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Page 1 USER MANUAL DIY80W WIFI HIDDEN CAMERA...
Page 2 RecorderGear products are sold NOT for illegal use and are sold for their intended legal use only. RecorderGear will not be held liable for any illegal use of this product. MID: AI-M001...
Page 3 MULTIPLE HIDDEN CAMERAS. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. ONE APP.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section & Title Page # Charging Insert/Eject Micro SD Card Power On/Off Continuous/Motion Detection Modes Access Saved Recordings Download The RecorderGear APP Set-up Wi-Fi IP Camera Function Understanding The RecorderGear APP Live Stream Screen Settings Device Settings Menu Device Settings Troubleshooting...
Page 6: Charging
Charging The DYI80W operates off wall power or batteries. If using batteries, we recom- mend fully charging the DYI80W before your first use. It takes about 4hrs to charge. 1. Charging The DYI80W Connect the battery - Connect the red connectors of the battery &...
Page 7: Insert/Eject Micro Sd Card
NOTE: To operate the DYI80W using wall power (instead of batteries), just plug it in as if you were charging it. Insert/Eject Micro SD Card The DYI80W supports up to a 128GB micro SD card. The purpose of the SD card is to store the bulk of your surveillance footage.
Page 8: Power On/Off
2. Remove The Micro SD card Push the card in until you feel a spring release, the card will eject when you let go. Power On/Off 1. Power On The DYI80W CAUTION: When the device is powered on the camera’s lens heat sink will heat up. This is normal.
Page 9: Continuous/Motion Detection Modes
Continuous/Motion Detection Modes The DYI80W can record in either continuous or in motion activation. The default mode is continuous; it will automatically start recording in this mode when it is initially powered on. 1. Continuous Recording Make sure a micro SD card is inserted. Slide the power switch to the ON position.
Page 10 To turn see section 9-2D. off the indicator light, 2. Motion Detection Recording Before changing the mode to motion detection, download & connect the camera to the RecorderGear App (See sections 6-8). sections 6-8 After reading & completing open the RecorderGear App.
Page 11 Select Recording Settings & tap Record. Select Motion Detection Select OK to save the settings. Enter Alarm Settings & change the Motion Detection Sensitivity to adjust it. NOTE: Make sure you change the Motion Detection Settings in the Alarm Settings. If it’s DISABLED, your camera will NOT record (See section 11-1A) in motion detection.
Page 12: Access Saved Recordings
Insert the micro SD card into a card reader & insert it into your PC. Open the disk that appears on your PC. NOTE: We recommend using VLC media player to playback your files. 2. Use The RecorderGear App (See section 8-3)
Page 13: Download The Recordergear App
RecorderGear APP Visit the App Store for iOS devices or Google Play Store for Android devices. Search for the APP by typing RecorderGear into the search bar. Download & install the APP on your iOS/ Android device. SEARCH FOR RecorderGear...
Page 14: Set-Up Wi-Fi Ip Camera Function
The first step in getting the DYI80W to function as a Wi-Fi IP camera, is to connect your iOS/Android device to the DYI80W’s Wi-Fi signal. Then use the RecorderGear APP to connect the DYI80W to your home/ business Wi-Fi network (see section 7-2) 1.
Page 15 Locate the camera UID on the QR code sticker of your DYI80W. (Located on the back of the device under the cover) NOTE: The UID & QR code is unique to your device.
Page 16 Open the Wi-Fi Settings of your iOS/ Android device, then select the camera’s UID (matches the QR code sticker) from the Wi-Fi list. Open the RecorderGear APP & tap Search...
Page 17 (upper right corner); you should see the DYI80W’s UID, tap to connect to it & it will be added to your camera list. NOTE: If the DYI80W’s UID doesn’t show up in the search, you can add the camera manually by tapping the Add Camera (upper right corner).
Page 18 On the Live Video/Main Page select the camera from your list. You will be asked to change your password. Select Change & input a new password. Default password is 8888. Start viewing the live video feed by...
Page 19 tapping on the camera that you just added to the Live Video/Main Page NOTE: At this point, you can only operate the APP within range of the DYI80W’s Wi-Fi signal. For full Wi-Fi IP camera functionality, complete the next section 7-2. 2.
Page 20 Tap Wi-Fi Settings & select your Home/ Business Wi-Fi name. Enter your Home/ Business Wi-Fi password as prompted. Tap OK to accept the connection. Confirm you want to connect the DYI80W to the selected Wi-Fi, by tapping OK. It will then say Device Reset, tap OK.
Page 21 Completely close out of the RecorderGear APP & wait for 40 seconds. Open the RecorderGear APP, the camera status will say online . You can now change the DYI80W’s settings & remotely view a live video stream, from anywhere in the world (from your iOS/ Android device).
Page 22: Understanding The Recordergear App
Understanding The RecorderGear APP...
Page 23 1. Live Video Page/Main Page Shows all cameras & statuses. Add Camera - Allows you to add a (See section 7-1F) new camera. Search - This adds a camera to the (See section 7-1F) Live Video/Main page. Camera Settings - Modify, delete, (See reconnect, &...
Page 24 2. Photo Media Page Contains all photos taken on the Live Stream Video Screen (See Section 9). Press & hold photos for more options.
Page 25 These options include: Save to Album - Save snapshots/photos to your phone’s photos APP. Share - Share snapshots/photos to social media or save to your phones photos APP. Delete Snapshot - Delete a specific snapshot/photo. Delete All - Delete all the photos that have been taken through the APP.
Page 26 On App Recordings - Tap to view files that have been recorded through the APP. Micro SD Card Recordings - Shows footage contained on the SD card. To download video files to the APP, select your desired camera. Next, press & hold the file to download.
Page 27 Downloading Micro SD Card Footage Where files go while they are downloading Downloaded Micro SD Card Footage - Shows video footage downloaded from the micro SD card. Press & hold a file to share or save to your phones photos APP. NOTE: ALL footage is saved to the micro SD Card.
Page 28: Live Stream Screen Settings
Live Stream Screen Settings 1. Watching Live Video In The APP On the Live Video/Main Screen the camera you would like to view & the camera’s live video feed will appear.
Page 29 2. Live Video Stream Settings Brightness - Adjust video brightness. Effects video recorded to the APP & microSD card. Contrast - Adjust video contrast. Effects footage recorded to the APP & microSD card Infrared Night Vision - Turns night vision on/off (if your camera supports it) Indicator Light On/Off - Turn on/off the indicator light, for more discreet monitoring.
Page 30 Flip Left/Right - Flip the view Left/Right. This change effects footage recorded to the APP & microSD card. Resolution - Change the resolution of the Live Video Stream (from 1080p to 480p). This will NOT change the resolution of footage recorded to the micro SD card.
Page 31: Device Settings Menu
Device Settings Menu Select the Camera Settings icon next to the camera you want to modify (Live Video/Main Page Modify Device - Edit camera name Delete Device - Delete From camera list. Reconnect - Do this if camera is off-line. Device Settings - Access settings of your (See section 11) camera.
Page 32: Device Settings
Device Settings...
Page 33 1. Alarm Settings Motion Detection Sensitivity - Change motion detection sensitivity range from 1 to 7 or disable it. Alarm Schedule - Set times for when your camera takes motion activated alert screen-shots. NOTE: If Motion Detection Sensitivity is disabled this function will not work. Email Alert - Enable/Disable Email alerts.
Page 34 Disable the time/date stamp of the Live Video Stream Page. 2. Wi-Fi Settings Allows you to link your camera to your home/business Wi-Fi. (See section 7-2) 3. Recording Settings SD Card Recording - Shows space left on the micro SD card & lets you know if the camera is recording to the micro SD card.
Page 35 Card (live video stream is still viewable) Tap OK to save changes. Resolution - High = 720P , Medium = 480P, Low = 280P. (This changes the resolution recorded to the micro SD card) Recording Segments (mins) - Footage is divided into separate files to avoid large file size.
Page 36 the Sync With App Time, select OK to save. 6. Email Alert Settings Input your email address for email alerts. Select OK to save changes. 7. FTP Settings Contact your an IT specialist for more information (FTP not applicable for most users).
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your camera is not working as described, try resetting, rebooting, or reconnecting it. 1. Video Streaming Issue Try reconnecting your camera. To do this, section 10C. Close & open the APP. 2. Wi-Fi Signal Issue Can’t find or connect to the Wi-Fi of the camera, reset it by press &...
Page 38: The Specs
The Specs Battery Life Up to 4hrs Video Resolution on 1080P, 720P, 480P Video Resolution on 720P micro SD card Continuous, Motion Video Recording modes Detection Video File type Loop Recording Time & Date Stamp Lense Angle Wi-Fi / IP Memory Support 128GB Battery Size...
Page 39 720P - 118 mins per GB Video Size Storage 480P - 959 mins per GB 240P - 1657 mins per GB Weight / Dimensions 3.1oz / 1.6”X 1.2”x 3.4”...

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