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The FLEX is one of many SPYPOINT trail cameras. While SPYPOINT has been a cellular trail camera leader for some time, the FLEX is a major step forward in customer-friendly and innovative design, optimized antenna, straightforward interface, TEST and FORMAT buttons, and automatic carrier connection technology.
The FLEX is a cellular trail camera that works with the SPYPOINT mobile app to:
The FLEX off ers features and performance that are unheard of at its price point. The commitment to user value carries through to the FLEX, even with all the new and innovative features that have been included. Hunters are loving the performance and fl exibility the latest camera from SPYPOINT delivers.
This User Manual will introduce you to the features of your new FLEX and will guide you through the acquisition of its functionalities so that you can use it to its full potential.
Our priority is to offer outstanding service to our customers. If you need technical support for your camera, here is how to contact us:
Contact our chat service directly on the SPYPOINT site (in the lower right- hand corner of the Support section, by clicking on the "Start Chat" window, www.spypoint.com).
Go to www.spypoint.com/en/support for more information about our devices.
SPYPOINT's mission is to offer you products that are easy to use, innovative, aff ordable, and of exceptional quality. Our products are mainly used in the hunting fi eld and residential and commercial safety fields. They are distributed and appreciated on all continents and are continuously growing. Prosperous and respected, SPYPOINT is a company that is constantly developing new technologies and that remains attentive to its customer's needs to off er cutting-edge products with concrete solutions to improve hunting and outdoor activities.
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CELLULAR TRANSMISSION | |
Network | LTE Multi-carrier auto connectivity |
Transmission plan | Transmission of your photos and videos to your SPYPOINT application by cellular network. Visit www.spypoint.com/plans to choose a plan that suits you. |
Camera configuration | Fully configurable remotely with the free SPYPOINT app. |
PHOTO RECORDING | |
Photo resolution | 33 MP |
Photo file format | JPG |
Time-lapse mode | Time-Lapse and Time-lapse+ (Time-lapse with motion detection enabled) |
Multi-shot mode | Up to 3 photos per detection |
Info bar | Date, time, temperature (°C/°F), moon phase, SPYPOINT logo, and camera model |
Capture mode | Colors by day, black and white by night |
VIDEO RECORDING | |
Video resolution | 1920 X 1080 (FHD 1080p) |
Video file format | MP4 |
Video length | 15 seconds |
Capture mode | Colors by day, black and white by night |
AUDIO | |
Audio recording | Yes |
MEMORY | |
External memory | microSD card up to 512 GB (not included) |
VIEWING | |
On the SPYPOINT app or on the website www.spypoint.com/en/manage | |
POWER SOURCES | |
Alkaline or lithium AA non-rechargeable batteries | 8 x AA (not included) |
Lithium battery pack | Lithium battery pack #LIT-22 (not included) 12 V battery |
External 12 V battery | Optional accessories available at SPYPOINT: #KIT6V-12V, #KIT-12V, #BATT-12V |
DETECTION SYSTEM | |
Movement detector | Infrared |
Detection angle | 50° |
Detection range | Up to 30 meters/100 feet |
Trigger speed | 0.3 seconds |
Delay between each detection | Adjustable from Instant to 30 minutes |
ILLUMINATION OPTIONS | |
LED | 4 powerful LEDs |
Night light range | Up to 30 meters/100 feet |
Exposure | Automatic adjustment of the infrared illumination |
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | |
10,67 cm (H) x 13 cm (W) x 7.88 cm (D) 4.2'' (H) x 5.14'' (W) x 3.1'' (D) | |
RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Operating temperature | -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 131°F) |
Storage temperature | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
3 options are available to you:
We suggest using a SPYPOINT #LIT-22 rechargeable lithium battery pack with your camera. It offers a longer battery life than AA batteries, and saves money over the life of the camera.
If you choose to plug an external 12 V battery (#KIT-12V, sold separately) into your camera, it becomes your camera's new primary power source. The AA batteries will only be used once the 12 V battery is depleted.
You can check the battery level on your device or in the mobile application:
The use of a memory card is necessary for the operation of the camera. It is used to save photos, videos and other camera status files. Note that photos and videos in their original format are kept on the memory card. The files sent to your application are lighter versions. You can retrieve your photos and videos at any time by removing the card from the camera and transferring the contents to another device (e.g.: computer).
Your camera requires a microSD memory card, with a maximum capacity of 512 GB, sold separately. Here is a table showing the approximate quantity of photos or videos that can be recorded on the card, according to different memory card capacities.
MEMORY | 4 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 512 GB |
PHOTOS (33 MP) | 1,900 | 7,600 | 15,200 | 60,800 | 243,200 |
VIDEOS (1080P) | 684 | 2,736 | 5,472 | 21,888 | 87,552 |
The FLEX is equipped with continuous mode. This means that when the memory card is full, the camera continues to save your photos and videos by erasing the fi rst recorded files.
During the start up of the camera, you can use the FORMAT button on the device to quick format the microSD card. This is required if you want to be able to take photos and videos while transmitting.
The antenna doesn't come installed. Please insert as shown in the photo.
Before you can use your camera, you must activate it. To do so, you will need the activation code.
FINDING THE ACTIVATION CODE
The activation code is located inside the FLEX's battery compartment.
To activate your camera, you have two choices: you can either do it via the SPYPOINT app or via our website www.spypoint.com.
If you choose to use the SPYPOINT app to activate your device, follow these steps:
If you choose to use the SPYPOINT website to activate your device, follow these steps:
Go to www.spypoint.com/en/spypoint-experience/plans to read the latest offers and choose the plan that suits you.
IMPORTANT VERIFICATIONS BEFORE STARTING YOUR CAMERA:
You can use the following test to make sure everything works as it should:
TEST BUTTON
The TEST button forces the camera to take a single photo and transmits it. It will NOT work if the camera is already busy with another task. (Synchronizing with the server, recording a photo/video or running through the start up sequence of the camera.) This button will only work if the camera is on an active transmission plan with photos remaining.
Use the SPYPOINT app to configure your camera.
EDIT DEVICE NAME All possible values | Allows you to name the camera for easy identifi cation. This function is very useful for users with more than one camera. |
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS Activated/not activated | Allows you to reset the camera to its original state. |
CAPTURE MODE Photo; video; time-lapse; time-lapse+ |
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MOTION DELAY Instant; 10 seconds; 20 seconds; 30 seconds; 40 seconds; 50 seconds; 1 minute; 3 minutes; 5 minutes; 10 minutes; 15 minutes; 20 minutes; 30 minutes; 1 hour | Allows you to choose the period of time to wait before the camera detects again and records the next photo/video. A longer delay minimizes the number of photos and videos taken and therefore maximizes battery life. A shorter delay maximizes surveillance in the area but consumes more power. Shorter delays are recommended when the camera is used for security purposes. |
SD PHOTO RESOLUTION High/optimal | Allows you to determine the quality of the photos saved on your microSD card. High quality: 33 MP or optimal quality: 2 MP. |
MULTI-SHOT 1; 2; 3 | Allows you to take 2 or 3 consecutive photos at each detection, with a 5-second delay between each photo. |
SENSITIVITY Low; normal; high | Allows you to choose the detection sensitivity of the device. A higher sensitivity allows you to detect movement in front of the camera more effectively, so the camera will take more pictures. |
DAILY SYNC TIME All possible combinations | Allows you to choose the time when the camera makes its first transfer of the day, each day. Note: The camera transfers are confi gured by default with 6 times per day, determined from the time you activated your camera. For example, if your camera was activated at 1:42 p.m., this will be the default first transfer time. The next transfer will be at 5:42 p.m. |
SYNC FREQUENCY 1; 2; 4; 6; 12; each detection | Allows you to choose the number of transfers the device performs each day. |
CELLULAR Activated/not activated | Allows you to activate or deactivate the cellular mode. Note that this setting will only take effect the next time the camera makes a transfer. |
TAKE A PHOTO/VIDEO AT EACH SYNC Activated/not activated | During the next transfer, the camera will automatically take a photo or a video and communicate it to your application. |
UPDATE FIRMWARE | Allows you to request a firmware update to your device. |
DATE FORMAT MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY | Allows you to choose the date format displayed. |
TIME FORMAT 12 h or 24 h | Allows you to choose the time format displayed. |
BATTERY TYPE Automatic or AA_LIT | Allows the user to select the battery type installed in the camera. |
Different tools are available to help you check the status of your FLEX and to inform you of any problems that may occur during its operation. In this section, we will see 3 tools:
The camera was designed to send notifications to your SPYPOINT app. This is to help you stay informed of the status of your camera.
You will receive a notifi cation on your smartphone at the next transfer when a photo/video is received or important notification is sent:
Here are the different indicators of the FLEX status you have access to. They are accessible on your app or on the SPYPOINT website. What appears in this page is a refl ection of the camera at the last communication.
SIGNAL Strength of the cellular signal | 1 - 5 bars |
BATTERY Battery percentage remaining | 0 - 100% (AA/LIT-22/12 V) |
MEMORY CARD Used space | 0 - 100% |
LAST COMMUNICATION The date and time of the last device transfer | Date and time |
TEMPERATURE | °C or °F |
POSITION GPS | GPS coordinates |
MODEL | FLEX |
VERSION Displays the firmware version | VX.XX.XX |
LAST INSTALLATION Last time your camera was turned ON | Date and time |
SIM Number on your SIM card | 89... ... |
ACTIVATION CODE | XXXX-XXX-XXXX |
STATUS LED COLOR | PATTERN | INDICATION |
![]() | Solid | When device gets triggered or is taking a photo or video |
![]() | Solid | When photo or video is getting transmitted |
![]() | Blinking each second till the reset is complete | Factory reset |
![]() | Blinking each second for 30 seconds | Firmware update |
![]() | Solid (does not go OFF) | No signal detected |
![]() | Slow blinking (every 2 seconds) | SIM issue/Critical hardware failure |
The key to a successful hunt is information and that's what the SPYPOINT app is all about. View and sort all your photos and videos from the field, check hunting conditions, update camera settings, manage stand locations on your property, and more, right from your mobile device. It's the mobile scouting solution you need to go into the woods confidently.
From the app, you can:
To learn more visit www.spypoint.com/app
SPYPOINT makes choosing a photo transmission plan as easy as possible with straightforward photo count thresholds and the option to go month-tomonth to maximize flexibility, or annually to get the most savings. SPYPOINT even offers a free plan, sending 100 photos every month at no charge.
To learn more visit www.spypoint.com/plans
As well as with the SPYPOINT mobile app, you can manage your device and photos/videos using the web app.
Log in at www.webapp.spypoint.com to manage cameras and view photos and videos online.
On your desktop, click on "My Computer" or "This PC".
Locate your device under "Removable Disk" and click to access it. Then, click on "DCIM" and "100DSCIM" to find all saved photos and videos. If you do not see the photos or videos in the folder you checked, try again in the other "Removable Disk" folder.
Select the files you want to copy. With some Windows versions, the simplest way is to select them by clicking on the "Home" tab and choosing "Select all" on the right side. With some Windows versions, you can press on "Ctrl" and "A" or click on the "Edit" menu and choose "Select all".
Click on the "Copy" icon on the left of the ribbon (or hold the "Ctrl" and "C" keys).
Once your photos and videos are transferred, click the "Safely remove hardware and eject media" button located in the task bar, then click "Eject mass media storage device".
If you do not want to select all photos or videos, hold down the "Ctrl" key and click on the files you want to select before clicking on the "Copy" icon.
Access the folder where you want to save your photos and videos or create a new folder by clicking on the "New folder" button. (You can also click on "Ctrl", "Shift", and "N" to create a new folder, or right-click in a blank space in the "Pictures" folder and choose "New", then, in the following menu, click on "Folder".)
Enter a name for your new folder, click on "Enter", then double-click on the folder to open it. In the "Home" tab, choose "Paste" (or click simultaneously on the "Ctrl" and "V" keys). The photos and videos will be copied in the new folder.
Click on the search tool in the "Toolbar". Click the "Go" Tab, then select "Computer".
Locate your device under the "Locations" tab and click to access it. Then click on "DCIM" and "100DSCIM" to find all saved photos and videos.
Click on "Edit" in the toolbar at the top of the screen, then click on "Select all" to highlight all individual files on the device. You can also access the "Select all" option by simultaneously clicking "Cmd" and "A". If you don't want to import everything, you can highlight the desired photos or videos individually. Transfer photos and videos by clicking on "Cmd" and on the file name. Click on "Edit again" and then "Copy" (or "Cmd" and "C") to copy the highlighted files.
Access the folder where you want to save your photos and videos, or create a new folder by right-clicking and pressing "Cmd" at the same time, then select "New folder" from the menu.
Click on "Modify", then on "Copy" (or "Cmd" and "V") to copy your chosen files in the selected folder. The photos and videos can take a few minutes to download, depending on the size and the number of the file you are importing.
Once your photos and videos are transferred, click on the "Eject" icon beside the name of your device, than unplug the device from your MAC.
ISSUES | POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS |
MY CAMERA DOES NOT TURN ON |
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MY CAMERA DOESN'T HAVE GOOD SERVICE |
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This SPYPOINT product is covered by a 2-year warranty that also covers parts and workmanship from the purchase date. The electronic cash register receipt is a proof of purchase and must be presented to confi rm that the warranty is applicable. This warranty will be honored in the country of the original purchase only.
THIS SPYPOINT WARRANTY DOESN'T APPLY TO:
SPYPOINT will repair the product, free of charge, or replace it at its discretion by an equivalent product, if it has a manufacturing defect covered by the warranty described above. Shipping costs to send us a product will have to be assumed by the costumer at all times. SPYPOINT will assume shipping costs only for the return of products under warranty.
Breakage or defect repairs not covered by the warranty will be charged at a reasonable cost. The customer will be responsible for all shipping costs.
In no circumstances will SPYPOINT accept returns without an RMA number (return merchandise authorization). It is essential to contact the SPYPOINT support team before making a return.
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The customer is held responsible for any loss or damage that may occur to the product during transport to SPYPOINT. It is recommended to use a shipping method that off ers a tracking number. This will help protect your shipment.
FREQUENCY RANGE:
800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz
MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION POWER:
FREQUENCY | MAX. |
GSM850 | 33 DBM ± 2 DB |
EGSM900 | 33 DBM ± 2 DB |
DCS1800 | 30 DBM ± 2 DB |
PCS1900 | 30 DBM ± 2 DB |
GSM850 (8-PSK) | 27 DBM ± 3 DB |
EGSM900 (8-PSK) | 27 DBM ± 3 DB |
DCS1800 (8-PSK) | 26 DBM ± 3 DB |
PCS1900 (8-PSK) | 26 DBM ± 3 DB |
UMTS 2100 | 24 DBM + 1,7/-3,7 DB |
UMTS 1900 | 24 DBM + 1,7/-3,7 DB |
UMTS 900 | 24 DBM + 1,7/-3,7 DB |
UMTS 850 | 24 DBM + 1,7/-3,7 DB |
UMTS 800 | 24 DBM + 1,7/-3,7 DB |
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download SPYPOINT FLEX - Dual-Sim Cellular Trail Camera Manual
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