IS THE USB CHARGER A FUNCTIONAL PRODUCT?
Yes. The USB Plug is fully functional to power / recharge small electrical items in the normal manner. It is recommended to power smaller appliances for example; lamps and smartphones rather than larger electrical items for example; fridges and TV’s.
DO I NEED TO RECHARGE OR INSERT BATTERIES?
No. Simply plug into a standard 240 v mains power supply.
HOW DO I LISTEN INTO MY ROOM ENVIRONMENT?
Once powered, call the associated SIM card (professionally fitted inside the plug). The microphone will activate and you will then be able to clearly hear the surrounding audio where the plug is situated.
HOW LONG CAN I LISTEN FOR?
You may listen into the room environment for as long as you wish but bear in mind that your call to the USB Plug is chargeable by the network that you are calling from. To save calling costs, you can use VOIP for example; Skype.
WHAT IS THE SOUND DETECTION FEATURE?
Enabling sound detection puts the microphone into a heightened state to monitor the room environment for audio. When sound is detected above -50 db the USB Plug will notify your smartphone. This feature can be enabled / disabled remotely from a smartphone by sending a simple coded message to the USB Plug.
The sound detection feature can be optionally implemented for £5.00 and purchased from the menu above.
IF I TRAVEL OVERSEAS WILL THE USB CHARGER STILL OPERATE BACK HOME?
Yes. Providing your smartphone has a decent GSM signal and can call from overseas and the same procedure as if calling a friend back home.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE USB CHARGER IS REMOVED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY?
The USB Charger Plug will cease to work as a functional power plug and GSM audio listening.
WILL THE USB CHARGER WORK OVERSEAS?
The USB Charger Plug uses a 3-pin 220 - 240 volts output which is suitable for use in the UK and countries that also use the same. If you require a device for your country please also see our European and USA audio products.
CAN I RECORD THE AUDIO?
This is possible by downloading a reliable recording app to your smartphone or optionally, we offer the Smartphone Call Recorder which is a product that uses Bluetooth to sync with any smartphone so the room environment that you are listening can be recorded onto the device. It can also record and store both sides of a normal mobile phone conversation.
For further details please navigate to the Smartphone Call Recorder found under Audio Surveillance ---> Call Recording and can be optionally purchased from the menu above.