Quick Start Guide HomeMonitor HD Pro Your unique camera ID is: Sign up at http://www.homemonitor.
Welcome to 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 alerts and push notifications to your smartphone.
Exploring your HomeMonitor HD Pro 24 Infrared LEDs Wi-Fi antenna Status LED Protective boot Light sensor Stand cap Cable Lens Stand Ball joint Top of camera Sunshield Bottom of camera Cable Sunshield adjusters Microphone HomeMonitor™ HD Pro Screw mount Weatherproof reset button Status LED indications: Image device: 1 Megapixel 1/4” CMOS Green: (solid) Online/booting up Viewing angle: Horizontal: 64°, Vertical: 35.
Setting up your HomeMonitor™ HD Pro Setup shouldn’t take long & we’ll walk you through every step. Before installing your camera where you need it, this setup process should be done close to your router.
3 Connect the camera to your router and power Use the network (Ethernet) cable supplied to connect your HomeMonitor camera to a spare network port on the back of your router. Connect the power. The Status LED on the front of the HomeMonitor HD Pro will start fl ashing. Wait for it to start talking to our servers and go green (can take up to 10 minutes). 4 Visit www.homemonitor.me & create your account Visit http://www.homemonitor.me and choose ‘Create Account’.
Installation & placement tips Connected on Wi-Fi or using extender Connected by network cable or PoE Wi-Fi connection for our camera is most popular, but thick or insulated external walls can greatly reduce the signal. Always test the camera can reach your network before installation. Ethernet or Power over Ethernet (PoE) connections are the most reliable. PoE allows you to also power the camera from a PoE switch/router, so only 1 cable is required to reach the camera.
Installing your HomeMonitor™ HD Pro How to install your HD Pro on a wall using our cablemanaged mount. Tip: If using Wi-Fi, before mounting, ensure your camera is in a position where Wi-Fi is accessible 1 Work out where you want the camera to be placed, a nd drill two holes for the stand cap.
4 Connect the cable from the camera to the cabling in step 2 (See picture 4) Please make sure the power connector is pushed in securely 5 Position the cable from the base of the camera through the base of the stand and insert any extra cable in to the stand (See picture 5) 6 Turn the camera and stand anti-clockwise and place over the stand cap, and then turn clockwise to lock in to place (See picture 6) If you have any issues locking the stand in to place, make s ure the cable from the camera goi
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. A B C D E 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 schedule. D Toggles on/off motion alert notifications. E Motion alarm settings (Desktop website only).
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 one 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. • Only use approved Y-cam accessories and power supplies. • Do not cover the HomeMonitor™. Infrared Lights produce heat which may create a fire hazard. • Ensure the HomeMonitor™ is property attached to the supplied stand before final installation and positioning. • Compliance is only assured by using the included power supply.
Packaging made from recyclable materials. Product RoHS compliant. All compliance certification and safety requirements have been met by the developer and manufacturer, Y-cam Solutions Ltd.
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.
