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Wire-Free Battery Camera
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please reach out to us and we will do all within our power to make it right.
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Quick Setup Guide
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Thank you for purchasing an
Amcrest Battery Camera!
This camera is designed to
provide added security as well
as peace of mind to your life
and connect you with what
matters most from anywhere
using your smartphone.
This guide is designed as a refer-
ence tool for the installation and
operation of your camera. Here
you can find information about
installation, features and functions,
as well as information to aid in
troubleshooting.
Contents
01
02
03
04
Setting Up the Camera
Physical Installation
How to Use the Camera
Troubleshooting
Thank you for purchasing an
Amcrest Battery Camera!
This camera is designed to
provide added security as well
as peace of mind to your life
and connect you with what
matters most from anywhere
using your smartphone.
This guide is designed as a refer-
ence tool for the installation and
operation of your camera. Here
you can find information about
installation, features and functions,
as well as information to aid in
troubleshooting.
Contents
01
02
03
04
Setting Up the Camera
Physical Installation
How to Use the Camera
Troubleshooting
01
Setting Up
the Camera
The Amcrest Smart Home app connects
your Amcrest camera to your Android or
iOS mobile device ensuring you are always
connected to what matters most.
To get the app, search for “Amcrest
Smart Home” in the Google Play or
App Store and download.
Getting to Know Your Camera
Lens
Built-in Mic
PIR Detector
Photosensor
LED Indicator
LED Indicator Status Device Status
Off
Sleep mode
Battery is dead
Green light on
Alarm is triggered
Camera is booting
Green light flashing Reconnecting to Wi-Fi
Green light quickly flashing
Pairing with the base station
Green light stays on for 10s then turns off Pairing successful
Red light stays on for 10s, then turns off
Pairing has timed out
Red light stays on for 1s then turns off Reset complete
01
Setting Up
the Camera
The Amcrest Smart Home app connects
your Amcrest camera to your Android or
iOS mobile device ensuring you are always
connected to what matters most.
To get the app, search for “Amcrest
Smart Home” in the Google Play or
App Store and download.
Getting to Know Your Camera
Lens
Built-in Mic
PIR Detector
Photosensor
LED Indicator
LED Indicator Status Device Status
Off
Sleep mode
Battery is dead
Green light on
Alarm is triggered
Camera is booting
Green light flashing Reconnecting to Wi-Fi
Green light quickly flashing
Pairing with the base station
Green light stays on for 10s then turns off Pairing successful
Red light stays on for 10s, then turns off
Pairing has timed out
Red light stays on for 1s then turns off Reset complete
Getting to Know Your Camera
Pairing successful
Reset complete
Rechargeable Battery
USB Power Port
Sync Button
Built-in Speaker
Note: The Sync button will be used to pair the camera to the base station. You
can also press and hold the Sync button for 8 seconds.
Charging Your Camera
The camera will come preinstalled with a battery already. It is recom-
mended to fully charge the battery before use. A fully charged battery
can provide up to 6 months of battery life however, this can vary based
on amount of usage.
To charge the camera, plug the USB charging cable into the USB power
port on the back of the camera. When the camera is done charging, the
green LED on the front of the camera will remain solid.
USB Power Port
Getting to Know Your Camera
Pairing successful
Reset complete
Rechargeable Battery
USB Power Port
Sync Button
Built-in Speaker
Note: The Sync button will be used to pair the camera to the base station. You
can also press and hold the Sync button for 8 seconds.
Charging Your Camera
The camera will come preinstalled with a battery already. It is recom-
mended to fully charge the battery before use. A fully charged battery
can provide up to 6 months of battery life however, this can vary based
on amount of usage.
To charge the camera, plug the USB charging cable into the USB power
port on the back of the camera. When the camera is done charging, the
green LED on the front of the camera will remain solid.
USB Power Port
Getting to Know Your Smart Hub
Power Indicator Status
Device Status
Off
Not powered up
Blue light stays on Powered up properly
The status of the power indicator is included in the following table.
LED
LED
System Indicator Status Device Status
The status of the system indicator is included in the following table.
System Indicator
SYNC Button
Power Indicator
Off
Not powered up
Operating properly
Blue light flashing Booting up
Green light flashing Waiting for network connection
Light blue LED is flashing
Waiting to pair with cameras
Light blue LED stays on for 10s then turns off Pairing successful
Red light stays on for 1s, then turns off
Pairing has failed
Light blue LED stays on for 1s then turns off Factory Reset is complete
Light blue LED is quickly flashing Firmware updating
Built-in Speaker
Ethernet Port
Reset Button
Power Port
USB Port
Getting to Know Your Smart Hub
Power Indicator Status
Device Status
Off
Not powered up
Blue light stays on Powered up properly
The status of the power indicator is included in the following table.
LED
LED
System Indicator Status Device Status
The status of the system indicator is included in the following table.
System Indicator
SYNC Button
Power Indicator
Off
Not powered up
Operating properly
Blue light flashing Booting up
Green light flashing Waiting for network connection
Light blue LED is flashing
Waiting to pair with cameras
Light blue LED stays on for 10s then turns off Pairing successful
Red light stays on for 1s, then turns off
Pairing has failed
Light blue LED stays on for 1s then turns off Factory Reset is complete
Light blue LED is quickly flashing Firmware updating
Built-in Speaker
Ethernet Port
Reset Button
Power Port
USB Port
Connecting to the
Smart Home App
Open the Amcrest Smart Home app
and tap on “Register” to register an
account. After registering an account,
log into the app and tap on “Add
Device”.
Scan the QR code located on bottom on
your smart hub. If you are unable to scan
the QR code you can manually enter the
serial number by tapping “Manually enter
SN”. The serial number can be found on
the serial tag on the bottom of the smart
hub.
Scan QR Code
Pairing successful
Factory Reset is complete
Connecting to the
Smart Home App
Open the Amcrest Smart Home app
and tap on “Register” to register an
account. After registering an account,
log into the app and tap on “Add
Device”.
Scan the QR code located on bottom on
your smart hub. If you are unable to scan
the QR code you can manually enter the
serial number by tapping “Manually enter
SN”. The serial number can be found on
the serial tag on the bottom of the smart
hub.
Scan QR Code
Pairing successful
Factory Reset is complete
Initial Setup
Connect an Ethernet cable into the
Ethernet port on the back of your smart
hub and connect the other end of your
cable to your router. Apply power to the
smart hub and allow the device to boot.
Please make sure that your phone and
smart hub are on the same Wi-Fi
network. The LED on the smart hub will
flash, once a proper connection is made
the LED will disappear and you will be
ready to start adding cameras.
Tap “Next” to continue.
Create a Password
This will be the password for your smart
hub. Enter a password with a minimum of
8 characters using a combination of
upper/lowercase letters and numbers and
confirm. A recovery email can also be
entered in case you forget the password
for your device.
Tap “OK” to continue
Initial Setup
Connect an Ethernet cable into the
Ethernet port on the back of your smart
hub and connect the other end of your
cable to your router. Apply power to the
smart hub and allow the device to boot.
Please make sure that your phone and
smart hub are on the same Wi-Fi
network. The LED on the smart hub will
flash, once a proper connection is made
the LED will disappear and you will be
ready to start adding cameras.
Tap “Next” to continue.
Create a Password
This will be the password for your smart
hub. Enter a password with a minimum of
8 characters using a combination of
upper/lowercase letters and numbers and
confirm. A recovery email can also be
entered in case you forget the password
for your device.
Tap “OK” to continue
Set the “Time Zone” to your
current time zone and set “DST”
(Daylight Savings Time) settings if
applicable. If you would like to
have these settings saved as
default to be added to future
devices, you can toggle the
“Save as Default” switch to the
on position.
Tap “Next” to continue.
Set the Time and Date
A few examples are provided such as;
Front Door, Back Door, Office, can be
selected if needed.
After you have named your device, tap
on the save ( ) icon to continue.
Give Your Smart Hub a Name
Set the “Time Zone” to your
current time zone and set “DST”
(Daylight Savings Time) settings if
applicable. If you would like to
have these settings saved as
default to be added to future
devices, you can toggle the
“Save as Default” switch to the
on position.
Tap “Next” to continue.
Set the Time and Date
A few examples are provided such as;
Front Door, Back Door, Office, can be
selected if needed.
After you have named your device, tap
on the save ( ) icon to continue.
Give Your Smart Hub a Name
The smart hub has now been added to
your Amcrest Smart Home app! You
can now begin pairing cameras to the
hub.
Setup Is Complete!
Tap “Next” to continue
Each smart hub can support up to a
maximum of 6 battery cameras. Please
ensure your camera is within 6 inches of
your hub while pairing a camera.
Before You Start
Tap “Next” to continue.
The smart hub has now been added to
your Amcrest Smart Home app! You
can now begin pairing cameras to the
hub.
Setup Is Complete!
Tap “Next” to continue
Each smart hub can support up to a
maximum of 6 battery cameras. Please
ensure your camera is within 6 inches of
your hub while pairing a camera.
Before You Start
Tap “Next” to continue.
To begin, press the Sync button on the
front of the smart hub. Once pressed, an
indicator LED on the hub will begin to
flash.
Pairing Cameras
Press the Sync button on the back of
the camera. A green indicator light on
the front of the camera will begin to
flash indicating the camera is pairing
to the smart hub.
Once the LED lights on the smart hub
and camera have both disappeared,
the camera has been successfully
paired.
Tap “Next” in the app to continue.
The camera has now been successfully
paired to the smart hub. If you would
like to add addtional cameras, tap on
“Add another camera” and repeat the
pairing process.
If you are done pairing cameras, tap on
“Finish”.
Pairing Is Complete!
Note: If you are pairing additional cameras, tap on “Add another
camera” and repeat the pairing cameras process previously described.
To begin, press the Sync button on the
front of the smart hub. Once pressed, an
indicator LED on the hub will begin to
flash.
Pairing Cameras
Press the Sync button on the back of
the camera. A green indicator light on
the front of the camera will begin to
flash indicating the camera is pairing
to the smart hub.
Once the LED lights on the smart hub
and camera have both disappeared,
the camera has been successfully
paired.
Tap “Next” in the app to continue.
The camera has now been successfully
paired to the smart hub. If you would
like to add addtional cameras, tap on
“Add another camera” and repeat the
pairing process.
If you are done pairing cameras, tap on
“Finish”.
Pairing Is Complete!
Note: If you are pairing additional cameras, tap on “Add another
camera” and repeat the pairing cameras process previously described.
02
Physical
Installation
The physical installation of
your camera will involve the
following items.
SCREWDRIVER - A Phillips head screwdriver
will be needed to mount your camera.
DRILL - A drill may be required if installing
the camera on concrete, stucco, or a brick
mounting surface.
INSTALLATION POSITION MAP - This will be
included in the box and will provide a
template for the physical installation of your
camera.
WALL ANCHORS - Used to secure the
mounting screws into the mounting surface.
MOUNTING SCREWS - Used to mount the
camera to the mounting surface.
Installing the Camera
Place the installation position map onto the mounting surface and using a drill, drill the
marked holes. Place the wall anchors into the holes. Next, turn the mounting bracket in
a counterclockwise motion to remove it from the camera. Then, remove the bottom
bracket from the top bracket by twisting in a counterclockwise motion.
Place the bottom bracket onto the installation map aligning the holes to the wall
anchors. Secure the bracket using a Phillips head screw driver and mounting screws.
Place the camera back onto the security screw of the top mounting bracket and turn in
a clockwise motion to secure it to the camera. Place the top bracket back onto the
bottom bracket and turn in a clockwise motion to tighten and secure the camera to the
mounting surface.
Note: A 15/64’s drill bit may be required
to drill the holes for the wall anchors.
02
Physical
Installation
The physical installation of
your camera will involve the
following items.
SCREWDRIVER - A Phillips head screwdriver
will be needed to mount your camera.
DRILL - A drill may be required if installing
the camera on concrete, stucco, or a brick
mounting surface.
INSTALLATION POSITION MAP - This will be
included in the box and will provide a
template for the physical installation of your
camera.
WALL ANCHORS - Used to secure the
mounting screws into the mounting surface.
MOUNTING SCREWS - Used to mount the
camera to the mounting surface.
Installing the Camera
Place the installation position map onto the mounting surface and using a drill, drill the
marked holes. Place the wall anchors into the holes. Next, turn the mounting bracket in
a counterclockwise motion to remove it from the camera. Then, remove the bottom
bracket from the top bracket by twisting in a counterclockwise motion.
Place the bottom bracket onto the installation map aligning the holes to the wall
anchors. Secure the bracket using a Phillips head screw driver and mounting screws.
Place the camera back onto the security screw of the top mounting bracket and turn in
a clockwise motion to secure it to the camera. Place the top bracket back onto the
bottom bracket and turn in a clockwise motion to tighten and secure the camera to the
mounting surface.
Note: A 15/64’s drill bit may be required
to drill the holes for the wall anchors.
03
How to
Use the
Camera
The main screen will be your devices
menu. This is a menu that will display all
connected devices as well as provide
quick access to the settings for your
camera.
DEVICES
Displays connected devices in the app.
EVENTS
Provides quick access to motion events and alerts.
ACCOUNT
Access to manage account settings and information.
Tap on your added device to access the paired
cameras menu.
03
How to
Use the
Camera
The main screen will be your devices
menu. This is a menu that will display all
connected devices as well as provide
quick access to the settings for your
camera.
DEVICES
Displays connected devices in the app.
EVENTS
Provides quick access to motion events and alerts.
ACCOUNT
Access to manage account settings and information.
Tap on your added device to access the paired
cameras menu.
The Smart Hub menu will provide a list
of already paired cameras as well as
provide setting options for your smart
hub.
To access the settings menu, tap on the
Settings icon ( ) in the upper right
corner of the screen.
Smart Hub Menu
Note: If the paired camera does not show in the Smart Hub menu,
swipe down to refresh.
Smart Hub Settings
The settings listed in this menu are
related to the smart hub only.
Camera settings can be accessed
from the live view screen in the app.
To exit the smart hub settings
screen, tap on the back arrow in
the upper left hand corner of the
screen.
Note: If a red dot is visible next to the Firmware Update menu, a firmware
update is available for your smart hub.
The Smart Hub menu will provide a list
of already paired cameras as well as
provide setting options for your smart
hub.
To access the settings menu, tap on the
Settings icon ( ) in the upper right
corner of the screen.
Smart Hub Menu
Note: If the paired camera does not show in the Smart Hub menu,
swipe down to refresh.
Smart Hub Settings
The settings listed in this menu are
related to the smart hub only.
Camera settings can be accessed
from the live view screen in the app.
To exit the smart hub settings
screen, tap on the back arrow in
the upper left hand corner of the
screen.
Note: If a red dot is visible next to the Firmware Update menu, a firmware
update is available for your smart hub.
Getting to Know the
App
Tap on your paired camera to access
the live view screen.
The live view screen allows you to
view the live feed for your camera as
well as access specific features such
as, two-way audio, cloud, and other
options related to your camera.
SETTINGS
Provides access to settings such as device information, motion
detection, cloud status, flip image, and deleting a device.
MULTIVIEW
View multiple devices on one screen.
TALK
Enables the microphone for two way communication
LISTEN
Enables the speaker for two way communication.
PAN/TILT
Not applicable for battery cameras
FULL SCREEN
View your feed in full screen mode.
SD/HD
Set the device to standard or high definition resolution.
SNAPSHOT
Manually take a photo.
RECORD
Manually record a video.
Getting to Know the
App
Tap on your paired camera to access
the live view screen.
The live view screen allows you to
view the live feed for your camera as
well as access specific features such
as, two-way audio, cloud, and other
options related to your camera.
SETTINGS
Provides access to settings such as device information, motion
detection, cloud status, flip image, and deleting a device.
MULTIVIEW
View multiple devices on one screen.
TALK
Enables the microphone for two way communication
LISTEN
Enables the speaker for two way communication.
PAN/TILT
Not applicable for battery cameras
FULL SCREEN
View your feed in full screen mode.
SD/HD
Set the device to standard or high definition resolution.
SNAPSHOT
Manually take a photo.
RECORD
Manually record a video.
Amcrest Smart Home Cloud Recording
This is an optional feature that saves recordings of
each event the camera captures.
You can access the events from the cloud by registering for a
Amcrest Smart Home cloud plan.
Learn more at:
amcrest.com/smarthomecloud
www.amcrest.com/smarthomecloud
This is a built in feature that saves recordings of each event
the camera captures to an inserted flash drive.
You can access the events from the inserted USB flash drive by tapping on the
“USB Storage” option located in the live view interface of the app.
Learn more at:
amcrest.com/batteryplayback
Accessing Flash Drive Recordings
Amcrest Smart Home Cloud Recording
This is an optional feature that saves recordings of
each event the camera captures.
You can access the events from the cloud by registering for a
Amcrest Smart Home cloud plan.
Learn more at:
amcrest.com/smarthomecloud
www.amcrest.com/smarthomecloud
This is a built in feature that saves recordings of each event
the camera captures to an inserted flash drive.
You can access the events from the inserted USB flash drive by tapping on the
“USB Storage” option located in the live view interface of the app.
Learn more at:
amcrest.com/batteryplayback
Accessing Flash Drive Recordings
Motion Detection Zones
To setup motion alerts you must set up motion zones. These are areas or
“zones” that the camera uses to determine when a motion detection is detected
and can range from 0 to 100%.
To setup motion detection, tap on the settings ( ) icon and tap “Motion
Detection”. Select applicable zones, one through three, or use the slider to
adjust the motion detect percentage. Tap on the save icon ( ) to save the
motion settings.
You will need at least one active motion zone to receive event notifications.
Event Notifications
If your phone is off when the camera
captures a motion event you will
receive a push notification on your
phone.
You can access the events from the inserted USB flash drive by tapping on the
“USB Storage” option located in the live view interface of the app.
Motion Detection Zones
To setup motion alerts you must set up motion zones. These are areas or
“zones” that the camera uses to determine when a motion detection is detected
and can range from 0 to 100%.
To setup motion detection, tap on the settings ( ) icon and tap “Motion
Detection”. Select applicable zones, one through three, or use the slider to
adjust the motion detect percentage. Tap on the save icon ( ) to save the
motion settings.
You will need at least one active motion zone to receive event notifications.
Event Notifications
If your phone is off when the camera
captures a motion event you will
receive a push notification on your
phone.
You can access the events from the inserted USB flash drive by tapping on the
“USB Storage” option located in the live view interface of the app.
04
Troubleshooting
Why Did the Indicator Light On
My Hub and Camera Turn Red?
This happens during the paring process if the
camera does not properly sync to your hub. If
this occurs you may need to resync the
camera back to the hub and try pairing again.
To resync the camera, press and hold the sync
button on the back of the camera until the
indicator light on the front of the camera turns
red. Once it turns red release the sync button
and pair the camera back to your smart hub.
If none of the above has helped, try one
of the following:
1
Unplug the power adapter for your smart
hub and wait 30 seconds. Apply power
back to the smart hub and try the pairing
process again.
2
Reset the modem on your Wi-Fi network.
Unplug it and wait for about 40 seconds,
then plug it back in and continue the setup
process.
3
Perform a factory reset on the smart hub. To perform a factory reset, locate
the reset hole on the back of the smart hub. Using a safety pin, or similar
device, press in and hold the internal reset button down for 30 - 60 seconds
allowing the device to reset. Once the hub comes back online, continue the
setup process.
I Mounted My Camera Upside Down. How Do I Flip the
Image?
When installing your camera it is important to note the direction in which you want
your camera to face. If the image of your camera needs to be flipped, access the
live view interface of your camera in the app and tap on the settings ( ) icon in
the upper right corner of the screen.
In the settings menu, tap on the “Flip Image” toggle switch to enable and flip the
image. The image can only be flipped in a 180° motion.
Why Is the LED On My Smart Hub Blinking Green?
The LED on your Smart Hub will repeatedly flash green if the device does not
detect any network activity. To resolve the issue, ensure an Ethernet cable is
secured in the Ethernet port on the back of the unit and the other end is properly
plugged into your home network.
Once a proper Ethernet connection is made, the LED on the Smart Hub will turn
light blue and then disappear once a secure connection is made to your network.
04
Troubleshooting
Why Did the Indicator Light On
My Hub and Camera Turn Red?
This happens during the paring process if the
camera does not properly sync to your hub. If
this occurs you may need to resync the
camera back to the hub and try pairing again.
To resync the camera, press and hold the sync
button on the back of the camera until the
indicator light on the front of the camera turns
red. Once it turns red release the sync button
and pair the camera back to your smart hub.
If none of the above has helped, try one
of the following:
1
Unplug the power adapter for your smart
hub and wait 30 seconds. Apply power
back to the smart hub and try the pairing
process again.
2
Reset the modem on your Wi-Fi network.
Unplug it and wait for about 40 seconds,
then plug it back in and continue the setup
process.
3
Perform a factory reset on the smart hub. To perform a factory reset, locate
the reset hole on the back of the smart hub. Using a safety pin, or similar
device, press in and hold the internal reset button down for 30 - 60 seconds
allowing the device to reset. Once the hub comes back online, continue the
setup process.
I Mounted My Camera Upside Down. How Do I Flip the
Image?
When installing your camera it is important to note the direction in which you want
your camera to face. If the image of your camera needs to be flipped, access the
live view interface of your camera in the app and tap on the settings ( ) icon in
the upper right corner of the screen.
In the settings menu, tap on the “Flip Image” toggle switch to enable and flip the
image. The image can only be flipped in a 180° motion.
Why Is the LED On My Smart Hub Blinking Green?
The LED on your Smart Hub will repeatedly flash green if the device does not
detect any network activity. To resolve the issue, ensure an Ethernet cable is
secured in the Ethernet port on the back of the unit and the other end is properly
plugged into your home network.
Once a proper Ethernet connection is made, the LED on the Smart Hub will turn
light blue and then disappear once a secure connection is made to your network.
For additional help or
assistance please visit:
amcrest.com/support
Toll Free : 1-888-212-7538
USA : 713-893-8956
Canada : +1-437-888-0177
Worldwide : +1-713-893-8956
Or give us a call
For a list of all our
customer support
numbers visit:
amcrest.com/contacts
www.amcrest.com/contacts
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.
For additional help or
assistance please visit:
amcrest.com/support
Toll Free : 1-888-212-7538
USA : 713-893-8956
Canada : +1-437-888-0177
Worldwide : +1-713-893-8956
Or give us a call
For a list of all our
customer support
numbers visit:
amcrest.com/contacts
www.amcrest.com/contacts
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.
