Swann Cloud, SwannCloud Instruction Manual

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SwannCloud

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Important Information

FCC Verification: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures -

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions -

• These devices may not cause harmful interference.

• These devices must accept any interference received, including in­terference that may cause undesired operation.

Important Note: All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations

relating to the use of cameras. Before using any camera for any
purpose, it is the buyer’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable
laws and regulations that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to
comply with the applicable laws and regulations.

FCC Regulation (for USA) - Prohibition against eavesdropping: Except

for the operations of law enforcement officers conducted under
lawful authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly,
a device operated pursuant to the provisions of this Part for the
purpose of overhearing or recording the private conversations of
others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties engaging in
the conversation.

Warning: Modifications not approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

• Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable if fastened in place.

• Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed.

• Do not cover vents on the back of the device and allow adequate
space for ventilation.

Default Password Information (Internet Browser Login only)

• To ensure your privacy, this device supports password protection.

• The default, all-access username is admin, the default password is

12345. This is the camera’s password - not your account password!

• To ensure your ongoing privacy, we strongly recommend setting a
password as soon as possible. Choose something that you’ll remem­ber, but that others would be unlikely to guess.

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Contents

Important Information 2
Contents 3
Camera Settings: Motion Area 4
Camera Settings: Intrusion Direction 5
Camera Settings: Sensitivity, Person Size & Event Delay 6
Which event type(s) should I be using? 7
The SwannCloud Web App 8
Using SwannCloud Web App 9
SwannCloud Web App: Viewing your Camera 10
SwannCloud Web App: Viewing Events 11
SwannCloud Web App: Event Settings 12
SwannCloud Web App: Video Settings 14
Warranty Information 19

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SwannCloud Mobile App: Camera Settings: Motion Area

Have a look at the quick start guide on how you access
camera settings. Tap on “Video Analytics Settings”
then tap “Motion Area”. This is where you can select
a particular area of the cameras view that you would
like to enable for motion detection.

In the above example, the entire view of the camera is
enabled. Tap “Clear All” or tap on one of the squares
to disable or enable that area. Tap the return button
on your mobile device or tap “Home” to exit.

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SwannCloud Mobile App: Camera Settings: Intrusion Direction

Have a look at the quick start guide on how you access
camera settings. Tap on “Video Analytics Settings”
then tap “Intrusion Direction”. This is where you can
select which intrusion direction you would like the
camera to alert you to.

For example, if someone is entering the cameras
view from the left and moving to the right, you would
select the “Right” direction value for an intrusion to be
detected. Tap the return button on your mobile device
or tap “Home” to exit.

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Camera Settings: Sensitivity, Person Size & Event Delay

1. Sensitivity - This will adjust how sensitive the

camera will be when detecting events. The default
value of 80% will work in most environments, but you
can adjust it according to your needs.

2. Person Size - This will adjust the settings for

facial detection. The default values will work in most
environments, but you can adjust it according to your
needs.

3. Event Delay - This will adjust the delay time between

events.

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Which event type(s) should I be using?

Intrusion Detection - Intrusion detection is really useful if you want the camera to detect movement

in a particular direction. For example, if an object is moving from left to right, you would select
“Right” as the intrusion direction within the app.

Motion Detection - Select motion detection if you want the camera to detect any type of motion

within the camera’s viewpoint. You can also notify the camera to detect motion in a particular area
of its view, a window or door for example.

PIR Detection - This detection method utilizes the PIR sensor that is located at the front of the

camera. PIR technology can measure infrared light radiating from an object; therefore selecting
this will ensure you won’t get false events recorded. Please note; the PIR sensor has a shorter
range of detection, therefore it is mainly used to record movement that is closer to the camera’s
view. It is recommended to enable this if you have selected motion detection.

Facial Detection - Facial detection technology determines the location and size of a human face.

It detects facial features and ignores anything else such as buildings, trees and other objects. This
is recommended if you are monitoring the front entrance to your house or garage.

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The SwannCloud Web App

Using your computer, you can use an Internet browser to access your SwannCloud camera. You can
use the web app to view and delete events, and to mark events so they are permanently stored. At
this stage of development live video is not available, but it may become available in future updates.
Go to the following website (www.swann-cloud.com). You will see the following -

As you can see, the
general look and feel is
the same as the mobile
app. Input your user name
and password that you
previously created or click
“Create Account” to create
a new user account. Please
note; when creating a
new account, you need to
configure your camera(s)
for that particular account.

The basic SwannCloud account allows you to mark up to three
events for safe keeping. Any settings that you change in the web app
will also be reflected in the mobile app and vice versa.

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Using SwannCloud Web App

1. Click this to go to the home screen.

2. Click this to access the event screen.

3. Click this to access the camera list. You can

also add additional cameras here.

4. Click to logout or to access account details.

5. This displays how many events have occurred

in total and for the day. Events occur whenever
motion or an intrusion has occurred.

6. This displays the amount of cameras that have

been registered to your account. It also displays
if a camera is offline.

7. SwannCloud will always display the last two

events that have occurred on the home screen.

Use the volume control on your computer to
increase or decrease the volume level.

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SwannCloud Web App: Viewing your Camera

1. If you have multiple cameras, you can select

a camera from the list to view.

2. Click this to add another camera to your ac-

count.

3. This displays the event settings that are cur-

rently enabled.

4. Click this to enter camera settings.

5. Click this to view your camera.

6. Click this to go back to the camera list.

7. Select a different camera in the drop-down

list and click this to display a live view stream.

8. Click this to enter camera settings.

9. Click this to turn night vision on or off or to

leave it on auto.

10. Click this to control a pan & tilt camera. This

function is for the ADS-446 only.

11. Click this to take a snapshot of the live video

stream.