XCEL STREAM Quick Start Manual page 2

5.
App functions
The app has two functions; Local and Internet.
• Local : The smartphone directly connects to the
camera via Wi-Fi for remote control, setup, photo and
live view.
Local
Smartphone Camera
• Internet : The smartphone and the camera are
connected to the cloud server for live streaming. The
access point can either be a wireless router, a 3G/4G
mobile wireless router or a 3G/4G hot spot.
The quality of the streaming depends on the
speed of your access point's internet connection.
Internet
Cloud
Smartphone Server Camera
Note : During live streaming, no footage can be
recorded.
6.
Using the App in "Local"
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE
SMARTPHONE APP
1. In the menu of the camera, enable the
Wi-Fi local option.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi option of your smartphone and
choose the network named after your camera ID
(ex: R2-...)
3. Run the XCEL STREAM app.
4. Tap on the Local icon, and then select your camera.
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Local Internet Local Internet
Your_camera
Available
Scanning... Scanning...
• An arrow will appear in the upper left corner of
the camera screen. It means the smartphone is
connected to the camera.
In "Local", you can only control the camera
via the phone.
USING THE APP IN "LOCAL"
1. Enables voice communication between
the camera and the smartphone.
2. Changes the orientation of the image
when the camera is placed upside
down.
3. Allows viewing multiple cameras at
the same time.
4. Starts/stops video recording. Files are
saved to the camera SD card only. Home Your_camera
5. Starts/stops video recording or takes
photos. Files are saved to the smart
phone only.
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View Album Setup
More information is available in the user's manual.
7.
Live streaming in "Internet"
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR LIVE STREAMING
(CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE CLOUD SERVER)
1. With your smartphone, open the App in "Local" as
described at step 6, then click on "Setup".
View Album Setup
Under "Internet Settings", enter your Email and
AP (access point). Choose the access point you
will use to connect to the internet, then press save.
Internet Settings
Email STREAM@spypoint.com
AP WiFi_Wireless_02
2. In the menu of the camera, enable the Wi-Fi
cloud option.
When the Wi-Fi cloud is enabled, the main menu
screen of the camera displays the connection process.
When it is done, the screen will switch to preview.
PREPARING A DISTANT SMARTPHONE FOR
RECEIVING LIVE STREAMING
(
CONNECTING A SMARTPHONE TO THE CLOUD SERVER)
In order to view live streaming from a smart-
phone, the XCEL STREAM app must be installed.
1. Connect the smartphone to the internet.
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2. Run the XCEL STREAM app.
3. Follow these steps to add a camera and see live
streaming.
Local Internet
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R2-29WFK59U
Home
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Local Internet 00: 03 : 36
SPY SPY P P INT INT
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Add Camcorder
Home Add Camcorder
Local Internet
Camcorder ID Scanning... Scanning...
Ex: R2-29WFK59U
R2-29WFK59U
Password
Online
OK
An arrow will appear in the upper left corner
of the camera screen. It means that live
streaming has started.
FACEBOOK.COM/SPYPOINT
TWITTER.COM/SPYPOINTCAMERA YOUTUBE.COM/SPYPOINTTRAILCAM