BC13 Smart Battery Power IP Camera — User Manual

The YESKAMO BC13 Smart Battery Power IP Camera is a wire-free, rechargeable Wi-Fi camera with a built-in PIR sensor. It can work as a standalone battery camera through the phone app, or be paired to a YESKAMO Wi-Fi NVR system.

I. Statement

1. Even though we made great efforts to make this manual accurate and comprehensive, there might still be some discrepancies due to the product's timely update.
2. The products and manual are subject to change without previous notification.
3. The content in this manual is only for reference. There is no guarantee that the accessories or app are exactly the same as the one you received. Detailed information is in accordance with the final products.
4. If you encounter any challenges or issues while operating the camera, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. We will do everything in our power to improve our response time so we can provide you with speedy customer service.

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II. Safety Caution

1. Please read the manual carefully and operate in accordance with the instructions.
2. Please do not transform or modify the product, do not open the case or disassemble the product.
3. Please use the product under its standard working temperature and humidity. Extra-high temperature and humid conditions will reduce battery performance and lead to the camera dropping offline.
4. If you don't use the camera for a long time (a week or more), take off the camera and store it indoors. If the moisture inside does not evaporate due to the temperature and humidity of the environment, it will affect the periphery of the main board and cause rust.
5. Avoid mud, sand, water, drops, bumps, etc. Also avoid setting up the device in such an environment, as it can lead to failures or damage.
6. Do not use this product under conditions of fire, earthquake, lightning, wind and flood damage, or other disasters and external factors (such as pollution or voltage disturbances) that could cause malfunction or damage.
7. We assume no responsibility for malfunctions or damage due to bracket failures (storage in hot and humid places, battery leakage, etc.) or improper protection.
8. The camera is IP65 weatherproof. It is better to install the battery camera in a shaded area (such as under eaves) to prevent any possibility of accelerated wear and tear of the element. Please note the IP65 rating won't allow the camera to soak in water or stay under heavy rain for a long time.
9. Please turn off the device before inserting a Micro SD card. Please make sure the camera is set up and works properly before installation.

III. Product Details

1. Camera Structure

2. Camera Button and Indicator

3. Specifications

Camera

Compression Standard

Image

Network

Battery

General

IV. Working Network Diagram

The battery camera supports 2 connecting modes.

1. Remote view by connecting the router

2. Pair to a wireless NVR

V. Configuration on Phone App (Work as Standalone Battery Camera)

1. Download the EseeCloud / YESKAMO app

Search for the EseeCloud or YESKAMO app in the App Store / Google Play, or scan the QR code on the package to download and install it.

When you run the app for the first time, please approve the following two permissions:

2. Create an account and login

3. Add device to phone app

3.1 Power on and reset the camera

Power the camera. Uncover the rubber seal cover on the camera bottom, press and hold the power (ON / OFF) button for 3 seconds to turn it on, and release when you hear the startup music. Check the front indicator — it should be blinking red, which means it is ready for network configuration.

If it doesn't turn on, charge it with a DC 5V 2A power adapter for 15 minutes to wake it up.

A DC 5V 2A power adapter is not included in the package. Please use your phone charger.

Take the camera and smartphone close to the router (30 to 100 cm) and connect the phone to the router's Wi-Fi. Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.

Reset the camera. Press and hold the reset button for about 5–8 seconds, release after you hear the prompt voice "Resetting Success", and after about 5 seconds it says "Starting Pairing".

3.2 Wi-Fi wireless connection

Add device on app. Run the EseeCloud app, tap "+" in the middle or in the right corner, and scan the QR code on the camera body (or choose Other ways to Add → Battery Camera).

Make sure the red light is blinking fast, then tap Add → "Device light is blinking" → Remote View.

Wi-Fi setup. Input your Wi-Fi password, double-check that it's correct, then tap Next (works with 2.4G Wi-Fi only). For more help, see Connect your camera to Wi-Fi.

At the Device Scan QR Code interface, put the QR code in front of the camera lens about 15 cm (5.9 inches). It will make a sound, "Scanning the QR code successfully". Then tap "Hear the prompt voice / indicator does not flash" on the phone.

The camera is connecting to the network. Wait for the bar to update to 100% to finish the connection, then touch Add the device to list to complete the initial setting.

4. Device Setup

Tap "..." in the upper right corner → Setup → customize your device.

4.1 Smart motion detection / recording

4.2 Power management

4.3 Privacy zone settings

Cover the privacy zone based on your needs. On the Setup interface, scroll down the screen → Advanced settings → Privacy zone settings.

VI. Installation

1. Surveillance Area

When installing the camera, the PIR sensor should not be vertically aligned with the moving objects, as it may not be sensitive to movement. It is recommended that the camera be tilted more than 10 degrees to capture motions.

2. Installation

1. Fully charge the camera before installation. It takes about 8 hours to fully charge with a 5V 2A charger (not included).
2. Connect the camera to the phone app or wireless NVR, and make sure the camera is working well before installing.
3. Install the Micro SD card. Turn off the battery camera, insert the Micro SD card correctly, then turn on the camera (refer to Storage and Playback for more about the SD card).
4. Use an electric drill to drill holes in the wall, and fix the bracket base with screws.

3. Take Down & Recharging

1. Rotate the wing-shape fixture counterclockwise to remove the camera when necessary.
2. Fully charge the battery camera.
3. Rotate the wing-shape fixture clockwise to fix the camera.

4. Tips to Reduce False Alarms

• Do not install the camera in a place directly facing bright objects or light sources, including sunshine, bright lamp lights, etc.
• Please do not install the camera in a place where vehicles and personnel frequently go in and out.
• A large amount of data shows that the camera can detect people and vehicles within a distance of 15 meters (55 feet).
• Keep the camera away from outlets such as air conditioning vents, humidifiers, heat transfer openings of projectors, etc.
• Do not leave the camera facing a mirror.
• Keep the camera at least 1 meter away from wireless devices to avoid wireless interference.
• Please make sure there are no obstacles within 3 meters in front of the lens, otherwise in the night vision picture the close objects will be overexposed and the further objects will be very dark.

VII. Share the Camera with Family

1. Sign up a new account

Download the EseeCloud app on the family member's phone, then sign up and login with a new account (follow the instructions in V. Configuration on Phone App → 2. Create account and login).

2. Device share

Click Share in your account, and customize "Share Permissions" and "QR code validity period". Hit the "✓" in the upper right corner, and the sharing code comes out. On the family member's phone, tap "+" in the right corner and scan the code on your phone.

3. Sharing permissions

1. By default, the shared family member's phone only has view privileges. You can adjust settings on your phone to share privileges such as: video view / video playback / alarm push / setup.
2. You can set the QR code validity period to be "Always effective" or "Custom time" (5 minutes).

4. Delete share

Tap "Me" on the bottom page → Share list → Edit → Choose → Delete.

VIII. More Features About Battery Camera

1. Motion Detection

The battery camera with PIR sensor is not designed for 7×24 hours recording. It realizes the security purpose by pushing alarm notifications to the phone and recording video when motion events are detected. You can replay recordings anytime via the EseeCloud app.

1.1 The PIR sensor detecting sensitivity is adjustable with Low to High options. Default is High. Tap the "..." in the upper right corner → Setup → Smart detection → Motion detection sensitivity → Highest / High / Medium / Low / Lowest.

1.2 Receive notifications. Enable "Receive Notifications" to get a notification alarm when motion is triggered. It defaults to enabled. Tap "..." in the right corner → Setup → Smart detection → Alarm settings → enable "Push notification". Tap the video frame on the News screen to see all alarm messages. See also Motion alerts & notifications.

2. Storage and Playback

• Motion recordings save to the Micro SD card or Cloud service (need subscription fee). The Micro SD card is not included in the package.
• The Micro SD card supports up to 128 GB. To ensure the recognition rate and Micro SD card quality, we recommend a Class 10 speed Micro SD card.
• Please format the Micro SD card before inserting it into the camera. It supports FAT32 or EXFAT32 format only.
• Please insert the Micro SD card when the camera is powered off. It shows the storage capacity in the EseeCloud app when the Micro SD card is recognized.
• Check the Micro SD card capacity: tap "..." in the upper right corner → Setup → Device storage → TF card storage → Remaining available capacity.

3. Battery Management

3.1 Battery management. The camera has a built-in 10400mAh lithium battery, with a theoretical battery life of 6 months assuming the camera wakes up 3 minutes per day.

3.2 Power adapter recharge. You can charge the camera with a DC 5V 2A adapter (not included in the package). The charge indicator stays red while charging and turns green when 100% fully charged.

3.3 Solar panel recharge. The battery camera supports charging with the YESKAMO solar panel with a Type-C connector. Please do not use other solar panels to charge it. Solar panel charging isn't as efficient as electricity, but can still meet most daily security needs. Please make sure the solar panel is well connected and gets direct strong sunlight.

4. Two-Way Talk and Volume

4.1 Two-way talk. Hit the Sound button on the live view screen — you can Mute / turn On sound. Press the Call button to talk to the camera scene; with your phone sound on, you can hear back.

4.2 Volume control. Tap "..." in the upper right corner of the Device screen → Setup → Device volume → touch to adjust. Default volume is 80.

5. Color Mode Adjust

Tap into live video → Light control → Infrared / Full color.

• Infrared: the spotlight never turns on.
• Full color: the spotlight will turn on automatically when it detects motion in darkness.

IX. Work With Wi-Fi NVR System (Add to YESKAMO Wi-Fi Security Systems)

The battery camera only supports being added to a YESKAMO Wi-Fi NVR base; the compatible version must be 3.1.6.0 or above. The default recording mode is motion detection recording, and the battery camera doesn't support continuous 7×24 recording. Motion video will be saved on the hard drive. The battery camera doesn't support light mode adjustment; it defaults to smart mode.

How to add the battery camera to a YESKAMO wireless NVR?

For more help, see Add a camera to your NVR kit.

X. EseeCloud App Menu

XI. Troubleshooting Table

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