Vivitar IPC 117 User Manual
IPC 117
360 View Wi-Fi Cam
Smart Security Wi-Fi Cam
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
Features ....................................................................................................................................... 2
What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 4
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
TURNING ON THE SMART SECURITY CAM................................................................................................................................................ 6
CAMERA RESET ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
INDI CATO R LIGHT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
MOUNTING THE CAMERA ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Initial Mobile Device Setup .......................................................................................................... 11
MOBILE DEVICE – ANDROID AND IOS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 11
VIVITAR SMART HOME SECURITY – INSTALL AND LAUNCH ....................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting Your IP Camera with the Vivitar Smart Home Security Mobile Application .............. 12
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
QUICK OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
INITIAL SETUP: CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO THE APP ........................................................................................................................ 14
Using Vivitar Smart Home Security ............................................................................................ 20
LIVE IP CAMERA VIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
NAVIGATION BAR ............................................................................................................................................................................ 46
IP CAMERAS SCREEN ....................................................................................................................................................................... 47
DEVICES ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
SHARING IP CAMERAS...................................................................................................................................................................... 50
RECONNECTING DEVICES .................................................................................................................................................................. 54
HOME AND AWAY MODES ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
FULL SCREEN LIVE STREAMING VIDEO MODE........................................................................................................................................ 59
Using your IPC with Amazon Alexa and Google Home .............................................................. 61
AMAZON ALEXA SKILLS..................................................................................................................................................................... 61
GOOGLE ACTION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Camera Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 66
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 66
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 67
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Vivitar IPC 117 Smart Security 360 View Wi-Fi Cam.
Everything you need to stream live video, record in HD and capture still images and videos
remotely is included with your camera and the accompanying online Vivitar ‘Smart Home
Security’ application.
You can use the app to monitor what is going on inside and outside your home via any mobile
device from anywhere. There is automatic activation of all IP cameras based on motion and
sound detection. In addition, you can use the ‘Smart Home Security’ app to control your lighting,
doorbell, electrical outlets and more.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your Vivitar Smart Security
Cam.
NOTE:
Your Smart Security Cam requires a Class 4 or higher Micro SDHC memory card up to 32 GB.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Features
• Full 360-degree view
• Records video in Full HD 1080p resolution
• Rotation swivel head allows for precise positioning
• Motion detection and event notification
• Two-way audio “intercom”, hear and talk with anyone in the room
• Night view using the infrared video mode
• Easily connects to your smart phone or tablet
• Wireless Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Built-in Speaker/Microphone
• Stream Live Video
• Still Image Capture
• Vivitar Smart Home Security app: Free Mobile App for iOS and Android smartphones or
tablets
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What’s Included
1. IP Camera
2. Micro USB cable
3. AC Charger
4. Screws
5. Setup Tool
6. Wall Mount
7. 2-Sided Foam Pad
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card not included.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Micro SD Memory Card Slot 6. Ventilation Holes
2. LED Status Light Indicator (Red/Blue) 7. Speaker
3. Lens 8. RESET
4. Microphone 9. Micro USB Port
5. Light Sensor
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Initial Camera Setup
INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD
Make sure a Micro SD Memory card (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB) has been properly inserted
into your Smart Security Cam. Micro SD Memory card not included and must be purchased
separately. To properly insert the Micro SD Memory Card:
1. Insert the Micro SD memory card into the Micro SD Card slot as shown in the illustration
above.
2. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly.
NOTE: Make sure to insert the Micro SD Memory card before plugging in your device.
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TURNING ON THE SMART SECURITY CAM
Connect one end of the Micro USB cable to your IP camera and the other end to the AC charger
and then plug the AC charger into a power socket. The RED indicator light turns on.
NOTE:
If the camera indicator is blinking blue, the camera needs to be reset. See the section below,
Camera Reset, for further information.
The LED power light indicator blinks blue after about one minute, indicating that the camera is
powered on. To power off the camera, disconnect the USB cable from the power source.
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CAMERA RESET
If the camera indicator is blinking blue upon startup, the camera needs to be reset.
To reset the IP Camera:
1. Use the Setup Tool (supplied) or a small pin to press the RESET button (hole) on the back of
the camera.
2. Press and hold until the LED light indicator turns red. Release the RESET button and wait for
the system to reboot. This will take about 15 seconds. You will hear the camera emit ‘Reset
Success’.
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INDICATOR LIGHT
Red Flashing Indicator Light:
When the red indicator light is flashing, this indicates that the camera is in setting mode and it is
ready for Wi-Fi setup via your mobile device.
Blue Steady Indicator Light:
When the blue indicator light is steady, this indicates that the camera is connected to Wi-Fi.
Blue Flashing Indicator Light:
When the blue indicator light is flashing, this indicates that the camera may need to be reset if it
does not connect to your device while adding a new device or reconnecting a device.
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MOUNTING THE CAMERA
The IP Camera can be mounted in the following ways:
• The 2-sided foam pad can be placed on the bottom of the base and then stuck to a
surface.
• The wall mount can be installed to a non-magnetic surface, allowing the camera to
mount on it.
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INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT
1. Find the location (wall surface) where you would like to mount the camera.
2. Using a pencil, place the wall mount against the surface (wall) and mark on the surface
where the two screw holes on the wall mount are. These will mark the location where you will
drill to place the plastic anchors.
3. Drill two holes at the spots you marked and push the plastic anchors into the holes in the
surface/wall.
4. Place the wall mount and align the holes with the anchors and drive or drill the mount screws
in.
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Initial Mobile Device Setup
MOBILE DEVICE – ANDROID AND IOS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Android cellphone/tablet with OS 4.4 or higher
• iPhone/iPad with iOS 9.0 or higher
VIVITAR SMART HOME SECURITY – INSTALL AND LAUNCH
1. Make sure your mobile device is connected to a Wi-Fi Network via the Settings of your
mobile phone or tablet.
2. Use your mobile phone or tablet to search for Vivitar Smart Home Security in the Google
Play Store (for Android OS) or the Apple App Store (for iOS).
Alternatively, scan the QR codes below to find the application.
Android OS iOS
3. Install the application according to the instructions as seen on your mobile device.
4. After successfully installing Vivitar Smart Home Security, tap the icon to launch the
application.
5. The Vivitar Smart Home Security Home ‘Devices’ home screen appears.
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Connecting Your IP Camera with the Vivitar Smart
Home Security Mobile Application
INTRODUCTION
The Vivitar Smart Home Security application allows you to easily connect and control your
lighting, indoor and outdoor IP Cameras, electric outlets and more via any mobile device from
anywhere.
With Vivitar Smart Home Security, you can see what is going on in and outside your home 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Receive automatic alerts from your IP Cameras upon detection of
motion and sound. Set on/off schedules for each smart light bulb or outlet and more with
automatic adjustments for sunrise/sunset.
• Motion Detection/Event Notification
• 2-Way Intercom (speaker/listen)
• Free Cloud Storage
• Night View, using the Infrared Video Mode
• Easily connects to your smart phone or tablet
• Home, Baby and Pets Monitoring
• Connect multiple IP Cameras
IP Camera: Home Mode
• Monitor your home via any mobile device from anywhere.
• IP Cameras have full duplex intercom capabilities.
IP Camera: Away Mode
• Receive automatic alerts from your IP Camera based on motion and sound detection.
• Telepresence notification to any mobile device.
• Alerts to police, emergency services, and your selected list of contacts when motion or sound
is detected.
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QUICK OVERVIEW
ADD NEW VIVITAR
SMART HOME DEVICES
Tap the ‘Add new device’
button on the Home screen
and follow the instructions
to add your new device.
CONTROLS ALL VIVITAR SMART
HOME DEVICES
Tap the ‘Main Menu’ button to easily
navigate to all the main functions of the
app. Tap ‘Devices’ to control your smart
lights, indoor and outdoor IP cameras,
electric outlets and more.
HOME & AWAY MODES
Switch the Home & Away modes when
you leave your home and when you
come back to automatically adjust all the
devices’ security settings in your home.
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INITIAL SETUP: CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO THE APP
NOTE:
• Your IP Camera is supported only on a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network. Before setup, please make
sure your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network.
• Please follow the steps below to create your User Account. You must be logged into your
User Account to register and use your IP Camera.
INITIAL CAMERA AND DEVICE SETUP:
1. ENABLE MOBILE DEVICE WI-FI
Make sure to enable Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet via the settings of your mobile
device.
2. LAUNCH MOBILE APP
If you have not already launched the app, tap the Vivitar Smart Home Security
application icon on your smartphone or tablet to launch the installed app.
3. TUTORIAL
A quick overview through the app appears.
Scroll through the pages to view the tutorial or tap Skip to continue the initial setup.
NOTE: A window appears during the quick overview regarding the permission of receiving
Notifications, such as sounds, icon badges, alerts. Tap Allow to allow the “Smart Home
Security” app to send you notifications. This can be configured later via your phone
settings.
4. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
The End User License Agreement screen appears. Tap Agree & Continue to enter the
‘Devices’ Home screen and continue to the initial registration and adding your device.
5. INITIAL REGISTERATION – IP CAMERAS ACCOUNT
You must create a new IP Cameras Account or sign in to your existing account to use your
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device. To register and add a new IP Camera:
1) From the ‘Devices’ Home screen, tap Add New Device to enter the ‘Add new
device’ screen.
The list of Vivitar Smart Home Security devices appears.
2) Ta p IP Cameras to enter the list of Vivitar IP Cameras.
3) Ta p IPC-117 360 View Wi-Fi Cam to select and register your IPC -117 camera.
NOTE: Alternatively, you can select your IP Camera and continue to the registration by
scanning in the barcode on the back your camera. Tap Scan Barcode located on the
bottom of the first ‘Add new device’ screen that lists the Smart Home devices.
4) The ‘Register a new device’ screen appears.
You can create a new account or if you have already created an account, you can sign
in to your existing account.
NOTE: If you select ‘Cancel’ without signing in or creating a new account, you will not
be able to access your IP Camera via the app.
a) Create a New Account:
Tap Register to create a new Smart Home Security account.
You will be prompted to enter your email and a password for this account.
A registration verification code is sent to your email. You will then be prompted to enter
this verification code in the app. Enter the code then tap Verify to complete your new
account registration.
NOTE: You may be prompted to sign into your account to begin using your camera
after camera connection.
b) Sign in to Existing Account:
To sign in to your existing Smart Home Security account, tap Sign In from the ‘Register
a new device’ screen.
Enter your email, your account password and then tap Sign In.
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6. ADD NEW DEVICE
The ‘Add Device’ instruction screen then appears.
1) MAKE SURE YOUR CAMERA’S LED LIGHT IS BLINKING RED
Plug in your camera and wait a moment.
When the red LED light is blinking, tap Continue.
NOTE: The camera’s Wi-Fi can only be found when the camera’s LED indicator light is
red and is flashing. If you do not see this, then the camera will need to be reset. Please
follow these steps:
TO RESET YOUR CAMERA:
- Use the Setup tool (supplied) or a small pin to push and hold the ‘Reset/Set’ button
(hole) found on the back of the camera.
- Release the pin once you hear the camera emit ‘Reset Success’.
- Wait a few moments until the red LED light starts blinking, then tap Continue.
2) CONFIGURE NETWORK
The ‘Configure Network’ screen appears.
The name of the Wi-Fi network that your phone is connected to automatically appears.
Enter the Wi-Fi password and then tap Continue.
3) CONNECTING
The ‘Connecting’ screen appears displaying the connection progress. Please wait for the
indication that the camera has successfully been found and connected.
NOTE: The camera will emit the following once connected: ‘Wi-Fi Connect Success.
Internet Connected. Welcome using Cloud Camera’.
4) ADD CAMERA NAME AND LOCATION
The ‘Add to Account’ screen then appears displaying the camera image along with the
model name and UID number.
Enter the following details for your IP Camera:
Set Name: Enter a name for your camera.
Set Room: Tap to view the list of room names and select the appropriate room.
After setting your camera name and room, tap Done.
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7. CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION:
A message then appears notifying you that your device has been added successfully. Tap
Cloud Subscription to view your Cloud storage options or tap Next to proceed.
a) Tap Cloud Subscription: The Service Packages screen appears.
The Cloud Video Recording Subscription allows you to:
Automatically Store Video: Automatically save your recording of the last 14 days.
Video Alarm Notifications: Receive alarm notifications (sound detection, motion detection)
Secure Data: Save and secure your data on the cloud storage.
View and playback your saved events.
- Tap Subscribe to view the payment options for the Cloud Video Recording.
Follow the steps for payment completion.
NOTE: After your Cloud Subscription is confirmed you will have a 24/14 Cloud Recording
Subscription. It may take up to 15 minutes for the Cloud Subscription to take effect. You will
be charged monthly on the 28th of each month.
- After the Cloud Subscription has been confirmed, tap the Back button.
b) Tap Next to proceed to the Devices screen/Live IP Camera Mode screen without
subscribing to the Cloud Storage.
NOTE: If you choose to skip the Cloud Subscription, you can access the Cloud Subscription
at any time from the selected camera’s settings.
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INITIAL REGISTRATION AND ADDING A DEVICE
4. Tap Register or Sign In 5. Follow the Add Device 6. Enter Wi-Fi password then
and follow the instructions instructions then tap Continue tap Continue
1. Devices: Tap Add device 2. Tap IP Cameras 3. Tap your IP Camera
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6. Connecting screen 7. Enter camera name and 8. Enter Live IP Camera View
tap Set Room to select
location, then tap Done.
NOTE: The Cloud Subscription
window then appears.
Follow the prompts to subscribe.
NOTE:
• After initial setup and after connecting additional IP Cameras, the ‘Devices’ home screen
appears. Tap IP Cameras to view the list of your connected IP Cameras. Then tap on a
video thumbnail view to open the selected camera in the ‘Live IP Camera’ view.
• When re-launching the app, the ‘Devices’ home screen appears by default.
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Using Vivitar Smart Home Security
9. Streaming Live Video
5. Camera
6. Views/Settings
1. Main Menu
8. Camera Location:
Camera Name
7. Home / Away Mode
2. Back Button
4. Full Screen
View
3. Panoramic
View
LIVE IP CAMERA VIEW
The Live IP Camera view displays the live streaming video of your selected registered IP
Camera and camera options. You must be signed in and connected
NOTE:
• You must be logged in to your account in order to view your camera’s streaming video.
• To view your camera’s Events, please sign into or sign up for a Cloud Subscription.
(with date and time
displayed)
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