Hugolog Indoor Security Camera R6 User Manual
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Introduction
The Hugolog Indoor Security Camera R6 is a state-of-the-art surveillance solution designed to enhance home security. With features such as 1080p HD video, night vision, and two-way audio, it provides clear monitoring day and night. The camera can be easily integrated with smart home systems, allowing for remote access via mobile devices. Its sleek design ensures it fits seamlessly into any room. The R6 is priced at approximately $49.99, making it an accessible option for comprehensive indoor security.
Overview
Power | DC 5V ± 10% |
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Status light | • Flashing slowly: awaiting WiFi connecting. • Flashing rapidly: currently connecting/the network is abnormal. • Solids on: camera running correctly. |
Microphone | Capture sound for your video |
SD card slot | Support local SD Card storage (Max. 128G) |
Reset | Press and hold the 'RESET' for 5 seconds with pin to reset the device (Camera will return to factory default settings) |
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
PLEASE CONSULT THIS CHECKLIST FOR ALL PARTS.
Hugolog Indoor Security Camera R6 Specifications
Here is the table written as it is:
Camera | |
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IR Distance | 33ft |
Lens | 3.6mm FOV 105° |
Day & night | IR Cut Filter with auto switch |
System | |
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Processor | High-Performance Embedded SOC Processor |
Audio | |
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Input | Built-in Omni-direction microphone |
Output | Built-in loudspeaker |
Video | |
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Frame Rate | 1~25fps adaptive frame rate of network transmission |
WDR | DWDR |
Interface | |
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Cloud Storage | Hugolog Cloud Storage |
Interface | |
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Local Storage | Micro SD Card (Max. 128G) |
General | |
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Operating conditions | -14°F ~ 122°F (-20°C ~ 50°C) humidity 80% or less (non-condensing) |
Power Supply | 5V DC 1A |
Power Consumption | Max. 2.5W |
LIVE VIEW & PLAYBACK
- Camera Name
- Switch Video Quality
- Time Stamp
- Edit Camera Settings
- Sound Switlh
- Zoom in
- WI-Fi signal (it Enter Full-Screen Mode
- Screenshot:Take a Screenshot and Save it Ill gallery
- Two-Woy Audio: Press and Hold to Talk. Release to Listen
- Record: Record a Video Clip and Save it gallery
- Fold/Unfold the function bar
- Playback:Watch the videos saved on the Micro SD Card
- Gallery: The folder where screenshots and videos are saved
- Night mode:
- Auto: Automatically switch to Infrared mode at night or when the ambient light source is dark. and automatically turn off when the ambient light source is bright enough.
- Color Mode: The c.amera is equipped with starlight technology to capture pictures and events at night clearly without additional light source.
- Black & White mode: In this mode, the camera will always presents black and white night vision mode_
- Pr1vate Mode: Private mode means the camera will turn off and all the features cannot be used. Tum on this function, both the sharer and the user cannot view the camera any more. When you don't need the camera to work and don't want to plug off It, you can use the private mode.
- Motion Detection: Receive push natifir.ation when motion is detected
- Siren: When you perceive danger, you can turn on the siren at any time to expel possible dangerous factors
- Motion Tracking:Automatically tracks when objects move.
- Sound Detection: Receive push notifca.tion when sound is detected
- Messages:Al.irm notifications
- Direction: Pan-Tilt control
- Site: Save the current view as a site easily with 'Site Added Successfully',or use the 'Direction' button to adjust the camera angle and add your desired target point as a site (up to 6 site settings supported). To quickly confirm the safety of the target location, simply dick on the oaved site and the camera will automatically rotate to your preset view_
- Cloud: Watch the videos saved on the Cloud Server (Subscription Required)
MORE FUNCTIONS
Enter the setting interface of serial number 4
BASIC FUNCTION SETTINGS
- Status Indicator: Switch camera's status indicator
- Flip Screen: Flip the live view screen
- Watermark: Switch the brand watermark of live view
- Wide Dynamic Range: In photography, videography, and image processing, WDR refers to the ability of a camera or display device to capture or display images or video with a wide range of brightness. It can handle bright and dark areas at the same time, making details more clearly visible.
- Talk Mode: Switch to select One-Way Communication or Two-Way Talk mode.
- One-Way Communication: Hold the talk button to talk
- Two-Way Talk: Tap the talk button on the panel to start talk
- Camera calibration: The camera automatically performs a calibration function to account for some rotation problems.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Offline Notification: You will be notified if the camera is offline.
- Visit FAQ Articles: Display common problems to help you troubleshoot problems quickly
- Share Device: You can share this camera with others so that they can watch the camera as well.
- Add to Home Screen: Put this camera on the phone's home screen so that you can watch it more quickly.
Description
The hugolog R6 Indoor Security Camera is engineered to provide clear and detailed video footage both during the day and at night. Its sleek and compact design makes it easy to place discreetly in any room. The camera's high-quality microphone and speaker enable clear two-way communication, allowing users to speak with family members or deter intruders remotely.
The camera's user-friendly app allows for easy setup and configuration, enabling users to receive push notifications, view live footage, and adjust settings from their smartphones or tablets. Additionally, the camera supports both cloud and local storage, offering flexibility in how users choose to store their recorded footage.
Hugolog Indoor Security Camera R6 INSTALLATION
FIND A GOOD MOUNTING SPOT
Use the Real-Time Rate (23 KB/S] in the APP live view screen to test the Wifi signal strength. Move the camera as close to the router as possible if the Real-Time Rate is poor
BEFORE YOU START
- Download and Install Amazon Alexa APP on Your Phone
- Log in the Alexa APP with Your Amazon Account
- Set up Your Alexa Device
- Ensure Your Hugolog Connect Camera is Powered on and Online in the Hugolog Connect APP
ALEXA SET UP (Optional)
In the Hugolog Connect APP, go to the camera you are setting up. and tao the 'Edit' button to enter the camera menu.
Tap the camera model number or camera name
Edit the camera name to one that is easy to pronounce such as 'Baby Room, 'Front Door Camera, Living Room' etc
Tap the Menu icon E and choose 'Skills & Games' in the Alexa APP
Search 'Hugolog Connect' and choose the 'Hugolog Connect' skill. (Not Hugolog)
Tap 'ENABLE TO USE'
Log in to your Hugolog Connect APP account and tap 'Link Now'
Tap 'Authorize'
Tap 'Done' after the Hugolog Connect APP is linked to the Hugolog Connect Skill.
Tap 'DISCOVER DEVICES'
- Wait until the Alexa APP discovers the Hugolog camera.
Check the following if Alexa repeatedly fails to discover the camera.- Ensure the Hugolog Connect camera, the Alexa device and yourphone are connected in the same Wi-Fi network.
- Ensure the Hugolog Connect camera is powered on and set up in the Hugolog Connect APP
- Ensure the Alexa device, such as Echo Show, is set up and connected.
Ensure the camera is added to the Hugolog Connect account that is linked to the Hugolog Connect Skill in the Alexa APP
You can now tell your Echo device to show the camera feed by calling Alexa, Show Baby Room. You can change and update the camera name in the Hugolog Connect APP camera menu. (Refer to Step 3)
APP SET UP
Connect the camera to power via included USB Charger(If you are not setting up the camera for the very first time, press and hold the 'Reset' for 5 seconds until you hear a beep.
Please download the Hugolog Connect App from the App Store or Scan the QR Code below. Hugolog Connect App is available for both iOS and Android OS. Search the name ‘Hugolog Connect’ in App Store or Google Play( The other Hugolog apps, such as Hugolog do NOT support )
Make Sure Your Phone Is Connected To A 2.4ghz Wi-Fi network
Complete the app registration process
Register
Network setup
Option 1: Bluetooth Network Setup (Requires Bluetooth permission to the Hugolog Connect App)
The App will automatically search for nearby devices and display a quick network setup window. Click the "Add" button, and enter at theone pay a cousting to click the * Next, button, the camera will start pairing.Option 2: QR Code Network Setup (camera scan the QR code displayed on your phone)
If Option 1 doesn't work, please click the "+" button to add the camera. Continue to click "Video Surveillance" > “R6-2.4GHz” Confirm that the network you are connecting to is a 2.4GHz WiFi, enter the correct password and user name, and click "Next" to generate a QR code that carries the Wi-Fi information.Use the camera to scan the QR code on the phone, Press "I Heard a Prompt" after the camera reads the QR code and beeps. Then the camera will start pairing.Tips:
- This Camera only works with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, 5GHz Wi-Fi is not supported!
- Please put the camera near to the router during setting up the camera, after connection succeed, you can place the camera in another place.
Note: Put the camera close to the router(3 feet) during setting up the camera. If the pairing is not successful, press the Reset button for 5 seconds until you hear a prompt and start again.
Troubleshooting
IF YOU CAN NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA TO THE INTERNET, CHECK THE FOLLOWING STEPS
Ensure vou are connectina to a 2 46H7 WIFl not 5GH7
- Ensure WiFi password or SSID is correct
- Ensure the camera is placed as close to the router as possbile
- Ensure camera is powered on and the indicator is blinking rapidly before scanning the QR code
- Ensure you are using the correct APP (Hugolog Connect)
- Ensure the camera is scanning the QR code on the phone in the correct way
- If the above doesn't help, reset the camera and start pairing again or you can find us at: [email protected]
WHAT CAN I DO IF THE CAMERA STOPPED WORKING?
- Close the APP and Restart the APP again
- Check if WIFl password or router is changed. If so please reset the camer
- Ensure router in powered on and online
- Ensure camera has power
- Ensure the phone has decent network bandwidth
- Check the app is on latest version
WHAT CAN I DO IF CAMERA IS OFFLINE?
- Make sure your home Wi-Fi is working. Check other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi and see if they can use the Internet.
- Check if your Wi-Fi name or password has been changed by your family and you do not know. If yes, please reset the camera and set it up all over again.
- If the Internet works well and the camera still shows offline, please restart your router, wait for 2-3 mins and see if the camera will be online automatically. Sometimes when the router is overloaded, the camera will be offline.
- Check the indicator of the camera. If the camera shows solid blue when it is online, now there is no light, maybe the power cable is defective. You could change the cable, restart the camera, and check.
- Check if the firmware of the camera is the newest. Go to the Home page; Tap the camera you have the issue with - Tap the edit icon in the upper right corner - Sroll up and click the Device Update.
- If all the above methods do not work, please move the camera next to the router, hold the reset button of the camera for about 5 seconds until you hear a prompt sound, then set it up all over again to see if the camera will be online.
If all solutions fail, please contact the Hugolog Support Team: [email protected]
OTHERS
WHAT CAN I DO IF THE IMAGE IS NOT CLEAR?
- The camera is equipped with Ultra HD lens and sensor to produce superior image, however the image quality may be affected by the lighting condition
- Ensure the camera is NOT facing to environment with poor lighting condition or with extreme high contrast. Ensure it is NOT facing directly to bright lighting sources such as sun light.
- Ensure your phone and your router has enough bandwidth to stream HD video. A minimum of 2MBps is required to stream each camera.lf the network does not meet this requirement,the live view stream will be downgraded to SD automatically
NIGHT VISION
- The camera is equipped with infrared LED technology to capture black and white night vision image in detail at night. However, the night vision image quality may be affected by the following factor.
- There are high contrast light sources such as car headlight pointing to the camera
Hugolog R6 Pros & Cons
Pros
- High-quality 1080p video resolution
- Effective night vision and motion detection
- Easy setup and user-friendly app interface
- Two-way audio communication
- Multiple storage options (cloud and local)
- Affordable pricing compared to similar models
Cons
- Limited weather resistance (indoor use only)
- No battery option; requires constant power supply
- Some users report occasional connectivity issues
- No support for 4K resolution
Customer Reviews
Customers have praised the Hugolog R6 for its clear video quality, reliable motion detection, and ease of setup. However, some users have reported occasional connectivity issues and wished for a battery-powered option. Here are some common complaints:
- "Occasional drops in Wi-Fi connection."
- "No battery option; needs to be plugged in at all times."
Hugolog Indoor Security Camera R6 Warranty
Your Hugolog product is protected by a 1-year warranty from the purchase date. For more information on repairs, exchange, and other policies, please visit http://www.hugolog.com
Faqs
What is the purpose of the Hugolog R6 Indoor Security Camera?
How does the camera make sure it can see at night?
What does the Hugolog Camera R6 box contain?
How can I configure playback and live view?
How should I put the Hugolog Indoor Security Camera R6 camera in place?
Which kind of storage is compatible with the Hugolog R6?
How can I resolve problems with connectivity?
What occurs in the event of a power outage?
What are typical procedures for resolving issues with the Hugolog Indoor Security Camera R6?
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