WiFi Hidden Spy Camera Alarm Clock Full HD 1080P Unboxing and Setup

[@GeekStreet]

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[@carlamarroquin5979]

Lovelysqeetlady

[@idepravo2809]

These type of camera based on Hdminicam and other applications by same developper are dead for remote view for a month now - server down, no hope. They just record on SD card.

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@idepravo2809 , I think you are correct. That said, why would the P2P service resume after a 3 month outage and then go down again a few weeks later? And now the applications have been removed from the Google/Apple stores. Maybe all this has to do with the current turmoil in China and the controversy of shutting out Huawei from providing 5G technology in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

[@ijinislam1084]

my GSM is Samsung note9, I go to play store, but there don't have HdminiCam softwere, than how can I use this camera? you can tell me others which softwere work for this device?

[@erroln7359]

@@ijinislam1084 I just received this Camera. I too did not find mentioned app. My documentation says I should download V380 Pro. All seemed good...managed to link to WiFi and view on my mobile. Downsides: Battery did not last more than 30 mins. Maybe had weak battery. WiFi connectivity: Has to be very close to modem and practically within Line of sight to work. Tested on two different wifis. On first response was good. On second very delayed.

[@mp211204]

You should do an update video on this if you've been still using it

[@AlexeyInc]

Good afternoon!I have a couple of questions - I downloaded the HdMiniCam distribution kit, installed it, scanned the code for the camera, it was added, but it does not connect. It remains to hang at the "input" stage and that's it. Reconnected, deleted, reset - nothing helps. What can be done?

[@tipusultan-ys3ft]

Very talented person Geek street very well explained and v well understand by all. Keep it up Geek & Tnx a lot

[@greenreviews3391]

Can you access the camera and watch live feed when your away from the house ?

[@93dafi]

forgive me I wanted to know that in this type of camera can you watch live even if you are away from home at work for example because I can not connect when I leave home with the live camera and if yes how is it possible i wanted an explanation from you respect ✊

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yes, your observation is correct. In Aug/2019 the P2P servers were brought down. As a result, nobody make remote connections anymore. The camera is unsupported If you recently bought yours, request a refund. Paypal gives you 6 months to make a claim,

[@mrgcanada]

Can you connect and watch the online video from a remote location away from home? If so, How do you do that ?

[@dkyrtata6688]

Not anymore since Aug/2019

[@bluefish1875]

@@dkyrtata6688 what a pile of shit then

[@dawe964]

What are they for then? I can only get home and see who robbed me in the past? No real time visualization ?

[@dawidbrejnak2148]

great video, very educational and clear. I was looking for someone who actually pin point at the front panel for a few moments to see if lens is visible. Very convincing camera \ alarm clock. Can you tell me if that footage recorded at the end was 720p or 1080p ? Also, do u know I this can be plug into PC usb port to charge and use like this? or got to be mains via cable + charger....Thanks again u r the man!!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment the picture quality is 1080p and yes you can charge on a PC usb port. Don't forget to like and subscribe it makes these videos possible.

[@evanh.6462]

Andddd your first and most vital question goes unanswered lol damnit

[@GeekStreet]

Oops sorry, it's 1080p but I think the megapixels are low hence the not so great quality.

[@evanh.6462]

@@GeekStreet I love you.

[@GeekStreet]

@@evanh.6462 Your welcome my friend, don't forget to like and subscribe it makes these videos possible.

[@JarinXeno]

Thank you. The newer model does not have the on/off switch labeled and it's tiny, easy to not notice. I couldn't figure out how to turn it on.

[@Miguel2u4ever]

Hey! Great vid. I would suggest presenting also a few seconds of recording with someone moving in it. This way we would see the quality of it better. On the other hand I would really appreciate presenting the infrared a bit more. I bought one a few days ago and im totally disappointed. Infrared is almost non existent. How did you set up yours? Am I doing something wrong? My image is a total blurr with no form. And there is still some light outside the room.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment and feedback. Is it the same one I reviewed? I didn't change any settings just all default.

[@dkyrtata6688]

There are two methods to turn on infrared (IR) video. One is from the live video screen. The other is from the configuration screen by setting up a scheduled time for IR. To turn on/off the IR while watching live video, simply tap on the light-bulb icon on the ribbon bar at the top of the live video screen. If you want to turn on IR from the configuration screen, you will have to schedule the time IR should be turned on/off. This will also turn on infrared for live video too. So, I typically have IR turned on between 7:00pm and 7:00am during the summer. You will need to adjust the scheduled time as the days get shorter towards winter. To set the schedule, select Advance Config (or Device Settings on Apple) and then choose IR-LED Config from the menu. Choose the start and end times of the IR schedule.

[@Miguel2u4ever]

@@dkyrtata6688 thanks for the help. Meanwhile i managed to figure it out. It wasn't a problem setting it up. The problem was with my expectations. 😁 The camera clock is identical with the one in the video, but the or does need quite a bit of ambient light in order to successfully capture image. Thumbs up guys!

[@ramirezjorge80]

How about the notification recording in your phone if is lock your phone how can you see the notification on the lock screen, and setup.?

[@irn2flying]

What battery type/name/brand does it use?? My identical unit did NOT come with one

[@misskemona9104]

Same my own

[@gandalf87264]

Ok, you've sold it. I have just bought one based on your review.

[@rishyfishy8799]

i cant find the app on my phone, how did you download it

[@gandalf87264]

@@rishyfishy8799 When I received the product, I was bitterly disappointed with it. The app wasn't available on Google play as Geek @Street said I would and none of the apps that I think were the app won't even see the camera. It still records and saves the video to an SD card but you can't set the time on it or anything. If you want the time to be correct, you have to wait until midnight before you put the battery in. I am not happy.

[@GeekStreet]

This is annoying for me as the App was there when I reviewed the product. Have a look for the app LookCam there is an identical camera on Amazon and it uses that it. On the amazon question someone mentioned that app. Let me know how you get on.

[@gandalf87264]

@@GeekStreet But, on the brighter side, it served it's purpose and caught my thief. The date and time are totally wrong, but I have the bastard on video now.

[@GeekStreet]

@@gandalf87264Excellent good to hear!

[@JoeyBlogs007]

WiFi security is not available unlike other network devices. Anyone can connect to it on a network. Security for its settings is handled via the app only. Some will say that's its security, however one wonders how secure it is.

[@agb0012000]

Thank you so very much. Wow, watching just how straight forward it was to set up makes me feel pretty stupid for having it in my drawer, intimidated by it. Thanks again, you did a great job on this video.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated.

[@Eben_Ezer1]

Hello here. Just a question on the same camera. I have a similar camera but I keep finding challenge to control it from a far. Could it be limited or that’s it it futures?

[@BhugzBarug]

hello, which latest mobile apps should I download for this product? iminicam is no longer in ios

[@nishiDigital]

Hi, I enjoyed the video of the iminicam. The set up is the same as what I have done. This device in my experience only works when you connect to the same wireless network you and the device are on. I see in your demo you switch off Wireless networks and go to data, but my app keeps looking for CAM and timesout. I am trying to set this camera up for a different business location and so I can view it from home. The instructions I got were vague and the seller cannot explain how to do this. We have been going back and forth for 3 days. Can you please assist?

[@dkyrtata6688]

I guess you missed my posts for the last 6 months. The reason why you cannot make remote connections is because the P2P servers have not been operational since Aug/2019. They came back up for a few weeks in November, but have been down after that. The apps that run from your phone have been taken down from the Google/Apple Play stores. So, it would seem that the camera is no longer supported by anyone. If you bought your camera recently, get yourself a refund while you can (especially if you paid with Paypal). As a workaround, if your PC is on the same network as your camera, you can access your PC remotely with remote desktop software (such as Teamviewer or Google Remote Desktop) and view your camera from your PC's browser.

[@pepperchili70]

@@dkyrtata6688 So there is no way we can see the camera outside home , not from the same network?

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@pepperchili70 That is correct

[@pepperchili70]

@@dkyrtata6688 thank you!!!🙏

[@jeremyc3911]

It looks like the 1080p and 4K is only when the camera live shot is happening...can the quality of the recordings be increased in terms of resolution - in other words, can you default the SD recordings to 4K by default? Seems everytime I go into the camera is says 720p. Also my software is a bit newer and there is a "user settings" option but it only allows for the password to be changed.

[@dawe964]

Same boat

[@bharatwoollenhousepune4821]

could you please provide the apk for this app. its no longer on the app store.

[@ruthbennett679]

I am an iOS user and I can't find the app on my store which resembles the one you have. When I purchased the camera/clock it specifically said it would work on iOS. can you help me, please.

[@stazi7532]

Have you found a solution maybe?

[@ruthbennett679]

@@stazi7532 I have not. I’m unable to use the camera, waste of money. Frustrating!!

[@chazcoffman]

@@ruthbennett679 put a memory card in it

[@toyfactorycartoon]

EVERY TIME I AM CONNECTION IT SAYS the WRONG PASSWORD, PLEASE HELP

[@dkyrtata6688]

Just reset the camera by gently pressing the reset button with a pin for 5-8 seconds. The password will reset to its default of 8888

[@kathylambert8243]

Hi. I lost the box for the camera. I watched your video to find out which app to download but still unable to find. And help please?

[@Cleric775]

I must say, this is more complex than the key chain camera.

[@GeekStreet]

Yes these can be tricky, especially the connection to WiFi. Remember it can only connect to 2.4G WiFi and not 5G

[@brooklynmurphy8552]

Geek Street what is the difference? I have wifi through my cable company .. will that work?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes it should work as long as it 2.4 Ghz

[@oda1332]

What brand this camera is? There are alots of them online .dont know which one to buy.

[@ninsiafyoutube8954]

Can we connect from far away like 30km? Can we use sd card to save all videos recorded directly thru camera and watch it on pc?

[@dkyrtata6688]

You can connect to the camera from anywhere around the world as long as the camera is connected to your wifi network. Yes, you can plug in the SD card into a PC and examine all the video files from there. In fact, that is the least cumbersome way to watch recorded video, since the video does not have to be transmitted through a wifi connection.

[@stanleyjibbs5197]

Once a week I download the SD to my laptop and see everything for that week. Mine run 24/7 and I get about 9 days on a 64GB SD

[@rudon1779]

How long does camera record for is it 24-7 or does it only record when the the camera senses something and if so how long

[@dkyrtata6688]

Both options are available -- either by motion detection or during certain hours, including all day

[@jdp1955x]

Is the hdminicam app available??

[@sparsplandemic7133]

Thanks for the review sir

[@origi.não]

Hey, thanks for this video. I found one of these cameras in the bedroom of the house I'm house sitting. The owner didn't tell me about this which not only violates our terms and conditions but also violates my privacy which I can sue for. I've confronted the person about it and they're denying it's a camera even though I can clearly see the camera or that it was recording and have taken it apart and seen the SD card slot and it looks exactly like this. My question: how can I find out what footage has been taken on the device? Thanks for your help.

[@GeekStreet]

Open it up and check the data on the micro sd card.

[@nadimwood1175]

Sorry but, if it's in HIS house, you have no right to mess with it.

[@seizethedayandlive]

Thanks. Very helpful. Question: how long can it record using a 64 GB sd card before it starts erasing old video?

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated, it all depends on the activity going on. You might be able to get a couple of weeks if lucky.

[@seizethedayandlive]

@@GeekStreet Wow; that's a lot more than I thought! Thank you!

[@GeekStreet]

@@seizethedayandlive no problem like I said the more activity the quicker it will fill so worse case it may be a couple of days.

[@Stankysosig]

Can you remotely view? Can you leave plugged in to record continuously?

[@paveltomov8700]

Hello, Can you please advise how to set the camera to continue recording even if I exit the smartphone app ? I need to put it on continious record for 2 hours independently of my phone. Now when I exit the app the recording stop. How to make it continue for a longer time?

[@dkyrtata6688]

The camera has two recording modes. Apparently, you are using the mode that is turned on from the "Live Video" screen and stores the video on your phone. Once you exit the screen, the recording stops. This mode is intended to capture things spontaneously at your discretion. The other mode of recording stores the video on the SD card in the camera -- not on the storage of your phone. It allows you to record upon motion detection or on a given schedule such as all-day or during certain hours. This is the feature you are looking for. To access it, select "Advance Config" (or "Device Settings" on Apple). From there select "SDCard Config" to configure the recording schedule. Then later, select "Alarm Config" for additional options.

[@BhugzBarug]

which apps for iPhone 11 Promax? iminicam is no longer in ios, Maybe there are other apps?

[@dkyrtata6688]

The apps from both the Google and Apple stores have been removed. You can still get the Google app elsewhere, but I doubt you can get the Apple app. There is little hope that the camera and apps will ever be supported again. As far as I know, there are no substitute apps, but if you find one let us know. Get a refund for your camera, if possible.

[@sergiofernandez1863]

can it display time as 12 hour am/pm, that is instead of saying 17:05, it would say 5:05(pm)

[@dkyrtata6688]

use the date format of YYYY/MM/DD to display the 24-hour clock. The other two date formats display a 12-hour clock.

[@theperseids4483]

Thank you for your nice video!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated!

[@Jamienomore]

I have one of those clock cameras coming within a few days. You did not answer something I need to know. If I put the charging cable into the device and the other end into a charging plug, could I keep it plugged in permanently?

[@GeekStreet]

Yes

[@dkyrtata6688]

That is the preferred way of operating your camera. The battery is merely for backup in case of a power failure. So keep your camera plugged in at all times.

[@barefoot6745]

Can I have the link to the app? I can't find it anywhere.

[@greatleonlivestreams428]

i had this app on my phone for 3 years n every time i try to Re download it keeps telling its not available in app store , do you have the link, could you share or know how to fix please?

[@HM-zn2qp]

I have the same camera. It doesn't record on sd card if it is not connected to wifi. Do you have the same issue?

[@willybeeproductions9357]

Hi, do you know what the size & voltage of the battery pack is for this clock? We ordered this clock from Amazon, but the battery was not included. Any help would be appreciated so we can order the right battery. Thanks in advance!

[@fleurdeneige2268]

How much time it can recording vedio please

[@RT-hz5uv]

I got the same one minus some features. Itv does have buttons on it, no CD, instruction manual is smaller and more limited information.

[@dkyrtata6688]

The CD contains app for the PC to view live video. It does not have as many features as the Android/Apple app. None of the apps can establish a remote connection anymore

[@doowopbabyt]

This video is out of date. The ios app required to operate this clock/camera is no longer available on the App Store. Do you have any information regarding where to obtain it?

[@dkyrtata6688]

That is correct. The camera is unsupported since August/2019. So the app has been removed from the Google/Apple stores. There is nowhere else to get it for Apple, but you can still get it from here for Android: apkfab.com/developer/gang.zhang Since the app is unsupported, there is no P2P server to connect to anymore. That means you cannot view your camera from outside your wifi area. Get a refund if you recently purchased your camera!

[@gastongsc]

1.whats the continuous working time after full charge? 2. Is it only clock or it haves alarm?

[@dkyrtata6688]

1) 2-5 hours. The battery is intended to serve as a backup in the event of a power failure 2) Most of these cameras do not have an alarm clock to wake you up. The alarm that is referred to pertains to when the camera detects motion and sends a notification to your phone

[@bhalfpint9063]

Thank you !!!!!!!😀

[@jaroslawletkiewicz7908]

hello, I'm away from home, I left the device and the camera turned on and everything was fine until after 3 days , the program informs me that the device is offline and shows on the display 88: 88, is it possible to restore the connection from a distance, I'm not at home, or simply the device broke? Cheers

[@dkyrtata6688]

I am surprised you managed to get any connectivity since you left home. No, I doubt the device is broken. You just need to get somebody to reboot it; turn it off and on. It is very common for it to go down especially after you reboot your modem/router.

[@jaroslawletkiewicz7908]

@@dkyrtata6688 the attempt failed, the display shows 4 zeros and the display flashes slightly. Besides, it does not connect to the Internet, it is saved, but it does not connect to the Internet

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@jaroslawletkiewicz7908 I would reset the camera by gently pressing the button at the rear with a pin. Afterwards connect your phone to the camera's wifi signal and configure the camera. While you configure it, you will have to set your camera to connect to your home wifi network

[@jaroslawletkiewicz7908]

@@dkyrtata6688 thank you for your help but I've done this trick a dozen times and ... nothing

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@jaroslawletkiewicz7908 It sounds like your camera is defective. I have an old one that does the same thing. It starts working again when I just turn it off for a few days and on again.

[@farzanak96]

Thank you I need this in my room to catch whos been taking my stuff

[@drampadreg1386]

I adjusted the bandwidth that was set to slow by default. Thought it would work just plugged into the PC but so far no luck. My wifi router died the day before this arrived and I have had problems with the super sneaking into the apartment, got her fired since then but would still like the motion sensor on just in case it happens again. All I did was not reply to her knocking at the door, she just about shat herself when she saw me staring at her and tried the "wrong floor" excuse but she lived on the same floor as me. Just reset the password and do a good job, these things are all over the internet with out the owners consent!

[@ericw4168]

Does it support continuous non-stop recording? Does it record audio?

[@dkyrtata6688]

It should, but don't buy this camera. The app (and hence the camera itself) is no longer supported. Remote connections are not possible

[@WhosAskin-o1l]

@@dkyrtata6688 does it still save videos in any sort of way?

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yes, the camera does not need an internet connection to store recorded video onto the Micro SD card. But if you want to watch the video you will either have to watch it from your phone while connected to the same wifi network as your camera or remove the SD card and plug it into a computer.

[@wayne7071]

Can you still record and or watch through an iPhone XR . I don’t have a sd card port for my phone

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yes, if you start recording from your phone it will record on your phone storage. If you record from the scheduler, it records on the micro SD card.

[@pdub5270]

do u he a link for the manual? my andriod, iphone and pc soesnt show the app you are using. i have 2 of those codes.

[@gerardolopezkovich]

You are awesome. I bought one and the instructions are horrible! One question: Is it possible to record on the SD and the cellphone at the same time?

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks much appreciated, you can initiate a manual record on you phone but you can't have it running permanently from what I remember.

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yes. Manual recordings (from the Live Video screen) are stored on your cell phone. Motion detection recordings (including all-day and specific times of day recordings) are stored on the SD card. So if these two events occur at the same time, you will have both types of recordings.

[@definitelynotegg]

Hi got some question before I purchase this. Does the clock need to be charged to a power source in order to record or can it just uses a battery? If so how long does it last? Can you still record without an SD card? And does the camera works without showing the time?

[@GeekStreet]

The camera doesn't need to be plugged into a power source to record. You must have a SD card to record. You may want to check some of the other comments from people saying they can no longer connect to their one. If you do buy just make sure you can return and get your money back if there is an issue.

[@dkyrtata6688]

Unless someone can confirm otherwise, I doubt the app works on remote connections for anyone anymore since Aug 26/1029. Without the app, you cannot use the camera's features unless you connect from wifi. So do not buy this camera if you need to connect to your camera from outside your wifi area, Now to answer your questions: The camera should always be used from a power source. The battery only lasts a few hours. After 1 year, my battery only stays charged for less than a minute. You cannot record without a SD card, since your recordings would have nowhere to go. (There is no option to record on a cloud drive.) Some models do allow the clock display to be turned off. You can tell from the menu ribbon on the Live Video screen. The on/off icon which is shaped like a "T" is NOT present if the camera does NOT allow the clock display to be turned off. The camera model featured about does not show the "T" at the top at the 7:07 position.

[@rioeve7487]

@@dkyrtata6688 it depends on the battery lifetime, for example I bought one and the battery only last for 6 to 7 hours, unfortunatly waste of money, you have to be on the same wifi to be able to access it, outside the house you can´t do nothing...where is the logic to buy it if you want it close to you, what is the idea to make it wifi,,,,,nonsense, as I said money waste

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@rioeve7487, it used to be able to connect remotely, but without the P2P server available, it can't do that anymore

[@LaurynLo]

Thank youuuuu thought i was slow and didn’t want to break it 😂turns out i was right and the on/off was under the back like i thought lol

[@juanantoniocuetara8337]

I can not find the app for download on IOS, do you have the link, could you share it please?

[@Herbertponsoby]

hi I can't find the ap it says not available in your region. can you help or give me another app that this camera works with?

[@dkyrtata6688]

The camera is unsupported since August/2019. So the app has been removed from the Google/Apple stores. There is nowhere else to get it for Apple, but you can still get it from here for Android. I use MUCam but several of the other apps will likely work with your camera: apkfab.com/developer/gang.zhang

[@01RE]

Thank you for the tutorial! I was able to find the app's apk file and basically set mine up from watching your video. So far I am impressed with the quality on 1080p.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated!

[@JJ-vp3bd]

how has it been so far? Do you still use it and or recommend it for others?

[@tmayelam5120]

R what about the sound?

[@JJ-vp3bd]

@@GeekStreet is the sound really good? Are there any similar items like this

[@jordancoverdell7799]

What is an apps apk file and how can I find it?

[@jjh9688]

It's a long video with most features already figured out. However want to know how well is the IR perform, Infrared night vision because the one I got my hand on exactly like that but the night vision in (completely dark room) is just dark, turn on IR button barely light up the night vision. I've got cam with IR that light up a dark room that as clear as with light on. So just want to know. Thanks but not much help.

[@dkyrtata6688]

It sounds like your IR lights are not working properly. Night vision is usually very good

[@jjh9688]

​@@dkyrtata6688 Thanks for your comment, the spy cam IR seems to be working but for sure not as good as other IR cam I have got, in pitch dark room it can only managed to light up the table where I place the camera for a few inches front of it but never bright enough, so can tell when IR On or Off, so come to conclusion the IR does work. when IR is on, it usually light up Red but the IR on this unit doesn't seem to light up at all, maybe it is a spy cam so not suppose to light up the infrared?, also the front panel (cover) coating also may block the IR from operating at its optimum? I took the cover off but it doesn't seem to have improved. I just wondering your test spy cam (same as mine) yield the same result as described then able to determine whether it is just weak IR on this particular product and not because it is faulty. the night vision is an important part of any camera if review please include test on this feature as well, much appreciated.

[@Gspec5]

Can it record /stream over wifi while plugged into the charger? Thanks

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yes. It should always be plugged in. The battery is meant as a backup in case of a power failure. It only lasts a few hours.

[@maskota1239]

is there a way to disable the display numbers that the clock is showing? So it looks like a box instead of an actual alarm clock?

[@dkyrtata6688]

Some versions of this model have this feature. You can tell from the app when you go to the live video screen. If the ribbon menu at the top of that screen displays the "T" icon, then you can tap on it to turn off the display. I've seen this feature on cameras that do NOT have any physical buttons on the top of the device. But that is not a guarantee that the feature is supported. One of my cameras that I have pointed through my window does not have this feature. So I simply put a piece of black electrical tape over the display. In this particular case, it is no more conspicuous to passerbyers than the device itself.

[@shandhiwidjaja8543]

HDmini cam is no longer exist.. .any other apps?

[@GeekStreet]

Look though the comments of this video someone mentioned the app that will work with this.

[@andicenaj]

I cannot find any app for the camera. It used to have one but now its deleted from app store . Does anybody know any app for iphone ? Thanks

[@dkyrtata6688]

The camera is unsupported since August/2019. So the app has been removed from the Google/Apple stores. There is nowhere else to get it for Apple, but you can still get it from here for Android: apkfab.com/developer/gang.zhang Since the app is unsupported, there is no P2P server to connect to anymore. That means you cannot view your camera from outside your wifi area. Get a refund if you recently purchased your camera!

[@ravindranathareddyvelagala7868]

Availabilty in India. What is the purpose of CD GIVEN IN PACKAGE. NOT TOLD. ANY TECHNICAL OR PICTURE QUALITY DEVLOPMENT IN SHOWN CLOCK CAMERA AFTER LAUNCHING, FROM 2018. ANY GRAMMITICAL MISTAKES PLEASE EXCUSE.RGDS(.)

[@christiananthony2026]

So how many miles away can I be will it still connect if I'm like 8 miles away or 10? Thank you

[@dkyrtata6688]

zero ever since the P2P server was brought down in Aug 2019. before that time, a connection could be established from anywhere

[@lakomekj]

I got this from my sister who is an android user. I'm an apple person. Is there an app that I can use from the apple store that is compatible?

[@funnboy84]

Thank you for the review.i will definitely buy one when I get home.

[@dkyrtata6688]

No, do not buy this camera or any other camera that uses any of the apps written by Gang Zhang. All his apps have been removed from the Google Play store. That is an indication that the camera has outlived its useful purpose. Without the app, you cannot remotely connect to the camera with your phone

[@funnboy84]

@@dkyrtata6688 oh,ok, thank you so much for the info..it sounded like a nice option for spying on my wife, though 🤣😂🤣

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@funnboy84 You can still use the camera for recording video

[@Afrocanuk]

@@dkyrtata6688 That's why its worth it to get this DVR clock. Videos can still be recorded on a localized TF card.

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@Afrocanuk Yes, but I would not pay more than $40 for it. For me it still serves its purpose since it can still be locally connected to with a PC. Then I can remotely connect to that PC from another computer to view the live video

[@mariadutu20]

I found one last night in the hotel room , first thing i did last night was checking for spie cameras , and this clock was pointed right away in front of the bad

[@olcsohigany]

How can you turn on the night mode? Does it turning on automatically? How does the recording turning on and goes right to the memory card? Instantly when you switch the clock on?

[@dkyrtata6688]

It cannot be turned on by detecting darkness. Instead you specify a time range of when night vision is turned on. That range may have to be lengthened during the winter season. Yes, recording is stored onto the SD card. It can be initiated by motion detection or turned on in continuous mode. If you manually turn on recording by pressing the record button on your phone, the recording is stored on the phone's storage rather than on the camera's SD card.

[@olcsohigany]

@@dkyrtata6688 Thank you very much for the information!

I lost my setup cd for this camera, please upload anywhere!!!

[@asialompat1312]

hai, if the camera goes to black and white. does the IR visible from the front? i mean can we see the red light..?

[@dkyrtata6688]

I have a similar camera and I do not see any indication of the IR. Last year, I downloaded an app (I don't remember the name) that allows you to see the camera's IR light on your smart phone screen The purpose of the app is to detect hidden cameras.

[@becher1380]

Min 4:47 Okay wich wifi I have to use? And why did you not have to use a password? All WiFi things want a password. There was no password in the box of the cam. The only I can conect says thers is no internet.

[@dkyrtata6688]

The camera emits its own wifi signal for the purpose of configuring it. So the connection is only temporary for a few moments. So no password is required. Part of the configuration process is to connect the camera to your home wifi. Once you do that, the camera stops emitting its own wifi signal. Hence, the connection you established to it ends. The only way to get it back is by pressing the reset button, thereby requiring you to start the configuration process all over again

[@jamiedimeo76]

Mine does not have the top time buttons how do I switch military time off

[@cuminoni9534]

I got my clock yesterday. The screen is in black and white. Is yours in black and white too? This is very lousy. It should be in colour. :(

[@dkyrtata6688]

It is black and white because you have the camera's night vision turned on. You may have turned it on from the Live Video screen or you may have scheduled it to be turned on. Both cases seem unlikely, but that is all I can think of.

[@neilcross6960]

Hi, is HDMiniCam still available as I can't find it in the apple store. Thanks

[@dkyrtata6688]

All apps written by Gang Zhang that are compatible with the camera have recently been removed from the Apple/Google stores. This suggests that the camera is no longer supported by anyone, though still being sold. You can try to download the app from here: apkfab.com/developer/gang.zhang

[@Tony-zr7bg]

@@dkyrtata6688 You Sir are a life-saver. The Absolute BEST answer which works !

[@Tony-zr7bg]

And thank you for asking this question. I was acing the very same issue

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@Tony-zr7bg, there is still the underlying problem that you cannot establish a connection to your camera when not connected to your wifi. So what I do is I connect locally with the PC app and then use Teamviewer or Google Remote Desktop to connect to my PC (with a remote PC) when I am away from home.

[@fabianowiti5250]

@@dkyrtata6688 been wondering if anyone else had the same problem of connecting to the camera remotely when not in the range of the wifi, is there a way around it?

[@surethom]

Like majority of spy cams the picture is no where near 1080p. Even a cheap phone produces better 1080p video quality. Why can non have decent video quality.

[@dkyrtata6688]

It's true, the resolution is not 1080p. I think the best you can get is 720p. But from the small screen of a phone, you would not see the benefit of 1080p. The best resolution from the "Live Video" screen is lower than the best resolution obtained from video triggered by motion detection (i.e video recorded to the camera's SD card)

[@eksaphotos480]

Can I just watch live 24/7 from camera without recording and does the clock needs to be charged or works on the battery?

[@dkyrtata6688]

yes, you can watch 24/7 without recording but you should always operate with the power cord. The battery will last 3-5 hours

[@maiktayson9152]

@@dkyrtata6688 Hi .so you mean with USB electric?

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@maiktayson9152, yes keep the USB cord plugged into the electrical outlet using the USB charger that comes with the camera

[@cleopatriajamison-coleman4393]

what kind of battery is need . Or what size .

[@artcafe6314]

how do you set up the cloud to record motion?

[@jeffcooper6536]

The camera actually gets a very clear image if you remove the protective film from the face of the clock/camera....

[@rachaelmckenzie6999]

Help! How do I get this clock to record audio? When I go into the live video feed I can click the wee microphone and speaker which have a red line through them and I can hear what’s being said in real time but it doesn’t continually record audio even though I’ve got the settings to record audio. Any advice? I’ve tried to reboot the device but that hasn’t worked x

[@dkyrtata6688]

These cameras have two modes of recording. 1) When you unmute the microphone from the "Live Video" screen (as you have done), a microphone appears on the right side of the screen. You must hold it down to record audio. When you let go, the recording stops. This is probably NOT the what you have in mind. 2) You can also record video and audio through the camera's motion detection feature. This feature also allows you to record continuously. To turn on this feature, select :"SD Card Record Config" from the "Advance Config" menu(or "Device Settings" menu on Apple). Flip on the switch to "Record Sound". You should also set up your preferences in the "Alarm Config" screen ( again, from the"Advance Config" menu (or "Device Settings" menu on Apple)).

[@onyokbatingting4060]

The app doesnt exist now. What is the new app now

[@bn7467]

I’m a student landlord and rent many rooms to university girls and this is what I have been looking for. Thank you

[@GeekStreet]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@origi.não]

Are you also a pervert? Because it sounds like it. You can't record people without their consent, you will get sued for breach of privacy.

[@CassaKoh]

@@origi.não snitches gets stitches

[@jdmiller9087]

😭😭

[@silverdragon7952]

Is this post being ironic?

[@Gtvnow]

11:40 hi can i check the cam in my house? even im in work????

[@johngerberjr.3571]

Does it have motion detection and send alarms to phone. Trying to catch my landlord or cleaning lady stealing shit out of my room

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yes, the camera can be set up to record all day onto the SD card or just record upon detecting motion. By default the recording would go on for 3 minutes, but can be changed between 1 and 60 minutes. I find 1 minute to be sufficient, otherwise you end up watching a lot of motionless video. Better to let motion detection trigger another 1 minute video file.

[@stanleyjibbs5197]

Yes it does I have 3 but have never needed the app as my shop is 2 blocks from my house and my laptop in my shop is hooked to them. I can see what is going on in my house all day. I too caught my house keeper stealing close to a $1000. from my master room.

[@troy7598]

Can I change the time setting from 24hr to 12hr?

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yes, choose a date format other than yyyymmdd. The other 2 date formats display a 12-hour clock

[@sarahcox215]

How in the world do I set the time on this thing or an alarm m it won’t do it at least I got the camera to work

[@Cleric775]

Does the camera NEED to connect to a Wifi network to function? Can it just record images and sounds onto the micro-SD card without connecting to any network?

[@GeekStreet]

Best to add the camera to WiFi to enable you to access and configure.

[@ganeshganesh93]

@@GeekStreet Can I see the camera if im on a wifi at another home?

[@GeekStreet]

From what I remember yes.

[@ministrydrummer]

Which one can I get that can use data as well as wifi?

[@markis1013]

Can u change from military time to regular time

[@dkyrtata6688]

choose one of the other 2 date formats. The YYYY/MM/DD format shows military time. The app on the Apple makes this option more obvious.

[@stanleyjibbs5197]

yes, hit set 3 times

[@vsirkaunyangi]

Hello, I am following all the steps on your video but am unable to view the camera when I switch from WiFi to data. It says 'logging in' for ever. Please assist

[@GeekStreet]

Have you get closing the app and reopening?

[@dkyrtata6688]

Yeah. that is what we have been talking about since August when the P2P server was taken down. So now only a wifi connection is possible. No one knows if the P2P server will be restored, but one person mentioned that they are working on it after it had been hacked. I am hopeful but not optimistic.

[@rioeve7487]

@@dkyrtata6688 it will never work unless you are on the same wifi....already tried 2 cameras....

[@maiktayson9152]

One question please. Can I see on my cam 📷 even if I was out of my home. I mean I see on my mobile?

[@dkyrtata6688]

That was possible until Aug 2019. Not anymore.

[@maiktayson9152]

@@dkyrtata6688 thanks man so can you recommend me some one of wifi camera which I can watching it if I was outside my home?

[@maiktayson9152]

Som spy cam

[@dkyrtata6688]

​@@maiktayson9152 There are many cameras sold on Amazon for under $35. I ended up buying various models of the Yi cameras because they have an App that works on a PC. Though you all the controls are on the phone app, the PC app is good for just viewing live and recorded video.

[@dkyrtata6688]

None of the YI cameras are disguised as clocks. So they are not spy cameras

[@erroln7359]

Just received this clock, it was no buttons on the top ...how do I switch on?

[@GeekStreet]

I've shown all in the video have you watched it?

[@erroln7359]

@@GeekStreet Yes, I subsequently saw that. My clock/camera however does not have the two buttons on the top.when I switched on and connected app to phone it automatically picked up the correct time though.

[@vladakucni7424]

Where can I find the firmware for this camera? It won't boot up anymore, so I wanted to try to recover it with the firmware Thank you

[@riboid]

press reset for 10 seconds

[@tastesofsavannah5767]

Worked great for a Month. Now it says "Request Service" and won't connect unless I am at home. The purpose is to have it work when I am NOT at home. I read that several users have this problem and no help! Please help!

[@GeekStreet]

Have you tried resetting?

[@tastesofsavannah5767]

@@GeekStreet yes, and unplugging. It connects when I am on the home wifi but not anymore when I am away. The purpose is for when I am away.

[@dkyrtata6688]

​@@tastesofsavannah5767 Try rebooting both your router and camera. I have found that it is more difficult to establish a connection from a public wifi network. Moreover, if the app struggles too long to connect (i.e. over 30 seconds), it will forget the name of the camera you gave it and use the name "IP Camera." Furthermore, the prolonged attempt to connect may knock the camera "offline." Then the only way to bring it back online is to reboot it.

[@tastesofsavannah5767]

I have rebooted, reinstalled, reset, turned off for an hour, and tried different apps. It used to Connect when not at home (it's purpose and job), but now nothing unless i am at home. I have read this is common with others who bought it.

[@dkyrtata6688]

​@@tastesofsavannah5767 I don't have any viable ideas for you. Your problem mostly resembles the one I experience when I try to connect from a public wifi network (like from McDonalds). So maybe your workplace network is set up similar to that. Have you tried to connect from a friend's home wifi? The other thing that comes to mind is that you have not configured the camera to be connected to your home wifi. Instead, your phone is connected to the camera's signal, but is out of range when you leave the house. So from the app, check or reconnect the camera to your home wifi from the "Advance Config" menu (or "Device Settings" menu on Apple). Then select "Wifi Config". From the pull down menu on the next screen, find your wifi network in the list and provide your wifi password. (Make sure it is correct.) The middle of the screen will have a note revealing which network you are currently connected too. Let me know your findings. By the way, which app and what type of phone are you currently using? Do you have a data plan on your phone?

[@qqutieked6161]

Please help! I was able to view the online camera over my mobile data, but now I can't. Connectivity only works on the home WiFi.

[@GeekStreet]

A number of people reporting that issue, best to contact the support for the product. Let me know how you get on.

[@dkyrtata6688]

@@GeekStreet, can your camera establish a remote connection?

[@aiyoko1403]

@Qqutie same like me. I can't view live camera into mobile data only works on home wifi

[@theappalachianrailfan8310]

How far is the range on the phones connection?

[@dkyrtata6688]

Since Aug/2019, only within your wifi area

[@dkyrtata6688]

Good news everybody; the problem has been resolved. I established a remote connection with all my cameras (Nov19/2019). The connection time is slow, but within 5-10 minutes it succeeds. Hopefully, this problem will also be resolved soon.

[@dkyrtata6688]

Both my cameras can now be connected to remotely, but it takes a few minutes to do so. Hopefully, the connection time will improve over time.

[@THELASTREALKING93]

What app do I use for iphone ?

[@vererichardc.6044]

How to buy this camera?

[@GeekStreet]

check the links in the video description

[@dkyrtata6688]

Don't bother. The camera us unsupported and you will not be able to connect to it from outside your wifi area

[@fredo2139]

Does it also record audio with the video?

[@dkyrtata6688]

yes. Audio can be turned off while recording only video

[@bishdavid99]

thank u very good video my neighbor got one of these now i want 1

[@dkyrtata6688]

No do not buy this specific camera. It is unsupported and you can no longer get the app at the Apple store

[@pacoimaguy2011]

what kind battery is that? i need to buy because my clock came without the battery.

[@lenafox8737]

same

[@lagoon1584]

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