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  • Page 1 IPC 117v2 360 View Wi-Fi Cam Smart Security Wi-Fi Cam User Manual © 2009-2018 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NDROID AND I YSTEM EQUIREMENTS – I ........................11 IVITAR MART ECURITY NSTALL AND AUNCH Connecting Your IP Camera with the Vivitar Smart Home Security Mobile Application ....12 ....................................12 NTRODUCTION ................................... 13 UICK VERVIEW ........................14 NITIAL ETUP ONNECTING AMERA TO THE Using Vivitar Smart Home Security ....................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    In addition, you can use the ‘Smart Home Security’ app to control your lighting, doorbell, electrical outlets and more. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your Vivitar Smart Security Cam.

  • Page 4: What's Included

    What’s Included IP Camera Micro USB cable AC Charger Screws Setup Tool Wall Mount 2-Sided Foam Pad NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card not included.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Micro SD Memory Card Slot Ventilation Holes LED Status Light Indicator (Red/Blue) Speaker Lens RESET Microphone Micro USB Port Light Sensor...

  • Page 6: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD Make sure a Micro SD Memory card (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB) has been properly inserted into your Smart Security Cam. Micro SD Memory card not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Page 7: Turning On The Smart Security Cam

    TURNING ON THE SMART SECURITY CAM Connect one end of the Micro USB cable to your IP camera and the other end to the AC charger and then plug the AC charger into a power socket. The RED indicator light turns on. NOTE: If the camera indicator is blinking blue, the camera needs to be reset.

  • Page 8: Camera Reset

    CAMERA RESET If the camera indicator is blinking blue upon startup, the camera needs to be reset. To reset the IP Camera: 1. Use the Setup Tool (supplied) or a small pin to press the RESET button (hole) on the back of the camera.

  • Page 9: Indicator Light

    INDICATOR LIGHT Red Flashing Indicator Light: When the red indicator light is flashing, this indicates that the camera is in setting mode and it is ready for Wi-Fi setup via your mobile device. Blue Steady Indicator Light: When the blue indicator light is steady, this indicates that the camera is connected to Wi-Fi. Blue Flashing Indicator Light: When the blue indicator light is flashing, this indicates that the camera may need to be reset if it does not connect to your device while adding a new device or reconnecting a device.

  • Page 10: Mounting The Camera

    MOUNTING THE CAMERA The IP Camera can be mounted in the following ways: • The 2-sided foam pad can be placed on the bottom of the base and then stuck to a surface. • The wall mount can be installed to a non-magnetic surface, allowing the camera to mount on it.

  • Page 11: Installing The Wall Mount

    INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT 1. Find the location (wall surface) where you would like to mount the camera. 2. Using a pencil, place the wall mount against the surface (wall) and mark on the surface where the two screw holes on the wall mount are. These will mark the location where you will drill to place the plastic anchors.

  • Page 12: Initial Mobile Device Setup

    Make sure your mobile device is connected to a Wi-Fi Network via the Settings of your mobile phone or tablet. Use your mobile phone or tablet to search for Vivitar Smart Home Security in the Google Play Store (for Android OS) or the Apple App Store (for iOS).

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Ip Camera With The Vivitar Smart Home Security Mobile Application

    IP Cameras, electric outlets and more via any mobile device from anywhere. With Vivitar Smart Home Security, you can see what is going on in and outside your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Receive automatic alerts from your IP Cameras upon detection of motion and sound.

  • Page 14: Quick Overview

    QUICK OVERVIEW CONTROLS ALL VIVITAR SMART HOME & AWAY MODES ADD NEW VIVITAR HOME DEVICES Switch the Home & Away modes when SMART HOME DEVICES Tap the ‘Main Menu’ button to easily you leave your home and when you Tap the ‘Add new device’...

  • Page 15: Initial Setup: Connecting Your Camera To The App

    Make sure to enable Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet via the settings of your mobile device. LAUNCH MOBILE APP If you have not already launched the app, tap the Vivitar Smart Home Security application icon on your smartphone or tablet to launch the installed app. TUTORIAL quick overview through the app appears.
  • Page 16 The list of Vivitar Smart Home Security devices appears. 2) Tap IP Cameras to enter the list of Vivitar IP Cameras. 3) Tap IPC-117v2 360 View Wi-Fi Cam to select and register your IPC -117v2 camera. NOTE: Alternatively, you can select your IP Camera and continue to the registration by scanning in the barcode on the back your camera.

  • Page 17: Configure Network

    6. ADD NEW DEVICE The ‘Add Device’ instruction screen then appears. 1) MAKE SURE YOUR CAMERA’S LED LIGHT IS BLINKING RED Plug in your camera and wait a moment. When the red LED light is blinking, tap Continue. NOTE: The camera’s Wi-Fi can only be found when the camera’s LED indicator light is red and is flashing.
  • Page 18 7. CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION: A message window then appears notifying you that your device has been added successfully. Tap Cloud Subscription to view your Cloud storage options or tap Next to proceed without subscribing to the Cloud Service. Note that you can subscribe at any time via the device’s Settings.
  • Page 19 CONTINUING SETUP WITHOUT THE CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION: Tap Next on the message window to proceed to the Devices screen/Live IP Camera Mode screen without subscribing to the Cloud Storage. NOTE: If you choose to skip the Cloud Subscription, you can access the Cloud Subscription at any time from the selected camera’s settings.
  • Page 20 INITIAL REGISTRATION AND ADDING A DEVICE 1. Devices: Tap Add device 2. Tap IP Cameras 3. Tap your IP Camera 4. Tap Register or Sign In 5. Follow the Add Device 6. Enter Wi-Fi password then and follow the instructions instructions then tap Continue tap Continue...
  • Page 21 6. Connecting screen 7. Enter camera name and 8. Enter Live IP Camera View tap Set Room to select location, then tap Done. NOTE: The Cloud Subscription window then appears. Follow the prompts to subscribe. NOTE: • After initial setup and after connecting additional IP Cameras, the ‘Devices’ home screen appears.

  • Page 22: Using Vivitar Smart Home Security

    Using Vivitar Smart Home Security LIVE IP CAMERA VIEW The Live IP Camera view displays the live streaming video of your selected registered IP Camera and camera options. You must be signed in and connected NOTE: • You must be logged in to your account in order to view your camera’s streaming video.
  • Page 23 The connected camera displays the following: ITEM NAME FUNCTION Main Menu Displays the Main Menu options: Devices, Events, Rooms, Settings, Accounts, Help Back Button Tap to go back to the previously viewed screen. Panoramic View Tap to change to the Panoramic view. Full Screen View Tap the arrows to switch between streaming video display in portrait view and Full Screen Landscape view.
  • Page 24 • Speak: Tap the Speak button to enable or to disable speaking via the Vivitar Smart Home Security app on your mobile device and having that sound emit through your IP Camera. The ‘Speak’ button turns green when enabled.
  • Page 25 NOTE: The app needs access to your microphone in order to use the ‘Speak’ function. Please make sure to tap OK when the message appears to allow access to your device’s microphone. • Record: Tap the Record button to start recording a video from the live stream. Tap again to stop recording.

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU Tap the Main Menu button to view the following menu options: Devices +, Events, Rooms, Settings, Messages, Share, Accounts +, Help Tap on one of the menu items to view the selected menu’s options. NOTE: All menu options that appear with a + plus symbol can be expanded when tapping on the + plus symbol.

  • Page 27: Multiple Devices

    DEVICES + Tap the Main Menu button. Then tap Devices to go to the ‘Devices’ Home screen. From the ‘Devices’ Home screen, tap IP Cameras to: • Enter the Live IP Camera view (if you have only one registered IP Camera). •...
  • Page 28 Alternatively: 1. Tap the Main Menu button. 2. Then tap the + (plus symbol) by the Devices option to expand the list of devices within the Main menu. 3. Tap the IP Cameras option or the + (plus symbol) by the IP Cameras option if you have more than one device connected to expand the list of registered cameras.
  • Page 29 NOTE: List of devices subject to change as per update of new devices. IP Cameras Tap IP Cameras to access and control your registered Vivitar Smart Home Security IP Camera(s). NOTE: Please sign in to or create an account in GROUP 1 for your IP Camera.

  • Page 30: Power Strips

    Lights Tap Lights to access and control your registered Vivitar Smart Home Security Light Bulb(s). NOTE: Please sign in to or create an account in GROUP 2 or GROUP 4 for your light bulb. Outlets Tap Outlets to access and control your registered Vivitar Smart Home Security Outlet(s).
  • Page 31 EVENTS Events are video recordings captured based on the sound/motion detection recorded by your IP Camera. The video recordings are based off on your Home & Away motion detection and sound detection settings. Your events can be saved to your SD Card and to your Cloud. NOTE: You must have a Cloud Subscription in order to view your Events.
  • Page 32 Events Playback Screen The Events Playback screen plays back the selected captured sound or motion event. The Events Playback Screen displays the following information: • Camera Location: Name • Type of detection: Sound detection or Motion detection • Date and Time. The time progression is shown as the video is played. •...
  • Page 33 Cloud Events: Cloud Video Recording Subscription Events A Cloud subscription is required to save and play the Cloud Events. The Cloud Video Recording Subscription provides the following features: • Automatically saves and stores the recordings of the last 14 days. NOTE: During your 60-day free trial, the recordings of the last 7 days are saved and stored.
  • Page 34 ROOMS Each camera includes the room name as per the room name added during initial setup or via the camera’s settings. The room name options include: Kitchen, Office, Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom, Bedroom, Hallway, Cellar, and New Room (enter custom room name) Tap Rooms from the Main Menu to open the ‘Rooms’...
  • Page 35 • Share Device – Tap to open the ‘Share’ screen for the selected IP Camera. Follow the prompts to share your camera with another person. Note that this option is not available for a camera that is being shared. • Cancel –...
  • Page 36 ROOMS: List of room(s) of your registered camera(s) Display of your registered camera(s) for the selected room Tap your device’s Menu button The device options are listed...
  • Page 37 SETTINGS Settings displays the camera information and settings for the selected camera. Tap Settings from the Main Menu to open the ‘Settings’ screen. NOTE: Alternatively, tap the Settings button on the bottom navigation bar to open the ‘Settings’ screen or to go directly to the settings of your selected IP Camera while in Live or Events mode.

  • Page 38: Emergency Contacts

    NOTE: This is not available for shared devices. 6. Model The Vivitar IP Camera model name appears. 7. Could Subscription Tap to open the screen displaying your Cloud Subscription status and options. - If you have not subscribed and would like to subscribe: Tap 60 days cloud service free trial.
  • Page 39 Home & Away settings. Once motion/sound is detected, your mobile device will receive an alert notification. 1) Tap on the notification to open the Vivitar Smart Home Security app with the Alert notification message displayed.
  • Page 40 2) The options in the Alert notification message include: a) Emergency call: - Tap on Emergency call to open the list of emergency numbers. IMPORTANT: For this list to appear, please make sure to enter the appropriate phone numbers in the ‘Emergency Contacts’...

  • Page 41: Advanced Settings

    9. Advanced Settings Tap to view the following IP Camera settings: Device Settings, Security Settings, Date/Time Settings, and SD Card Settings DEVICE SETTINGS 1) Frequency: Tap Frequency from the Advanced Settings list to view this setting. To change the setting, tap on the desired option, then tap the Back button to save and return to the previous screen.

  • Page 42: Date And Time Settings

    DATE & TIME SETTINGS Tap Sync time with my phone to sync your camera time with your phone. A message appears in the app once successfully synced. SD CARD SETTINGS 1) Schedule SD card recording: Tap to enable/disable and set the scheduled time/day for recording your live video stream.
  • Page 43 10. Home & Away Tap to open the Home & Away options. Select your settings for capturing events while you are home and while you are away. Tap Home / Away to open the options for each setting. The Home & Away detection options include: - Motion Detection: Home: Off, Low, Medium, High Away: Off, Low, Medium, High...

  • Page 44: Message Notification

    The Messages main menu option displays all messages related to sharing your IP Camera and Doorbell devices and messages related to your Cloud Subscription of your IP Camera. Messages are available only for your Vivitar Smart Home Security IP Cameras and Doorbells. Messages are not available for your Outlets, Power Strips, Sensors or Lights.

  • Page 45: View Messages

    VIEW MESSAGES: Tap MENU > Messages to open the ‘Messages’ window. This displays all messages related to sharing your IP Camera or Doorbell device and messages related to your Cloud Subscription. The following are message types that can appear: - Shared Device Message: The message type (Device Share) and date/time are shown at the top of the message.
  • Page 46 SHARE The Share main menu option allows you to share your device(s) with other users that have installed the Vivitar Smart Home Security app. 1. Tap Share from the Main Menu. 2. The ‘Share Devices’ screen appears displaying the list of devices registered to your account that are available to share.
  • Page 47 Once your IP Camera is shared with the recipient, the recipient now is able to select your camera from the ‘Devices > IP Cameras’ screen. They can view the live streaming video from your camera, record video and take pictures. NOTE: The recipient cannot change any of your camera settings.
  • Page 48 ACCOUNTS + You must have an account to use your IP Camera or additional Vivitar Smart Home Security devices. After creating your account, your IP Camera is connected to this specific user account and you must be signed into this account when using the app with this camera. Your user account also allows you access to the Cloud Subscription from Settings.
  • Page 49 There are two ways to access your Accounts via the Main Menu – Compact Menu / Expanded Menu. Accounts: Compact Menu Tap the Main Menu button to view the menu options. Then tap the Accounts menu option to open the ‘Accounts’ screen. The ‘Account’s screen lists the account(s) per Account group.
  • Page 50 3. The following is shown under the Accounts menu option: Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 • Tap a specific group to select it. The following two options are available: a) Sign in/ Create Account If you have selected a Group to which you do not yet have an account or have not signed in, then the ‘Sign In’...
  • Page 51 HELP The Help opens the Help menu. Tap Help from the Main Menu to open the ‘Help’ window. The following list of options appears: About: Tap About to open the window displaying the Smart Home Security copyright and version number. Tap Cancel to exit the ‘About’...

  • Page 52: Navigation Bar

    Home Security. When selected, the navigation button appears in green. Devices: Tap Devices to open the Devices screen. The Devices screen displays the list of Vivitar Smart Home Security devices: IP Cameras, Lights, Outlets, Power Strips, Sensors, Panic Buttons. Devices for more information.

  • Page 53: Ip Cameras Screen

    IP CAMERAS SCREEN The ‘IP Cameras’ Screen appears if your camera is offline, or if you have more than one camera connected. Each of your Smart Home Security IP Cameras appear on the ‘IP Cameras’ Screen. To access your IP Cameras screen: Tap the Devices button on the bottom navigation bar, then tap IP Cameras.
  • Page 54 • Camera Menu Camera Menu button appears below the thumbnail image by the camera name. The menu options include: - REMOVE DEVICE: Tap to remove the selected IP camera from the app. You will be asked to reconfirm. Tap Remove to remove the device or Cancel to exit without removing the camera.
  • Page 55 The ‘IP Cameras’ screen include the following navigation options: • Back: Tap the Back button to return to the Devices. Screen. • Add Device: Tap Add Device to open the ‘Add new device’ screen and add a new IP Camera from the list that appears. •...

  • Page 56: Devices

    DEVICES The ‘Devices’ home screen displays the list of device types that you can control and use via the Vivitar Smart Home Security app. These devices include: IP Cameras, Lights, Outlets, Power Strips, Sensors, Panic Buttons NOTE: List of devices subject to change as per update of additional devices.
  • Page 57 Outlets Tap Outlets to go to the ‘Outlets’ screen or directly to the Outlets Dashboard screen. NOTE: Please sign in to or create an account in GROUP 2 OR GORUP 4 for your outlet. Power Strips Tap Power Strips to go to the ‘Power Strips’ screen or directly to the Power Strips Dashboard screen.
  • Page 58 IP CAMERAS Each connected IP Camera includes the following features: • Live View: Tap to view the selected camera in Live IP Camera view. This option is available once you have connected your camera and have entered the Live IP Camera view. Live IP Camera view for more information.

  • Page 59: Sharing Ip Cameras

    - Go to the other user’s app, tap Menu > Accounts > Group 1 (IP Cameras). The recipient’s Account QR Code appears on the screen. - Then in your mobile device’s Vivitar Smart Home Security app, tap on the Bar Code icon in the ‘Share’...
  • Page 60 You also receive a message that your device is being shared 7. SHARED IP CAMERA’S APPEARANCE IN THE SMART HOME SECURITY APP: The shared device will appear in the recipient’s Vivitar Smart Home Security app. - In the ‘IP Cameras’ screen the shared camera’s video thumbnail is shown with the SHARED icon indicator - In the recipient’s ‘Live IP Camera’...
  • Page 61 TO SHARE YOUR DEVICE: 3. Tap a device to select it. 1. Tap Menu. 2. Tap Share. 4. Enter the recipient’s account 5. The SHARED TO list appears with the (email). Alternatively, tap on recipient’s account the Bar Code icon to scan in the recipient’s Account Bar (email).
  • Page 62 THE RECIPIENT’S DISPLAY OF YOUR SHARED DEVICE: 7. Once the recipient accepts the device sharing, 6. The recipient receives a he/she receives an updated message showing message. The recipient that the device sharing status is ‘Accepted’. must tap Accept to be able NOTE: You also receive a message that your to view your camera in Live device is being shared.

  • Page 63: Reconnecting Devices

    RECONNECTING DEVICES RECONNECTING: WHEN USING THE SAME WI-FI To reconnect your IP Camera to the Vivitar Smart Home Security app, please check that you are using the same Wi-Fi configuration as was used to set up your IP Camera. 1. Make sure your IP Camera is plugged in and powered on.

  • Page 64: Remove Camera

    - After about 5 seconds the camera emits ‘Reset Success’. - Very important: Please make sure to continue holding and pressing the button to progress with the Long Reset that allows you to reset the Wi-Fi. - After about 30 seconds, the camera emits ‘Please use mobile phone for Wi-Fi configuration.
  • Page 65 would like to add. b) The camera’s red LED light should be blinking rapidly. Please make sure your camera is plugged and has been reset. Reset/Long reset if needed. c) Tap Continue to open the ‘Configure Network’ screen. d) Enter your Wi-Fi’s password then tap Continue. e) After your IP Camera has been successfully added, set your camera’s name and location and then tap Done.
  • Page 66 RECONNECTING: TROUBLESHOOTING I cannot reconnect to my IP Camera after trying to reconnect as outlined above or after a factory reset. If you tap on your camera’s video thumbnail from the IP Camera screen to reconnect as described above or if you do a factory reset via the application and there is no connection with your previously added camera, a window will appear in the app that shows your ‘Device is offline’.
  • Page 67 I cannot reconnect to my IP Camera after changing to a different Wi-Fi network and resetting the camera. While adding the camera again, the IP Camera emits ‘Password error. Please configure again’. Please make sure you have entered the correct Wi-Fi password in the ‘Configure Network’ screen.

  • Page 68: Home And Away Modes

    HOME AND AWAY MODES Set your IP Camera security settings to detect motion and sound while you are home or away from home. When motion or sound is detected, a video is automatically recorded. These recorded videos can be seen in the ‘Events’ screen according to date and time taken. A notification is sent to your phone when motion or sound is detected.

  • Page 69: Sound Detection

    B) SOUND DETECTION • Sound detection - HOME: Select one of the options to set up the Sound detection level in the Home mode: Tap > OFF, Low, Medium or High. NOTE: The app default is set to OFF while you are at home. •...

  • Page 70: Full Screen Live Streaming Video Mode

    ‘Listen’ button turns green when enabled and the sound from the streaming video can be heard. Speak: Tap to enable or to disable speaking via the Vivitar Smart Home Security app on your mobile device and having that sound emit through your IP Camera. The ‘Speak’ button turns green when enabled.
  • Page 71 Live IP Camera View: Portrait View Tap on the Full Screen button to open the Live IP Camera View in Full Scree, Landscape View. Live IP Camera View: Full Screen View, Landscape Tap the Options expand button to open and view the options as shown below.

  • Page 72: Using Your Device With Amazon Alexa

    Smart Home section of the Alexa app. 6. Your discovered Vivitar IP Camera is listed under the Smart Home section of the Alexa app. 7. You can now use an Alexa-enabled device to control your connected Vivitar Smart IP Cam.
  • Page 73 SUPPORTED VOICE COMMANDS GIVE VOICE COMMANDS TO ALEXA: 1. Use an Alexa-enabled device to control your connected Vivitar Smart IP Camera. 2. To start using the skill, simply use one of the voice commands listed below. USE THESE COMMANDS TO CONTROL YOUR VIVITAR SMART IP CAMERAS VIA ALEXA: •...

  • Page 74: Using Your Device With Google Actions

    These modifications will also be reflected in the Vivitar Smart Home Security app. Get started by setting up your Vivitar IP Cameras and then control motion and sound detection using Google Assistant commands (invocations). WHAT YOU’LL NEED •...
  • Page 75 1. To activate your Google Assistant and start a conversation say: “OK Google, talk to Vivitar Smart Cameras”. 2. You will be prompted with the Vivitar Google Action – which will notify you that the account is not linked yet.
  • Page 76 • After allowing permissions, you'll be able to control camera settings (Motion/sound detection) via Google Assistant. • You must start every session by saying “Talk to Vivitar Smart Cameras” to activate the Vivitar Google Action. Please see the online Google Assistant for Vivitar Smart Cameras:...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ISSUE SOLUTION Reconnecting to Camera: Verify that your camera is powered on and Your camera is disconnected for one of the that your Wi-Fi network is working properly. following reasons: Then, in the app, tap on your IP Camera to 1.
  • Page 78 Wi-Fi network (make camera. sure it’s not the same Wi-Fi network you connected the camera to initially). 3. Launch the Vivitar Smart Home Security app on your phone. Your mobile device should reconnect automatically. Connection Failed: 1.
  • Page 79 Wi-Fi network. Please ensure that your Wi-Fi- connection is not working when adding mobile device is set to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi a new IP Camera to the Vivitar Smart Home network and try again. Security app. NOTE: When adding the IP Camera, try standing close to the router to maximize the Wi-Fi signal strength.

  • Page 80: Camera Technical Specifications

    USB Interface Micro USB Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com . You can find manuals, software and FAQ’s at the website. Can’t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions.

  • Page 81: Sakar Warranty Card

    Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase.
  • Page 82 FCC Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.