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Pairing the Kami Doorbell Through the Cove Connect App
Instructions on installing and pairing your Kami Doorbell Camera A Few Things to Know: This camera runs off of a 2.4GHz Network, so if your router is dual-band, please make sure your phone is connected to the 2.4GHz network before starting. If you are unsure what network your router is broadcasting, we suggest contacting your Internet Service Provider and they can let you know which one it is on and how to switch it to the 2.4 GHz. This doorbell camera communicates using the Cove Connect app, so if you do not see the cameras section of your app, and are on the Plus plan, please call us at 855.268.3669, and we can help you get that added. Charging Your Camera Whether you decide to wire your Kami Doorbell Camera to your home's existing wiring, or you choose to power the camera with battery only, you'll need to make sure your camera is fully charged. Remove the protective cover from your camera by pressing down on the top portion of the camera and lifting the cover until you hear a snapping sound. Charge your battery using the included micro USB cable. Once your camera is fully charged, the indicator light will turn from red to green (this can take up to 6 hours). Push the battery into the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct direction. *To remove the battery, push the tab adjacent to the compartment down. The Pairing Process Download the Cove Connect app from the Google Play Store or App Store. Sign in to the app. Make sure your phone is connected to your home Wi-Fi network. Once you’re logged into the app, navigate to the cameras section. Then tap the “+” symbol to add a camera. Select “Kami Doorbell Camera.” If this is your first time pairing a camera, you may be prompted with a request to access your phone’s camera. If so, click "allow." Scan the QR code on the back of the doorbell camera. Insert the battery into the camera. Once the battery is inserted, the camera should say, “Waiting to connect.…Read More -
How to Mount Your Kami Doorbell Camera (Digital Doorbell)
Instructions on mounting your Kami Doorbell Camera with a digital doorbell. Before You Get Started: Note: The Kami Doorbell Camera is not currently compatible with digital doorbell chimes. If you have a digital doorbell, you will need to detach the chime in order to install your doorbell camera. If you would prefer to return your doorbell camera, please reach out to our customer support team at 855.268.3669. Make sure you've completed the pairing process for your doorbell camera and that the camera connects to your Wi-Fi network from the location at which you intend to install your camera. You'll need to determine if your doorbell is mechanical or digital. To find out, press your current doorbell button. If it makes the classic “ding-dong” bell noise, you probably have a mechanical doorbell. If a melody or chime plays through a speaker, then your doorbell is digital. Materials What’s Included? What You’ll Need 1/4 Inch Drill Bit Drill Mounting Your Doorbell Camera Go to your home’s breaker box. Turn off the breaker that powers your doorbell. If you’re not sure which breaker powers your doorbell, you can turn off the master breaker. Unscrew and remove your existing doorbell. Disconnect the two wires from the doorbell and leave them exposed and separated, as they will connect to your new doorbell camera. To keep the wires from disappearing into your wall, you may consider bending them to hold them in place. Go to your chime box. Remove the cover. Unscrew the screws in the “trans” and “front” ports. Detach the chime wires. Replace the chime box cover. Attach the doorbell diode to the two terminal screws on the back of your doorbell camera by loosening each of the screws slightly and sliding each end of the diode under one of the screws (see image). Select a backplate for your camera based on your desired camera angle. If you’d like the camera to point straight ahead, use Backplate No. 1. If you’d like the camera to point in a specific direction, use Backplate No. 2.…Read More -
How to Mount Your Kami Doorbell Camera (Mechanical Doorbell)
Instructions on mounting your Kami Doorbell Camera with a mechanical doorbell. Before You Get Started: Make sure you've completed the pairing process for your doorbell camera and that the camera connects to your Wi-Fi network from the location at which you intend to install your camera. You'll need to determine if your doorbell is mechanical or digital. To find out, press your current doorbell button. If it makes the classic “ding-dong” bell noise, you probably have a mechanical doorbell. If a melody or chime plays through a speaker, then your doorbell is digital. Materials What’s Included? What You’ll Need 1/4 Inch Drill Bit Drill Mounting Your Doorbell Camera Go to your home’s breaker box. Turn off the breaker that powers your doorbell. If you’re not sure which breaker powers your doorbell, you can turn off the master breaker. Unscrew and remove your existing doorbell. Disconnect the two wires from the doorbell and leave them exposed and separated, as they will connect to your new doorbell camera. To keep the wires from disappearing into your wall, you may consider bending or taping them to hold them in place temporarily. Go to your chime box. Remove the cover. Connect the chime connector’s forked wires to the “trans” and “front” ports. Screw the terminal screws back in place until secure. Set the chime connector inside the chime box and replace the chime box cover. Select a backplate for your camera based on your desired camera angle. If you’d like the camera to point straight ahead, use Backplate No. 1. If you’d like the camera to point in a specific direction, use Backplate No. 2. If you’d like the camera to angle up or down, use Backplate No. 3. Hold your desired backplate against the wall. With a pencil, mark the desired distance between the two holes in the backplate. Drill holes in the two spots you’ve marked. Screw your backplate into place using the included long screws and wall anchors (see image). Pull the wires from the doorbell through the backplate.…Read More
