User’s Guide
App Based Pan-Tilt iSecurity WiFi Camera
For Smartphone and Tablet
(Standalone or IWACHALARM Add-On)
Model: SM-821DTH
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FCC Information
Notes on FCC’s “Consistent Statement of Information” This product meet the requirements specified in
Part 15 of FCC Regulation. Operation rests with the following two conditions:
(1) The equipment should not cause any harmful interference.
(2) The equipment must receive and process any interference, including any possible interference
caused by operation mistakes.
After testing the product, we confirm that the camera complies with the provision for class C digital
equipment in the 15th part in FCC regulations; and the receiver complies with the limitations for class
B digital equipment in Part 15 of FCC regulation. The product generates, applies and emits radio
waves. It might cause harmful interferences to wireless communication if not be installed and used
following the description of the manual.
The product may cause interference in residential area, and the customer should take remedies to
eliminate the interference on their own costs.
If the product causes any harmful interference to wireless equipment or disturbs the receiving of TV
signals (it can be identified by turning on and off the product), you can solve the trouble by following
methods:
• Readjust the product or put it in another place.
• Extend the distance between the equipment interfered and the product.
• Refer to dealers or experienced radio electrician for help.
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Introduction
Features
Contents
Product Basics
Hardware setup
Mobile device setup (Smartphone / tablet)
Adding the camera to the app (Smart Config Method)
APP (camera live) live view and settings
Live View Icons
Back
Live View
Snapshot
Refresh
Talk
Stream Quality
Settings
Settings menu and options
Camera Name
DID
Firmware Version
Library Version
Check upgrade
Change
Change admin password
Motion detection
Event list (list Video Playback)
Overwrite
Storage management
Video rotation
Set Date & Time
WIFI
Personal cloud storage
Apply
Adding a camera to app (Alternative Methods)
Search in LAN
Smart Config
Broadcast in LAN
AP Mode
QR Scan
Manual Input
Specifications
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Table of Contents
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The SecurityMan SM-821DTH combines a high-quality color video camera with the flexibility
of remote pan/tilt operations using Smartphone and tablet. It is equipped with 3.6mm lens and
720P video resolution allows user to view close or distant objects with exceptional quality. In
addition, due to the small file sizes produced by the H. 264 video compression it has the ability
to record for a long period of time before beginning to overwrite older events. Above all, this
camera can be integrated with the IWATCHALARM home automation series to remote access
anywhere, anytime.
• Quick & easy QR code setup (no port forwarding required)
• Works as a standalone App based Pan-Tilt camera or integratable with the SecurityMan
IWATCHALARM system
• Remote monitoring over Smartphone and tablet
• Motion detection video recording to local private micro SD card
• App accessible alarm log to see when an event occured
• Free apps on Google Play and App Store
• H.264 advanced video compression for faster video streaming
• Built-in microphone and speaker for two-way audio
• Night vision up to 33ft
• WiFi Pan-Tilt IP Camera with Mounting Bracket & Antenna
• AC Adapter with 10ft white cable (5VDC 1.0A)
• Mounting accessories
• Antenna
• Users manual
*Micro SD card not included
Introduction
Features
Contents
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When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal lia-
bilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe
all warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric
shock, fire and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
PLEASE NOTE that under certain circumstances, audio/video recording may be PROHIBITED by
law. This device should be used only in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local
statutes.
• DO NOT place this product too close to medical equipment.
1. Radio waves may potentially cause breakdown of medical electrical equipment and thus
cause incidents.
2. Place this product at least 22cm from the heart pacemaker. Radio wave potentially influences
heart pacemaker and thus leads to respiratory disturbance.
• DO NOT uses this product to monitor equipment or activities that are relevant to one’s
privacy.
Monitoring one’s private activities without consent is illegal and this product is not designed or
manufactured for these purposes.
• DO NOT use this product to carry out any illegal activities such as sneak preview, and etc.
SecurityMan shall not be responsible for any consequences of illegal conducts made by users.
• DO NOT put the plastic package bags in reach of children or babies. Young children can
choke on these items if they put them into their mouths.
• DO NOT plug the AC adapter into the outlet in improper situations.
• Plugging in an AC adapter with wet hands might cause electric shock.
• Plugging in the AC adapter unsteadily might cause re or electric shock.
• DO NOT cover the AC adapter when it is connected to an outlet, place the adapter near
heaters, or put it on the floor which is equipped with a heater. The above mentioned operation
might cause fire or incidents.
• DO NOT use it aboard; please abide by the airway’s provision. It might influence communi-
cation aboard and the flying apparatus if departing from the airway’s regulation. This will result
in accident, possible death and severe physical hurt.
• DO NOT disassemble or repair the camera, receiver or other relevant peripheral equipment
s by yourself. Improper disassembly might cause damages to the product or the peripheral
equipment.
• DO NOT put the camera in quaky paces. The camera may be unstable or out of operation
if installed improperly. Such installation may also cause breakdown.
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• DO NOT touch, shake or hold the antenna. Touching, shaking or holing the antenna might
influence the receiving of electromagnetic wave, and thereby influence the receiving effect.
• DO NOT use the camera in complex environment, the obstruction of stumbling block will
affect the electromagnetic wave and influence the receiving range. Wall, tree and other stum-
bling block might absorb, reflect the electromagnetic wave, and influence the receiving range.
• DO NOT use the camera in the places which are covered with metal. The around metal,
such as elevator and cabin, might shield the electromagnetic wave, and result in inability to
receive signals.
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Product Basics
HARDWARE SETUP
Screw in the cameras antenna and insert your Micro SD memory card (not included) into the tf
slot. Then insert the female end of the cameras AC adapter into the DC in port located behind
the camera and the other end into a wall outlet closest to you. You can re-position the camera to
a different location once it has been successfully added to the app.
NOTE: The camera will perform a gear calibration self test every time it is powered on. This
test consists of several up, down, left and right rotations. DO NOT pan or tilt the camera with
your hands.
Antenna
Night Vision LED’s
Power LED
Microphone
Mounting Socket
Ethernet Port
Light Sensor
Pair Button Micro SD Slot
DC In
Reset Button
Speaker
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MOBILE DEVICE SETUP (Smartphone/Tablet)
Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) on your mobile device. Then search for
and install the “CAMERALIVE” application.
ADDING THE CAMERA TO THE THE APP (Smart Cong Method)
The CAMERALIVE app has a built in “user friendly” step-by-step interactive guide that you can
follow when adding the camera.
IMPORTANT:
• Make sure your Smartphone or tablet is connected to “the same Wi-Fi network as the
one you want to put the new camera on”.
• Make sure you have the app installed on your Smartphone or tablet.
• Make sure the camera(s) being added is no more than 2 feet from you during the pairing
process. You can place the camera in the desired location when completed.
When you are ready, launch the app and tap on the + (add) symbol located to the bottom left
corner of the screen to begin adding the new camera.
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Tap on the SEARCH IN LAN option, and then select SMART CONFIG.
NOTE: The included Ethernet cable is NOT required when adding the camera using our recom-
mended SMART CONFIG method.
“Press and Release” the pair button on the back of the camera. At this point the green
power LED located on the front of the camera will start to flash rapidly indicating that it is in
pair mode. Once the LED starts to flash rapidly, press next on the Smartphone prompt.
When prompted, input the Wi-Fi password of the network that you are currently con-
nected too and press next. This will allow the app to smart configure the camera using your
current wireless network.
NOTE: This part of the setup process may take up to a minute to complete. Please be patient
and wait for the device password screen to pop up.
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Once your camera has been detected by the app the green power LED on the camera
should start to flash steady. When prompted, give your camera a name (front door, living room,
etc) input the default camera password 123456 and tap save. Once completed, your cam-
era will be added to the device list area.
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APP (CAMERA LIVE) LIVE VIEW AND SETTINGS
To access your camera, simply launch the CAMERA LIVE app on our mobile device then tap
on the camera you want to view to bring up the live view. When you have a live view of the
camera image, you can then swipe up, down, left & right to move the camera in the corre-
sponding direction (SM-821DTH only).
1. Back
2. Live View
3. Snapshot
4. Refresh
5. Talk
6. Steam Quality
7. Settings
LIVE VIEW ICONS
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BACK
Tapping on the Back option will return you to the previous screen.
LIVE VIEW
Cameras live feed.
SNAPSHOT
Takes a snapshot of the current live view and saves it to your phones photo album.
REFRESH
Refreshes the connection between the phone and the camera, and should only be used when
the live view becomes frozen, disconnected or unstable.
TALK
Pressing and holding the microphone icon allows you to speak to the person on the other end
of the camera being viewed. This feature only works when the microphone icon is pressed and
held and is identifiable when the microphone icon is displayed on the live view screen (shown
below) and is deactivated as soon as the icon is released.
STREAM QUALITY
Lets you select the quality of the video stream being displayed on your mobile device. Options
include 1280x720 and 640x480..
SETTINGS
Tapping on the settings icon will allow you to change the camera time, date, passwords, and
much more. To configure these settings, tap on the settings icon located at the upper right
corner, enter the default admin password 123456 and tap ok to proceed.
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SETTINGS MENU AND OPTIONS
The camera settings and configuration menu options allow you to change device and admin
password, enable/disable motion detection recording, playback events and much more. Here
is a list of options available.
Camera Name
DID
Firmware Version
Library Version
Check Upgrade
Change Camera Password
Change Admin Password
Motion Detection
Push Notification (Not Applicable)
Event List (Video Playback)
Overwrite
Storage Management
Video Rotation
Set Date & Time
Wi-Fi
Personal Cloud Storage
Apply
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CAMERA NAME
Displays the camera’s name
DID
The Device ID (DID) section provides you with the cameras ID which is used to add the camera
to the app, unique to each device and is not configurable.
FIRMWARE VERSION
The Firmware Version section displays the cameras current firmware version and is not configu-
rable.
LIBRARY VERSION
The Library Version section displays the cameras current library version and is not configurable.
CHECK UPGRADE
The Check Upgrade performs a firmware check over the internet and installs it if and when one
is available.
CHANGE PASSWORD
The Change Camera Password option allows you to change the cameras default password
(Camera password: 123456) which is used to login and view the camera remotely. This is the
same password used when first adding the camera to the app.
CHANGE ADMIN PASSWORD
The Change Admin Password option allows you to change the cameras default admin pass-
word (Admin password: 123456) which is used to access the camera settings and configura-
tion page.
MOTION DETECTION
The Motion Detection option is used to enable or disable motion detection recording. To enable
or disable this feature, simply tap on the option label and select the desired option from the list
provided. Options include off, low, medium and high.
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EVENT LIST (VIDEO PLAYBACK)
NOTE: For best results, we recommend using a Micro SD card class 6 or higher (Support up to
32GB).
The Event List option is to view and playback recorded events that are stored on the Micro SD
card inserted into the back of the camera.
To playback video events simply tap on the event list option and then set the period (day, week,
month) and a date range. When set, tap on load.
The load option will bring up all the events stored for the set search criteria. Locate the event
you want to playback and tap on it to play it.
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OVERWRITE
The overwrite option enables and disables the out overwrite feature. Enabling the loop record
feature allows the camera to loop back to begin deleting old files stored on your memeory card
to make room for new files.
STORAGE MANAGEMENT
The Storage Management option allows you to view the total/free space available, format
(erase) and safely eject the memory by using the un-mount option.
NOTE: Formatting the memory card will erase all of its contents.
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VIDEO ROTATION
Video Rotation allows you to change the cameras flip the live view so that you can mount the
camera upside down. Options include normal, horizontal, vertical and 180 degrees. To
change the image orientation, simply tap on the video rotation option and select from the
options provided.
SET DATE & TIME
The set date & time option allows you to set the cameras time zone and enable/disable day-
light savings.
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WIFI
Used to change or connect the camera to your Wi-Fi network. To connect or change the net-
work, simply tap on the WIFI option, select the WIFI network you want to connect too.
PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE
The personal cloud storage option allows you to configure the camera too store all motion
detection snapshot pictures to your personal Dropbox (recommended) or Baidu (commonly used
overseas countries) account. To enable and configure this feature, simply tap on the personal
cloud storage option and enable the Upload on/off option.
NOTE: Each motion detection will captured 5 JPG snapshot images to your personal cloud
storage. Personal cloud storage do not support video footage.
Then enter the password associated to the selected network and tap join to connect to the
network.
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Create a directory (Camera, Security, etc) name for the recordings to be stored in and select the
account type (Dropbox or Baidu).
Now tap on account settings to login to the storage type account.
Enter the storage credentials, click on the sign in option when done and then tap on the apply
option to apply the settings.
NOTE: please check your Dropbox periodically to make sure the communication between the
camera and the Dropbox account is still linked.
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