LS-101B-IPC Smart Landscape Camera Installation and Use For instruc tions in Spanish, please visit our website at w w w.shopNovolink .com. ( You can also scan this QR code to go direc tly to the instruc tions page.) Para obtener instrucciones en español, visite nuestro sitio web en w w w. shopNovolink .com.
Safety Information READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS For your protection and safet y, carefully read and understand the information provided in this manual completely before at tempting to assemble, install, or operate this product. Failure to do so could lead to electrical shock, fire, or other injuries that could be hazardous or even fatal. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Before touching any wire, use a voltage tester to make sure it is not live.
! □ □ □ □ IMPORTANT: Protect the wiring by routing it in close proximity to the light fitting, or nex t to a building structure such as a house or a deck. The landscape wire and connector can also be hidden under stone or buried under grass at a maximum depth of 6 in. (15.24 cm). Do not install the fix ture within 10 f t. of a pool, spa, or fountain. Do not submerge the fix ture in water.
Contents The Smart Landscape Camera 2 Parts of the Camera 4 Download the Novolink LS App 6 Camera Installation 9 Pairing & Setup of the Camera 21 Using the Camera 24 Online Resources & Help 28 Warranty Information 29
The Novolink Smart Landscape Camera Novolink Lightscape™ Smar t Landscape Camera gives you simple, motion activated, and wireless viewing of almost any outdoor space. The camera can be placed outdoors any where you have low voltage lighting installed. If you do not, a 12V adapter is available (sold separately) that plugs into a GCFI outdoor socket (See page 29.
Combine with other Novolink Lightscape products. Use by itself. Add to your exisiting pathway lights. With the Landscape Camera in place, use our Novolink LS app for quickly set-up. It ’s as easy as pressing a but ton, and showing the camera your unique QR code. Once you’re connected, you’ll be able to establish schedules for sur veillance, motion sensitivit y, video duration, etc.
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 camera lens housing light hood upper post lower post stake wire connector 6 5 4
6 8 7 9 10 12 11 Right Side 13 14 Back 6 camera lens 7 IR sensor 8 status indicator light (blue or green) 9 internal bat ter y indicator light (red) 10 microphone 11 reset but ton 12 speaker 13 led light dif fuser 14 power but ton 5
Download the Novolink LS™ App 1. Before you install the Landscape Camera, download the app from Google Play (Android) or from the App Store (iOS). The app requires a device with Bluetooth® wireless capability. SC AN T HIS CO D E FO R D IR EC T I O NS O N D OW NLOAD IN G T HE APP.
2. The camera will only connect to 2.4GHz WiFi, and will not connect to 5G WiFi. It may be necessar y to switch WiFi set tings, or “split ” the WiFi signal to use the 2.4GHz set ting. (For more information, refer to your WiFi provider or hardware.) 3. Some devices may require you to turn ON ‘Location Ser vices’. You may find this in your device set tings menu. (You can also search for the ‘Location’ set ting in your device.) 4. Open the app, and follow the prompts to activate the camera. Visit w w w.
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low voltage transformer Electrical Warning: When working with electrical wires of any voltage, exercise caution in moving, cut ting, splicing, or connecting the wires. It ’s best to disconnect any transformer or source of electricit y before commencing installation.
Before You Start To install the Camera, you’ll need access to the low voltage wire that runs between the Transformer and your landscape lights. This may require exposing the wire(s) if they’re buried. ! Note: If you plan to connect the camera to a 12V AC adapter, this step will not be necessar y. Instead, follow the instructions included with the Novolink 12V AC adapter for the Landscape Camera. (See page 29 for more details.
2 keep the short length of this wire in mind when planning where to install the camera.
Assembly 1. Make sure you have all par ts of the camera. Check the mechanisms and wiring for damage. Set the par ts on a clean, sturdy worksur face. 2. At tach the camera top to the uppermost post. 3. Then, at tach the stake to the lower post. Twist until it ’s firmly in place. 4. Combine the top (2) por tion with the lower (3) por tion to complete the assembly.
Install the Camera 1. Unplug / disconnect your low voltage transformer. It ’s best to turn power OFF at the circuit breaker or fuse, and test that the power is OFF before proceeding. 2. Choose a place along the low voltage wire in the lawn or landscaping where the camera’s stake can be inser ted into the ground nearby. Here, the camera will at tach to the low voltage wire.
3. Unear th this por tion of the low voltage wire. Make sure there’s enough slack for it to be easily manipulated. 4. Remove the cap from the top of the Wire Connector. Pinch the tabs on both sides of the Connector, and pull the cap away from its base.
5. Place the low voltage wire into the upper cap of the Connector, f lat against the channel running across the inside of the cap. Make sure the wire goes completely across the cap, and is aligned with the channel. 6. Replace the cap over the wire, ensuring that the wire remains f lat in the cap channel.
7. Press until the two par ts clip and snap into position. Thicker wires may be dif ficult to secure, and a clamp or wrench may help squeeze or press the pieces into place. Do not use a hammer, as it may damage the components.
Complete the Installation 8. With the Connector at tached to the low voltage wires, position the camera’s stake where it will be installed. Loosely guide the top of the camera with the palm of your hand. Use your foot to push down the spike and drive it into the ground. ! Note: DO NOT pull on the camera light hood while pushing the spike down, as this may damage the unit. 9. Once the camera is in place, the Connector and wiring should be hidden under a stone or burried under grass at a max. depth of 6in.
Reconnect the Transformer 10. Turn the power ON at the circuit breaker or fuse, and / or plug your transformer in, and turn it ON. 11. The Status Indicator light on the camera will show BLUE (at half brightness), indicating that the unit is receiving power. When the camera is ready to pair, the indicator light will turn GREEN and f lash. ! Note: The Bat ter y Status light in RED may also illuminate, indicating that the onboard bat ter y is charging.
Pairing & Setup of the Camera Initial Setup When the camera receives power for the first time, it will enter an initial setup mode. 1. 2. The Status Indicator light will shine a steady BLUE momentarily, then switch to GREEN, and begin f lashing. The camera will chime, indicating that it is ready to be paired.
Scan the QR Code and Pair 1. Go to your smar t device or smar tphone, and follow the prompts for set ting up a wifi connection. You’ll be asked to show a QR code to the camera, which will establish a connection between the two devices. 2. When the camera has read the QR code, it will chime, the Status light will switch back to BLUE, and f lash as it is connecting to your network. 3. When the connection is successful, the Status light will shine a steady BLUE. 4.
Activate the Camera Press the but ton below the light hood of the camera to activate. The Landscape Camera is equipped with an onboard recharging bat ter y that enables operation when the unit is not powered by a low voltage source. Once the Landscape Camera receives power for the first time, it may begin to charge the onboard bat ter y, and the RED internal bat ter y indicator light will appear.
Using the Camera Normal Operation 100º Viewing Angle 32 ft. Detection Distance Moving Body Once the Landscape Camera is paired with your device, you’ll be able to adjust functionalit y using the Novolink LS app. Here are a few notes on normal operation: 1. When activated and set, the Camera will record video and photos based on the set tings in the Novolink LS app. 2. The camera will be triggered by motion within 32 feet, and at about a 100 º horizontal arc in of the front the of the camera lens.
Power Consumption during the Day and Night Where possible, schedule the low voltage transformer to power ON at least 8.5 hours per day. This will keep the onboard bat ter y for the camera charged. Day time Operation • During the day, or when the transformer is OFF/disconnected, the camera will use an internal bat ter y that can keep it operating for up to 15.5 cumulative hours. • Once the bat ter y is depleted, the camera will stop operating. Night-time Operation • When the connected transformer is ON (ie.
Indicator Lights and Sounds Indicator lights and chimes communicate the hardware status of the camera. • BLUE (at half-brightness), Constant: Camera is receiving power and operating normally. • BLUE, Flashing Fast: Camera is disconnected from the network. • BLUE, Flashing with Chime: Camera is connecting to network. • GREEN, Flashing: Camera is standing by to be paired. The RED indicator light shows the charging status of the internal bat ter y. • RED light is ON: The internal bat ter y is charging.
Resetting the Camera If the camera will not connect to the network, is not responding to the Novolink LS app, or is being moved to another network, it may need to be reset: 1. Locate the “Reset ” but ton on side of the camera lens housing. 2. Using a thin f lat-headed tool, press the Reset but ton and hold until 3 chimes can be heard. Then release the but ton. 3. The indicator light will f lash GREEN momentarily, then turn OFF. 4. Nex t, the indicator will show a constant, bright BLUE for about 20 seconds.
Additional Resources & Accessories Visit w w w.shopNovolink.com for more information about the Novolink Lightscape™ system including tips, installation videos, and news on the latest ways to expand your system. If you would like to purchase a 12V AC adapter, visit shopNovolink.com (or scan this QR code with your smar tphone to be taken directly to the page.) Visit homedepot.com or shopnovolink.com to purchase more Novolink Lightscape™ components or replacement par ts.
2-Year Limited Warranty WHAT IS COVERED Novolink, Inc. warrants the Smar t Landscape Camera (the “Device”, provided that “Device” does not include accessories) is guaranteed to be free of factor y defective par ts and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. This warrant y applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to the Device used in normal use and ser vice. Purchase receipt is required for all warranty claims.
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