abode cam User Guide

The live video feed from the abode streaming camera can be viewed from the abode web or mobile app.  The camera will also automatically capture video clips when the alarm is activated, during an abode Automation that you setup, or upon a manual request from the abode web or mobile app from an authenticated used.

Product Features

• Night vision & IR illuminators
• Wide angle lens:
  • Diagonal: 152°
  • Vertical: 67°
  • Horizontal: 127°
• Ethernet Connectivity
• Wi-Fi Connectivity: 802.11b/g
• Encrypted secured stream JPEG & H.264
• Ability to record to local video storage
• Privacy Button
• Configurable pre-alarm and post alarm capturing that allows you to capture up to 30 second video clips.
• Wall mount bracket

Product Use
 The abode streaming camera creates limitless possibilities in one simple solution.

• Live-feed video streaming
• Alarm-triggered video recording that includes pre-alarm recording
• On-demand request for video clip recording from the web or mobile app.
• As an action in an abode Automation.

Specifications

• Image sensor: 1.3 megapixel progressive scan CMOS sensor
• Lens focus: 4.2mm F1.6 fixed focus
• Wired internet connectivity: RJ-45 Ethernet connector and built in Wi-Fi radio 802.11b/g
• Video compression: JPEG & H.264
• Video resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Power supply included: 5V/2A, 100~240V AC wall transformer w/6’ cord
• Local storage: Micro SD card 4GB
• Motion detection: Video motion detection (future)
• Two-way voice / Talk & Listen (Future)
• Operating temperature: 14° to 113° deg
• Operating humidity: Up to 85% non-condensing

Identifying the components of the abode Streaming Camera

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1. Luminance Sensor - Detects surrounding light level
2. Power LED (Green)
3. Warning LED (Red)
4. Internet Connection LED (Blue)
5. Microphone
6. IP Camera Lens
7. Privacy Button - press and hold for 2 seconds to enter/exit privacy mode.
8. WPS Button

9. DC Jack (5V DC, 1A input)

10. Speaker

11. Expandable Micro SD card slot - Compatible with Micro SD card up to 32GB storage capacity.

12. Ethernet Cable Port

13. Angle Adjustment Joint

LED Details
This section provides an overview of the cameras LED Lights.

1. Power LED (Green)
2. Warning LED (Red)
   • Flashes for 2-3 seconds: Activating WPS protocol
   • Flashes 3 times: WPS pairing successful
   • Flashes twice: Enter/exit privacy mode
   • Steady On: The IP Camera is in privacy mode
3. ​Internet-Connection LED (Blue)
   • ​On: connected to internet (wired or wireless)
   • Off: disconnected from internet
   • Flashes for 5 minutes: The IP Camera is in learning mode
   • Flashes quickly: The IP Camera is streaming or recording.

Pairing the streaming camera to your abode gateway

1. Remove the camera, power transformer, and ethernet cable from the box
2. Plug one end of the ethernet cable into a spare port on your router, and the other end into the back of the camera. The ethernet cable is only needed during pairing. During the pairing process, you'll have an opportunity to move it to Wi-Fi.
3. Insert the power transformer connector into the back of the camera and plug the transformer into an AC outlet.
4. Next you will use your abode web or mobile app to pair the streaming camera with the gateway, once this is accomplished you will be able to stream live video from the web and mobile app. 

Pairing and installing the streaming camera via abode Mobile App

1. In the abode Mobile App, go to Settings>>Add Device
2. Select Steaming Camera
3. Select 1080p Camera and then follow the wizard to finish adding the camera

Pairing and installing the streaming camera via abode Web App

1. In the abode Web app (https://my.goabode.com)
2. In the devices section, click the "+" button
3. Select Streaming Camera
4. Select 1080p Camera and then follow the wizard to finish adding the camera

Mounting Instructions
When preparing to mount your IP camera
The camera stand is already fixed to the device. To mount the IP Camera, simply follow the below steps:

1. Using the two breakaway mounting holes on the mounting base as templates, drill holes in the surface.
2. Insert the wall plugs if fixing into plaster or brick
3. Screw the mounting base into the wall plugs.
4. Attach the camera stand onto the mounting base, make sure the three mounting
   hooks match the three latches on the mounting base (see image below).

5. Attach the Camera Stand onto the Mounting Base.

1. To adjust the angle of the IP Camera, you can:
   • Tilt Back and Forth 
   • Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. 
   • Rotate the stand base attached to the mounting base.