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Power Port ④ ⑧ Microphone Speaker Using the Touch Pad: To reset the Pivot, touch and hold for 10 seconds. To enable Bluetooth pairing, double-tap rapidly until you hear “Pairing”. What’s in the Box: Pivot Quick Start Guide Pivot Door / Window...
Mobile Setup This quick start guide will help you configure your Pivot for initial use. For detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please visit: www.zmodo.com/support Before you begin: Make sure that you have a strong WiFi connection at the location of your Pivot. Visit www.zmodo.com/support...
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We are constantly working to improve our product and app. Please visit www.zmodo.com/support for updated instructions, manuals, and more. This device can be set up with a Zmodo Beam. If you own Connect with a Beam, please follow the instructions in your Beam quick Beam guide to connect your device instead.
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Select the “Zink” connection method to connect your Pivot. Your Pivot will be added to your Zmodo account. √ to proceed (If you’re setting up multiple Pivots at once, tap add additional units).
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Note: If you see a "No Internet Connection" error message, please ignore it and connect anyway. Return to the Zmodo app page and select or enter the SSID and password of the WiFi network that you want your Pivot to connect to.
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Note: If you are using an iOS device, you will need to manually go to the WiFi settings page on your smartphone. Select the WiFi network that your Pivot will connect to, and connect to it. Return to the Zmodo app once your mobile device is connected to the WiFi network.
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Note: The password provides an additional layer of security for your devices. You will not need to use this password when accessing your devices from the Zmodo app. It is not required, but it is highly recommended. Your Pivot has been successfully...
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Monitor your doors and windows When a door or window is opened, Pivot can automatically turn to see what happened. Set up the included sensors by removing the plastic tab and configuring the sensors in the Pivot settings menu. When Pivot detects an opened window or door, it will rotate to a preset location set in the “Preset...
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Smart motion detection Pivot can detect motion from anywhere in the room, even if the camera isn’t pointed in that direction. When motion is detected, the Pivot will automatically record a 30-second clip and send an alert to your phone. If motion is detected outside of the camera’s field-of-view, the Pivot will automatically rotate...
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Play back locally stored video Pivot comes with 16GB of internal storage to save your footage and moments. Review your recordings at any time.
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Keep track of your home’s health Pivot tracks your home’s temperature and humidity with its built-in sensors to give you the whole picture of your home. ℉...
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Enable the Bluetooth function on your media device and quickly double-tap the touch pad on the top of your Pivot until you hear “Pairing”. Then select “Pivot” from the list of Bluetooth devices on your media device, and play...
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Blinking green Your Pivot is ready for setup. Blinking blue Your Pivot is connecting to the WiFi network. Please do NOT turn off or unplug your Pivot at this time. Solid blue Your Pivot has successfully connected to the WiFi network.
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Support Having difficulty? You can use the Live Chat function in Zmodo app if you have any technical problems. Please follow the steps below: Access the "Me" page in the lower right corner of the Zmodo app and select "Zmodo Support".
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