VistaCam 1200 Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera Quick Start Guide
Congratulations on choosing the VistaCam 1200 You’ve taken the next step toward making your home safer and your life easier. It’s easy to set up your camera. Here’s what you need to do.
Regulatory Information FCC Information 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. Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
If you haven’t already set up your Vera or Ezlo controller, please do that first. There are instructions on how to do so accompanying the controller.
Now let’s set up your doorbell. Once the wiring is done we’ll add it to your system.
What's in the Box Doorbell (x1) Faceplate (x3) Pick the one that best matches your home from three faceplates. Mounting Plate (x3) Pick the one for best surveillance angle. Plate Foam (x1) Stabilize the mounting plate when installing it on a rough surface.
What's in the Box Wire Connectors (x4) Mounting Screws (x3) Power Kit (x1) Anchors (x3) Security Screws (x2) Fixing Screws (x2) U-shaped Wires (x2) Doorbell Screws (x2) Wire Harness (x1) Fuse Wire (x1) Screwdriver (x1) Mini-Level (x1) Drill Bit (x1) Tools You May Need Drill Pencil
Before doing anything else, shut off the breaker that controls the doorbell's circuit. If you have a mechanical chime installed in your home, install the power kit and doorbell. If you have an electronic chime installed in your home, refer to its own manual to install the power kit, and install the doorbell. If your home does not currently have chimes, please consult a local installer or contractor for assistance. Note: The output of any newly installed wiring should be between 8-24 VAC.
Install the power kit 1 Insert one end of the wire harness into the power kit. 2 Remove the cover from your mechanical chime. 3 Remove the existing chime wires in the terminals named TRANS and FRONT.
Install the power kit 4 Connect the wire harness to the chime's terminals named TRANS and FRONT. 5 Insert the existing chime wire and the other end of the wire harness into the wire connector and twist it tightly. Repeat this step with the other chime wire.
Install the power kit 6 Mount the power kit to the side of the chime. 7 Put back the chime cover.
Install the doorbell 1 Ensure the electricity at the breaker that controls the doorbell's circuit is still off. 2 (Optional) When the wall is uneven, paste the plate foam to the mounting plate. 3 Insert the mini-level into the mounting plate and mark the drill points when its bubble stays in the middle.
Install the doorbell 4 Drill holes according to drill points and insert anchors. Anchor 5 Fix the mounting plate to the wall. Mounting Screw 6 Remove the faceplate on your doorbell from bottom to top.
Install the doorbell 7 Connect the doorbell with your existing doorbell wires.
Install the doorbell 8 Fix the doorbell to the mounting plate by inserting the doorbell screws. Doorbell Screw 9 Restore the electricity at the breaker. Doorbell is powered on when its indicator flashes blue quickly. If you see this blue flash, proceed to the doorbell setup. If you do not see the indicator flashing blue quickly, make sure your electricity is off and check the wiring.
Doorbell Setup 10 In the Vera app, navigate to the Devices screen and tap + in the top right corner. Select doorbells and look for the VistaCam 1200. Follow the prompts to finalize the setup. If you want to change your doorbell’s Wi-Fi, press and hold the reset button for 5s and repeat the device adding process. Reset Button 11 Put the faceplate back and insert two security screws into the bottom of the doorbell to secure the faceplate.
Basics Mounting Holes micro SDCard Slot Terminals Reset Button Hold for 5s to reset and enter to AP mode. LEDIndicator Blue Light Red Light Flashing Doorbell is ready for Wi-Fi configuration. Steady on Doorbell is working. Flashing Fast Device Exception. Steady on Doorbell is powering on.
Your doorbell is now set up! You can now talk to people at your door through the Vera app and ensure greater security for your home.
Need help setting up? You can reach our Customer Care team seven days a week at 866.966.2272 between 6am and 10pm US CST/EST* or at support@getvera.com You can also purchase our Vera Easy Start service and get one hour of personalized setup assistance through a phone call with one of our most experienced agents. Visit getvera.com to learn more.
You’re now ready to enjoy smarter home control.
