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Pivot Full Manual 

The All-in-One Smart Hub Solution

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Pivot

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

Page 2: ...ng the App Overview 12 Navigating the app 12 Device Tile 13 People 14 Events 16 Discovery 18 Basic Features 19 Live Video 19 Playback 20 Alerts 21 Bluetooth speaker 22 Configuring window door sensors...

Page 3: ...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 sens...

Page 4: ...ed 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 connected IR Light The infrared light allows you to see up...

Page 5: ...otion detection algorithms Pivot uses microwave arrays to detect motion from anywhere in the room even when the camera isn t pointed in that direction Smart motion detection algorithms factor in commo...

Page 6: ...tate to a preset location set in the Preset Setting menu Zmodo App View and control your Pivot through the free Zmodo app Sign up for a free account to View live video and rotate the Pivot Review aler...

Page 7: ...80p HD color 135o field of view 4x digital zoom 2 1mm lens Night vision up to 32 feet automatic IR cut can be disabled in app Rotation 355o pan Automatic rotation when motion is detected Manual rotati...

Page 8: ...ck for nearby power outlets The Pivot was designed to be simple to install No mounting or drilling is required just place the Pivot on a flat surface near a wall outlet and you re done 3 Make sure you...

Page 9: ...pp 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 3 Press the Add Device option to begi...

Page 10: ...nal units 7 Enter the password for your 2 4GHz WPA WPA2 password protected WiFi network This is the network that your Pivot will connect to If you are having trouble connecting to the network please M...

Page 11: ...r Pivot and set a password for it You can select a unique name or name it after its location or function The password provides an extra layer of security for your Pivot for security purposes You will...

Page 12: ...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: ...ed 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 th...

Page 14: ...ith 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 p...

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Page 16: ...e 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 a...

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Page 18: ...overy 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...

Page 19: ...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: ...ck 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 pla...

Page 21: ...blue footage indicates regular footage 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 toggl...

Page 22: ...ur 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...

Page 23: ...ly 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 menu Pivot can support up to 32 smart accessories Follow the inst...

Page 24: ...t 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...

Page 25: ...he accessory to configure 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...

Page 26: ...Pivot Access the Pivot s device settings by tapping the settings gear on the Pivot Device Tile and select General 2 Press Device Version to check for available updates If an update is available the a...

Page 27: ...s notifications or camera will be disabled beginning at this selected time 5 Choose an end time for your silent period Your Pivot s notifications or camera will be enabled at this selected time 6 Sele...

Page 28: ...t your invitation you can adjust permissions from the Sharing Management menu Sharing Moments You can post your favorite moments to share with your friends Post pictures of captured moments from your...

Page 29: ...set up my Pivot A Yes The SmartLink setup is done through a mobile app that you will need to download onto your iOS v 7 0 and up or AndroidTM v 4 0 and up mobile device The Zmodo app can be downloaded...

Page 30: ...nimum requirements but you are still having issues with connecting your device please follow the steps below for setup 1 Access your wireless router settings 2 Find the tab or setting called Wireless...

Page 31: ...a new motion alert The motion detection algorithms will help eliminate alerts caused by negligible objects like shadows For more information on motion detection please visit the support page Q Can the...

Page 32: ...l Enhanced Privacy Protection Keeping your data private and protecting your account from unauthorized access are paramount at Zmodo If you are interested in how your personal information is collected...

Page 33: ...f you are a security researcher and believe you have found security vulnerability we would like to hear about it immediately Before making any information public we DO ask you to give us a reasonable...

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