Once the camera is turned on, it can be detected with the Config Tool software to activate it and set an IP address:
Once done, the camera can be accessed with the browser and configured.
APN configuration for communication via SIM card
In the top right gear section under Network Setting you can access all the network parameters, where one of the most interesting for this camera is the APN configuration:
Power consumption modes
- General Mode: In this mode, the camera records video continuously and keeps the automatic notification function activated. The Threshold is the detection sensitivity.
(In general mode, the camera records videos continuously and keeps the automatic notification function activated. This means that you can access the camera remotely via P2P using the mobile application, similar to how you would in sleep mode).
- Sleep Mode: This mode keeps the 4G network, PIR (passive infrared) detection and event recording active. The camera goes into sleep mode when it does not detect motion, which helps conserve power.
(In general mode, the Dahua camera records videos continuously and keeps the automatic notification function activated. This means that you can access the camera remotely via P2P using the mobile application, similar to how you would in sleep mode).
Scheduled captures
The configuration of programmed captures with X-Security cameras is carried out following the steps in the following article
Configuration with the DMSS APP
Once the device is added to the DMSS APP, many of the camera settings can be accessed, including changing the power consumption operating mode:
If the camera is in Sleep mode or Wake-Up mode as indicated by the APP (and without power on), after a few minutes of inactivity, the camera will enter sleep mode. If accessed from the APP you can see both the status of the camera and a countdown to enter this mode if we access at the time in question:
If the camera is in standby mode, it can be woken up by accessing the APP for live viewing, or if it is activated by PIR.