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Summary of Contents for Solon HD Video Doorbell MKII
- Page 1 HD Video Doorbell MKII Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS 1 x HD Video Doorbell MKII 1 x Plug-in chime 1 x Flat mounting bracket 1 x Angled mounting bracket (optional, for angled walls) 1 x 3M adhesive mounting sticker 1 x 32GB SD card (already inserted) 1 x USB charging cable... - Page 3 Product FAQs & Info Tuya Smart Help Centre DOORBELL GUIDE (AC 8-24V for hardwiring only) (remove mounting bracket to access)
- Page 4 SETUP & APP PAIRING 1. Download the Tuya Smart app on your phone. Search Tuya Smart on your app/play store, or scan below. Note: the Tuya Smart app has various sophisticated features like home automation, cloud storage Alexa/Google pairing etc. These features are not required to use the doorbell day-to-day and are not covered in this quick start guide.
- Page 5 6. Tick the box on the app and press Next. 7. Enter your WiFi details carefully. 2.4Ghz only. Press Next. 8. Hold the QR code that appears up to the doorbell’s camera until you hear a tone. Press ‘I heard a prompt’. 9.
- Page 6 PAIRING WITH CHIME As well as activating your phone when pressed, the doorbell also comes with a plug-in chime for normal household alerts. The Melody button is on the left and Volume button on the right. The doorbell and chime are connected via 443Hz frequency (not WiFi).
- Page 7 CHARGING THE DOORBELL The doorbell contains 2 x long life 18650 lithium-ion batteries that, on a full charge, can provide up to 6 months continuous usage, subject to the amount of activations and connections. The batteries are fully sealed within the unit and controlled using the On/Off switch –...
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Page 8: Installing The Doorbell
INSTALLING THE DOORBELL You can mount your doorbell with either the adhesive sticker or the screws supplied. Install at a height to suit your needs. Always fix the security screw in the base after installation. Do not install on surfaces containing metal – this can affect the camera’s wireless signal. - Page 9 Screws – best suited for brick walls, wood and concrete. 1. Line up the bracket at your desired location on the wall and mark your drill points within the top and bottom holes. 2. Hold the bracket steady and place your first long screw in line with the bottom hole.
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Page 10: Using The App
USING THE APP Home: View and access all doorbells you have added. Smart: If using automation etc. (not required); see Tuya Help. Account info and message centre for doorbell alerts. Live View and Control Panel Opening the doorbell presents the live view and control panel. Here you can view and capture footage, plus change settings. - Page 11 Notifications and Visitors The system is preset to send notifications to your phone when either the doorbell is rang or motion is detected. Clicking on these shows a preview in the app’s message centre; click view to access the live view/control panel. If it is in real-time, you can communicate with the visitor.
- Page 12 Sharing Footage Any screenshots and recordings are saved to the app photo album in the control panel. From here you can select and share the clips in the multiple ways displayed. Sharing the Doorbell In Settings, select Share Device and Add Sharing. You can send a direct invitation link in the multiple ways displayed, but the receiver must download the app and create a Tuya Smart account before they can accept.
- Page 13 Resetting the Doorbell Press and hold the reset button on the rear until you hear a tone. The doorbell will re-enter pairing mode. Any footage within the app will be lost, so consider backing up/saving to your phone library if required. SD card footage will remain. Removing the Doorbell from the App In Settings, scroll to the very bottom and select Remove Device.
- Page 14 Recommended Settings You can access the doorbell settings by selecting the top right icon in the live view. The below are recommendations only: 1. Edit the PIR sensitivity level to suit your needs; Low/Medium is usually suitable for most homes. Test what works for you. 2.
- Page 15 Reminder – purchasing VAS/Cloud Services is not required for this system. Doing so is at your own discretion. These services are ran independently by Tuya Smart as a 3 party. Reminder – home management, tap to run automation and Alexa/Google features are for advanced users only and are not required to use this device day-to-day.
- Page 16 Solon Security Unit 40 Manor Industrial Estate Flint, Flintshire CH6 5UY solonsecurity.co.uk...
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If the camera doorbell is hard-wired, does that mean it would have a continuous source or power, and thus not require any charging?
No, if the Solon HD Video Doorbell MKII is hard-wired, it does not require charging.
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