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Copyright © 2021 - www.niteforce.mobi
Stream LTE4G
User Manual
Declaration of Conformity to Directive
2014/53/EU
CE Caution:
Hereby the manufacturer declares that this 4G LTE
Wireless Trail Camera is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU. A copy of the DOC, Declaration of Conformity
to Directive 2014/53/EU, may be obtained thru the local
distributor.

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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2021 - www.niteforce.mobi Stream LTE4G User Manual Declaration of Conformity to Directive 2014/53/EU CE Caution: Hereby the manufacturer declares that this 4G LTE Wireless Trail Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2021 - www.niteforce.mobi PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA Thank you for Purchasing your NITEforce Trail Camera The NITEforce Stream LTE4G is a high-quality digital surveillance camera. It has been precisely engineered and tuned to provide you with optimal and consistent performance.
  • Page 3 SPECIAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS The camera has been finely tuned. Avoid dropping and physical shock. This camera is designed for typical weather conditions (IP66). It is not waterproof for use underwater. Carefully clean debris from camera lens, PIR, and LED platform. Avoid use of cleaning solvents. Camera contains precise electronic equipment.

  • Page 4: Cellular Information

    CELLULAR INFORMATION This camera contains LTE 4G cellular module to transmit pictures or videos directly from the camera to your cellular phone and email address. It supports also 3G and 2G in remote areas. Under 2G network original picture size and video sending is not available due the small data upload speed.

  • Page 5: Camera Overview

    Camera Overview Antenna Dimmed PIR Heat Motion Sensor lens Lens Indicator Light Light Sensor (day/night) Dimmed InfraBlack Flash (60 LEDs) SD Card Slot TriPod Thread USB Port Battery Slot 12V DC - 4 -...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    MENU Button LCD Color Screen Battery Slot Power Switch Navigation Buttons/OK Button (ON/OFF/SETUP Test Mode) GETTING STARTED Check the Delivery Content Trail Camera x 1 4G LTE Antenna x 1 Nylon Mounting Strap x 1 User Manual x 1 Needed for Operation? 8 x AA 1.5V Alkaline Batteries 1 x SD or SDHC Memory Card (2GB –...

  • Page 7: Mount Antenna

    > MOUNT ANTENNA Mount the LTE 4G antenna. Do not use camera outside without no antenna. It is protecting the antenna hub from rain > INSERT SD MEMORY CARD The camera supports both SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32GB. Use “slow” read/write speed SD cards. The camera does not have any internal memory for picture and video saving.
  • Page 8 > Push gently until SD card clicks into place > Push SD card again to remove, if necessary Note 1: Ensure SD card is NOT in locked position Note 2: Format SD card in camera before using each time This will create a file on the SD card where the camera will save images or videos Note 3: It is always recommended to test the SD card by taking some pictures to ensure SD card works properly...

  • Page 9: Insert Sim Card

    > INSERT SIM CARD Insert SIM card as shown in below picture: The camera supports SIM card with LTE 4G High Speed. If original pictures or videos are sent, minimum Upload Speed 5MB/sec is required > Push SIM card gently until it "clicks" into place >...
  • Page 10 Note 1: Do Not mix old and new batteries together in the camera Note 2: Do Not mix different branded batteries in camera Warning: Remove batteries when storing the camera. Removing batteries from the camera during storage reduces the risk of battery acid leakage and battery drain. Any kind of Battery leaks are not covered by the warranty Camera is now ready for operation.
  • Page 11 Power on the Camera Slide the Power Switch to SETUP mode ➢ LCD screen will light up with NITEforce logo ➢ Camera will login automatically to network ➢ Camera will pick up automatically the time / date from the operator Press MENU key, you will enter the menu to view &...
  • Page 12 Choose “4G” from main Menu “Send To” > “Email” > “Email 1” Under “Email 1” you are able to write and Save your own e- mail address into the camera “Save Cursor” “Delete Cursor” “Sub keys” After you have typed your own e-mail address correct, and remember SAVE it, camera is ready for sending e-mails.

  • Page 13: Android App

    “ OFF / ON ” camera remotely. You can find the download links to Android APP or iOS APP from www.niteforce.mobi website. ANDROID APP Android APP has Quick and Advanced Commands. You can add many NITEforce cameras under the same APP. - 8 -...
  • Page 14 iOS APP iOS APP is a generic SMS message sender APP which you can download from the APP Store. After download, you can insert & save manually the most common camera SMS Commands into the iOS APP. SMS command list insert & save to iOS APP - 9 -...
  • Page 15 What are the Camera Default Settings? (Red Font) Other Cam ID PIR Switch SIM Auto Language OFF/ ON/OFF Match English… Auto/Manual Cam Mode Sensitivity Date/Time Photo/ Video High/Med/Low Manual Setup Auto/Manual PIC + VIDEO MMS/4G Delay Date type: Flash LED OFF/ON 1min YY/MM/DD- Med/ Low...
  • Page 16 Copyright © 2021 - www.niteforce.mobi ADDITIONAL SETTINGS & ADVANCED USE Additional settings are useful when there is a need to operate with the camera more advanced setting or configurations. How to navigate with operation Menu? Test mode, Press “Menu” once to enter camera setting menu;...
  • Page 17 How to manually insert own sending e-mail account as a sender e-mail? The camera uses Default robotic sending e-mail address as LTE4G@niteforce.mobi with SSL secure protected line. European GDPR Data Protection Policy regarding your privacy is safe since your pictures or videos are not stored or saved during the transmission.
  • Page 18 If you choose to use free e-mail service providers, such as Yahoo or Gmail, make sure you use correct parameters with their service. Below are known Gmail parameters: Mail Server IP: smtp.gmail.com Port: 465 Mail Account: xxxxxxxxx @ gmail.com Mail Password: xxxxx your real password xxxxx Important: You need to lower your Gmail account security level by allowing it use “Less Secure Apps”.
  • Page 19 If having sending problems such as lost pictures or delayed picture deliveries with Gmail, check the latest error information from Google Gmail service provider, its their system. Below are known Yahoo parameters: Mail Server IP: smtp.mail.yahoo.com Port: 465 Mail Account: xxxxxxxxx @ yahoo.com Mail Password: xxxxx your real password xxxxx Important: You need to lower your Yahoo account security level by allowing it use “Less Secure Apps”.
  • Page 20 Please enable Default sender setting back to “D” Choose “4G” from main Menu “SMTP” > “Default” > “OK” Now your camera sends e-mails from Default e-mail address (LTE4G@niteforce.mobi) account again. - 15 -...
  • Page 21 How to Playback Video or Photo? Turn “Power Switch” to SETUP position to enter test mode, press arrow button “↑” to enter Playback; press “←” and “→” for selection, “OK” to play photo/video. 1) Press button “↑” again to exit 2) In Playback Mode, press “Menu”...

  • Page 22: Powering Camera

    c) Press “←” and “→” for selection, “Yes” to confirm, “No” to exit to previous page Camera Auto Power Off Feature? In Test mode, camera will automatically power off in 4 mins if there is no touching keypad button. Please manually turn it ON if you want continue further configuration.
  • Page 23 8pcs AA 1.5V Alkaline battery use You can use your camera with 8pcs of AA 1.5V high quality Alkaline Batteries. Batteries should be inserted with correct electrode position as marked in battery case. Incorrectly inserted batteries will cause device damage. Do Not mix old and new batteries together in the camera.
  • Page 24 12V External Battery use You can connect your camera to external 12V battery with NITEforce battery cable (accessory). Using 12V external battery you will achieve longer operation time on the field. 12V LeadAcid batteries are available from battery specialized stores. Please see examples:...
  • Page 25 When the external battery power is dropping below 11V, its time to re-charge your battery with 12V Power-Charger. When camera is connected to External 12V Battery, the power status is not able to see with arriving picture time stamp icon. Icon will show always “Full”. If using the video sending, the low power can be seen when the flash is no longer illuminating the whole video clip as bright as with new fresh battery did.
  • Page 26 It is recommended to remove the AA Alkaline batteries when Power Adapter is used. Electrical 230V / 12V power adaptor is recommended for indoor use like security use at home or office. SD or SDHC Memory Card Using a memory card is required to operate with the camera. Use “slow”...
  • Page 27 18:04:52 CAMERA MENU SETTINGS with APP Below are the camera Menu settings. You can do many of below Menu setting changes remotely with the NITEforce APP. You can find the APP download links from NITEforce International website: www.niteforce.mobi - 22 -...

  • Page 28: Camera Menu Settings

    CAMERA MENU SETTINGS Settings Options Select “ON”, press “OK”, to set 12 digits/ alphabets for each camera. Such function can Cam ID help user to identify photos are from where and which camera Photo, Video, PIC+VIDEO 1) Photo: camera shoots photos only based on configured Multi-shot &...
  • Page 29 High/Low High: IR LEDs will be full powered in dark Flash LED environment Low: IR LEDs will be half powered in dark environment 8MP (3264*2448), 12MP (4032*3024), 24MP Image Size (5632*4224) 1. Min. Blur: Short exposure time to minimize motion blur for better image quality; shortened IR flash range Night Mode 2.
  • Page 30 Settings Options OFF/ON Note: With PIR Switch off, camera will not be able to take PIR Switch photo/ video per motion With PIR Switch on, camera is able to take photos/ videos per motion even when Time Lapse is ON High, Medium, Low Higher sensitivity is 1) more sensitive to movements by smaller subjects;...
  • Page 31 between photos or videos upon motion. This option can avoid camera taking too many photos or videos. Example: Camera will wait 1 minute between photo/video recordings with motion if pre- set time interval is 00:01:00 Configurable delay time: 00:00:05~23:59:59 Select “ON”, press “OK”, to set the interval; camera will shoot pics or video clips automatically Time upon the interval user set.

  • Page 32: Sending Options

    4G SENDING OPTIONS SIM Auto Match 1. Camera will automatically enter 4G setups when the SIM card is inserted If "SIM Automatch failed, pls enter setups manually" pops up on screen, switch “SIM Auto Match” to “Manual” mode, then enter 4G setups in “Manual Setup”...
  • Page 33 accounts will not be able to receive photos from camera * Email accounts receive photos from camera via SMTP only when SMTP is ON and with correct SMTP info entered * Camera is not able to send pics to emails via MMS when SMTP is ON Enter your local operator’s 4G APN, and corresponding Username and Password...
  • Page 34 SMTP Sender E-mail Address Camera comes with Default (D) SMTP Sender e-mail Address setup. You only need to enter receiving email account in “Send To” Menu selection Send To LTE 4G model is able to send photos and/or videos to your e-mail address or phone number by MMS Email Enter recipients’...
  • Page 35 MultiShot Send 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Pic. This function works with MultiShot Example: MultiShot is set as 5P and you choose 1st Pic and 3rd Pic in MultiShot Send. Then the 1st photo and 3rd photo taken from the 5 pics MultiShot will be sent out to your email. Note: 1.
  • Page 36 SMS Ctrl (Remote Control by APP) Daily: (Uses less battery power) Camera will only be able to change & save setups remotely when camera is triggered to shoot photos/ videos or once a day in daily report time Instant: (Uses little bit more battery power) Camera 4G module is stand-by all the time (24/7).
  • Page 37 Other English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, Language Hungarian, Czech, Finnish Auto/Manual Auto: camera will synchronize data/time after you enter your time zone info Date/Time Manual: manually set date/time date : Month : year, hour : minute : second Note: Adjust camera date/time to ensure some functions work as expected Date type: YY/MM/DD-(CN)

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Camera has the latest and newest FirmWare inside the camera. If needed, the FirmWare Update update can be done by the Authorized local NITEforce technical service partner company FirmWare version in camera (Version: / IMEI: / About MCU:/MOD:) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 39 Wireless Support LTE 4G (3G & 2G also supported) MegaPixels 24MP (12MP, 8MP) Pic Format .JPG Video Resolution FullHD (1080), HD (720P), VGA Video Format .MOV Send Video Clip Length 10 Sec (HD), 5 Sec (FullHD) Video Clip Lenghts 5 - 59 Sec Selectable send Pic size Small, Medium, Original Photo Shoot...

  • Page 40: Mounting Of The Camera

    MOUNTING OF THE CAMERA This camera is designed to use the Nylon mounting strap (included) to obtain maximal mounting versatility. Camera can be securely locked with cable lock (sold separately). It is recommended to mount the camera 1m – 1.5m height pointing to desired area and 7m away from target center area for maximum sensitivity in most situations.
  • Page 41 Tree Mounting - 36 -...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Camera is Not Sending Videos? * Please check the SIM data plan transfer speed from your operator. The camera supports SIM card with LTE 4G High Speed. If videos are sent, minimum Upload Speed 5MB/sec is required from your SIM data plan. Low Speed “2G” data plans are not able to transfer videos (too slow).

  • Page 43: Photos Do Not Capture Subject Of Interest

    Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest? * Check the “PIR Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. Warm environmental conditions, set the PIR Sensor Level to “High” and for cold weather use, set the sensor for “Low”. * Try to set your camera up in an area where no heat resources are in the camera’s field of view (lake, river) * In some cases, like camera near water will make the camera take images with no subject in them.

  • Page 44: Camera Stops Taking Images Or Won't Take Images

    * Remove any obstacles which are right in front of the camera lens. Camera Stops Taking Images or Won’t Take Images? * Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full, camera will stop taking images. Or turn “ON” the OverWrite SD Cycle Recording to avoid such problem.
  • Page 45 Night Vision Flash Range Doesn’t Meet Expectation? * Please check the Power sources: AA Alkaline and/or external battery conditions. * “Max Range” offers better flash range. Given flash range values are based on Max Range setting. Please adjust Night Mode to Max Range for better night vision flash range. * High-quality AA batteries can offer much stable flash range.
  • Page 46 Get More Pictures Saved to the SD Card than Transmitted? * Poor reception or busy network signals may result in poor connectivity at certain times and places. * Increase PIR Delay to 1 – 3 min as the camera may not be able to transmit as fast in certain network areas.
  • Page 47 * Cold temperature may decrease battery output sufficiently to prevent camera from turning ON. Check batteries and/or external battery that those are rated for cold temperature. Camera will not take Pictures or Stops part way even with Full Batteries? * SD card is not formatted correctly. Format SD card in camera.
  • Page 48 SD card and / or brand. Images are Blurry (stills or videos)? NITEforce offers one of the best picture quality. Although we try to cover every scenario, it is important to realize that different environments and conditions will affect the picture quality.

  • Page 49: Additional Accessories

    4G LTE High Gain Antenna (220mm) Only manufacturer approved accessories should be used, in order not void the product warranty! Ask additional NITEforce compatible Accessories from your dealer. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 50: Year Warranty

    This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the original date of purchase when purchased through an authorized dealer. NITEforce will, at its option, repair or replace your product with the same or comparable...

  • Page 51: Camera Repair

    NITEforce or NITEforce authorized service center or acts beyond the manufacturer's control. CAMERA REPAIR Repairs for damages not covered by the warranty will be subject to...

  • Page 52: Warranty Warning

    Please contact nearest NITEforce sales agency shop to discuss repair options not covered under warranty. WARRANTY WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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