The plug-and-play IP camera enables people to watch over their properties. It is easy to set
up and requires no complex conguration. The free uCare Cam app, available on Google Play
and the Apple App Store, facilitates remote viewing on smartphones or other mobile devices
anytime, anywhere. If it detects any motion, it will send out an e-mail or app notication.
Footage can be played back at all times.
•We recommend that you read this manual before installing/using this product.
•Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Safety precautions:
This product should ONLY be opened by an authorized technician when service is required.
Disconnect the product from mains and other equipment if a problem should occur. Do not
expose the product to water or moisture.
Packaging content:
1x IP camera
1x Camera mount
1x AC/DC adapter
1x Quick start guide
1x CD with complete manual
System requirements:
•Device running on iOS 5.0 and above
•Device running on Android 4.0 and above
•WiFi Router
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Product description:
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1. Mount
2. Microphone
3. Antenna
4. IR LED for night vision
5. Camera lens
6. Light intensity sensor
7. WPS/RESET button (behind rubber cover)
8. 12V power cord
User instructions:
A. Hardware Installation
1. Please nd a location to install uCare Cam that is within good WiFi signal reach of your
home Router.
2. If you plan to hang the uCare Cam, you can use the included mounting kit found in inside
box.
3. If the included power cable does not have sucient length to reach power outlet, please
purchase an extender cable from your local electronics store.
4. Connect the camera power adapter.
Warning:
Please use the power adapter included with your camera to avoid damage to
the camera.
When the camera powers up, the status LED will be Green for about 15 seconds before
ashing Red. If there is no Red LED ashing, please unplug the power cord, wait 5 seconds,
then re-connect the power again. It will take about 60 seconds for the uCare Cam to nish
starting up. The status LED should alternate between Red and Green. If the status LED does
not ash Red and Green, please press the WPS/REST button at the back of uCare Cam for
10seconds.
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B. Hardware Installation
1. Download the Smartphone APP “uCare Cam” from App
store(iOS) or Play Store (Android).
2. Search for APP name “uCare Cam”, then download and install
it into Smartphone.
3. After the software installation is complete, the icon will
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appear
Click on this to run the APP.
C. uCare Cam APP Overview
Default camera password: 0000 or 00000000
There are 4 major function Tabs at the bottom of the APP main screen.
Camera List Tab
This is the main APP screen. In this Tab, all the cameras which have been added will be listed.
WiFi Setting or WiFi Connect Tab
Please go to this Tab to congure uCare Cam WiFi settings.
There are two methods to install a new uCare Cam and connect it to a WiFi Router.
1. Router Mode
2. WPS (WiFi Protect Setup) Mode (Requires a Router with WPS function using WPA/WPA2
encryption - WEP encryption will not work)
Play List Tab
Go to this Tab to view all Pictures taken by User via Smartphone. The Pictures will be listed by
camera.
Setting Tab
Congure uCare Cam settings and playback remote microSD Card video.
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User will need to input a management ID and Password to enter this Tab.
Default management ID: admin
Default Password: 0000
If you forget your password, you can reset the uCare Cam by pressing the WPS/REST button at
the back of the camera for 10 seconds. This will restore uCare Cam to factory settings. You will
need to set up the WiFi connection again after you reset the camera.
D. iOS – Setup uCare Cam WiFi
Method 1: Use WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Available if your WiFi Router supports WPS and it is set to use WPA or WPA2 security
encryption. WEP security encryption is not supported in WPS mode. An easy way to check if
your Router supports WPS is to look for a button that says “WPS” on the Router. It may also be
called “AOSS” or “QSS”.
1. Press and hold the WPS/REST button for 10 seconds at the back of the camera. It will reset
and restart the uCare Cam. After about 60 seconds, the LED color should ash Green and
Red.
2. Press “WPS” button on WiFi Router
3. Press the WPS/REST Button on the back of the uCare Cam for 2 seconds.
If uCare Cam has entered the WPS connection mode, the status LED color will turn a fast
blinking Green.
4. uCare Cam will try for up to 2 minutes to connect to the WiFi Router using WPS.
5. If the LED color changes to Orange, your uCare Cam has successfully connected to your
Router. If the LED does not change to Orange, the setup has failed. Please make sure
the uCare Cam is within WiFi distance of your Router, press the WPS/REST button for
10seconds to reset uCare Cam, and try the setup again.
6. Use Smartphone APP to add uCare Cam into Camera list. See instruction manual –
“iOS-Add uCare Cam (already connected to Router) to APP”.
Method 2: Use Router Mode
You will rst need to connect to the Router that is available inside uCare Cam, congure the
WiFi settings for your home Router, then uCare Cam will restart and connect to your home
Router.
Write down or have handy, the SSID of your WiFi Router and your WiFi Password. For
example, the SSID may be something like “TP-Link-XXXXX” or “NETGEAR”. You will need
both the SSID and the Password during this process.
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1. Make sure the status LED on uCare Cam is blinking Red and
Green. If the status LED is not blinking Red and Green, please
press and hold the WPS/REST button for 10 seconds to reset
uCare Cam. Wait for 1-2 minutes for it to restart and the LED
should become Red and Green.
2. Connect your iOS device to the router inside uCare Cam. To
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connect to uCare Cam router, open up “Settings”
“Wi-Fi” and let it search for network. The network will be “wi-cam-p2p”. Click on “wi-cam-p2p” to connect.
3. Now, open the Smartphone APP “uCare Cam” and click on the
Tab at the bottom of the screen that says “WiFi Connect”.
Click on “Router mode”, then “Next”. You will see live video.
4. Enter the WiFi router SSID and password for your home
router. Click on “Next” button and again, on the next screen,
the “Next” button.
5. Please enter a Camera name (2 to 20 characters) and default
password “0000”. You are encouraged to change the default
password after setup for security purposes. Then click “Finish”.
6. After uCare Cam receives this information, it will restart.
Please wait for it to start up and connect to your home router.
When it successfully connects, the status LED color will turn
Orange. It may take up to 10 minutes. If the status LED color
does not turn Orange, please check your router and make
sure uCare Cam is within the signal area of your WiFi router.
Then try setup again, starting from Step3.
7. Your iOS device should have disconnected from “wi-cam-p2p” and reconnected to your home Router. Please check
that your iOS device has connected to your home Router now,
via “Settings” -> “Wi-Fi”. If it has not, please connect your
Smartphone to your home Router WiFi.
8. Open “uCare Cam” Smartphone App, you can click on the
camera name in Camera List view to connect.
, then
E. Android – Setup uCare Cam WiFi
There are two methods to setup uCare Cam to connect to a new WiFi Router.
Method 1: Use WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Available if your WiFi Router supports WPS and it is set to use WPA or WPA2 security
encryption. WEP security encryption is not supported for WPS mode. An easy way to check if
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your Router supports WPS is to look for a button that says “WPS” on the Router. It may also be
called “AOSS” or “QSS”.
1. Press and hold the WPS/REST button for 10 seconds at the back of the camera. It will reset
and restart the uCare Cam. After about 60 seconds, the LED color should ash Green and
Red.
2. Press “WPS” button on WiFi Router.
3. Press the WPS/REST Button on the back of the uCare Cam for 2 seconds.
If uCare Cam has entered the WPS connection mode, the status LED color will turn a fast
blinking Green.
4. uCare Cam will try for up to 2 minutes to connect to the WiFi Router using WPS.
5. If the LED color changes to Orange, your uCare Cam has successfully connected to your
Router. If the LED does not change to Orange, the setup has failed. Please make sure
the uCare Cam is within WiFi distance of your Router, press the WPS/REST button for 10
seconds to reset uCare Cam, and try the setup again.
6. Use Smartphone APP to add uCare Cam into Camera list. See instruction manual –
“Android - Add uCare Cam (already connected to Router) to APP”.
Method 2: Use Router Mode
Please have your WiFi password readily available as you will need it in this process.
1. Open the Smartphone APP “uCare Cam”
Tab at the bottom of the screen that says “WiFi Setting”.
2. Click on “Router mode”.
3. Make sure the status LED on uCare Cam is blinking Red and
Green. If the status LED is not blinking Red and Green, please
press and hold the WPS/REST button for 10 seconds to reset
uCare Cam. Wait for 1-2 minutes for it to restart and the LED
should become Red and Green.
4. Click “Next”. Your Smartphone will start to search for uCare
Cam. Once it nds it, you will see live video. Click on “Next”
button.
5. Your Smartphone will search for nearby WiFi signals. Once
they are found, you will see a list of Routers.
6. Click on your Router name and enter your WiFi password in
the pop-up screen.
and click on the
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