BOIFUN DD201 Security Camera User Manual

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)This device may not cause harmful interference

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC Radiation exposure limits set forth for the uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

(FCCID:2AA94-CX20X)

1. After-Sale Support

Thanks for purchasing our ieGeek battery WIFI security camera. We provided 12 months warranty. 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]). The best service will be offered to you.

Note:

The camera only supports 2.4GHz WI-Fl; it doesn’t support 5GHz WIFI.

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 to too many devices, the camera will fail to connect to Wi-Fi because of the IP address conflict.
• This wireless camera does not support PC Browser and Software.
• This wireless camera supports event recording when Wi-Fi is disconnected.
• Video playback works in the CloudEdge APP only. It does not support the 3rd party player.
• Manually snapshot and recording files are saved on mobile. Events snapshot files are saved in the Cloud. Events recording files are saved on a Micro SD card.
• It will consume the batteries’ power if you watch live footage or recorded videos from the SD card.

2. Packing List

3. Product Introduction

4. APP Installation and Account Registration

4.1 Download’CloudEdge’ APP

Method 1: Download ‘CloudEdge’ APP from APP Store (iOS) or Google Play(Android);

Method 2: use the ‘CloudEdge’ APP QR code to download it.

Tips: Please turn on the two permissions below while using this app for the first time.

1. Allow the ‘CloudEdge’ APP to access mobile cellular data and wireless LAN, or it will fail to add an IP camera.

2. Allow the ‘CloudEdge’ APP to receive a pushed message, or the phone will not receive an alarm push when motion detection or audible alarm is triggered.

4.2 Register Account

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

• 1) Click “Register;
• 2) Follow the steps to complete the registration of the account;
• 3) Log in.

Note:

• When registering a new account, please choose the region in which you are actually in. (Different registered regions can’t share the camera.)
• Please choose to register by e-mail

5. How to Add Camera to APP

5.1 Install Micro SD card

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

Note: Please insert the Micro SD card before powering it on; otherwise, the SD card can not be detected.

5.2 Power on camera

Press and hold on the power button for 5 seconds 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 15 seconds at first).

An indicator with a red light blinking slowly means the camera has been started successfully.

Note: DC 5V 2A power adapter is not included in the packing list.

5.3 Connect the camera

Note: Put the camera and smartphone 1 to 3 feet (30 to 100 cm)away from the router to set Wi-Fi.

Note: The camera only supports 2.4GHz WilFl; it doesn’t support 5GHz WIFI.

Wi-Fi Connection Steps:

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

(2) Run CloudEdge App, click’+’and select ‘Battery Camera.’ According to the guide on the APP, please ensure the camera is activated.(The LED indicator light is turning red and flickering slowly)

(3) After entering the ‘Add Battery Camera’ interface, click ‘Next’; when entering the next interface, click Next again;

(4) Select 2.4GHz Wi-Fi SSID, input the Wi-Fi password, and then click ok.

(5) After entering the following operation interface, please click “Next,” and you will see the “Scan QR Code” interface.

(6) 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 at a distance of 15cm. After the device recognizes the QR code, the camera will make a sound called ‘Boogu.’ After hearing it, please click ‘next’.

(7) Then, the camera will start connecting to Wi-Fi. After the connection is finished, it will skip to the ‘Device Found’ page; you can edit the camera name, click ‘Done’, and then go to your device list and start viewing videos.

6. Function Introduction

6.1 APP Interface Introduction

Receive Alert Notifications: Open it to receive the notifications.

Device Share: Share the camera with the users who are registered in the same region.

Device Information: Check to view ‘Network Name，” Signal Strength，” Virtual ID，’ ‘IP，” Mac Address,’ and ‘Timezone.’

Installation Guide: Choose a proper place to install a camera that has high wifi sigh strength.

Basic Function:

• (1)Network Indicator: On/off;
• (2) Speaker Volume: 0-100 for you to choose;
• (3) Open it, and the picture will be rotated 180°
• (4) Night Vision: Choose the night vision mode (Automatic/On/Off);
• (5) Power Management: Display remaining battery capacity information and estimated time available.

Power Saving Settings: Setting the shooting interval and maximum shooting time.

Motion Detection: ‘Motion Detection’ on/off,’ Alarm sensitivity adjustment'(Low/High), ‘Alarm Interval'(set alarm interval), ‘Alarm only when people appear’ on/off, ‘Alarm Plan'(set the alarm time).

Recording Management: Setting recording time (20 seconds, 40 seconds,1 minute); Display the total capacity and remaining capacity of the SD card; support one-click format SD card in the CloudEdge app).

Cloud Storage Service: Free 7-day cloud storage experience.

Device Version: Check the current and the newest versions and support a one-click upgrade.

Device Share: Share your cameras with 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 on

App Version: The current APP version

6.2 P2P user sharing

(1)Please sign up for a new account on your friend’s phone. (use the same steps as you created your account; please choose the same country)

(2) Access your APP ‘Me,’ click ‘Device Share’ to choose the camera which you want to share, click ‘Add,’ then scan or input your friend’s account to add his account.

(3) Accept the friend request on your friend’s phone; you can see it from ‘Messages – System Messages’ on your friend’s phone.

(4) Refresh the APP’s interface on your friend’s phone to view the camera.

(5)Access your friend’s phone camera setting to open ‘Receive Notifications.’

Note: When you have a sharing, please make sure the APP account is registered in the same regions. Otherwise, you won’t share successfully.

6.3 Alert Settings

PIR’Motion Detection is on by default, and the default sensitivity is ‘Low,’ but it is adjustable.

Alert settings steps: ‘My Device’ -> ‘Motion Detection.’

Tips: The detecting distance is 4 meters (13ft)

Note: Higher sensitivity offers a longer detecting distance, but it would lead to more false alarms. You are advised to set up the sensitivity level to ‘Low’ when you install the camera outdoors.

6.4 Alarm Push Notification and Playback

Wireless camera with PIR sensor is not designed for 7 X 24 all-day recording but aims at pushing alarm message notification to an app and recording video to Micro SD card or capturing a screenshot to Alicloud (Need to pay) when PIR sensor detected 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 the mobile volume on)
• 2. Alarm Message Notification (Please enable CloudEdge APP notification in a mobile setting)
• 3. Alarm snapshot and video will be recorded on a Micro SD card(Please insert a micro SD card) or Alicloud (Need to pay)

7. Battery Management

The camera has built-in batteries, which can be used for 4-6 months in theory, assuming the camera wakes up ten times per day and watches 10 minutes of video.

(Note: The life of the battery depends on the time the camera wakes 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.
• If your battery capacity is consumed too fast, it is probably because the camera is woken up too frequently. It is recommended to lower 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.

Tips:

• Please make sure the wall or surface where you want to install the camera is flat. For easier installation, it is suggested to use a drill. Concrete walls may not be suitable for the installation.
• When installing the camera, it’s not suggested to make the PIR sensor vertically face the moving object. Otherwise, it may not detect the motion events. It is suggested that the angle between the PIR sensor and the detected object be larger than 10 degrees.

9. How to Reduce False Alarms

• To reduce false alarms, please note the following:
• 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 the 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 do you 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 a DC 5V 2A plug.

Please charge it more than 15 hours before you use it; it needs to be FULLY charged before first use.

10400mAh fully charged by 5V 2A DC power adapter: about 8 hours.

3. How to talk to the 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.

Step 1: Enable audio option

Step 2: Hold ‘Intercom’ key to talk

4. How do you charge the security camera?

• (1) Remove the waterproof plug;
• (2) Align the USB icon on the camera to guarantee that the power cable is inserted into the USB port.
• (3) Use a 5V 2A power supply and connect with the power cable. Then， plug it into the socket.

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

It handles temperatures ranging 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 recorded videos from the SD card.

The camera has a built-in battery, which can be used for 4-6 months in theory, assuming the camera wakes up ten times per day and watches 10 minutes of video. (Note: The life of the battery depends on the time the camera wakes up. The more times the wake-up occurs, 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.