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User Manual
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1. Summary 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Key Functions 1.3 Specifications 1.4 Packaging Contents 1.5 Attention 2. Product Layout 2.1 Buttons on the device 3. How to Install 4. Client Software Installation 4.1 Mobile Phones 4.2 Windows PCs 4.3 Apple Laptops 5. Operation Mode 5.1 AP Mode 5.2 Wi-Fi Mode 5.2.1 Wi-Fi Mode Trouble Shooting 5.2.2 Changing to Wi-Fi Mode via a PC 6. Watching Online 7. Download Recorded Video 8. Motion Detection 8.1 How to set up motion detection on devices 8.2.1 Android Phones 8.2.1 Apple Phones 8.2.3 PCs 8.2 Motion Detection Recording 8.3 Light Control by Motion Detection 8.4 Email Alert 9. Listening 10. Recording Video Methods 11. Reset Camera 12. Light Control 13. Indication Light Meaning 14. Advanced Settings for Administrators 15. Advanced Settings for Professionals- Update Patch
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1. Summary 1.1 Overview Bulbcam is a WIFI enabled IP Network CCTV Security Digital Video Recorder (DVR) camera innovatively disguised as a light bulb. The design and concept has been patented. The installation process explained in this user manual is simple and easily understood. Once the bulb has been mounted, the micro-SD card inserted and the power has been turned one, it will begin to auto record. This device doesn’t require drilling of holes or loose cables, only an external bulb holder. Bulbcam is accessible from your mobile phone/computers via the internet where users are able to login to watch and hear what the Bulbcam is recording. Linking your mobile phones or computers to the Bulbcam is explained in this user manual and requires users to download the Bulbcam app as well as use data when viewing content via the internet. All recording is stored on the micro-SD card where users are able to access files when needed. 1.2 Key Functions Function
Description Provides true HD 960P resolution 1280 x 960
Provides two operation modes: AP mode which is point to point access WIFI mode which allows external access through the internet Uses H.264 compression Delivers high quality video Superb compression rate Compatible with ONVIF which allows users to save and backup large volumes of videos onto ONVIF supported machines
Uses peer to peer technology No need to change settings on routers or no IP address setting needed
Local storage onto a micro-SD card Accepts 2GB-32GB cards (32GB records up to 12 days) Recommended to use a Class 10 card When motion is detected, it will trigger alarms via email alert or push notification to a mobile phone
Email alert can send 3 pictures to your dedicated email account
Allows user to hear sound from the Bulbcam via mobile phones and computers
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Built-in IR Cut, no colour casting
Provides clear image at night (in black and white)
1.3 Specifications System Image Sensor Video
Network
Watch
Storage
Alarm
Night Vision
LENS Min. Illumination IR-CUT
Embedded Linux OS Using industrial grade TI solution CPU, TIDM365 1/4'’ CMOS progressive sensor, 1.3M pixels H.264 compression format Resolution: 960P (1280x960)/ (1280x720)/ VGA (640x480)/ QVGA (320x240) Frame rate: 0-24 FPS Data rate: 32Kbps- 2.0M Kbps Light intensity, contrast ratio, saturation level are adjustable Using Peer to Peer (P2P) technology, no need for configuration and no DDNS needed Support two modes: AP mode- for local usage, no internet or WIFI router needed Wi-Fi mode- connect to WIFI router and is accessed via internet WIFI compliant with wireless standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n Support both WEP & WPA WPA2 encryption for wireless Wireless transmission distance in open area up to 100 meters Online viewing and control via iPhones/Android smart phones/Windows PCs/ Notepads/ Notebooks/ Macbooks Free client software for mobile phones and computers One software package can display 64 bulbs max Simple installation, just download the app and launch it Local storage, support micro-SD card, 2GB-32GB (Class 10 card is recommended) 32GB card can store up to 12 days of video recording in VGA (640x480) format Supports looping and motion detection recording Recorded files can be remotely downloaded to computer or mobile phone for viewing Supports client side recording, on PC or mobile phones Motion detection triggers email alert Motion detection triggers push notification to mobile phones Using 2pcs of 3rd generation LED ARRAY, 3-5 years life span and is brighter Night vision distance is up to 20 meters 3.6mm, 120 degree viewing angle, 3.0M pixels 0.1 Lux (IR Off), 0 Lux (IR ON) Built in IR-CUT providing clearer images at night 4
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Motion Detection Adaptors Voltage Power Consumption Operation Temp Weight Packaging size
ADPCM Format Built-in microphone Able to hear sound through client software Motion detection distance of 5 meters E27/E26/B22 (optional) Worldwide usage, AC 100-240V <5W
-20 to 50 degrees Celsius Gross: 300g 85x85x175mm (LxWxH)
1.4 Package Content 1 x Bulb WI-Fi IP Network DVR Camera (micro-SD card excluded) 1 x CD (contains user manual) 1 x Micro-SD Card Reader (plug into computer for viewing files- if needed) 1 x Reset Pin (to manually reset the camera) 1 x Reset Remote Control 1.5 Attention 1. Before replacing the camera, please ensure the power is OFF and that the circuit voltage is within the operation range (100-250V AC) 2. Please hold the plastic enclosure of the camera during installation or removal to ensure your safety
2. Product Layout
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Buttons/Symbols on device Button Micro-SD Slot
Function For inserting Micro-SD card into Bulbcam Accepts 2GB-32GB format Recommended Class 10 card
Reset
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Using reset pin, press and hold for 10 seconds to reset bulb to factory default mode (AP mode)
Press reset button on remote control once and after hearing 10 beeps, the device will reset to factory default mode (AP mode)
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3. How to install
3.1 Insert Micro-SD card (2GB-32GB, must be formatted for first time usage) into the camera card slot. 3.2 Make sure the socket power is off and that voltage is within the operation range (100-250V), screw in the camera into the bulb holder (like a bulb) 3.3 Turn power on 4. Client Software Installation Client APP for mobile phones are available on Apple Store and Google Play for download The APP is called ‘Bulbcam’ or Links to download the app can be found from the website www.bulbcam.net Alternatively follow the steps below: 4.1 Mobile phones Mobile Phone Link
Android http://www.bulbcam.net/downloa d/bulbcam/apk
iPhone/iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ bulbcam/id854896356?mt-8 6
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4.2 Windows PCs
Download it from http://www.bulbcam.net/download/bulbcam.zip Unzip the file Click ‘bulbcam.exe’ to install software
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4.3 MAC
Download it from http://www.bulbcam.net/download/bulbcam.dmg Install it and follow prompts
5. Operation Mode This device supports two operation modes: 1. AP Mode- This is the device’s default mode. Mobile phones and PC’s are able to connect directly to the bulb camera itself, using a P2P feature provided by the bulb itself. This mode is also called point-to-point connection. Whenever the device is RESET, this is the mode it will default to. 2. Wi-Fi Mode- This mode requires the bulb to be connected to an external router which allows mobile phones and PC’s to access the bulb camera from any location via the internet. Each device has a unique device ID which users are able to connect to via the client software app. *please change your default password
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5.1 AP Mode (point-to-point) This is the default mode of every device. How to connect using AP Mode: 1. Search for the bulb camera device under your WIFI settings so that you can connect directly to the bulb’s WIFI, device ID and password will be found in packaging. 2. Select SSID that matches the device ID and enter the password on request. (If you aren’t able to find the device, try resetting the bulb using the reset pin or remote) SSID: LH0000xxx Password: 123456/88888888 (Located on the packaging box) 3. Once you have successfully connected to the bulb, launch the Bulbcam app on your mobile phone. 4. Tap ‘Local’ or ‘LAN’ and select the device ID that matches the bulb to view what that camera is recording.
5.2 WIFI Mode (Internet Access) Connecting the Bulbcam to a router allows customers to watch what the camera sees over the internet. Customers are able to view the device from anywhere in the world. Below is an explanation of how to switch from AP mode (default mode) to WIFI mode. Each bulb camera is identified by its unique device ID (LH00xxxx). The client software will require a login to access the Bulbcam over the internet. This user ID will be used to log into the software along with a default password. (Please remember to change your password) How to connect Bulbcam to WIFI router:
1. Launch client software 2. Select ‘Local Camera’s’ tab 3. Select the Bulbcam device ID you want to connect to the router 4. Tap on settings option and in the options list, select ‘Wi-Fi’ 5. Select the ‘Use WIFI’ option 6. Click ‘Search’ so that the Bulbcam searches for all WIFI connections in proximity 9 BulbCam User Manual
7. Enter in the password for the router 8. Bulbcam will reboot automatically and will be connected to the router about 2 minutes later. Thereafter the camera will be listed under my cameras not LAN 9. If you have selected the incorrect WIFI connection or entered the incorrect password, you can RESET the Bulbcam and begin again. 5.2.1 WIFI Mode Trouble Shooting Strategy If you could not connect to the router even if the password is correct. Please make sure you are aware of the following points:
1. Routers DHCP service must be enabled. Bulbcam depends on it to get the IP address 2. Router’s SSID, must have NO spaces in-between words, i.e.: “my ssid” is not acceptable, change it to “myssid” 3. Router’s wireless channel, we would suggest using no. “13” (some older routers don’t have channel 13 but channel 11 will work just as well) 4. Router’s security method: we suggest using “WPA2-PSK” (AUTO is not recommended) 5. Router’s encryption method: we suggest using “AES” (AUTO is not recommended) 5.3 Changing to WIFI mode via a PC Changing the Bulbcam to WIFI mode is also able to be done on a computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Launch client software Select ‘Local Camera’s’ tab Select the Bulbcam device ID you want to connect to the router Right click and in that list of options, select ‘ Select Wi-Fi Connection’ Select ‘Scan’ and choose the router SSID from the list Under ‘Wireless Security Type’ select ‘WPA2-PSK’ Under ‘Data Encryption’ select ‘AES’ Type in the router’s WIFI password and press ‘OK’ The Bulbcam will then REBOOT itself and connect to the router
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6. Watching Online There are two viewing types to choose from which can be selected on the first page of the client software. Select which type you would like to use and then choose the ID of the device you would like to view. View Types
Description
If you are in close proximity (house or office) to the Bulbcam itself then you can choose LAN/LOCAL to view the device No login account needed You are able to set passwords so that no one else can access it The speed of viewing will be faster when LAN/LOCAL is selected If you are not in close proximity to the Bulbcam and want to access it over the internet, then you can select the WAN/REMOTE viewing option This option requires a login account. The account number will be the device number and the generic password for the device is 123456 You can create other accounts and add additional Bulbcams to the account Picture quality dependant on internet connectivity
7. Download Recorded Video When a Micros-SD card is inserted in the Bulbcam & applicable settings selected, the device will save recorded content onto the SD card. You are then able to preview the content by downloading the files from the card onto your computer/cell phone etc. This function is known as the ‘SD File Download’ on the client software. How to download the files onto your computer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Select the Bulbcam you want the content of Right click on the device ID Select ‘SD File Download’ Click search Select the file to download Once the download has been completed, click ‘Preview’
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Motion Detection
NB: To setup motion detection related functions, please ensure that the motion detection feature is enabled. If this is not enabled, all related functions will not work. 8.1 How to set up motion detection on different devices: 8.1.1 Android Phones Open Bulbcam app -> Click ‘LAN’ tab -> Select one device ID -> Tap ‘>’ -> Select ‘Alarm Settings’
Enable motion detection feature by ticking the box -> select ‘high’ for ‘alarm sensitivity -> Select ‘OK’
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Apple Phones:
Open Bulbcam app -> Click ‘Local Section’ tab -> Select one device ID -> Tap ‘i’ -> Select ‘Alarm Settings’
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Slide to enable motion detection feature -> select ‘high’ for ‘alarm sensitivity -> Select ‘Done’
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PC’s
Run Bulbcam software ->in LAN section, select a device ID -> then click the screen
Click right hand mouse button -> then select "Motion detection area"
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Select "Alarm sensitivity" to "High" -> click "New detection area" button -> then use mouse to draw a big rectangle on screen (the selected area will be bordered by a RED line) -> then press "OK" button 8.2
Motion Detection Recording
This function enables the camera to record videos when only there is motion. The setup can only be done on a Windows PC. First assuming the motion detection function has been enabled using one of the above methods: Select a device ID -> click right hand mouse button -> select "SD card configuration"
Tick the "video motion detection alarm recording" box [do not check start automatic recording together], then click "OK" button, and restart the bulb camera.
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8.3
Light Control by Motion Detection
This function enables the camera’s light to switch on automatically when there is motion. This setup is done on mobile phones. First assuming the motion detection function has been enabled using one of the above methods. 9.3.1 Android phones Open Bulbcam app -> select a device ID -> click ">", then select "eHome Security"
Click "Enable" -> then click back button.
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8.3.2 Apple Phones Open Bulbcam app -> in local access section -> choose a device ID -> click "i" -> slide to enable "Alarm with light“
8.4 Email Alert There are two types of alarms: email alert and push notification (for mobile phones). These alarms are triggered when a motion is detected. How to set up motion detection and email alert on phones and PC: Mobile phones: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Select the Bulbcam device you want under the ‘Local Tab’ Select ‘>’ Select ‘Alarm settings’ Set alarm sensitivity to ‘High’ and make sure the ‘Motion detection’ checkbox is ticked
If you want an email notification: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Select the Bulbcam device you want under the ‘Local Tab’ Select ‘>’ Select ‘Email’ Set up the notification to send to the required email address by filling in all the details requested
***Here you need smtp-server and SMTP port information, if you don’t know these you will have to contact your email Service provider.
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On a PC: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Select the Bulbcam device you want under the ‘LAN Tab’ Right click and select ‘Alarm alerts/email’ Tick ‘Motion detection’ box If you want an email notification then fill in the information required
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Listening
On a mobile phone- when in viewing mode, click and then
On PC- when in viewing mode, click:
to hear sound
or click the ‘Listen’ button to activate listening.
10. Video Recording Methods There are three methods to record videos 1. Built-in Micro-SD card storage device - just simply insert a card then it will auto record onto the Micro SD card 2. Recording on Mobile phone or Computer – when online watching a bulb camera from mobile phones or computers, simply press the video sign button: it will start recording, and the video files are stored on the mobile phone or computer. 3. Network Video Recorder device – NVR machine which supports ONVIF protocol, the NVR machine can connect to the Bulbcam and store video files onto it. This is suitable for large video file storage. 18 BulbCam User Manual
11. Reset Camera There are two methods to reset bulb camera to default (factory setting) 1. Reset pin using provided reset pin Insert into the reset hole and press down for around 10 seconds, then release it. The bulb camera will reboot and return all settings to factory set value.
2. Reboot button our models come with a remote control, just press “Reboot” button on remote control, then bulb camera will reboot by itself and return all setting to factory set value.
12. Light Control 12.1 Switch On/Off Light This function only applies to certain model types that have normal LEDs, please note that not ALL models have this. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Open APP Go to ‘LAN’ section Select the Bulbcam device ID that you would like to work with Tap ‘>’ Select ‘Camera Light’ Select On/Off according to need
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12.2 Motion Detection with Light Light can be controlled based on motion detection. Once motion is detected, the light will be turned ON automatically, if there is no motion, the light will be turned OFF. 1. Motion detection feature must be ON first (see motion detection, email alert section) 2. Open APP 3. Go to ‘LAN’ section 4. Select the Bulbcam you want to work with 5. Tap ‘>’ 6. Select ‘eHome Security’ 7. Select Enable/Disable according to need
13. Indication Light Meaning There are two states of the indication light: Blue- the system is in booting stage, not ready for connection Red- the system is ready for connection
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14. Advanced Settings for Administrators Administrators can use the Internet Browser to control the back-end of bulb camera. Each bulb camera has a local IP address. On PC software, the IP address can be found in “Set IP address” function Key in the IP address in an internet browser URL: 192.168.88.111 If Internet Explorer is the default web browser, select “Open device IE” on the menu and it will take you directly in. Then a prompt screen will pop up for a login Login : admin, Password : admin If it is your first time using activeX, then you have to click “Download activeX” and install it before you can login. If you have downloaded and installed active but still not able to login, then go to our support website download an activeX and manually install it by the administrator facility, www.bulbcam.net When you have logged in, an administration screen will be shown as below.
Administrator screen:
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15. Advanced Settings for Professionals - Update Patch All the latest firmware is available on the website, www.bulbcam.net For updated patches, download the files from the above the website, and then go to the back-end administration page in section 12. Click “Parameter->Device Maintenance”, the following screen will pop up:
Click the “browse” button, browsing the firmware update file from your computer, then click “upgrade” button
When it is upgrading, do not turn off the power of the bulb camera. When it is complete, it will auto reboot.
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When the reboot is complete (indication light turns RED), Then turn off the power, wait for 10 seconds, and turn back on again.
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