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  • Page 1 1080P Wi-Fi Floodlight Camera User Manual Model: ASH26 V 1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Legal Statement....................2 Important Safeguards and Warnings............3 Device Introduction.................... 4 Physical Installation.................... 6 Amcrest Smart Home App Setup..............12 Amcrest Smart Home Cloud................ 19 MicroSD Card Recording................23 App Settings....................... 24 Motion Detection Overview................. 26 Events Menu....................... 41 Account Menu....................

  • Page 3: Legal Statement

    Please operate according to actual product specifications. • Amcrest reserves rights to revise any information in this document at anytime; and the revised contents will be added to the new version without prior announcement. Some functions of the product may be slightly different before and after a revision.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards And Warnings

    This device is not waterproof, do not install with areas of high humidity ot moisture. 4. Additional Software This device is designed to be used on the Amcrest Smart Home platform. Since Amcrest Smart Home products operate on a cloud based system, adding the device to any additional software may result in the degradation or loss of certain features.

  • Page 5: Device Introduction

    Device Introduction Device Overview 2000lm Floodlights MicroSD Card Slot (256GB) Built-in Microphone Reset Button 2.8mm Lens LED Indicator Built-in Speaker PIR Sensor Technical Specifications CAMERA 3 Working Modes: VIDEO Image Sensor: Motion-Activated, Manual, 1/2.7” 2MP Compression: H.265/H.264 Schedule. CMOS Frame Rate (Main Stream) PIR: Resolution: Up to 270°...
  • Page 6 Inserting a MicroSD card A microSD card is required to store events outside of the Amcrest Smart Home Cloud. The camera is compatible up to 256GB and requires a Class 10 or higher microSD card to function. It is highly recommended to ensure the microSD card is properly formatted to FAT32 before proceeding.

  • Page 7: Physical Installation

    Physical Installation This device requires a AC100-240V electrical connection to function. Working with electricity can be dangerous unless proper safety precautions are taken. We recommend hiring a licensed electrician to install this product if you are not comfortable or experienced with the tools and procedures needed to install this product.
  • Page 8 Assembly Bracket Screws FRONT BOTTOM DOWN Mounting Screw Junction Box Mounting Plate Camera Lock Collar (not included) Application The PIR sensor can detect human-sized objects up to 33 feet away, when mounted 10 feet off the ground with the PIR sensor parallel to the ground.
  • Page 9 Reset Button MicroSD Card Slot Light Sensor Built-in Speaker The pattern of the LED indicator is included in the following table. LED Indicator Status Device Status Powered off/LED turned off ● Off Rebooting after reset ● Booting ● Light On Device malfunction ●...
  • Page 10 WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK We strongly suggest you hire a licensed electrician to install the camera. Be sure to disconnect the power at the fuse or circuit breaker before installation. Verify that the supply voltage is correct. Connect fixture to a 100 ~240VAC 50/60 Hz power source.
  • Page 11 Step 3 Loosen the adjustment knobs located at the base of your floodlights. Then, adjust the angle of the floodlights to make space for the mounting screwhole located between the camera and floodlights. Step 4 Attach one end of the hook to the mounting plate, and the other end to the edge of the camera so you can free your hands for installation.
  • Page 12 Now it’s time to setup the Amcrest Smart Home App. To connect your Amcrest Floodlight camera to your Android or iOS mobile device, download the Amcrest Smart Home app, then follow the instructions in included the App Setup Guide.

  • Page 13: Amcrest Smart Home App Setup

    Amcrest Smart Home App Setup The Amcrest Smart Home app connects your Amcrest Smart Home device to your Android or iOS mobile device ensuring you are always connected to what matters most. To get the app, search for “Amcrest Smart Home” in the Google Play or App Store and download.
  • Page 14 Choose Your Wi-Fi Network Set a Password Add Your Device Type in a password you would Select your Wi-Fi network from the The LED on the front of like to use and confirm it. Please Wi-Fi network list. Enter the pass- camera will turn solid green use a combination of letters, word for your home Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 15 Devices Menu The devices menu displays all connected devices on your Amcrest Smart Home account as well as direct access event notifications, and account settings. MOTION ALERTS Enable to recieve notifications when a movement is detected. DEVICES Displays connected devices in the app.
  • Page 16 Siren/Light The siren and light options located in the live view interface allow you to manually turn the siren or light on or off on the camera. This is useful to manually deter someone from the area or to stop the deterrent if it goes off...
  • Page 17 Talk/Listen The talk button allows you to activate the microphone on your smartphone device to talk to your camera. The talk button can be used together with the listen button to enable two way audio. Tap the talk button Tap on the listen to activate the button to activate microphone on...
  • Page 18 Manual Snapshot The manual snapshot button allows you to manually take snapshots of the live feed. All manual snapshots will be stored in the My Saved Files folder located in the Account section of the Amcrest Smart Home app. View your Photo...
  • Page 19 The manual record button allows you to manually take video of the live feed. All manual recordings will be stored in the My Saved Files folder located in the Account section of the Amcrest Smart Home app. Take a Video...

  • Page 20: Amcrest Smart Home Cloud

    Amcrest Smart Home Cloud The Amcrest Smart Home Cloud is an optional premium cloud storage service that offers a wide range of storage options for cloud users who wish to have secure cloud based options for their recordings. This is different from Amcrest Cloud service as the Amcrest Smart Home cloud is exclusive to Amcrest Smart Home...
  • Page 21 How Does the 1 Year Free Cloud Plan Work? Amcrest Smart Home offers a 1 year free trial plan which allows you to try the Amcrest Smart Home cloud free for 1 year. The free trial plan offers, 3 days of motion detection storage with 12 seconds of record time per event as well as a 7 minute cool down in between events.
  • Page 22 ) located in the middle of the download menu. Changing Cloud Plans Any changes made to your current Amcrest Smart Home cloud plan will take effect on the next billing cycle. Every Amcrest Smart Home cloud subscription is based on a 30 day cycle. All Amcrest Smart Home Cloud plan changes are made via the Amcrest Smart Home app For more information on how to change your Amcrest Smart Home Cloud plan, please refer to the information provided.
  • Page 23 Update Cloud Plan Select which plan you would like to Read the provided information Choose whether you change to from the Amcrest Smart on the screen and tap would like to auto renew Home cloud plans provided. Tap Buy "Change Plan" to continue.

  • Page 24: Microsd Card Recording

    When a microSD card is inserted into the device, all motion based recordings will be stored to it. Addition- ally, if you have a Amcrest Smart Home Cloud account, recordings will be stored both on the cloud and microSD card.

  • Page 25: App Settings

    Restore Default Settings - Restores your device to its original default settings. Reboot - This option allows you to restart your device from the Amcrest Smart Home app. Video Settings - This menu provides access to general video settings related to your device.
  • Page 26 This is not the password for on the Save icon ( ) when for your device. your Amcrest Smart Home finished. To exit, tap on the account, it is the password to back arrow ( < ) to exit the The thumbnail can be default, access your device.

  • Page 27: Motion Detection Overview

    Amcrest Smart Home devices allow you to view motion detection recordings locally, using a microSD card (sold separately) or via Amcrest Smart Home cloud which is a cloud based service where you can remotely view and store motion detection recordings.
  • Page 28 However, for more information on how to set a motion schedule, please refer to the information provided below. Tap on "Add Schedule". Tap on the day of the week Log into your Amcrest Smart you wish to modify. If you are Home app and access the setting a schedule for multiple Motion Detection menu.
  • Page 29 Tap on “End Time” and use Tap on “Repeat” to choose Tap on “Start Time” and use the scroll option to select a which days of the week you the scroll option to select a time you want the motion would like the motion sched- time you want the motion schedule to stop.
  • Page 30 Motion Sensitivity Motion sensitivity allows you to adjust how sensitive the motion detection will be for your camera. The floodlight camera uses PIR as well as motion detection sensors to detect motion. This is based on a minimum and maximum value ranging between 1, having the least amount of sensitivity, and 5 being the max.
  • Page 31 "Push Notification" events you can based Amcrest Smart app and using the Amcrest Smart menu. You will notice on device in the Devices tap on the Account menu.
  • Page 32 This feature is not on by default and will need to be set manually in the app by the user. Log into your Amcrest Tap on “Add Schedule”.
  • Page 33 Tap on “Repeat” to A blue check mark will Tap on Save. The continuous recording choose which days be displayed next to schedule is now applied of the week you the active days. to your device. would like the continuous schedule Tap the back arrow ( <...
  • Page 34 Floodlight Setting The floodlight setting menu allows the user to adjust floodlight modes. Floodlight settings help to control and modify the floodlight options built-in on your device. Mode: Allows the user to adjust floodlight setting modes. • Motion Activated- The light will turn on when motion is detected, based on Motion Zones set by the user.
  • Page 35 Schedule Mode Schedule mode allows the user to create a floodlight schedule that will only allow the floodlight to turn on and off based on a specific schedule set by the user. Tap on Edit Schedule to begin setting a flood light schedule. Setting a Floodlight Schedule Time periods cannot overlap.
  • Page 36 Share Device Device sharing allows you to add specific Amcrest Smart Home users to share the live feed of your added device. When you add a shared user, the shared user will have access to your camera and features such as live viewing, recording, playback, and two-way audio.
  • Page 37 Removing a Shared Device Removing a shared device from your account will revoke sharing permissions for added shared users. You can remove a shared user in the Shared Device menu. Access the Shared Device menu and locate the shared user on your device. Tap Remove to remove the shared user.
  • Page 38 If you are setting up your device in a new location, or on another network, it is you will need to first remove the device from your Amcrest Smart Home account, perform a factory reset, and add as a new device.
  • Page 39 Reboot The reboot option allows you to reboot your device from the Amcrest Smart Home app. To access the Reboot option, tap on the settings icon ( ) on the live view screen. Tap on the Reboot option and tap “Yes” to continue.
  • Page 40 Please also make sure that the Email Notification and Email Snapshot toggle switches are enabled in the motion detection menu. For more information on how to setup email alerts using the Amcrest Smart Home app, refer to the information provided below.
  • Page 41 LED. Delete Device The delete device option allows you to unbound and remove the device from your Amcrest Smarthome account. This option is useful if performing a factory reset on the device or setting up the device in a new location.

  • Page 42: Events Menu

    Events Menu The events menu provides quick access to system and device related security and system alerts. The security alerts menu provides information on how many push notifications were sent, per device, per day and provides a way to view each notification that was sent within a 7 day period. The system notification menu retains notifications provided by the developer.

  • Page 43: Account Menu

    For more information on the options available in the account menu, please refer to the information provided below. To access the Account menu, open the Amcrest Smart Home app and log into your account.
  • Page 44 Amcrest Smart Home device manually recorded snap- the cloud recordings interface. into Alexa. This is possible by shots or videos. Use the...
  • Page 45 The push notification toggle switches located in the account menu enable and disable push notifications for every device connected to your Amcrest Smart Home account. A push notification schedule can also be setup to allow the app only to send push notifications during a specific time during the day.
  • Page 46 There are 4 detection and call tones if you tion. There are 4 tones to tones to choose from, select have an Amcrest Wi-Fi Video choose from, select a tone a tone to save it to your doorbell. to save it to your account.
  • Page 47 The fingerprint verification option allows you to set a fingerprint authentication that will allow you to log into your Amcrest Smart Home app using your fingerprint. Please note, this option will only be applicable to smartphone devices that have fingerprint capabilities.

  • Page 48: Adding To An Amcrest Nvr/Dvr

    DVR or NVR. The DVR or NVR must be connected to the same network as the Amcrest Smart Home device for this to work. The device you are adding must be added to the Amcrest Smart Home app first before adding it to your device.

  • Page 49: Adding To Amcrest View Pro

    Amcrest Smart Home device to the Amcrest View Pro app will result in only live view being available and must be set up first using the Amcrest Smart Home app. If you would like to view your Amcrest Smart Home devices using the Amcrest View Pro app, please refer to the information provided below.

  • Page 50: Adding To Amcrest Surveillance Pro

    The device must be set up first using the Amcrest Smart Home app before adding it to any additional software. The camera and the computer you are using must be on the same network during setup. For more information on adding your camera into Amcrest Surveillance Pro, please refer to the information provided below.

  • Page 51: Adding To Blue Iris

    The device must be set up first using the Amcrest Smart Home app before adding it into any additional software. Please note: The device and the computer you are using must be on the same network during setup.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    If the SSID for your Wi-Fi network is not pulling up in the app when attempting to add your Amcrest Smart Home device, close the app completely then power your mobile device off and back on again allowing it to restart.

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