Dual Lens Outdoor Camera

Set up and use the dual-lens outdoor PTZ camera with the iCSee app, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cable connection.

This guide explains how to set up and use the dual-lens outdoor camera with the iCSee app, from first connection through everyday features.

Warm Tips Before You Go

Read these points before using the camera.

The camera only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. If your router is dual-band, please turn off the 5G band.
The camera uses a power supply and MUST stay connected to power the whole time it is working.
Do not connect too many devices to the router.
The camera and phone should connect to the same router Wi-Fi during setup.
The Wi-Fi password and the Wi-Fi SSID of the router should not contain special characters (such as @#$%"*).
The phone, camera and router should be within about 1.5 m (5 feet) during connection. After connecting, the camera can be moved anywhere within Wi-Fi range.
Video fluency depends on network quality — refresh the video if needed. When the video lags or the camera loses connection, please try to connect again.
This guide is written for iOS devices. The steps on Android devices are roughly the same.
Software and hardware updates will not be notified separately.
You may need a Wi-Fi extender if your Wi-Fi signal is weak around the yard where you want to install it.

1. Camera Introduction

Camera parts: 5dBi antennas, dual HD 3.6mm lenses, infrared and white lamps, horn speaker, LAN and power interface, factory reset button, memory card slot

Key parts include:

5dBi UBI antennas and a removable bracket (supports hanging / wall mounting)
Two HD 3.6 mm lenses (fixed upper lens + rotating lower lens)
Infrared lamp and white lamp for night vision and full-color modes
Horn speaker for two-way audio
LAN network port and power interface
Factory reset button and memory card slot

What's in the box: Power adapter x1, removable bracket x1, accessories kit x1, tail line waterproof kit x1, manual x1.

2. Download and Install the App

Method 1: Search for the app iCSee in the App Store or Google Play, then download and install it on your smartphone.
Method 2: Scan the QR code in the app listing to download the iCSee app.

3. Register a New Account and Log In

Open the iCSee app, tap Sign Up, and create a new account with your phone number or email.

You can also use WeChat, Facebook, Line, or Visitor Login to sign in.

Some functions are not available in Visitor Login mode, so it is not recommended.

4. App Connection

The camera can be added in three ways: over Wi-Fi, over Bluetooth, or through a network cable.

4.1 Method A: Connect over Wi-Fi

Preparations

Connect the camera to a proper power supply and place it close to your phone and router.
After power-on and self-check, long-press Reset for 8 seconds and release it when a prompt tone confirms a successful reset.
Open the WLAN settings on your phone and connect to your home Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only).

After resetting, wait about 1 minute before continuing to the next step.

Add the camera

Tap the + sign in the top-right corner of the main app screen, choose Wi-Fi Camera, then follow the device voice prompt and tap Next.

Tap the plus button on the device list to add a device

Add Device screen with Wi-Fi Camera option

On the Router Setting screen, select your Wi-Fi router and enter the password, then tap Confirm to open the scan-code pairing instructions. Select a Wi-Fi network with a stable, strong signal and fill in the correct Wi-Fi password.

Set a password and name the device

After a successful connection, set a new password for your camera and tap Confirm. Once the device is added, name the device and tap to open the real-time preview screen.

Set login name and new password for the camera

4.2 Method B: Connect over Bluetooth

Preparations

Connect the camera to a proper power supply and place it close to your phone and router.
After power-on and self-check, long-press Reset for 8 seconds and release it when a prompt tone confirms a successful reset.
Open the WLAN settings on your phone and connect to your home Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only).

After resetting, wait about 1 minute before continuing to the next step.

Pair over Bluetooth

Turn on the phone's Bluetooth first, then pair and connect.
Tap the + sign to enter the automatic device search screen.
When the device is found, tap Confirm to continue.
On the Router Setting screen, select your Wi-Fi router and enter the password.

4.3 Method C: Connect through a network cable

Preparations

Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port of the router and the other end to the network cable interface of the camera. If the indicator on the camera's network interface is flashing, the connection is successful.
Open the WLAN settings on your phone and connect to your home Wi-Fi.

Make sure the Wi-Fi network on your phone and the network cable connected to the camera share the same router.

Add the camera in the app

Turn on the phone's WLAN first, then pair and connect.
Tap the + sign to enter the automatic device search screen.
Tap Other distribution networks and adding methods, then tap Nearby Cameras.
Tap the searched camera to add the device, then set the login name and password for the camera.

5. App Overview

Device home screen

From the device list you can open the live view and reach the main shortcuts.

Device home with Share, Message and Settings shortcuts

Sharing permission screen with QR code and account share options

Share — Open the sharing screen and share some or all functions via QR code or account.
Message — View the camera's alarm snapshots.
Setting — Open the camera's parameter setting screen to adjust the parameters.

Live preview controls

Live preview screen with intercom, recording, PTZ and quality controls

Voice intercom — Long-press the icon to talk through the camera.
If the speech produces a harsh, disturbing sound, move the phone and the camera apart.
Sound monitoring — Listen to the sounds near the camera. If you can't hear anything, raise your phone's volume.
Manual recording — Record the current video and save it as a local file in the app.
Screen image saving — Take a screenshot of the current image and save it as a local image in the app.
PTZ operation button — Rotate the PTZ up, down, left and right using the four directional buttons.
Image quality mode — Choose between UHD and SD for the preview.
Card review — Play back videos on the MicroSD card. Tap the icon to view or download videos and photos from different dates.
Light Alert — Choose the lighting mode:
- Infrared light mode: enables the infrared light for black-and-white images.
- Full-color mode: turns on the white light for full-color images.
- EO-IR mode: during the day the camera stays in full-color mode; at night, if it detects someone, the white light turns on for full-color images, otherwise it stays in infrared mode.
Motion Tracking — The PTZ rotates to follow any detected motion or human-shaped object until it disappears, then returns to its original position automatically.

Camera Linkage — Turn on Enable linkage so that when you tap a spot on the fixed upper lens, the rotating lens turns toward that point.
Storage Management — View total and remaining storage space on the MicroSD card.
The camera supports a TF card up to 256 GB. If a card is inserted but no memory is shown, format the card first.
Recording Settings — Set the recording parameters:
- REC button: turn recording on/off.
- Video Segment: maximum length of a single clip (5–120 minutes).
- Audio Recording: if turned off, recordings have no audio.
- Recording Quality: choose Poor, Relatively Poor, General, Good, Better, or Best.
- REC Mode: choose between HD and SD.
Smart Alarm — Set the alarm parameters (see below).
Network Setting — Choose the network mode to connect with.
Cloud Service — View cloud service package information or subscribe to cloud storage for this device.
Advanced Settings — Configure Motion Tracking and WDR.
Basic Setting — Set the alert tone, device name, image flip (left-right / up-down), language (app and alert tone), rotation speed, day/night switchover sensitivity, and speaker volume.
- Day/Night Switchover Sensitivity: adjustable from 0 to 10. The higher the setting, the lower the brightness needed to switch from night mode to day mode.

Smart Alarm

Human Detection — When enabled, the camera only alarms when it detects moving human-shaped objects, to reduce false alarms.
Alarm Mode — Choose Capture Image / Record Video / Alarm Bell / Warning Light (1–120 seconds).
Alarm Push — Notify the mobile app when an alarm is detected.
Advanced:
- Show Trace: a person in front of the camera is marked with a frame or line.
- Smart Rule Settings: modify rule settings so only the set area is detected.
- Alarm Period: set a custom period for detection and alarming.
- Sensitivity: set High, Medium, or Low sensitivity to motion or light changes.

6. Add the Device on a PC

You can connect the camera to the VMS PC software.

Preparation

Download and install the VMS software, or contact us by email at [email protected] and we will send it to you.
Connect the camera to the power supply.
Connect the camera to your phone through network configuration, or connect the camera to the router with a network cable.

Connect the camera in VMS

Run the VMS software on the computer and log in with the default name and password admin.
Choose Add devices manually, then click the Device Manager icon on the menu.
Click IPV4 Search, select the device, and click Add to sign in the device.
Click the Monitor icon on the menu, then click the device IP to display the camera's screen window.

The VMS manual is long and is not included here. If you need it, or have any questions about the VMS software, contact us at [email protected].

7. Parameter Table

Specification table: image sensor, video resolution, lens, power, interface, pan and tilt, Wi-Fi and size

8. FAQ

What if my device can't connect to the router?

Make sure the Wi-Fi network is working (test by connecting your phone to it).
Make sure the Wi-Fi password is entered correctly.
Make sure the router's Wi-Fi password and SSID don't contain special characters (such as @#$%"*).
Keep the device, router and phone close together (within 1.5 m / 5 feet).
Check the router configuration — the camera does not support 5G Wi-Fi, so a dual-band router needs the 5G band turned off.
Try again with a different Android or iOS phone.
Reset the camera.
Contact customer support at [email protected]; we will reply within 24 hours.

How can I recover the camera password?

If you forget the password, you must reset the camera to factory default settings and set it up again.

How do I reset the camera to factory default settings?

If the camera is online, you can find the reset option in the phone app or PC software. If the camera is offline, press and hold the reset button on the camera's connection line for 15–20 seconds.

Can adverts in the app be turned off?

Yes — go to Me → Tools → Ad.

What if I can't find the video file in playback?

Check the TF card: confirm its status in the disk information, replace it with a new card to test, and make sure it is not larger than 256 GB.
Check the video settings: confirm that recording is turned on.
Check the time: confirm the device time is correct. Video time is taken from the device, so if the device time is wrong you may not be able to query video files.

This guide explains how to set up and use the dual-lens outdoor camera with the iCSee app, from first connection through everyday features.

Warm Tips Before You Go

Read these points before using the camera.

The camera only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. If your router is dual-band, please turn off the 5G band.
The camera uses a power supply and MUST stay connected to power the whole time it is working.
Do not connect too many devices to the router.
The camera and phone should connect to the same router Wi-Fi during setup.
The Wi-Fi password and the Wi-Fi SSID of the router should not contain special characters (such as @#$%"*).
The phone, camera and router should be within about 1.5 m (5 feet) during connection. After connecting, the camera can be moved anywhere within Wi-Fi range.
Video fluency depends on network quality — refresh the video if needed. When the video lags or the camera loses connection, please try to connect again.
This guide is written for iOS devices. The steps on Android devices are roughly the same.
Software and hardware updates will not be notified separately.
You may need a Wi-Fi extender if your Wi-Fi signal is weak around the yard where you want to install it.

1. Camera Introduction

Key parts include:

5dBi UBI antennas and a removable bracket (supports hanging / wall mounting)
Two HD 3.6 mm lenses (fixed upper lens + rotating lower lens)
Infrared lamp and white lamp for night vision and full-color modes
Horn speaker for two-way audio
LAN network port and power interface
Factory reset button and memory card slot

What's in the box: Power adapter x1, removable bracket x1, accessories kit x1, tail line waterproof kit x1, manual x1.

2. Download and Install the App

Method 1: Search for the app iCSee in the App Store or Google Play, then download and install it on your smartphone.
Method 2: Scan the QR code in the app listing to download the iCSee app.

3. Register a New Account and Log In

Open the iCSee app, tap Sign Up, and create a new account with your phone number or email.

You can also use WeChat, Facebook, Line, or Visitor Login to sign in.

Some functions are not available in Visitor Login mode, so it is not recommended.

4. App Connection

The camera can be added in three ways: over Wi-Fi, over Bluetooth, or through a network cable.

4.1 Method A: Connect over Wi-Fi

Preparations

Connect the camera to a proper power supply and place it close to your phone and router.
After power-on and self-check, long-press Reset for 8 seconds and release it when a prompt tone confirms a successful reset.
Open the WLAN settings on your phone and connect to your home Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only).

After resetting, wait about 1 minute before continuing to the next step.

Add the camera

Tap the + sign in the top-right corner of the main app screen, choose Wi-Fi Camera, then follow the device voice prompt and tap Next.

Choose your Wi-Fi

Set a password and name the device

After a successful connection, set a new password for your camera and tap Confirm. Once the device is added, name the device and tap to open the real-time preview screen.

4.2 Method B: Connect over Bluetooth

Preparations

Connect the camera to a proper power supply and place it close to your phone and router.
After power-on and self-check, long-press Reset for 8 seconds and release it when a prompt tone confirms a successful reset.
Open the WLAN settings on your phone and connect to your home Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only).

After resetting, wait about 1 minute before continuing to the next step.

Pair over Bluetooth

Turn on the phone's Bluetooth first, then pair and connect.
Tap the + sign to enter the automatic device search screen.
When the device is found, tap Confirm to continue.
On the Router Setting screen, select your Wi-Fi router and enter the password.

4.3 Method C: Connect through a network cable

Preparations

Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port of the router and the other end to the network cable interface of the camera. If the indicator on the camera's network interface is flashing, the connection is successful.
Open the WLAN settings on your phone and connect to your home Wi-Fi.

Make sure the Wi-Fi network on your phone and the network cable connected to the camera share the same router.

Add the camera in the app

Turn on the phone's WLAN first, then pair and connect.
Tap the + sign to enter the automatic device search screen.
Tap Other distribution networks and adding methods, then tap Nearby Cameras.
Tap the searched camera to add the device, then set the login name and password for the camera.

5. App Overview

Device home screen

From the device list you can open the live view and reach the main shortcuts.

Share — Open the sharing screen and share some or all functions via QR code or account.
Message — View the camera's alarm snapshots.
Setting — Open the camera's parameter setting screen to adjust the parameters.

Live preview controls

Voice intercom — Long-press the icon to talk through the camera.
If the speech produces a harsh, disturbing sound, move the phone and the camera apart.
Sound monitoring — Listen to the sounds near the camera. If you can't hear anything, raise your phone's volume.
Manual recording — Record the current video and save it as a local file in the app.
Screen image saving — Take a screenshot of the current image and save it as a local image in the app.
PTZ operation button — Rotate the PTZ up, down, left and right using the four directional buttons.
Image quality mode — Choose between UHD and SD for the preview.
Card review — Play back videos on the MicroSD card. Tap the icon to view or download videos and photos from different dates.
Light Alert — Choose the lighting mode:
- Infrared light mode: enables the infrared light for black-and-white images.
- Full-color mode: turns on the white light for full-color images.
- EO-IR mode: during the day the camera stays in full-color mode; at night, if it detects someone, the white light turns on for full-color images, otherwise it stays in infrared mode.
Motion Tracking — The PTZ rotates to follow any detected motion or human-shaped object until it disappears, then returns to its original position automatically.

Camera Linkage — Turn on Enable linkage so that when you tap a spot on the fixed upper lens, the rotating lens turns toward that point.
Storage Management — View total and remaining storage space on the MicroSD card.
The camera supports a TF card up to 256 GB. If a card is inserted but no memory is shown, format the card first.
Recording Settings — Set the recording parameters:
- REC button: turn recording on/off.
- Video Segment: maximum length of a single clip (5–120 minutes).
- Audio Recording: if turned off, recordings have no audio.
- Recording Quality: choose Poor, Relatively Poor, General, Good, Better, or Best.
- REC Mode: choose between HD and SD.
Smart Alarm — Set the alarm parameters (see below).
Network Setting — Choose the network mode to connect with.
Cloud Service — View cloud service package information or subscribe to cloud storage for this device.
Advanced Settings — Configure Motion Tracking and WDR.
Basic Setting — Set the alert tone, device name, image flip (left-right / up-down), language (app and alert tone), rotation speed, day/night switchover sensitivity, and speaker volume.
- Day/Night Switchover Sensitivity: adjustable from 0 to 10. The higher the setting, the lower the brightness needed to switch from night mode to day mode.

Smart Alarm

Human Detection — When enabled, the camera only alarms when it detects moving human-shaped objects, to reduce false alarms.
Alarm Mode — Choose Capture Image / Record Video / Alarm Bell / Warning Light (1–120 seconds).
Alarm Push — Notify the mobile app when an alarm is detected.
Advanced:
- Show Trace: a person in front of the camera is marked with a frame or line.
- Smart Rule Settings: modify rule settings so only the set area is detected.
- Alarm Period: set a custom period for detection and alarming.
- Sensitivity: set High, Medium, or Low sensitivity to motion or light changes.

6. Add the Device on a PC

You can connect the camera to the VMS PC software.

Preparation

Download and install the VMS software, or contact us by email at [email protected] and we will send it to you.
Connect the camera to the power supply.
Connect the camera to your phone through network configuration, or connect the camera to the router with a network cable.

Connect the camera in VMS

Run the VMS software on the computer and log in with the default name and password admin.
Choose Add devices manually, then click the Device Manager icon on the menu.
Click IPV4 Search, select the device, and click Add to sign in the device.
Click the Monitor icon on the menu, then click the device IP to display the camera's screen window.

The VMS manual is long and is not included here. If you need it, or have any questions about the VMS software, contact us at [email protected].

7. Parameter Table

8. FAQ

What if my device can't connect to the router?

Make sure the Wi-Fi network is working (test by connecting your phone to it).
Make sure the Wi-Fi password is entered correctly.
Make sure the router's Wi-Fi password and SSID don't contain special characters (such as @#$%"*).
Keep the device, router and phone close together (within 1.5 m / 5 feet).
Check the router configuration — the camera does not support 5G Wi-Fi, so a dual-band router needs the 5G band turned off.
Try again with a different Android or iOS phone.
Reset the camera.
Contact customer support at [email protected]; we will reply within 24 hours.

Check the TF card: confirm its status in the disk information, replace it with a new card to test, and make sure it is not larger than 256 GB.
Check the video settings: confirm that recording is turned on.
Check the time: confirm the device time is correct. Video time is taken from the device, so if the device time is wrong you may not be able to query video files.

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Dual Lens Outdoor Camera

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