D-Link Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera built Smart Home Hub User Manual
D-Link
Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera
with built-in Smart Home Hub
DCS-8630LH
Manual Overview
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Manual Revisions
Revision: 1.00
Date: March 9, 2020
Description: Initial release
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Product Overview
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Introduction
The mydlink DCS-8630LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera with built-in Smart Home Hub boasts a wide-angle lens accompanied by a 400 lumen spotlight and color night vision, easily capturing your entire outdoor area in high-quality 1080p. It’s a built-in Smart Home Hub, turning the camera into the brain of your mydlink DIY smart home. This is the camera that takes intelligent home surveillance to a whole new level of smart.
System Requirements
Network Requirements:
- 802.11n/g wireless network
- An Internet connection
- A router connected to your broadband modem
mydlink™ App Requirements:
- iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone or tablet (please refer to the mobile app’s store page to check whether your device is compatible)
- Email account (for mydlink™ service registration)
Hardware Overview
- Spotlight: 400 lumen spotlight.
- IR LEDs: IR LEDs illuminate the device’s field of view in low light environments.
- Camera Lens: Records video of the surrounding area.
- Light Sensor: The IR-Cut removable sensor monitors lighting conditions and switches between color and infrared accordingly.
- Status LED: See LED Behavior on page 5 for more information.
- PIR Motion Sensor: Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor for highly accurate motion detection that reduces false alarms.
- Microphone: Picks up sound near your camera.
- Reset Button: Push the recessed button to reset the camera to factory default settings.
- microSD Card Slot: microSD card slot, supports up to 256 GB.
- Speaker/Siren: The speaker provides audio playback for the two-way audio feature. The 100 dB siren
sounds to alert you to a detection.
LED Behavior
Installation
Safety
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before using device:
- Do not open the device or attempt to repair it.
- Make sure that the microSD card slot cover is securely closed before placing the camera outside.
- Do not submerge the device in liquid or attempt to clean it with liquids or solvents. To clean the device, disconnect it from the power outlet and use a damp towel to gently wipe it down.
- Heating of the exterior may occur if the spotlight is activated for long periods of time. This may occur if the live-view is used continuously for an extended period of time. Heating will not cause damage, premature failure or safety issues.
Before you Begin
Plan the location of your camera:
- Verify that your camera is electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location.
- Connect the camera’s power adapter into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. This will help avoid accidentally turning off power to the device.
- Be sure to plug the device into a properly grounded electrical outlet in order to help prevent against electrical shock.
- Make sure that the device is securely mounted.
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DCS-8630LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera lets you view video footage from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
- Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the camera and wireless access point to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce your camera’s range from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
- Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) thick, at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
- Building materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and cameras so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
- Keep your product away at least 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
mydlink App Camera Setup
- Download the mydlink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) by scanning the QR code.
Note: Ensure that your device is wirelessly connected to the network that the DCS-8630LH will be in.
2. Launch the mydlink app and create a new account or sign in to your existing account.
Note: If you are asked about allowing the app to access your location or to send notifications, select Allow. Make sure location services and Bluetooth are turned on in your phone’s settings.
3. After logging in, tap the Menu
4. Select Add a Device.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the device setup.
Device Placement
Place the camera 6.5 to 8 feet (2 – 2.5 meters) from the ground. Person Detection works best when the subject is between 6.5 to 23 feet (2 – 7 meters) away from the camera.
Mounting the Camera (Pole Mount)
Mounting the Camera (Wall Mount)
Using the mydlink App
Controlling Your Device
Note: Screenshots are representative only. The mydlink app is constantly being updated and so may appear different.
After setting up your DCS-8630LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera with a mydlink account in the mydlink app, you will be able to remotely access your camera through the app. After signing into your mydlink account, you will see a screen similar to the one on the right.
If you have previously checked the Add to shortcut option while installing the camera, you will see a quick link to your camera directly on the home screen. Tap the shortcut link to your camera on the home screen and by default you will see a live video feed of your camera on the top half of the app.
To access the settings for your DCS-8630LH
Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera, tap
Camera > navigate to your camera on the carousel >
Camera Options
On the bottom half of the app you will see control options for your camera.
Device
To access the device page, either:
- From the home page, tap
- In the camera control page, tap the
The device page contains several options for you to configure your camera.
Smart DIY
The DCS-8630LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Spotlight Camera has a built-in Smart Home Hub, turning the camera into the brain of your mydlink DIY smart home. Pairing devices with it is easy with the mydlink app – from the main menu, tap Add a Device and follow the instructions to automatically link your devices together via Zigbee technology.
To see the associated devices with your DCS-8630LH, go to your Device settings for your Smart Home Hub, then scroll down to Associated Devices. Tapping on it will show you the devices that are linked to your Smart Home Hub. Tapping on each of the devices will take you to their individual Device settings page.
Troubleshooting
What do I do if my device is not working properly?
Reset the device and reinstall it. To reset your device, use a paper clip to press and hold the recessed Reset button until the LED turns solid red.
During installation, ensure that:
- your router is connected to the Internet and has Wi-Fi enabled
- your mobile device has Bluetooth enabled
- your mydlink device is in range of your Wi-Fi network
Why is there a white haze when viewing in night vision mode?
When viewing in night vision mode, the IR lights on your camera may be reflecting off a nearby surface. Try repositioning your camera to avoid glare from IR LEDs.
How can I use voice commands to control my device?
The device will work with both Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. For setup instructions on these services, visit the following websites:
- Alexa: dlink.com/en/alexa
- The Google Assistant: dlink.com/en/google-assistant
Why is my microSD card not working/not supported?
The microSD card must be formatted into the correct file system (FAT32) before it can be used with this product. This can be done in the mydlink app by selecting the Format function in the storage menu under the Device settings.
What is Color Night Vision and how does it work?
Color Night Vision is enabled by default and will turn on automatically in order to show color images while viewing the Live View in low light scenarios.
To turn it off, select disable under the device settings page for your camera. Disabling Color Night Vision means enabling Night Vision (Auto), where the IR LEDs will be activated and the live feed in low light scenarios will be displayed in black and white.
Why does my device get so hot?
The device has a timeout for trigger actions, however heating of the exterior may occur if the spotlight is activated for a long period of time.
This may occur if live-view is used continuously for an extended period of time. Heating will not cause any safety issues (eg. fire) however we do not recommend continuous viewing in Color Night Vision mode.
Why does the Spotlight and Siren turn off after a period of time?
After they have been triggered, the Spotlight and Siren alerts will automatically turn off after a period of time in accordance to what has been set under the Auto-off Timer in the Device settings. You can select between 30, 60 and 90 seconds. The Auto-off Timer applies to manual controls in the Live View and Automation rules.
Technical Specifications
Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Non-modifications Statement:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Caution:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
Note
The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only.