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4k wi-fi do-it-yourself camera kit
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4K Wi-Fi Do-It-Yourself
Camera Kit
SKU: WiFiDIY4K
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Version 2.0

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  • Page 1 4K Wi-Fi Do-It-Yourself Camera Kit SKU: WiFiDIY4K Version 2.0...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE WIFIDIY4K Please read this manual before operating the WiFiDIY4K and keep it handy. Your purchase should include: 1 x WiFiDIY4K 1 x Manual 1 x 128GB Micro SD Card 1 x Micro SD Card Reader...
  • Page 3 GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR WIFIDIY4K Version 2.0...
  • Page 4 Version 2.0...
  • Page 5 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE GETTING STARTED 1. In order to operate your device, you must download the LookCamPro app to your smartphone or tablet. o Android: www.minigadgets.com/lcpdroid o iPhone: www.minigadgets.com/lcpios 2. This device can only make one Wi-Fi pairing attempt and then the TUT signal will disappear.
  • Page 6  This device will only connect to routers that produce a 2.4 GHz signal. Please contact your internet service provider to determine if your router is 2.4 or 5.8 GHz.  If your wireless network has a password using any special characters, please change it so it is using only numbers/letters.
  • Page 7 Note: If you are using this anywhere other than the US, you will need to purchase a converter in order to use the device and avoid damaging the product. Because different countries use different voltages in their electrical wiring, you will need a converter that adapts to the current in your particular country.
  • Page 8 STEP ONE – ADDING THE DEVICE TO THE APP & PAIRING WITH WI-FI FOR REMOTE VIEWING Note: If you do not want to use your device for remotely live streaming/video playback, you can still use it as a DVR unit. You will be required to connect your phone to the device’s wi-fi signal in order to view the live stream, play videos back via the app, or modify camera settings.
  • Page 9 professionally hardwired into the existing electrical system 2. Turn on your phone’s Wi-Fi and wait up to 5 minutes for the device to generate a Wi-Fi signal (this will match the UID on the sticker, ex: TUTxxxxxxx) 3. Once the device generates its Wi-Fi signal, connect to it via the Wi-Fi settings on your phone.
  • Page 10 4. After connecting, open the LookCamPro App. 5. The app will automatically detect the camera, and display an “AP added device, whether the network?” message. Select “Sure”. 6. The app will take you to a new screen to select the network you wish to pair the device with.
  • Page 11 change this to prevent any unauthorized viewing of your camera. The default password is 6666. IMPORTANT: You must keep this password in a safe place. If you ever need to access the camera from a different phone or reinstall the camera app, this password will be required to re-add the camera.
  • Page 12 Note: Your device will come with a 128GB MicroSD card already installed in it. To get started with capturing video, follow the steps below. 1. Open the LookCamPro application on your smartphone or tablet. 2. Press the settings wheel on the far right ...
  • Page 13 video modes. For controlling video length on the ‘Alarm Video’ video mode, please refer to Step 3)  Video Stream – This controls what resolution your unit records videos at. (Note: These devices can currently only record in 720P)  Video Mode – This controls how the device captures videos.
  • Page 14  Timing Video – The unit will record continuously 24/7 to the microSD card only between the specified start and end times (time is in military format)  Record Audio – Enable/disable this for audio along with video recording.  Video Coverage – Enable/disable this for loop recording (when the microSD card fills up, the oldest video will be deleted to make room for a new one)
  • Page 15 SETTING UP MOTION DETECTION 1. Open the LookCamPro application on your smartphone or tablet. 2. Press the settings wheel on the far right  This is the icon 3. You will be taken to a screen with multiple options. Select the ‘Alarm’ option.
  • Page 16  Mobile Detection Video – This feature will not apply to your device and can be on or off.  Alarm Recording Time(s) – This is how long of a video clip will be taken when motion is detected. This can be set between 10 and 60 seconds.
  • Page 17 STEP FOUR – CHANGING THE DEFAULT DEVICE PASSWORD Note: For security purposes, we strongly recommend that you change your device’s default password from 6666. If you change your device’s password, make sure to store the password securely. If you ever need to re-install the application or add the device to another phone, you will need the new password.
  • Page 18 4. On the next screen, put in 6666 for the ‘Old pwd’ field 5. Put in your desired password in both the ‘New pwd’ and ‘New pwd again’ fields, and then select ‘Done’.  Note: Your password must be between 4 and 31 digits. ...
  • Page 19 device password. We suggest that you do change this to prevent any unauthorized viewing of your camera. The default password is 6666. Note: This requires you to have completed Step One. 1. Open the LookCamPro application 2. Tap your finger on your device listing and the live stream should open.
  • Page 20  Light Bulb Icon – This will enable/disable the working wi-fi LED light on your unit (blue LED).  ☽Icon – Controls night vision. o Note: This option is not applicable to all units because not all units have night vision, but they use the same application.
  • Page 21  ‘Photo’ Camera Icon – This will take a snapshot of the live stream and save it to the app on your phone. o Note: This does not save the snapshot to the microSD card.  ‘Hold to Talk’ Microphone Icon – This button does not apply to your device because it does not come equipped with a two-way microphone.
  • Page 22 REVIEWING VIDEOS VIA THE LOOKCAMPRO APPLICATION Note: This requires you to have completed Step One. 1. Open the LookCamPro application and you will see four tabs at the bottom of the main menu: Camera, Photo, Video, and Playback. These will be explained below.
  • Page 23  Reviewing Videos Taken in Live Stream – Select the ‘Video’ tab and then choose your device. You can then review videos taken during the live stream.  Reviewing Videos Recorded to the MicroSD Card – Select the ‘Playback’ tab and then choose your device.
  • Page 24 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR PC 1. Remove the MicroSD Card from your device (see page 4). 2. Use the MicroSD Card Reader to connect the MicroSD card to your computer. 3. Locate “Removable Disk” inside the (My) Computer folder.  AutoPlay Removable Disk > Open folder to view files Version 2.0...
  • Page 25 Or… Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk 4. Open the Removable Disk drive. 5. Open the folder containing the files. 6. Double click the file you want to view. Note: You can easily manage your MicroSD card recordings using the phone app. Version 2.0...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING THE DEVICE WON’T TURN ON  Make sure the plug is securely connected to the device. o Double check that the connection is secure. o If battery operated, make sure the battery is fully charged. o If plugging the unit in, try a different cable or AC adapter.
  • Page 27 with the ‘Format SD Card’ button in the ‘Record’ section o This will be in the ‘SD Card Setting’ section on iOS devices HOW TO REMOTELY FACTORY RESET THE DEVICE  You can factory reset the camera from the app by opening the app, selecting the settings wheel icon ( ), scrolling to the bottom, and selecting “Reset...
  • Page 28 HOW TO FACTORY RESET THE DEVICE  A factory reset will restore all settings to their original factory settings.  Most of the time, you will need to send the device in for us to perform a factory reset. Please contact us at 770-694- 6921 for assistance.
  • Page 29: Other Problems

    THE APP CANNOT FIND THE CAMERA/”SEARCH LAN/SEARCH NETWORK” NOT FINDING ANYTHING  Ensure you are still connected to the device’s Wi-Fi signal by going to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.  Turn off your phone’s mobile data, then re-join the device’s wi-fi signal OTHER PROBLEMS ...
  • Page 30 Technical Support and product assembly located in the United States. Technical Support: 770-694-6921 Monday-Friday 9 AM – 6:00 PM EST Leave Us A Review! Version 2.0...
  • Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS Feature Specification Streaming Resolution 4K, 2K, 1080P, 720P Recording Resolution 720P Video Format .AVI Viewing Angle 90° MicroSD Card Storage Up to 128GB MicroSD Location External Slot Video Consumption 2 Hours = 1GB Playback Software Loop Recording Operating Systems Android, iOS Phone App LookCamPro...
  • Page 32 QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST ☐ Instruction Manual ☐ MicroSD Card Reader ☐ WiFiDIY4K ☐ 128GB MicroSD Card Quality Control Technician: _______________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Version 2.0...