You may know ecobee better for its remarkable smart thermostats, but the company has now entered the home security space with the ecobee SmartCamera. This compact security camera offers 1080p resolution and 180 degree field of view with pan and zoom capabilitiesdigital oom.
The camera has Alexa built in, which means you can use it as an echo to activate your lights, check the weather and access one of the Alexa skills. Ecobee designed the SmartCamera for easy setup and installation, but you might still run into some issues along the way.
First, make sure the camera is using the factory default settings
If you have already tried to install the SmartCamera but were unsuccessful, you will need to reset the device before trying again. To do this, press and hold the "Mute " button and the "Microphone " button on the top of the SmartCamera. After a few seconds, a voice will alert you that the reset process has started.
The wizard will examine each reset option individually. When the wizard asks if you want to reset the SmartCamera to the factory settingsdo, press the "Microphone" button. If your entry is received, you will hear a chime. It may take a few attempts because the camera did not read the button every time during the test.
Once you have reset the device to the factory settings, you can start the configuration.
How to configure an ecobee SmartCamera
To start the configuration process, open the ecobee app and press the green "+" symbol at the top right of the screen.
The next screen will ask you which product you are adding to your home. Press "Camera ".
You will then be asked to make sure your camera is ready to connect. If the lights on the front of the SmartCamera eco-light are glowing orange, this is fine. different color, don't worry.The camera will finish probediently the configuration process despite this. Press "Good for you! " At the bottom.
It may take several seconds for your device to appear. Once it does, select it from the list.
When you press the name of your camera, you will have the ability to configure it via HomeKit or another method. If you configure via HomeKit, you will have to scan the code on the back of the camera it-even. However, during testing, the HomeKit configuration did not work. The second method was used instead.
In this case, choose the Wi-Fi network you want to use to configure the device. Enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Once setup is complete, you will be prompted to give your camera a name in a list. This is how youIt's easy to identify and give voice commands. The list includes all standard rooms and locations in a house.
When this step is finished, your camera will be operational and operational , but you will be prompted to activate a few additional settings to provide more general functionality. The first of these is window mode, a feature that reduces digitalonly reflections and reflections so that your camera can see more clearly through the glass. Of course, this feature is only necessary if the camera is pointed through a window.
Next is autopilot, a feature that automatically disables the 'recording when you are at home and reactivates it when you leave. If you are concerned about privacy et you don't want your camera to record you, this feature deserves to be enabled.
After that there is the Wi-Fi presence, which helps make the autopilot function more precise. Activating the Wi-Fi presence improves the reliability of the automations configured via ecobee SmartCamera.
You will also be asked to activate notifications. If you use the SmartCamera as a systemhome security me, activate notifications or you will not be informed of any motis on the device takes.
Depending on your camera, you may be asked to update the firmware. This process only takes a few minutes and will help the camera to function better.
How to assemble your ecobee SmartCamera
The ecobee SmartCamera is easy to assemble and requires no special equipment. In fact, you can mount it on the wall using only a screwdriver if you are dedicated, but a drill will make the job easier. There are two areas on the back of the camera body where the base attaches: one at the back and one at the bottom.
The two fixing points have a solid adjustment range to tilt the Choose the attachment point that suits your needs, then press the camera base into the camera body and it will snap into place.
Then, choose the area you want to mount. The bottom of the base has a keyhole mount. Give yourself enough space on the wall to insert yourself into a screw until about 1/8 inch protrudes from the wall. You can then mount the camera base securely to the wall using the screw and keyhole holder.
Once that you've mounted your camera, open the ecobee app and make sure everything is working properly. The app allows you to pan and zoom the camera, so it can monitor exactly where you want .
If you subscribe to the ecobee subscription service ($ 5 per month for a single camera), you will receive more features than you would otherwise, including the ability to take snapshots and record unlimited footage.
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