Smoke Alarm Spy Camera

HOW SHOULD I DEPLOY THE SMOKE ALARM?

Attach the base of the Smoke Alarm (supplied rawl plugs and screws) to a ceiling directly above the area that you wish to monitor below.  For example; in our images, we have the base of the Smoke Alarm fitted directly above a door.  The Smoke Alarm which conceals the WiFi camera twists onto the base.  The Smoke Alarm can be removed from the base and without having to unscrew the base from the ceiling.  The camera is fitted to look downwards and through a natural slot in the Smoke Alarm so there is no physical modification made to its normal appearance.

DOES THE SMOKE ALARM FUNCTION AS NORMAL?

No.  Due to the internal mechanism, which includes the camera and power supply, the Smoke Alarm does not operate as a functional unit.

CAN THE SMOKE ALARM WORK AS A SELF-RECORDING CAMERA WITHOUT USING WIFI?

No.  The Smoke Alarm is designed only to work with the smartphone app, available to download to an iOS and Android device, and the camera must be connected to a WiFi network for example; home, office etc.  There are no wires or fiddly configurations and is ideal for remotely monitoring a hallway, corridor, stockroom etc where the camera is fitted out of reach.

HOW DO I POWER THE SMOKE ALARM?

The Smoke Alarm houses an internal fully rechargeable 4'200 mAh battery, capable of powering the camera for 30+ days operation time including 10x motion push notifications per day.

When the Smoke Alarm's battery requires a recharge, which is indicated through the smartphone app, the Smoke Alarm can be removed from the ceiling base and connected to a mains power via the supplied AC charger.

WHAT IS A REALISTIC OPERATING TIME FOR THE SMOKE ALARM ONCE DEPLOYED?

In our tests, we comfortably achieved 30 days of operational time which also included a few push notifications to our smartphone when the camera detected movement.  To maximise the battery, you should use this product as a security CCTV whereby you do not need to keep checking the live camera or tapping the record button.  Instead, trust the camera to be monitoring on your behalf by recording activity and sending you a push notification upon movement.  A battery indicator is shown on the smartphone app.

HOW DO I GET ACCESS TO VIDEO FOOTAGE?

All recorded video is accessible on your smartphone but also an internal Micro SD card (up to 32 GB capacity) can be fitted into the Smoke Alarm to store the video footage.  You can remotely view video footage stored to an SD card on your smartphone and also transfer video files from the SD card to your smartphone.  You can directly access the Smoke Alarm by removing the SD card from the unit to play the recordings on a Windows or Mac computer.

WILL I RECEIVE PUSH NOTIFICATIONS WHEN THE CAMERA DETECTS MOTION?

Yes.  When the camera senses motion activity, a push notification will appear on the screen display of your smartphone - alerting you of movement.  At the same time, the camera will record the room environment for 60 seconds, and then store the footage to Micro SD card inside the Smoke Alarm.  At any time, you can launch the smartphone app and playback the recorded footage or watch live footage.

DOES THE SMOKE ALARM CAMERA SUPPORT MOTION RECORDING DURING SCHEDULED TIMES?

Yes.  Through the smartphone app, you can select various times in the day of the week and enable recording during your specified times.  For example; set the camera to detect movement on Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 10:00 - 15:00.

CAN OTHER PEOPLE SEE I HAVE A CAMERA? OR FIND IT IN THE WIFI LIST ON THEIR SMARTPHONE?

No.  Once the camera is connected to a WiFi network; the SSID name is not discoverable to any persons (including yourself) randomly searching WiFi lists.  If you were to grant access to the camera, any person/s would need the camera's UID and password.

HOW DOES LIVE VIEWING AND RECORDED FOOTAGE ON MY SMARTPHONE LOOK?

Images are pin-sharp through the HD 1080P camera, and video footage is accompanied with audio which can be switched ON / OFF through the smartphone app.  It should be noted to maximise battery performance, the frame rate (FPS) is automatic and will stream a couple seconds slower.

• Smoke alarm with WiFi spy camera
• Over 30+ days of operational time (per charge)
• Completely wire-free
• Mount on a flat ceiling surface
• Convenient for the workshop, storeroom, office etc
• Simple setup - no technical skill required
• FREE Apple / Google Play Store app for iOS and Android smartphones
• Watch live footage on a smartphone
• Records automatically when motion is detected (60-second bursts)
• Sends a smartphone push notification when motion is triggered
• Record real-time footage and picture snapshots
• Instant smartphone video playback with audio
• 1080P HD video resolution
• Time and date stamp
• 65-degree field-of-view camera
• In-built WiFi module (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
• Hidden SSID
• Recording format - SD card / 32 GB maximum (approx 300 days)
• PIR detection range - 15 - 20 feet
• Fully rechargeable 4'200 mAh battery
• Frame rate - 0 - 25 FPS
• Charging source - Mini USB 5 volt / 1 amp
• PIR dimensions - 130 (H) x 70 (W) x 60 (D) mm
• Supplied with Smoke Alarm WiFi Spy Camera, ceiling mount bracket, USB mains charger and User Guide
• Ideal for live viewing CCTV and monitoring of your premises