2. Once logged in, go to Menu, select “Install devices”, then “Camera”
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted plug your Hive View Hive View Outdoor
in and switch the mains power socket on. It will start flashing blue to show it's ready for install
4. Once your Hive View Hive View Outdoor is installed you can change your settings
preferences
You will need the bluetooth on your phone to be on during install. Bluetooth is required for
initial setup only. Once the camera is installed the camera uses Wi-Fi.
Hive View Outdoor installation hints and tips
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Installing your Hive View Outdoor
We want you to get the most from your Hive View Outdoor. Here are some tips to help you
find the perfect spot to position and install it.
Like all our Hive products, Hive View Outdoor is pretty simple to set up. However, if you
decide you’d like a helping hand, head to hivehome.com/install to arrange professional
installation and check availability in your area.
How to make the most of: Person detection
Hive View Outdoor automatically starts recording if it detects motion or sound. But switch on
people detection and it will only record if it picks up a person. Here’s how to get person
detection working for you:
Height: Make sure your camera is just above head height, between 2-2.7m (or 7-9 feet)
from the ground.
Angle: Your camera needs to be slightly tilted down –around 30° (see image 1 below).
Any more than 40° and your camera might not be able to see a person’s face, especially if
they’re wearing a hat or hoodie.
Range: For person detection, the range of the camera is 12m/40 feet during the day and
4.5m/15 feet at night. If you want to monitor an area further away than 12 metres, the
best thing to do is set your camera to motion detection rather than person detection.
Testing: When your camera is set up, walk past at the maximum range you need. If it
doesn’t detect you, try switching motion detection on the settings screen in the app.
Quick Tip: For porches and entrances use full motion detection.
Person detection is ideal if you want to detect people from other movements. But if your camera
is tilted down and monitoring a small area like your entrance or porch, you might not need it.
Instead, set your camera to motion detection to make sure it captures everything.
