Quick Start Guide HomeMonitor HD Your unique camera ID is: Sign up at http://www.homemonitor.
Welcome to Y-cam HomeMonitor™ Combining professional wireless internet cameras and a secure online account, HomeMonitor™ allows you to tap in to your home life from anywhere. Watch live or see recorded events, from an internetenabled computer or smartphone, keeps you in touch with what matters most. HomeMonitor™ is super simple to set up and use, just connect a camera, create an account and you’re away.
Key features • See and hear what’s happening live. • Custom motion detection settings. • Instant motion alerts by email or push notification. • Motion clips recorded into your online account. • Customisable recording and alert schedules. • Infrared nightvision lets you see-in-the-dark. • Watch from your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet and even Roku. Your account includes* • Live view from anywhere. • Free email alert notifications. • Free online secure storage in your own private account.
Installing your HomeMonitor™ HD Decide how you want to connect your HomeMonitor™ HD to your network – either with Wi-Fi or plugged in to your router with a network cable. Use your HomeMonitor™ with Wi-Fi 1 Connect HomeMonitor™ to your router and power with provided power supply and network cable. This is required for Wi-Fi setup. 3 Mount HomeMonitor™ securely in position when prompted and connect power supply provided. 4 2 Visit http://www. homemonitor.me and choose Create Account.
Using your HomeMonitor™ with network cable 1 Mount HomeMonitor™ securely in position. 3 Visit http://www.homemonitor.me and choose Create Account. 2 Connect HomeMonitor™ to your router and power. You may need an additional network cable if you wish to position your HomeMonitor™ far away from your router. 4 Follow online steps to complete your account setup. Having issues? Our tech support specialists are on hand to help - visit http://support.homemonitor.
Getting the best from your HomeMonitor™ It’s important your HomeMonitor™ is configured according to your individual requirements. Once you have completed the set up process it is advisable to test it so you are satisfied it will do what you need.
Motion alert & notification tips HomeMonitor™ is equipped with a sophisticated motion sensor which detects when motion is happening and can alert you to it by email. If you want to receive email alerts every time motion is detected, you may want to take in to consideration the following tips so that you achieve the best results and reduce the number of worthless alerts: Active pets (or children!) may activate the motion recording by accident. Movements near busy doors or windows may set off multiple alarms.
Day to day usage Using HomeMonitor™ on your computer or tablet • Visit http://www.homemonitor.me and log in to see your dashboard. B C D E A Dedicated app for your smart TV ® Search for HomeMonitor channel in the Channel Store on your Roku. Roku channel may not be available in all regions. Visit homemonitor.me for more information.
Using HomeMonitor™ on your smartphone or tablet • Visit http://www. homemonitor.me/mobile and login. A Click/tap to open camera Live View. B A B C D Toggles on/off the camera. When disconnected the camera will not detect motion, record clips or transmit live video. C Toggles on/off motion recording. D Toggles on/off motion alert notifications. E Motion alarm settings (Desktop website only).
Technical information Microphone 30 infrared LEDs Wide angle HD Lens Light sensor Status LED Camera ID & serial number Screw mount Air vents Reset button Network cable socket HomeMonitor™ HD Power cable socket Status LED indications: Image device: 1 Megapixel ¼” CMOS Green: (solid) Online Viewing angle: Horizontal: 100°, Vertical: 71° Green: (blinking) Sending video Infrared: 30 LEDs with range <15 m.
Take the next steps Now you have your HomeMonitor installed, why not try one of the following: Add more cameras Use multiple cameras, even at multiple locations, all under one account. Upgrade to Plus Package Get 30 days of online storage for your camera for a small annual fee. Visit http://www.homemonitor.me for more information. Safety information • Do not try to disassemble. • Keep the power supply dry and avoid contact with liquid. • Small parts may cause a choking hazard, keep away from children.
Y-cam Solutions Ltd Y-cam Solutions LLC Vision House 4500 140th Avenue North 3 Dee Road Suite 101 Richmond, Surrey Clearwater TW9 2JN FL 33762 United Kingdom United States Tel: +44 (0)20 8334 7373 Tel: +1 727 233 8225 http://www.homemonitor.me or contact monitor@y-cam.com Designed in Britain. Made in China.
