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ZMODO Pivot Full Manual

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  • Page 1 Pivot Full Manual The All-in-One Smart Hub Solution...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview .................................. 3 What’s in the box ................................ 3 Pivot .................................... 3 Door & Window Sensors ............................ 6 Zmodo App .................................. 6 Setup ................................6 Minimum Requirements ............................ 6 Technical Specifications ............................ 7 Placing your Pivot .............................. 8 Setting up your Pivot .............................. 8 Using the App: Overview ........................ 1 2 Navigating the app ..............................12 Device Tile .................................. 13 People ................................... 14 Events ................................... 16 Discovery ..................................18 Basic Features .

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Note: The instructions and screenshots in this quick guide are provided for the Zmodo app ver.2.0.0.22 and Pivot ver.6.2.0.40. What’s in the box Included in your packaging is a Pivot, two sets of door / window sensors, a 5ft micro USB power adapter, and a quick guide. Pivot Pivot is an all-in-one home monitoring solution.
  • Page 4 Status Ring. The Status Ring will indicate the current status of your Pivot. If it’s solid green, your Pivot is starting up. If it’s blinking green, your Pivot is ready to be configured to a network. If it’s blinking blue, your Pivot is attempting to connect to a WiFi network and if it’s solid blue, your Pivot is successfully...
  • Page 5 Speaker. 32dB speaker. Speak into your phone from the mobile app for two-way audio, or connect your Bluetooth music device to listen to music from the Pivot. Smart motion detection algorithms: Pivot uses microwave arrays to detect motion from anywhere in the room, even when the camera isn’t pointed in that direction.

  • Page 6: Door & Window Sensors

    Note: After initial installation, your Pivot may not rotate or send motion detection alerts because you’ve been in the room the entire time. To trigger a new or significant motion event, try leaving the room for at least 10 minutes, then enter the room and move for at least 40 seconds.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    ® o If you cannot download the app from the App Store or Google Play , please visit the download page in the Zmodo Pivot support at www.zmodo.com/support. ® ® ® • (web viewing) Internet Explorer , Safari , Chrome...

  • Page 8: Placing Your Pivot

    Dimensions 75mm diameter, 135mm height Placing your Pivot Before setup, you’ll want to find a suitable location to use your Pivot. In order to make the most of your Pivot’s 360 motion detection and surveillance features, we recommend that you place your Pivot on a flat surface in the middle of your room, or in a location where most of your room is visible, including doors and entryways.
  • Page 9 2) Download and install the ‘Zmodo’ app from Google Play or the App Store Launch the app and sign up for a free Zmodo account. You can also download the app from the “Documents, Software, & Downloads” section of the Pivot support page.
  • Page 10 5) Power on your Pivot and tap the check mark once the Pivot’s Status Ring is blinking green. The blinking green Status Ring means that it is ready for SmartLink setup. 6) Tap the check mark to proceed. If you’re setting up multiple Pivots at once, tap the [ + ] to add additional units.
  • Page 11 The password provides an extra layer of security for your Pivot for security purposes. You will have the option to share your device. Once finished, your Pivot’s Device Tile will appear in the Home...

  • Page 12: Using The App: Overview

    Using the App: Overview Navigating the app The Home Screen in the Zmodo app provides easy access to all of your devices, settings, friends, events, and more.

  • Page 13: Device Tile

    Each device that is configured or shared to your account will appear in your Device List as a Device Tile. The Device Tile allows you to access specific device settings, quickly toggle notifications for your device, view alerts, and access the temperature and humidity readings for your Pivot.

  • Page 14: People

    People Friend other Zmodo users and share your posts, pictures, and news with them. Share your devices with friends and family so that they can access it too, and control what permissions you want to allow them to have. In order to add a friend, just search for their nickname, phone number, or email that they used to register their Zmodo account with.

  • Page 16: Events

    Events When you take a snapshot or record a video clip from your Pivot’s live feed, the recorded clip or snapshot will appear in your Event Gallery. You can also view the “Logs” page to view a compiled list of alerts from all of your devices.

  • Page 18: Discovery

    Discovery Discovery features Zmodo devices from restaurants, shops, pet stores, etc. View exciting demos like “Tails from the Foster Kittens Kitten Cam,” and check in on your favorite restaurants to see if it’s busy.

  • Page 19: Basic Features

    Basic Features Live Video In order to access the live video feed of your Pivot, tap anywhere on the preview in your Device Tile.

  • Page 20: Playback

    Playback You can access the Playback mode from your Pivot’s Live View page. Tap here to view footage from a different day. Scroll through footage. Tap and drag the playback ribbon to select a time to begin playback.

  • Page 21: Alerts

    You can access your Pivot’s alerts by tapping “Alerts” on your Device Tile. The red dot indicates that you have new alerts from your Pivot. You can also toggle alerts on or off by tapping the switch on your Pivot’s Device Tile. See the image below for instructions on navigating the Alerts page.

  • Page 22: Bluetooth Speaker

    You can connect your smartphone or Bluetooth enabled music player to your Pivot for music using the Bluetooth speaker function. Please follow the instructions below to configure your Bluetooth function: 1) Rapidly double-tap the Touch Pad found on the top of your Pivot. You will hear “Pairing” through the speakers.

  • Page 23: Configuring Window / Door Sensors

    Pivot. When a door or window is opened, Pivot can automatically turn to see what happened. When Pivot detects an opened window or door, it will rotate to a preset location set in the “Preset Setting”...
  • Page 24 4) Find a suitable location for your door / window sensor. Find a location close to your Pivot, within the Pivot’s field of view for optimal performance. 5) Install the door / window sensor. Place one piece of the door or window sensor on the frame of the door or window, and place the corresponding piece on the movable part of the door or window.

  • Page 25: Viewing Temperature And Humidity

    Select which accessory you would like to pair with this preset. 5) Use the live video feed to rotate your Pivot to the desired preset location. Rotate your Pivot toward the door or window, using the live video preview as a guide.

  • Page 26: Advanced Features

    Updating the firmware Updating your Pivot: You can update your Pivot’s firmware using the mobile app, from anywhere at any time. The Zmodo app automatically sends important updates to the notifications bar on top of your device list. Pull down on your device list in the Home Screen to refresh your notifications.

  • Page 27: Scheduling

    Scheduling You can customize schedules to tailor your Pivot to your needs. Schedule silent periods for notifications on your phone when you’re sleeping or at work, and schedule blind periods to disable your camera. Follow the instructions below to configure schedules: 1) Access the Pivot’s device settings.

  • Page 28: Sharing Moments

    2) Access the “Sharing Management” option in your Pivot’s device settings. Access the Pivot’s device settings by tapping the settings gear on the Pivot Device Tile, and select “Sharing Management”. 3) Press the (+) icon to share your Pivot with a friend.

  • Page 29: Support & Troubleshooting

    Store [Q] How can I improve my WiFi signal? [A] If you are having trouble setting up your Pivot, you may not have a strong WiFi signal at the place of installation. In order to improve your signal strength, you can: 1) Install a wireless repeater.

  • Page 30: Using The Pivot

    Using the Pivot [Q] How can I view and control my Pivot? ® [A] You can view and control your Pivot from the ‘Zmodo’ app on your iOS Android mobile device, or you can access the Pivot from any web browser on a computer by logging in to user.zmodo.com...

  • Page 31: Security & Privacy

    • Motion detected when you’re constantly in the room. If you’re in the same room as your Pivot for a long period of time, Pivot will be able to sense your presence and it will not trigger a new motion alert.
  • Page 32 HTTP access (HTTPS) using TLS/SSL, and more. Security of connected devices is an ever-changing environment, and Zmodo is committed to staying at the forefront. By owning a Pivot, you can be assured that your device will stay secure and updated.
  • Page 33 If you believe one of your devices with the Zmodo App installed has been compromised, resetting your Zmodo password will immediately log your account out on all devices. In order to assist us with keeping your account safe and secure, please do not give out your account password to anyone.

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