Byte Quick Start Guide www.howl.com COPYRIGHT 2018 Howl Alert Inc. and its subsidiaries. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. About this Manual The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version on the website (https://howl.com). Any and all information, including, among others, wordings, pictures, graphs are the properties of Howl Alert Inc. or its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to be Howl). This user manual (hereinafter referred to be the Manual) cannot be reproduced, changed, translated, or distributed, partially or wholly, by any means, without the prior written permission of Howl. Unless otherwise stipulated, Howl does not make any warranties, guarantees or representations, express or implied, regarding to the Manual. Trademarks Acknowledgement
, , and other Howl trademarks and logos are the properties of Howl in various jurisdictions. Other trademarks and logos mentioned below are the properties of their respective owners. Legal Disclaimer TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS, AND HOWL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL HOWL, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA OR DOCUMENTATION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF HOWL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HOWL'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE THE PRODUCT. Howl does not undertake any liability for personal injury or property damage, as the result of product interruption or service termination cause by: a) improper installation or usage other than as requested; b) the protection of national or public interests; c) Force Majeure; d) yourself or the third party, including without limitation, using any third partys products, software, and applications among others. REGARDING THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. HOWL SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HOWL WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. The purpose of the Products is to provide an adequate warning in the event of illegal encroachment in a certain area; however, the proper installation of the Products will not eliminate, but only reduce, that accidents will occur or that there will be personal injury or property loss as a result. You are highly recommended to raise your vigilance and strengthen the safety awareness in your daily life. SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW. YOU FUTHER AGREE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY FOR CIVIL USE, AND HOWL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES, SUCH AS THIRD PARTY RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT, MEDICAL TREATMENT, SAFETY EQUIPMENT OR OTHER SITUATIONS WHERE THE PRODUCT FAILURE COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, OR WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPON, NUCLEAR EXPLOSION, AND ANY UNSAFE NUCLEAR ENERGY OR ANTI-HUMANITY USAGES. YOU SHOULD UNDERTAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE ABOVE USAGES WHATSOEVER. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE ABOVE AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS. Regulatory Information FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 product 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does 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 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. Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm from the radiator. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Due to the product shape and dimension, the name and address of the importer/
manufacturer are printed on the package. Safety Instruction CAUTION: THE PRODUCT HAS A BUILT-IN REPLACEABLE BATTERY. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Setup Step 1 Power-on Plug the power cable into the camera and to the power adapter and then into a power outlet, as shown in the figure below. The LED indicator will flash red and blue when the camera is ready for setup. Step 2 Camera Setup 1. 2. Create a user account Connect your mobile phone to Wi-Fi.
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Download and install the Howl app by searching Howl Alert in App Store
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and Google PlayTM. Launch the app and register for a Howl user account following the
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start-up wizard. Add a camera to Howl Log into the Howl app.
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From the Howl app home screen, tap + on the upper-right hand corner
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to go to the scan QR code interface. Hi!
Click here to add your Howl device(s).
- Scan the QR Code on the bottom of the camera.
- Enter the verification code located on the bottom of the camera.
- Enter the correct time zone and DST information, and tap Finish to finish setup. Bottom of the Camera 1 EN EN 3. Changing the default password After adding the camera, you are required to change the device password to ensure your video security. The password is used for Image Encryption. If you turn on Image Encryption, you are required to input your password when you live view or play back the camera.
- Go to the camera settings screen to change the default password.
- Tap on Change Password.
- Tap on Edit.
- Enter the original verification code located on the bottom of the camera.
- Enter the new password. Please use letters and numbers between 6 to 12characters. Installation Step 1 Installing the Metal Plate (Optional) Choose a clean and flat surface, and secure the metal plate to the desired position with screws (not included) or the foam stickers provided. Theres a magnet piece inside the camera. You can skip this step if the surface is made of metal. Step 2 Installing the Camera Secure the camera magnetically to the metal plate or metal surface (see figure below). Foam Sticker Step 3 Completing Installation Adjust the camera angle as desired. Metal Plate 2 Appendix Basics Lens IR Light Microphone LED Indicator Magnetic Base Speaker microSD Card Slot Power Input RESET Name IR Light LED Indicator Description Auto light source for dark environment. The camera video has two modes: color (for daylight recording) and black and white with IR illuminator (for night condition). Steady Red: Camera is starting up. Slowly Flashing Red: Wi-Fi connection has failed. Fastly Flashing Red: Device exception (e.g. MicroSD card error). Flastly Flashing Blue: Camera is ready for the Wi-Fi connection Steady Blue: Video is being viewed or played back in EZVIZ App. Slowly Flashing Blue: Camera is running properly. microSD Card Slot RESET For microSD card (not included with this product). You can purchase separately. Recommended compatibility: Class 10, maximum space 128GB. After inserting the card, you can record the event inside the camera. Hold down the RESET button for 10seconds while the camera is running. The camera restarts and all parameters are reset to default. Power Input Speaker 5V10%
Two-way talk. 3 EN Box Content Internet Camera (x1) USB Cable (x1) Power Adapter (x1) Foam Sticker X2 Metal Plate X1 (3.5mm Hole Diameter) Quick Start Guide X1 Installing Memory Card Insert a microSD card into the slot until it clicks. Initializing Memory Card 1. In the Howl app, check the memory card status by tapping on Storage Status in the Device Settings interface. 2. If the memory card status displays as Uninitialized, tap to initialize it. The status will then change to Normal. You can then start recording any motion triggered video in the camera. 4 Troubleshooting Q: The device is offline or The device is not registered prompts are appearing when adding the camera using the Howl App. A:
1. Make sure the network, which the camera is connected to, is working properly and the routers DHCP is enabled. 2. Hold down the RESET button for 10 seconds to reset the settings if you change the network parameters. Q: The mobile phone is not receiving alarm prompts when the camera is online. A: 1. Make sure the Howl app is running on your mobile phone. 2. For Android OS mobile phone, make sure the app is running in the background; and for iOS mobile phones, enable the message push function in Settings > Notification!
Q: Does the camera support power via USB devices or a portable battery?
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Its advised to use the Howl standard power adapter to provide a stable voltage supply. For more information, please visit www.howl.com 5 EN Configuracin Paso 1 Encendido Conecte el cable de alimentacin a la cmara y al adaptador de corriente y despus a una toma. Consulte la siguiente figura. Cuando la cmara est preparada para la configuracin, el indicador LED se iluminar en rojo y azul. Toma de alimentacin Cable de alimentacin Paso 2 Configuracin de la cmara 1. Cree una cuenta de usuario
- Conecte el telfono mvil a la red Wi-Fi.
- Descargue e instala la app Howl buscando Howl en el App Store y
- Google PlayTM. - Abra la app y registre una cuenta de usuario de Howl siguiendo las instrucciones del asistente de instalacin. 2. Agregue una cmara a Howl
- Inicie sesin en la app Howl.
- Desde la pantalla de inicio de la app Howl, toque el smbolo + situado en la esquina superior derecha para entrar en la interfaz de escaneo del cdigo QR. Hi!
Click here to add your Howl device(s).
- Escanee el cdigo QR que figura en la parte inferior de la cmara.
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Introduzca la zona horaria correcta e informacin DST y toque Finish (Finalizar) para finalizar la configuracin. Parte inferior de la cmara 6 3. Cambio de la contrasea predefinida Una vez agregada la cmara, deber cambiar la contrasea del dispositivo para garantizar la seguridad de su vdeo. La contrasea se utiliza para codificar la imagen. Si activa la Codificacin de imagen, deber escribir la contrasea cuando vea la cmara en directo o la reproduzca.
- Vaya a los ajustes de la cmara para cambiar la contrasea predefinida.
- Toque Change Password (Cambiar contrasea).
- Toque Edit (Editar).
- Introduzca el cdigo de verificacin original situado en la parte inferior de la cmara.
- Introduzca la contrasea nueva. Utilice letras y nmeros entre 6 y 12 caracteres. Instalacin Paso 1 Instalacin de la placa de metal (Opcional) Seleccione una superficie lisa y limpia y coloque la placa de metal en la posicin deseada con los adhesivos de espuma o tornillos (no incluidos). En el interior de la cmara hay un imn. Si la superficie est hecha de metal, puede omitir este paso. Paso 2 Instalacin de la cmara Monte la cmara en la placa de metal o superficie metlica con el imn (consulte la siguiente figura). Adhesivo de espuma Paso 3 Fin de la instalacin Ajuste el ngulo de la cmara segn sea necesario. Placa metlica 7 Anexo Conceptos bsicos Lentes Luz IR Micrfono Altavoz Alimentacin Indicador LED Base magntica Ranura para tarjeta microSD REINCIAR Nombre Luz IR Indicador LED Descripcin Luz automtica para ambientes oscuros. La videocmara tiene dos modos: color (para grabacin durante el da) y blanco y negro con luz IR
(para ambiente nocturno). Parpadeo rojo y azul: La cmara est preparada para la conexin Wi-Fi. Azul fijo: Un usuario ha conectado la cmara. Parpadeo azul lento: La cmara funciona correctamente. Rojo fijo: La cmara se est iniciando. Parpadeo rojo lento: Hay un error en la red Wi-Fi. Parpadeo rojo rpido: Error de tarjeta MicroSD. Ranura para tarjeta microSD REINCIAR Para la tarjeta microSD (no incluida con este producto). Puede adquirirla por separado. Compatibilidad recomendada: Clase 10, espacio mximo de 128 GB. Tras insertar la tarjeta SD, puede grabar con la cmara. Mantenga pulsado el botn de REINICIO durante 10 segundos con la cmara en marcha. La cmara se reiniciar y los parmetros se restablecern a los valores predefinidos. Alimentacin Altavoz 5V10 %
Intercomunicador. 8 Contenido del paquete Cmara de Internet (x1) Cable USB (x1) Adaptador de corriente (x1) Adhesivo de espuma X2
(con orificios de 3,5 mm de dimetro) Gua de inicio rpido x1 Placa metlica X1 Instalacin de la tarjeta de memoria Inserte la tarjeta microSD en la ranura hasta encajarla. Inicializacin de la tarjeta de memoria 1. En la app Howl, compruebe el estado de la tarjeta de memoria tocando en el Storage Status
(estado de almacenamiento) de la interfaz de Device Settings (Ajustes del dispositivo). 2. Si el estado de la tarjeta de memoria es Uninitialized (No inicializada), tquelo para inicializarla. Tras ello, el estado cambiar a Normal. Ya puede empezar a grabar cualquier evento activado por el vdeo de la cmara como la deteccin de movimiento. 9 Solucin de problemas P: Al agregar la cmara usando la app Howl se muestra el mensaje The is offline. (El dispositivo est sin conexin.) o The device is not registered. (El device dispositivo no est registradox). R: 1. Compruebe si funciona correctamente la red a la que est conectada la cmara y si 2. Mantenga pulsado el botn de REINICIO durante 10 segundos para restablecer los est activado el DHCP del router. ajustes si cambia los parmetros de la red. P: El telfono mvil no recibe mensajes de alarma cuando la cmara est en lnea. R: 1. Asegrese de que la app Howl est funcionando en su telfono. 2. En telfonos mviles con sistema operativo Android, la app funciona en segundo plano; y en telfonos mviles con iOS, active la funcin de notificacin automtica desde Settings > Notification (Ajustes > Notificacin). P:
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La cmara soporta alimentacin con dispositivos USB o batera porttil. Se recomienda utilizar el adaptador de corriente estndar de Howl para garantizar una alimentacin elctrica estable. Para obtener ms informacin, visite www.howl.com. 10 LIMITED WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing Howl products. This limited warranty gives you, the original purchaser of the Howl product, specific legal rights. You may also have other legal rights that vary by state, province or jurisdiction. The disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability under this limited warranty will not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law. No distributor, reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to make any medication, extension, or addition to this limited warranty. Your Howl product is warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship, or such longer period as may be required by law in the country or state where this product is sold, when used normally in accordance with user manual. You can request warranty service by emailing us at support@howl.com . For any defective Howl products under warranty, Howl Alert Inc. (the Company) will, at its option, (i) repair or replace your product free of charge; (ii) exchange your product with a functional equivalent product; (iii) or refund the original purchase price, provided you provide the original purchase receipt or copy, brief explanation of the defect, and return the product in its original packaging. At the sole discretion of the Company, repair or replacement may be made with a new or refurbished product or components. This warranty does not cover the postal cost, insurance and any other incidental charges incurred by you in returning the product. Except where prohibited by applicable law, this is your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty. Any product that has either been repaired or replaced under this limited warranty will be covered by the terms of this limited warranty for the longer of ninety
(90) days from the date of delivery or the remaining original warranty period. This warranty does not apply and is void: If the warranty claim is made outside the warranty period or if the proof of purchase is not provided. For any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from the evidence of impact, mishandling ,tampering, use contrary to the applicable instruction manual, incorrect power line voltage, accident, loss, theft, fire, flood or other Acts of God, shipping damage or damage resulting from repairs performed by unauthorized personnel. For any consumable parts, such as batteries, where the malfunction is due to the normal Cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on aging of the product. ports. Any software, even if packaged or sold with Howl hardware. For any other damages free from defects in material or workmanship. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear. Please do not hesitate to contact your seller, or send e-mails to us support@howl.com, with any questions. COPYRIGHT 2018 Howl Alert Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. GARANTA LIMITADA Gracias por adquirir productos Howl. Esta garanta limitada le concede a usted, el comprador original del producto Howl, derechos legales especficos. Es posible que tenga otros derechos legales en funcin de su estado, provincia o jurisdiccin. Los avisos de exencin de responsabilidad, las exclusiones y las limitaciones de responsabilidad de esta garanta limitada no se aplicarn hasta el mximo prohibido por la legislacin aplicable. Ningn distribuidor, revendedor, representante o empleado tiene autorizacin para introducir alteraciones, ampliaciones o incorporaciones en virtud de esta garanta limitada. Su producto de Howl est cubierto por la garanta por un perodo de un (1) ao desde la fecha de compra frente a defectos de materiales y mano de obra, o en el plazo ms largo que requiera la ley en el pas o estado donde se venda este producto, cuando se usa normalmente de acuerdo con el manual de usuario. Puede solicitar el servicio de garanta por correo electrnico en support@howl.com . Para cualquier producto de Howl defectuoso en garanta, Howl Alert Inc. ("la Empresa"), a su discrecin, (I) reparar o sustituir el producto de forma gratuita; (II) cambiar su producto por un producto equivalente funcional; (III) o reembolsar el precio de compra original, siempre y cuando proporcione el recibo de compra original o una copia, una breve descripcin del defecto y devuelva el producto en su embalaje original. A la entera discrecin de la Empresa, la reparacin o la sustitucin pueden realizarse por un producto o componentes nuevos o reacondicionados. Esta garanta no cubre el coste postal de transporte, el seguro ni ningn otro coste incidental en el que incurra durante la devolucin del producto. Excepto si lo prohbe la legislacin vigente, esta es la solucin nica y exclusiva en caso de incumplimiento de esta garanta limitada. Cualquier producto que se haya reparado o sustituido en virtud de esta garanta limitada estar cubierto por los trminos de la misma durante el periodo mximo de noventa (90) das a partir de la fecha de entrega o el perodo de garanta original restante. Si la reclamacin Esta garanta no se aplica y se considerar nula: de garanta se realiza fuera del periodo de garanta o si no se proporciona la prueba de compra. En caso de funcionamiento incorrecto, defecto o avera causados por o como resultado de las pruebas de impacto, impericia, manipulacin, uso contrario al manual de instrucciones aplicable, voltaje incorrecto de la lnea elctrica, accidente, prdida, robo, incendio, inundacin u otros actos de fuerza mayor, daos en el envo o daos ocasionados por reparaciones realizadas por personal no autorizado. En el caso de las piezas consumibles, como las bateras, si el funcionamiento incorrecto se debe al desgaste normal del producto. Daos cosmticos, incluidos, pero sin limitarse a, araazos, abolladuras y plstico roto en puertos. Cualquier software, incluso si se ha incluido y vendido con el hardware de Howl. En caso de otros daos libres de defectos en el material o la mano de obra. La limpieza rutinaria, cambios cosmticos y el desgaste mecnico natural. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en ponerse en contacto con su representante comercial, o bien envenos un mensaje a support@howl.com con la pregunta que desee. COPYRIGHT 2018 Howl Alert Inc. RESERVADOS TODOS LOS DERECHOS.