Aetherlink user manual
This user manual is designed for end-users to install, setup and configure the
Aetherlink IP Camera as a DIY project.
The following technical skills are not required but preferred:
1. Wireless Wi-Fi connection knowledge.
2. Smart phone application download, installation and navigation experience
and knowledge.
3. General home security system knowledge especially how to determine how
to turn on / off the sensor alarm and scheduling settings.
Revision history:
Date Revision Notes
2016-08-06 1.1 WShieh / SSmith
2016-07-30 1.0 WShieh
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Table of Contents
Contents I. System setup prerequisites& quick setup guide ................................................................................... 4
I.1 Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................................ 4
I.2 Quick setup guide ................................................................................................................................ 4
I.2.A Aetherlink IP Camera key indicators ............................................................................................. 4
I.2.B Aetherlink 4 in 1 sensor ................................................................................................................ 6
I.2.C Quick setup guide ......................................................................................................................... 6
I.3 4 in 1 sensor (reference to Appendix A) .............................................................................................. 8
I.4 Aetherlink Power Switch Sensor .......................................................................................................... 9
I.5 Aetherlink In wall switch sensor .......................................................................................................... 9
II. System overview ................................................................................................................................. 11
1. Aetherlink Network infrastructure ................................................................................................. 11
1. A 2.4 GHz Wireless network ............................................................................................................ 11
1.B Z-Wave sensor .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.C Z-Wave device range ..................................................................................................................... 12
2. Aetherlink hardware and software ................................................................................................. 12
III. Software application download .......................................................................................................... 13
1. Andriod Phone ................................................................................................................................ 13
2. iOS APP for iPhone .......................................................................................................................... 13
IV. AetherLink system setup and configuration ....................................................................................... 13
V. Aetherlink application navigation diagram ......................................................................................... 14
15
VI. Application function by menu/screen ................................................................................................ 16
1. Management icon (Home page, Camera List screen) ..................................................................... 16
1.a. Add camera .................................................................................................................................. 16
1.b Forgot password ........................................................................................................................... 17
1.c Connect camera to Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................... 17
1.d Editing the Camera:....................................................................................................................... 18
1.e Deleting this camera from this mobile application. ...................................................................... 19
2. Wireless settings ................................................................................................................................. 19
3. Camera Live view ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Playback from SD card .................................................................................................................. 20
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3.2 Cloud play from BaiduCloud ......................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Take a Snapshot ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.4 Turn on/off Audio ......................................................................................................................... 21
3.5 Change video resolution ............................................................................................................... 21
3.6 Hold Mic to speak to the Camera ................................................................................................. 21
4. Aetherlink sensor list and settings .................................................................................................. 22
4.1 Sensor navigation diagram ............................................................................................................ 24
4.2 Add sensor .................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Edit the sensor by clicking the second sensor icon (green or gray). ............................................. 25
4.4 Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................. 26
4.5 Scene Edit ...................................................................................................................................... 26
4.6 Scene mode temperature settings: .............................................................................................. 27
4.7 Scene Mode, Loop setting ............................................................................................................. 27
4.8 Sensor Scene Mode Advanced: ..................................................................................................... 27
4.9 Alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 29
5. Camera System Settings: ................................................................................................................ 30
5.1 Change the Camera Password .......................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Share the Camera Pictures ................................................................................................................ 30
5.3 Setup the Camera Recording ............................................................................................................ 31
5.4 System Tools for the Camera ............................................................................................................ 31
5.5 Display the Camera’s Properties ....................................................................................................... 32
5.6 Viewer and Camera Upgrading ......................................................................................................... 32
VII. Best practices: ....................................................................................................................................... 33
VIII. Trouble shooting .................................................................................................................................. 34
Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................. 35
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 35
1. Adding to Z-WaveTM Network ............................................................................................................... 36
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I. System setup prerequisites& quick setup guide
I.1 Prerequisites A. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi wireless network accessible from the Aetherlink camera. Please obtain the Wi-Fi
password before starting the system setup and configuration.
B. Power source for the camera. System comes with a 40 inches micro USB cable and 100 – 240V
power adaptor. You can purchase a longer micro USB cable if the power outlet is longer than 3
feet from the camera.
C. System automatically updates your firmware if the version is outdated. Warning: Please Do NOT
unplug the Power during the upgrade, the camera will sound off a long beep. In case you
unplug the power before the upgrade is completed, the device will be dead, and you have to
ship it back to the factory for repair.
I.2 Quick setup guide You can find this “Z-wave AetherLink IP Camera DIY KIT GKB AK80101 Quick setup guide” print
out inside the product carton.
I.2.A Aetherlink IP Camera key indicators
1. Green Light twinkling: Not connecting to WIFI.
2. Permanent Green Light: Already connected to WIFI.
3. Red Light twinkling: User is logging remotely.
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Wi-Fi Configuration
1. Connect your mobile to 2.4 GHz WI-FI AP.
2. Start the AetherLink APP and press “Add New Camera”
3. Click “set wireless”, then follow the instructions embedded in the APP. (Make sure the AetherLink
camera connects to the same Wi-Fi AP as your mobile)
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I.2.B Aetherlink 4 in 1 sensor
I.2.C Quick setup guide Step 1 of 5: Connect to the Power via the micro USB adaptor
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When the AetherLink IP CAM
is connected to the power, it will show a green flashing
light.
Step 2 of 5 Download and Install the AetherLink APP
Once the installation is completed, you can click the APP to start up the AetherLink program and
complete the system setup.
Step 3 of 5 Add the AetherLink IP cam to your APP
The AetherLink application allows you to add multiple AetherLink IP cameras.
You can add the AetherLink IP cam by keying in the camera ID and password. (The ID and Password are
stickered at the bottom of the AetherLink IP cam.)
Step 4 of 5 Wi-Fi Configuration
1. Connect your mobile to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi AP.
2. Start the AetherLink APP and press “Add New Camera”
3. Press “set wireless”, then follow the instructions embedded in the APP to finish the Wi-Fi setting.
(Please make sure the AetherLink camera is connected to the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi AP as your mobile)
USB Cable Adapter
socket
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Light status
1. Green Light twinkling: Not connecting to the
WIFI.
2. Permanent Green Light: Already connected to
WIFI.
3. Red Light twinkling: User is logging in remotely.
Step 5 of 5 Add the multi sensor to Z-WaveTM Network
1. Go to "Sensor" tab and choose to “Add” sensors.
2. Remove the insulating strip behind the multi sensor
3. Continuously press the button behind the sensor three times in a row within 1.5 seconds. (Make sure the
sensor is within 1.5 meters from the camera).
4. Stick the multi sensor on the door/window which you want to monitor.
More operational details, please refer to the manual included inside the multi sensor box
I.3 4 in 1 sensor (reference to Appendix A) GKB AA-103GB / GKB AA-103GW Z-Wave 4 in 1Multi-Sensor User Manual (reference to Appendix A)
Green light Red light
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I.4 Aetherlink Power Switch Sensor Model #: GKB AA102
1. Connect the power switch sensor to the socket.
2. Press “+Add” in the Mobile APP
3. Press the button 3 times in 1.5 seconds.
I.5 Aetherlink In wall switch sensor Model #: GKB AA106
1. Open the socket and follow the cable distribution below.
2. Press “+Add” in the Mobile APP
3. Press the button 3 times in 1.5 seconds. (the red cycle)
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II. System overview
1. Aetherlink Network infrastructure
1. A 2.4 GHz Wireless network Aetherlink utilizes your home & office 2.4 GHz wireless network to communicate between the
Aetherlink camera (acting as a local hosting server) and the outside world that includes the
Aetherlink server and the application client on the mobile phone.
For communication between the Aetherlink camera and sensor, Aetherlink uses a Z-wave device
sensor which is a low power low frequency protocol.
1.B Z-Wave sensor Aetherlink uses Z-wave Plus technology, the latest certification standard which offers a higher
level of security and compatibility between Z-Wave products. Z-Wave plus optimized the
Aetherlink so it can be easy to setup, install and configure.
Aetherlink uses low-power RF radio embedded or retrofitted into home electronic devices and
system, such as lighting, home access control, entertainment systems, and other household
appliances.
Aetherlink sensor device adopts the Z-Wave 500 series chip, when your Z-Wave network system
is all made by Z-Wave 500 series devices. The major advantages are:
1. Concurrent multi-channel support reduces external interference.
2. Better RF range, increases about 10 meters in indoor.
3. Supports 100 kbps transmission speed, speed up communication.
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1.C Z-Wave device range Minimum 30 meters indoor.
70 Meters outdoor line of sight.
[Note] Aetherlink is for indoor use.
2. Aetherlink hardware and software Aetherlink is very easy to install, set up and configure. The package comes with all the necessary
components. You only need to buy the Micro SD card for the internal data storage.
You can purchase only the camera or purchase the sensor together with the camera as a kit (highly
recommended for 1st time customers). You can add additional cameras or additional sensors later on.
The application software is available on both Android and iPhone smart phones. However, there is no
Windows or Mac iOS version of the software available because we defined Aetherlink product as a
Smart Home/Smart Phone appliance.
Note: Aetherlink application cannot run on iPad.
There is an Aetherlink server hosted by GKB to provide the Aetherlink system and application settings
information to the mobile application.
Some examples of Aetherlink communicating with system database:
When you register the camera, the system matches the S/N number in the system server database to validate the camera S/N number.
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Sensor settings and scheduling are also stored in the system server database. However, the camera password is NOT stored in the system database, but stored on the camera.
III. Software application download
1. Andriod Phone
Go to Google Play and key in “AetherLink” to locate, download and install the application.
2. iOS APP for iPhone
Go to APP store and key in “AetherLink” to locate, download and install the application.
IV. AetherLink system setup and configuration
These two tasks must performed at the monitoring site:
1. Add a camera and setup WiFi connection for that camera.
2. Connect sensor or sensors to the camera. Please connect the sensor before installing them. You
need to press the trigger switch 3 times within 1.5 seconds and the sensor must be within 1.5
meters from the camera. So you should configure the sensor to be able to connect to the
camera before mounting the sensor with a double sided tape to the wall or door.
The rest of the setup and configuration tasks can be performed remotely as long as your mobile phone
can connect to the camera.
Aetherlink smart phone application navigation
Due to the smartphones’ small screen and single window visible only at one time constraints, simplicity
and ease of navigation are two major Aetherlink mobile application design principles. The smart phone
Operating System features copy and paste. However, the rotate screen feature from the portrait to
landscape is only available for camera viewing screens.
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V. Aetherlink application navigation diagram
Aetherlink software application available on both Android and iOS / iPhone platforms.
There are three major screens on this application: Camera list screen, Camera Live View screen and
Sensor.
1
Camera List screen is the Application Home page, click Management to return to the Home page. Application -list all the registered cameras here. You can add new camera from here. The high-lighted camera (with green board) is the current camera.
2
Camera Live View is the most frequently viewed screen of the Aetherlink application. You only can view/work on one camera at a given time. From here you can view the live camera video, playback video from SD card or cloud recording, take a snapshot, turn on / off audio, change resolution, and speak onto the camera. You can also manage the wireless connection, sensor and camera settings.
3
Sensor screen is the most complex function in the Aetherlink application. From here, you can add, delete, and modify any sensor. You also can manage arm and disarm scheduling and configure sensor settings for arming and disarming. You can also create and turn on/off temporary override scenarios such as what to do when you stay at home, watch a movie, hosting a party, out on business, traveling, or turn off all sensors.
Aetherlink application communicate with a back-end hosting server to
1. Verify login ID (the device S/N number) and password.
2. Retrieve images or videos that were taken whenever there is motion (if motion detection is
active)
3. Control all sensors from the Aetherlink camera.
Aetherlink software application will NOT work without the back-end hosting server connection.
However, the application is not constantly connected to the server.
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Add camera Change Camera Password
Share Camera Pictures
Setup Camera Recording
System Tools for Camera
Display Camera’s Property
Viewer and Camera Upgrading
Sensor
List
Scene
Mode
Alarm
Add
Delete
Refresh
Work day
Off day
Custom
Edit camera
Delete
camera
HOME/CAMERA LIST CAMERA LIVE VIEW
Advanced
Scene Edit
Loop
Setting
Home Theater
Party Scene
Business Travel
Cancel
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VI. Application function by menu/screen
Aetherlink software application has 5 main functions represented by 5 icons:
1 2 3 4 5
Home Page Camera list
Wireless settings for the current camera
Camera Live view Aetherlink sensor list and settings
Current camera settings
1. Management icon (Home page, Camera List screen)
Camera List screen
1. Camera list screen is the first home page screen when entering the Aetherlink mobile application.
2. Screen showing all registered cameras on this mobile device.
3. From here you can add, edit, and delete cameras to this application.
4. The yellow border high-lighted camera is the current camera, if you click the bottom Wireless, Live, Sensor, or Setting icons, you will open the settings associated with this camera.
1.a. Add camera
There are two ways to add a camera:
a. Scan the back of the Aetherlink camera S/N number bar code then enter the password
b. Manually enter the Aetherlink camera S/N number and password
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Click OK after entering the Aetherlink camera password (default password is 111111)
1.b Forgot password
You can use “Forgot Password” to retrieve the password if you lost the password. The other way is to reset the camera to reset password to 111111
After registering the camera to the system, you need to connect the camera to the 2.4 GHz WiFi router.
1.c Connect camera to Wi-Fi
Then follow the 3 steps illustrated below on how to connect the camera to the WiFi router.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
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After successfully entering the S/N number and password, system will prompt you “Added equipment successfully”. Click Wireless Settings to set up the Wi-Fi
Select Wi-Fi: Before changing to Wi-Fi connection, please turn on Wi-Fi on your smart phone, and connect the Wi-Fi to the assigned camera. Then click “Skip”.
Enter the Wi-Fi password (under the Wi-Fi SID), then put the mobile phone near the camera equipment within 15 cms, turn the smart phone volume to maximum, click the Send button to send the sound connection signal.
1.d Editing the Camera: From the Camera List screen, click the icon to the right of the camera name (see the red box at the
image below)
1. System shows the camera ID (S/N number).
2. Use a significant or relevant Nickname
3. Change the camera icon 4. Take a camera view to replace the
picture (2nd icon) 5. You can share this camera by
allowing other smartphones to scan the QR code by pressing Share.
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1.e Deleting this camera from this mobile application. Delete camera will un-register this camera from your mobile Aetherlink software application.
The same Aetherlink camera can be registered to unlimited mobile phones.
2. Wireless settings
Select or change the Camera Wi-Fi connection
1. Select the Wi-Fi you would like to connect, the system will prompt you for entering the password.
2. Just like the smartphone’s Wi-Fi connection screen, Aetherlink will show the strength of the Wi-Fi signal.
3. Unlike smart phone Wi-Fi connection, Aetherlink Wi-Fi connection settings will NOT remember the previous Wi-Fi connection password, you have to re-enter it if you switch back to a previously connected Wi-Fi connection.
4. You can remotely change the camera Wi-Fi connection, no need to be at the camera location. However, if you lost the connection to the camera (the camera list screen will show the camera offline) then you have to go to camera’s site to re-register the Wi-Fi connection.
3. Camera Live view
This is the Live Camera view screen, the most important screen to monitor the camera.
From here you can take 7 actions:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (top)
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Playback from SD card
Playback form Baidu
Cloud
Take a snapshot
Turn on/off Audio
Change the resolution
Press Mic to speak to the camera
Show sensor
readings
3.1 Playback from SD card
1. System fetching timestamp list.
2.System Buffering..
3.2 Cloud play from BaiduCloud
Log in to your BaiduCloud account. If you don’t have a Baidu Cloud account register at
http://motu.baidu.com/register.html
You can get 2 Terabytes of the free cloud storage with Baidu lifetime for free.
3.3 Take a Snapshot
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3.4 Turn on/off Audio
Audio on Audio off
3.5 Change video resolution
Select between 3 resolutions: Smooth: Low Resolution (slow internet connection) SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition However, when the bandwidth of the Internet is limited, the resolution will be changed by the system automatically.
3.6 Hold Mic to speak to the Camera
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3.7 Show/Hide sensor readings from the top of the camera screen menu
Sensor readings will show temperature, humidity and light readings.
Click this menu bar to enter Sensor screen.
4. Aetherlink sensor list and settings
Sensor setting is the most complex function in the Aetherlink system.
First, you need to purchase the sensor (Aetherlink kit comes with a 4 in 1 sensor)
You must use your smart phone at the site to set up the sensor.
Do not mount the sensor without configuring the sensor to the camera.
Please connect the sensor before installing them. You need to press the trigger switch 3 times
within 1.5 seconds and the sensor must be within 1.5 meters from the camera. So you should
configure the sensor to connect to the camera before mounting it with a double sided tape to
the wall or door.
To access Sensor screen, click Sensor icon
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System connecting to the hosting server to retrieve sensor list and settings.
System displaying the sensor list. Press and hold this icon to change the order
From Sensor List screen, you can:
1. Add/delete sensor
2. Go to Scene mode or Alarm screens
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4.1 Sensor navigation diagram
Sensor List Scene Mode Alarm
Sensor Scheduling
Temporary Schedule Override
Add your own
Schedule
Click to set time Click to Select sensor
Check to turn Alarm on
Alarm list
Time stamp
Snap shoot
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4.2 Add sensor
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the sensor to the Aetherlink camera.
4.3 Edit the sensor by clicking the second sensor icon (green or gray). Aetherlink 4in1 sensor settings:
4 in 1 sensor kit consists of:
1. Door sensor
2. PIR motion sensor
3. Temperature sensor
4. Light sensor
Door sensor PIR motion sensor Temperature sensor Light sensor
Enter a short and
relevant name Indicates the location
of the motion area Enter the sensor
location and set C for Celsius and F for
Fahrenheit
Luminance / light sensor built-in to the 4
in 1 sensor kit.
Note: You can purchase additional sensors such as the plug in power outlet.
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[Note] System may show a 5th sensor Smoke detector. If the system shows more than 4 sensors that are
not one of these 4 sensors, please delete the incorrect sensors from the list.
4.4 Scene Mode
You can set 4 schedules: Morning, Away, Home, Sleep Edit Scene, set/change Loop setting
4.5 Scene Edit
1. Swipe screen to the right to switch from work day to off day and customize. 2. Click the checkbox to activate 3. Click the time area to change the time settings:
Note: You can create your own “Custom” day and rename “custom” to a different name.
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4.6 Scene mode temperature settings:
3 Setting options:
1. If temp. is higher than XX degrees, notify me. (for summer setting)
2. If lower than XX degrees, notify me. (for winter setting) 3. If between XX to XX degrees, notify me.
4.7 Scene Mode, Loop setting
1. Set date to work day or off day: Click the date (Sunday to Saturday) lines to switch between work day and off days.
2. Select weekly cycle and only next. Weekly cycle means it works every week. Only next means it alarms only the next time the set timing is coming.
4.8 Sensor Scene Mode Advanced: Advanced feature is to provide the override capability to the sensor settings for different scenes:
Aetherlink has these pre-defined scenes for you to set up situations/scenarios to override the current
scheduled settings as a temporary override.
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1. Home Theater: At home, door closed 2. Party Scene: party time, door open, should turn off all motion
detections. 3. Business Travel: away from home/office, turn on all sensors as
away. 4. Cancel: Cancel current sensor settings, which is to disable all
sensors. 5. AetherLink:
These 5 scenarios are higher priorities than scheduling modes. The user can change the names of these 5 modes. Aetherlink app is putting the Aetherlink on the 5th one. They are all the same functions. Ex. You can change it to arm, disarm, home, Etc. You can define these Scenes for any scheduled override. You can set different arming for each advanced scene acting as an override. ONLY one advanced scene can be active at a given time.
How to override schedule by the Advanced mode: Click Advanced then select the scene you like to use
Selecting the scene system will high-light the scene
Now you see the current mode set to Business Travel
[Note] How to cancel the Advanced Mode?
Return to schedule mode and select any schedule to activate the mode. User can select only one mode
at a time.
Click the icon to change the Advanced mode settings:
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4.9 Alarm
Chick the sensor tab to locate the sensor alarm you like to check. Click the alarm list line to see alarm snapshots.
The Alarm lists are grouped by sensors on top of the list below the menu.
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5. Camera System Settings:
Settings for the selected / current viewing of the camera
5.1 Change the Camera Password
Enter the old and new password. Best practice: You should change the password after completing the system setup, otherwise, other people may be able to access your camera if they know your device ID.
5.2 Share the Camera Pictures
You can use Weibo to share your Aetherlink photos
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5.3 Setup the Camera Recording
You can record on SD card (not included in the camera, you need to purchase it separately) or on BaiduCloud. If the camera cannot detect SD card, it will show:
5.4 System Tools for the Camera
1. Reboot the camera 2. Set to private mode, blacking out the camera, no one can view the camera. 3. OSD (On Screen Display) 4. Motion Detection 5. Sync. Camera time with your cell phone. 6. Set Frequency to 50 Hz or 60 Hz 7. Flip / mirror Control 7.a. Flip video for ceiling mounted cameras 7.b. Mirror Video
[Notes]
1. There is no Save button to save the setting, the selection is activated when returning to the
other page.
2. OSD means On Screen Display. It is the time displayed on the upper left corner. User can disable
it.
3. Motion detection is a function to trigger the event when the video is changing (a motion is
detected). This is a cheap function and a very weak function with lots of false alarm. We
recommend users to disable it.
4. Mirror video is to make the video displayed in a mirror way. Also, flip video is to display the
video in an upside-down way.
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5.5 Display the Camera’s Properties
Here you can find out if your device ID (S/N number) and model #. Please provide this information when requiring technical support.
5.6 Viewer and Camera Upgrading
Here you can find out if your firmware and software are the latest version. Please provide this information when getting technical support. System will automatically update your firmware if the version is outdated. Warning: Please Do NOT unplug the Power during the upgrade, the camera will sound off a long beep. In case you unplug the power before the upgrade is completed, the device will be dead, and you have to ship it back to the factory for repair.
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VII. Best practices: 1. Change the camera name to show a significant or relevant camera name. Replace the camera icon
with a real photo.
2. You should change your password immediately after setting up the camera.
3. The system provides the forgot password feature. You can also perform a device reset to factory
settings to reset the password.
Edit Camera settings, forgot password. [Note] Forgot password can only work when camera and the app are connected to the same router. That means this function is only for users at home with the camera. (For a safety reason).
Notes:
1. System automatically notifies the user if the firmware version is not the latest and asks for the version
upgrade.
System automatically updates your firmware if the version is outdated. Warning: Please Do NOT unplug
the Power during the upgrade, the camera will sound off a long beep. In case you unplug the power
before the upgrade is completed, the device will be dead, and you have to ship it back to the factory
for repair.
Please do NOT ever unplug the power during the version upgrade until the upgrade is completed.
Unplugging the power will disable the camera, then you need to ship the camera back to the factory
for repair.
5. You can rotate the screen from portrait to landscape automatically if you turn on the “Auto rotate
screen” setting from your smart phone.
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VIII. Troubleshooting 1. How do you know the Aetherlink server is working properly?
A: the camera is ready -The indicated green light is constantly on.
2. How do you know if the camera has no power?
A: The indicating light is not on. Most likely the camera has malfunctioned; if you unplug power
during firmware upgrade it will cause the camera to malfunction too.
3. What to do if you forget the password?
A: Retrieve the password in a local area network (at the camera location under the same
network)
4. What to do if you cannot detect the camera from the smart phone?
A: It is most likely internet connectivity problems. It could be a connection problem between the
camera to the cloud or cellphone to the cloud.
5. What if I cannot detect the sensor from the camera?
A: It can mean many things either the Internet connection is too weak, camera is
malfunctioning, sensors are too far away from the camera or sensors’ batteries are low in
power.
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Appendix A
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference.
Introduction
The slim multi-sensor GKB AA-103 has PIR, door/window, temperature and illumination, 4 sensors function in one, based on Z-WaveTM technology. Z-WaveTM is a wireless communication protocol designed for home automation, specifically to remotely control applications in residential and light commercial environments. The technology uses a low-power RF radio embedded or retrofitted into home electronic devices and systems, such as lighting, home access control, entertainment systems and other household appliances.
The device adopt the Z-WaveTM 500 series chip, when your Z-WaveTM network system is all made by Z-WaveTM 500 series devices. The network system will have the advantages as below.
• Concurrent multi-channel support reduces external interference.
• Better RF range, increases about 10 meters in indoor.
• Supports 100 Kbps transmission speed, speeds up communication.
GKB AA-103GB / GKB AA-103GW
Z-Wave 4 in 1 Multi-Sensor
User’s Manual
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1. Adding to Z-WaveTM Network There are two tamper keys in the device, one is in the back side, another is in the front side. Both of them can add, remove, reset or associate from Z-WaveTM network.
In the first time, add the device into the Z-WaveTM network. First, make sure the primary controller is in the add mode. And then power on the device, just take out the insulation Mylar in the back side of the device. The device will auto start the NWI (Network Wide Inclusion) mode. And it should be included in 5 seconds. You will see the LED light ON one second.
1-1 Z-wave functions
Function Description
Add
1. Have Z-WaveTM Controller entered inclusion mode. 2. Pressing tamper key three times within 1.5 seconds to enter the inclusion mode. 3. After add successful, the device will wake to receive the setting command from Z-
WaveTM Controller about 20 seconds. command from Z-WaveTM Controller after about 20 seconds.
Remove 1. Have Z-WaveTM Controller entered exclusion mode. 2. Pressing tamper key three times within 1.5 seconds to enter the exclusion mode. Node
ID has been excluded.
Reset
Notice: Use this procedure only in the event that the primary controller is lost or otherwise inoperable. 1. Pressing tamper key four times within 1.5 seconds and do not release the tamper key in
the 4thpressed, and the LED will light ON. 2. After 3 seconds the LED will turn OFF, after that within 2 seconds, release the tamper
key. If successful, the LED will light ON one second. Otherwise, the LED will flash once. 3. IDs are excluded and all settings will reset to factory default.
Association
1. Have Z-WaveTM Controller entered association mode. 2. Pressing tamper key three times within 1.5 seconds to enter the association mode. Note: The device support 2 groups. The group 1 is for receiving the report message, like triggered event, temperature, illumination etc. The group 2 is for light control, the device will send the “Basic Set” command to this group. And each group support 8 nodes maximum.
Failed or success in add/remove the node ID can be viewed from Z-WaveTM Controller.
Notice 1: Always RESET a Z-WaveTM device before trying to add it to a Z-WaveTM network.
Notice 2: When the device is in NWI mode, the sensor won’t function. The NWI mode will timeout after 30 seconds. Press the tamper key 3 times to abort the NWI mode.
2. Pre-installation
(Things to consider before installation)
1. The recommended mounting height is 160cm
2. Don't let the device facing the window or the sunlight.
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3. Don't let the device facing source of heat, like heaters, etc.
3. Installation
3.1. Battery Installation
When the device report the low battery message. The user should replace the battery to new one. The battery type is CR123A, 3.0V.The way to open the front cover please follow below steps.
1. Press 1 until you hear a click sound
2. Hold the front cover and pull up
Close the front cover: To close the front cover, please follow below steps: Replace the new battery and install the cover back.
1. Put the front cover bottom like in 1, and press down.
2. Push the front cover top 2.
Choosing a Suitable Location
1. The recommended mounting height is 160cm
2. Don't let the device facing the window or the sunlight.
3. Don't let the device facing the source of heat. For instance the heater or the air-condition.
3.2. Add the device into the Z-WaveTM network.
First, make sure the primary controller is in the inclusion mode, then power on the device, and take out the insulation Mylar in the back side of the device. The device will auto start the NWI (Network Wide Inclusion) mode and it should be included in 5 seconds. You will see the LED light ON for one second.
3.3 Testing:
There are two types of double coated tapes in the accessory pack, one is thicker (hereinafter referred to as “tape A”) and the other one is thinner (hereinafter referred to as “tape B”). “Tape A” can be used for the initial test. The right way for “tape A” installation is to stick it to the position below the tamper key. The thicker tape won't let the tamper key close, so the sensor will enter in test mode. This way you can test if the installation was entirely successful.
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3.4 Go back to normal mode:
After the test is finished and you decide to fix sensor on the wall, then you can remove tape A and mount the sensor by using tape B. This will close the tamper key and will let the sensor enter normal mode.
4. Specifications
Power by CR123A lithium battery.
Signal (Frequency):
868.40 MHz, 869.85 MHz (EU),
908.40 MHz, 916.00 MHz (US),
922~927 MHz (JP/TW),
921.40 MHz, 919.80 MHz (ANZ),
869.00 MHz (RU),
865.20 MHz (IN),
916.00 MHz (IL),
Range:
Minimum 30 meters indoor,
70 meters outdoor line of sight.
Operating Temperature: -10oC ~ 40oC
For indoor use only.
Specifications subject to change without notice due to continuing product improvement.
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Please refer to the website
”http://www.powercctvs.com” for more information.