Pivot Quick Start Guide
1 Getting to know your Pivot Pivot: ⑩ Touch Pad Microphone Status Ring Light Sensor Speaker Power Port ⑩ Speaker Temperature & Humidity Sensor IR (Infrared) LED HD Camera Using the Touch Pad: To reset the Pivot, touch and hold for 10 seconds. To enable Bluetooth pairing, double-tap rapidly until you hear “Pairing”.
What’s in the box: Pivot Quick Start Guide Pivot Door/Window Sensors(4) Power Adapter Quick Start Guide 2 Mobile Setup This quick start guide will help you configure your Pivot for initial use. For detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please visit: www.zmodo.com/support Before you begin: Make sure that you have a strong WiFi connection at the location of your Pivot. Visit www.zmodo.com/support for advice on improving your WiFi signal range.
Download and install the “Zmodo” app from Google PlayTM or the App StoreTM (compatibility: iOS ® 7.0+ or Android TM 4.0+). Launch the app and sign up for a free Zmodo account. All of your devices will be bound to this account. Zmodo Power on your Pivot with the supplied power adapter. We are constantly working to improve our product and app. Please visit www.zmodo.com/support for updated instructions, manuals, and more. Connect with Beam 1 This device can be set up with a Zmodo Beam.
2 Select the “Zink” connection method to connect your Pivot. Your Pivot will be added to your Zmodo account. 3 Tap √ to proceed (If you’re setting up multiple Pivots at once, tap to add additional units).
4 Follow the on-screen instructions and select “Tap here to begin setup” to go to the WiFi settings page on your smartphone. 5 Select the network named “ZMD_SAP” and connect to it. Note: If you see a "No Internet Connection" error message, please ignore it and connect anyway. 6 Return to the Zmodo app page and select or enter the SSID and password of the WiFi network that you want your Pivot to connect to. Note: The WiFi name and password are casesensitive. Tap √ to proceed.
If you see this screen, the app will connect your Pivot to your WiFi network. This may take a few minutes. Once it’s completed, please skip to step 11. If you do not see this screen, please proceed to step 8. Note: If you are connecting multiple devices, you will need to wait for the app to find and connect all devices. 8 If this app interface appears, please press “Tap here to select WiFi”. 9 Select the WiFi network that your Pivot will connect to, and connect to it.
10 The app will automatically search for your Pivot and connect it to the WiFi network. This may take a few minutes. Note: If you are connecting multiple devices, you will need to wait for the app to find and connect all devices. 11 Name your Pivot and set a password for it. Tap √ to proceed. Note: The password provides an additional layer of security for your devices. You will not need to use this password when accessing your devices from the Zmodo app. It is not required, but it is highly recommended.
3 Monitor your doors and windows When a door or window is opened, Pivot can automatically turn to see what happened. Set up the included sensors by removing the plastic tab and configuring the sensors in the device settings menu. When Pivot detects an opened window or door, it will rotate to a preset location set in the “Preset Setting” menu and capture a short video clip. Connect your door / window sensors 1 Access your Pivot's Device Settings and select the "Accessories" option.
2 Select the door / window sensor that you want to configure. Using the preview image, rotate the camera to the desired position, and complete the rest of the steps. Name the preset, and press "Save" to save the settings. 4 Smarter motion detection Pivot will detect motion in its field-of-view, and when motion is detected, Pivot will automatically record a short video and send an alert to your phone.
5 Keep track of your home's health Pivot tracks your home's temperature and humidity with its built-in sensors to give you the whole picture of your home.
6 Simultaneous two-way audio Simultaneous two-way audio allows you to talk to and hear your loved ones at the same time.
7 Now let's party! Need some mood music? Pivot has a built-in Bluetooth speaker for that. Enable the Bluetooth function on your media device and quickly double-tap the touch pad on the top of your Pivot until you hear “Pairing”. Then select “Pivot” from the list of Bluetooth devices on your media device, and play your favorite songs.
8 Recording and viewing options Recording Options This device is compatible with the upcoming cloud services. Please visit www.zmodo.com/support for release information and more updates. The cloud service will allow you to: Record continuously and store the footage on our secure cloud servers. Create and save video clips from your recordings. Access your footage and clips at any time from any location. Enjoy more smart features in the future.
9 Status light definitions Solid green Your Pivot is powering on. Blinking green Your Pivot is ready for setup. Blinking blue Your Pivot is connecting to the WiFi network. Please do NOT turn off or unplug your Pivot at this time. Solid blue Your Pivot has successfully connected to the WiFi network. If you were unable to connect your Pivot successfully: Make sure that you are connecting to a 2.4GHz WPA/WPA2 WiFi network, and that your network is not hidden.
10 Support Having difficulty? You can use the Live Chat function in Zmodo app if you have any technical problems. Please follow the steps below: Access the “Me” page in the bottom right corner of the Zmodo app and select “Zmodo Support”. For more instructions, troubleshooting, support, and other resources, please visit: www.zmodo.com/support Like us on Facebook.com/Zmodo Scan the QR-code below! Follow us on Twitter @Zmodo Scan the QR-code below! Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
