4 Live Viewing
To access the live viewing screen:
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From the Devices tab, tap a device thumbnail to start live view for a single channel or camera.
OR
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DVR / NVR recorders only. Tap
to start live view for all connected channels (up to 9 shown at the same time). Swipe left/right to view other connected
channels.
4.1 Live Viewing Overview
Complete overview of live viewing controls. Controls are detailed for both portrait and landscape mode.
4.1.1 Live Viewing - Portrait Mode
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Return to Main Menu
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Settings: Configure settings for selected device.
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Live Video:
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Tap any channel to use button controls on the selected channel while viewing in multi-channel views.
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Double-tap any channel to view in single-channel mode.
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Timeline: Tap to search for and play back recorded videos. See
5 Timeline (Playback)
for full details on using the timeline controls.
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Snapshot: Tap to save a still image of the current live view.
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Two-Way Audio:
Two-way audio cameras only. Tap to speak into the microphone on your mobile device. Sound will be transmitted through the camera's speaker. Tap again
to listen in.
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Note
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Ensure audio is enabled on your recorder’s Substream before using two-way audio. See the instruction manual for your recorder
for full instructions.
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Manual Recording: Tap to begin manual recording of the current live view. Tap again to stop recording and save the video clip to your mobile
device.
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Siren:
Deterrence cameras only. Tap to enable the camera's siren.
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Warning Light:
Deterrence cameras only. Tap to enable the warning light.
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PTZ Controls:
Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras only. Open controls to move and configure PTZ cameras.
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Pause/Restart Video
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Viewing Mode: Switch between single and multi-channel views.
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Video Quality: Tap to switch to HD* video quality. Tap again for reduced video quality that is optimized for streaming.
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Note
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HD resolution will be limited to the maximum screen resolution of your mobile device. This will not impact the recording resolution
of the recorder.
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Audio: Tap to mute / unmute.
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Fullscreen: Tap to view in landscape mode.
4.1.2 Live Viewing - Landscape Mode
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Return to Portrait Mode
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Video Stream Bandwidth
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Pause/Restart Video
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Video Quality: Tap to switch to HD* video quality. Tap again for reduced video quality that is optimized for streaming.
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Note
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HD resolution will be limited to the maximum screen resolution of your mobile device. This will not impact the recording resolution
of the recorder.
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Audio: Tap to mute / unmute.
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Snapshot: Tap to save a still image of the current live view.
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Two-Way Audio:
Two-way audio cameras only. Tap to speak into the microphone on your mobile device. Sound will be transmitted through the camera's speaker. Tap again
to listen in.
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Note
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Ensure audio is enabled on your recorder’s Substream before using two-way audio. See the instruction manual for your recorder
for full instructions.
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Manual Recording: Tap to begin manual recording of the current live view. Tap again to stop recording and save the video clip to your mobile
device storage.
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Timeline: Tap to search for and play back recorded videos. See
5 Timeline (Playback)
for full details on using the timeline controls.
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Lock Display: Lock display in fullscreen landscape view.
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More: Tap to expand.
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Device Name
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Time & Date Stamp