Quickly find answers to your questions by: 1. Reading your owner’s manual, included with this product. 2. Visiting our customer support website at www.uniden.com. 3. Calling our customer care specialists at 1-800-658-8068. Images in this manual may differ slightly from your actual product.
Uniden surveillance products are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be used for illegal purposes. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state and federal law. For further information on video surveillance and audio recording legal requirements, please consult your local, state and federal law.
PLease reaD BeFore You start WIreLess DeVICes oPeratInG ranGe ensure the signal reception viewed between the camera(s) and the WiFi router. If necessary, reduce the distance between the camera(s) and the WiFi router to improve overall system performance. ImPortant saFetY PreCautIons Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual will void the warranty! We will not assume any liability for damages to items or persons caused by improper handling or non-compliance with the safety notices! Any...
Uniden’s AppCam system works with your smartphone or wireless device to create a powerful home security network. No PC interface is needed to view video on your smartphone or wireless devices. Connect the camera through your WiFi router, setup the network on your mobile device, and install the cameras;...
Night vision range – 25 feet • Built-in microphone • microsD card slot (microsD card not included) • uniden’s appCam app multiple camera viewing and management from single app • Remote access to recorded video • Remote snapshot & recording control •...
WHat’s InCLuDeD Camera (1) Camera Stand (1) Antenna (1) 5V/1A Power Adapter (1) Internet Cable (1) Screws and Anchors Not Shown - Ethernet jack cap Owner’s Manual (1) If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care Line immediately at 1-800-658-8068.
Parts oF tHe Camera Front Back Power LED Antenna Antenna (red) Infrared microSD card LEDs slot Power/Ethernet Signal LED cable (green) Camera reset button Not shown: Ethernet and Power jacks...
AppCam 23. steP 2 – set uP Camera Download Uniden’s AppCam app (“Uniden AppCam”) and set up a new system on your mobile device. When the camera and mobile devices are connected and you can see video on the mobile device, set up WiFi network management.
steP 3 – InstaLL Camera Take your camera to the location where you are considering installing it. Verify that reception at that spot is acceptable. Attach the camera stand (if needed) and install the camera. Attach the ethernet jack cap. oPeratIon oVerVIeW To Do This ...
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To Do This ... Do This: Take a Snapshot 1. From the Live Video screen, tap 2. The snapshot is saved on your mobile device.
setuP anD InstaLLatIon Perform these procedures for each camera. DetaILeD setuP ProCeDures step 1 – Connect appCam to the network You can attach the camera stand to the camera before beginning but it is not necessary. 1. Attach the antenna to the AppCam 23. 2.
You must have your router password. • 1. Download the Uniden AppCam app (“Uniden AppCam”) from Google Play (for Android) or the App store (for iOs) . 2. Open the app. If this is the first camera to be added to the system, the Add New System screen displays.
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3. Tap . The System Information screen displays. aDD neW sYstem Android 4. enter a name for your camera (for example: Driveway). 5. Tap . The app should search that network and fill in the DID code searCH from the camera. If it doesn’t see the camera, fill it in manually. The DID code is on a sticker on the camera.
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Android 8. Tap the snapshot. Live video now displays on the screen with different icons. Android 9. Tap to return to the Snapshot screen (see page 22) then tap the icon 10. Three icons display on the screen (see page 24 for details.) Tap the icon.
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Android 11. Tap the box (Android) or slide the enaBLe emaIL aLert enaBLe emaIL aLert button to (iOs) to turn on email notification when the camera begins recording from motion detection. Tap Advanced. The screen prompts you to enter the system password. 12.
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14. Change the default Admin password for advanced settings access (Default = 123456). Tap . The Advanced Settings screen displays again. 15. scroll to WiFi Setting. Android 16. Tap (Android) or (iOs). A dropdown list displays manaGe WIFI netWorK WIFI available networks.
18. Verify that your wireless device can still view live video from the wireless camera. 19. You can now unplug the ethernet cable connecting the camera to the router. Your connection should look like this: step 3 - Install Cameras Consider the following when installing cameras: Clear line of sight video transmission distance is up to 500 ft.
Optimized motion detection range is 6 - 18 feet for the camera. The farther • away an object is, the less accurate the motion detection. Avoid pointing the camera directly at any bushes, tree branches, or moving • objects that might naturally move due to winds. Otherwise, the motion detection feature may record unnecessarily.
3. Before attaching the camera, tug gently on the stand to make sure it is securely in place. attach the Camera - appCam 23 Attach the camera 1. For each AppCam 23, attach the Tighten the brace against to the mounting the camera to screw and turn it camera bracket to the mounting...
After you’ve set up your system, use the Uniden AppCam app (“Uniden AppCam”) to manage your AppCam operations and to take snapshots and remotely view live or recorded video on your smart phone or tablet device. You can have multiple independant AppCam cameras on the network. Please follow these steps to use the app.
Android snapshot Live snapshot Live snaPsHot sCreen oVerVIeW The Snapshot screen displays a snapshot image from the camera and four function icons. add another Camera icon allows you to add another camera to your network. see page 13 for details. system settings icon allows you to configure the advanced settings, remove the camera connection, and play back the recorded video clips.
Accesses System Information - Advanced Screen. This screen lets you configure the camera and set notification alerts. See page 25 for details. Deletes the camera from the app. Event List lets you check and play back recorded events and files. (See Android page 26 for details.) update...
Android The PIN lock is a unique security code you must enter when you turn your • mobile device back on. APP and API version information. APP information displayed includes • Android systems can also enable event notification through this button. •...
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Enable Event notify The system generates event notifications when something triggers the motion sensors on your cameras. Tap the box to turn this feature on. Advanced Tap the Advanced tab to configure various settings in your device, such as the time zone, device password, and video setting.
Video Settings: Configure the Video Quality (Better Streaming or Better Image) • and environment mode. WiFi: set up your WiFi connection. • Sensitivity: set the motion detection sensitivity level. • E-Mail: Allows you to configure the email environment, email account, and •...
You can set a filter to display all files recorded within the past hour, past • 6 hours, etc. Tap on (magnifying glass icon) to display the filter searCH selections. select a filter and then tap . The list of files displays again, filtered accordingly.
Tap this icon to take a snapshot of the current image. Snapshots are saved in your mobile device. Turn the audio on and off when you’re viewing live video. Tap this icon to begin recording live video. Tap it again to stop recording. Once recording begins, the app continues recording for Android...
turn oFF tHe aPP 1. Tap your device’s button. The button displays. MENU Exit 2. Tap . The app closes and returns to the device’s main screen. Exit For the iPhone, press the button. Home...
maIntaInInG Your sYstem taKInG Care oF Your Camera When dust and grime builds up on the camera lens and glass, it affects night vision capability. The infrared light reflects off of the dust and grime, limiting the camera’s “vision.” Use a microfiber cloth to regularly clean the cameras or when night vision video is cloudy or unclear.
trouBLesHootInG HoW to ImProVe tHe WIreLess sIGnaL QuaLItY If possible, remove obstacles in between camera and receiver that might reflect the signal. These could include furniture, cabinets, and walls. If the wireless signal is not improved, relocate the camera closer to the receiver. If...
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If... Try this... Motion detection is • Make sure the sensitivity setting is not turned OFF. (Set sensitivity through the Advanced tab.) not working • Adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor. (Set sensitivity through the Advanced tab.) • In motion detection mode, a moving object within the camera viewing angle is necessary to trigger the motion sensor for recording.
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If... Try this... My smartphone • Make sure the router is turned on. or wireless device • Refresh the connection. cannot find the • Make sure your smartphone is connected to the same camera during network as the camera. setup.
sPeCIFICatIons General Power 100~240V switching power supply DC 5V 1A Power Consumption 650mA max Camera Body Dimension 96mm x 48mm diam. Weight (Main Body) 7.3 oz (210g) Operating Temperature 14° ~ 122°F (-10° ~ 50°C) network Wireless Technology Ieee 802.11 b/g Network Connection ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Base -TX);...
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and eTsI (eN) 300328. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
Important: evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: Uniden America Corporation (“Uniden”) eLemeNTs OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials & craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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& accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase & a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America service 743 Henrietta Creek Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262...