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User manual for the LaView L2 Pan-Tilt Light Bulb Camera: what's in the box, app setup and pairing, installation, troubleshooting, motion detection, specifications, and warranty.

This User Manual covers the L2 Pan-Tilt Light Bulb Camera, including the camera overview, app setup and pairing, ceiling installation, troubleshooting, motion detection, and product specifications.

For step-by-step setup, please also read the Quick Start Guide included in the package or check out our Youtube tutorials.

Camera Overview

L2 camera diagram with Bulb Base, Rotating Head, TF Card Slot, Reset Button, and Lens labeled

What's in the Box

PLEASE CONSULT THIS CHECKLIST FOR ALL PARTS.

Box contents: L2, Bulb Base, Screws, User Manual, Quick Start Guide

Reset

Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds to reset the device (Camera will return to factory default settings followed by a welcome ringtone.) Wait until the camera is beeping every 15 seconds which means the camera is ready for pairing. If the camera is not beeping, reset the camera again.

AP Mode

After reset, press the reset button for one time to get the camera into AP mode. Then change QR Code to AP Mode in LaView APP.

App Set Up

Tip

For step-by-step Mobile APP set up instruction, please read the Quick Start Guide included in the package or check out our Youtube tutorials.

Download and install app

LaView APP is available for both iOS and Android OS. Search the name 'LaView' in APP Store or Google Play.

Note

The other LaView apps, such as LaView Connect, LaView ONE, LaView Life do NOT support L2 camera.

Please download the LaView APP from the App Store or Scan the QR code below.

LaView app icon with Google Play and App Store download badges
QR code to download the LaView app

Make sure your phone is connected to a 2.4GHZ Wi-Fi network

Complete the app registration process

Follow the in-app instruction to pair the camera

Click on the '+' sign to add the camera. Continue to click "Video Surveillance" > "Smart Camera".

Connect the camera to power via included bulb base (If you are not setting up the camera for the very first time, press the Reset button instead for 5 seconds until you hear a beep.)

Step 1 camera with TF Card Slot and Reset Button labeled; Step 2 phone Wi-Fi entry screen with Living Room network and OK button

Wait until the camera is beeping twice every 15 seconds, which means the camera is in stand-by status and ready for pairing.

Enter the Wi-Fi Password to generate a QR code that carries your Wi-Fi information.

Use the camera to scan the QR code on the phone ( keep the camera 6-8 inches away from the phone ).

Hold the camera 6-8 inches from the phone to scan the QR code

Press 'I Heard a Prompt' after the camera receives the QR code and beeps. The camera will start pairing.

When connecting, you should make sure your router, mobile phone, and camera are as close as possible.

Wait until the camera is connected online.

Customize the camera name to differentiate cameras in different locations and finish pairing process.

If the pairing is not successful, press the Reset button for 5 seconds until you hear a beep and start again. Or check the FAQ section for more troubleshooting steps.

Installation

Screw the camera into the bulb base in the direction of the arrow

Screw the camera into the bulb base in the direction of the arrow

Mount the camera to the ceiling

Mount the camera to the ceiling with the included screws

Troubleshooting

If you cannot connect the camera to the internet, check the following steps

  • Ensure you are connecting to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi not 5GHz.
Connect to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, not the 5GHz network
  • Ensure Wi-Fi password or SSID is correct.
  • Ensure the camera is placed as close to the router as possbile.
  • Ensure the camera is powered on and is beeping twice every 15 seconds before scanning the QR code.
  • Ensure you are using the correct APP ( LaView ).
  • Ensure the camera is scanning the QR code on the phone in the correct way.
  • If the above doesn't help, reset the camera and start pairing again.

What can I do if the camera stopped working?

  • Close and restart the APP.
  • Check if Wi-Fi settings is changed. If so, please reset the camera.
  • Ensure the router is powered on and online.
  • Ensure the camera is powered on.
  • Ensure the router has decent network bandwidth.
  • Check the app is on the latest version.

Motion Detection

How to turn on and off motion detection?

  • To turn on or off motion detection and Human detection setting, go to the camera menu and click on Detection Alarm Settings.

What can I do if I cannot receive notifications?

  • Ensure your phone notification setting is enabled for LaView APP.
  • Ensure the phone has decent network.
  • Ensure the camera is online.

What can I do if I receive too many notifications?

  • If the camera is placed at a location with heavy traffic, we recommend you relocate it to a place with less traffic to receive fewer alerts.
  • Objects with human body shape such as stuffed toys may be detected as human and trigger the alerts, remove those if they constantly show up in the camera.

Others

What can I do if the image is not clear?

  • The camera is equipped with 2K Full HD lens and sensor to produce superior image, however the image quality may be affected by the lighting condition.
  • Ensure the camera is NOT facing to environment with poor lighting condition or with extreme high contrast. Ensure it is NOT facing directly to bright lighting source such as sun light.
  • Ensure your phone and your router has enough bandwidth to stream HD video. A minimum of 2MBps is required to stream each 2K camera. If the network does not meet this requirement, the live-view stream will be downgraded to SD automatically.

Night Vision

  • The camera is equipped with Infred LED technology to capture black and white night vision image in detail at night. However, the night vision image quality may be affected by the following factor:
  • There are high contrast light sources such as car headlight pointing to the camera.

Waterproof and Outdoor Use

Daytime and Night sample images from the camera
  • For more technical questions or tutorials such as Alexa setup, Cloud Storage setting, please follow in-APP tutorial section in the LaView APP or visit our Youtube tutorials.
  • We proudly offer a 1-year warranty on all of our products. This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable.
  • If you wish to return a product within the return period, please message us directly in your Amazon account or on our website.
  • If you have any question about the product, please feel free to contact us: [email protected]

FCC Compliance

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,
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications or change to this equipment. Such modifications or change could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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 or more 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.

RF warning statement:

To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Customer Service

  • LIVE CHAT: In LaView APP or on laviewusa.com
  • Email: [email protected] — Our professional techinicians are commited to reply all your requests within 24 hours.
  • If you purchased from Amazon, you can also contact our professional customer service team in your Amazon account.

Parameter

CameraIR Distance33ft
Lens4mm
Day & NightIR Cut Filter with Auto Switch
SystemProcessorHigh-Performance Embedded SOC Processor
WirelessBuilt-in 2.4G Wi-Fi
AudioInputBuilt-in Omni-direction microphone
OutputBuilt-in loudspeaker
VideoCompression StandardH.265
Max.Resolution2560×1440
Frame Rate1~25fps adaptive frame rate of network transmission
WDRHDR
InterfaceCloud StorageLaview Cloud Storage
Local StorageMicro SD Card ( Max. 128G )
PIRPIR Motion Sensor
GeneralOperating Conditions14°F122°F (-10°C50°C) Humidity 95% or Less (non-condensing)
Power SupplyAC 110~240V
Power ConsumptionMax. 6W

Product Warranty Card

Your LaView product is by a 1-year warranty from the purchase date. For more information on repairs, exchanges, and other policies, please visit www.laviewusa.com.

Please send all inquiries through the Contact Form on our website, or email us at [email protected]. And our technicians would be glad to assist you.

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Table of Contents

Camera Overview
What's in the Box
Reset
AP Mode
App Set Up
Installation
Troubleshooting
If you cannot connect the camera to the internet, check the following steps
What can I do if the camera stopped working?
Motion Detection
How to turn on and off motion detection?
What can I do if I cannot receive notifications?
What can I do if I receive too many notifications?
Others
What can I do if the image is not clear?
Night Vision
Waterproof and Outdoor Use
FCC Compliance
Customer Service
Parameter
Product Warranty Card