device Share — Share your cameras to other users.
• Album — View pictures and videos from recording and screenshot manually; delete pictures and videos batchly.
• FAQ — Common problems and solutions.
• Online Help — Online technical support.
• Setting — In-App Alert Sound: On/off; Clear Cache: Clear the cache in the app; Deactivate Account: Permanently disabled.
• App Version — The current app version.

6.2 P2P user sharing

6.3 Alert Settings

PIR "Motion Detection" is on by default and the default is "Level 8-10", but it is adjustable.

Alert settings steps: "My Device" -> "Device Settings" -> "Motion Detection".

6.4 Alarm Push Notification and Playback

A wireless camera with PIR sensor is not designed for 7 × 24 all-day recording, but aims at pushing alarm message notification to app and recording video to Micro SD card or capturing a screenshot to Alicloud (need to pay) when the PIR sensor detected human body motion events. Then, you can playback the motion videos wherever you are via the CloudEdge app.

When PIR is triggered, camera and system actions:

1. Alarm Sound in app (please turn on permission for CloudEdge app notification in mobile setting and turn mobile volume on).
2. Alarm Message Notification (please enable CloudEdge app notification in mobile setting).
3. Alarm snapshot and video will be recorded on Micro SD card (please insert micro SD card) or Alicloud (need to pay).

• Alarm Record — recorded alarm video.
• Alarm Snapshot — captured alarm picture.
• Click it to play alarm — plays the alarm video recording clip.
• Click to preview alarm snapshot — there are 2 frames per second.

7. Battery Management

• The camera has a built-in rechargeable battery, which can be used for 90-120 days in theory, assuming the camera wakes up 10 times per day and watching 10 minutes of video. (Note: The life of the battery depends on the times of the camera's wake up. The more the times of wake-up, the faster the battery capacity is consumed.)
• If the battery capacity is less than 20%, the app will send an alarm message to remind you to charge in time.
• You can charge the camera with a DC 5V 2A power adapter. (Note: The battery is not removable.)
• If your battery capacity is consumed too fast, it is probably because the camera is woken up too frequently. It is recommended to lower down the "Motion Detection" sensitivity or turn it off occasionally.

8. Camera Installation

You can put it on any flat place: Table, Chair, Floor, etc.

How to install with wall mount: Fix the bracket to the wall with screws and wall anchors by using a drill or a screwdriver, and then rotate the camera into the bracket. You can adjust the angle of the camera by loosening and tightening the rotary knob on the bracket.

9. How to Reduce False Alarms

To reduce false alarms, please note that:

• Do not install the camera in a position facing any objects with bright lights, including sunshine, bright lamp lights, etc.
• Do not place the camera too close to a place where there are frequently moving vehicles. Based on numerous tests, the recommended distance between the camera and vehicle is 15 meters (55 ft).
• Stay away from the outlets, including air conditioner vents, humidifier outlets, the heat transfer vents of the projectors, etc.
• Do not let the camera face the mirror.
• Keep the camera at least 1 meter away from any wireless devices in order to avoid wireless interference, including Wi-Fi routers and phones.

10. Trouble Shooting

11. FAQ

1. How to delete the photos and videos?

Select "Me" -- "Pictures & Videos" -- Selected -- Delete.

2. How long do I need to charge the built-in battery for a full charge?

The wireless camera charger supports DC 5V 2A plug. Please charge it more than 10 hours before you use it; it needs FULLY charge before first use. It takes about 6-9 hours to charge fully by DC 5V 2A power adapter.

3. How to talk to camera and listen to the camera?

Hold the intercom key to talk to, and enable the audio key on. Then, you can listen to the camera.

4. How to charge for the security camera?

5. What effect of hot or cold weather on battery life?

It handles temperature range between -13°F and 140°F (-25°C to 60°C). Outside temperature below minus 20 degrees may affect the performance of the battery which may affect the camera work.

6. What is the difference between the red and green lines in the history display?

It will record 30 seconds when the camera detects motion. If the motion lasts up to 30 seconds, it will show red lines in the history display; if the motion lasts up to 10 seconds, it will show 10 seconds red lines and 20 seconds green lines in the history display.

7. How long the battery will last?

It depends on how much traffic you have. Besides, it will consume the batteries' power if you watch live footage or the recorded videos from the SD card. The camera has a built-in rechargeable battery, which can be used for 90-120 days in theory, assuming the camera wakes up 10 times per day and watching 10 minutes of video. (Note: The life of the battery depends on the times of the camera's wake up. The more the times of wake-up, the faster the battery capacity is consumed.)

If the battery capacity is less than 20%, the app will send an alarm message to remind you to charge in time. Please charge it more than 10 hours at the first time you use it. You can plug a USB cable and 5V 2A charger to charge it when the battery is used out.