Panasonic HomeHawk KX-HNC500

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What is the HomeHawk?

Overview

The Panasonic Home Monitoring Camera is a wireless network of devices that help you monitor your

home. Its easy-to-use app allows you to stay in charge even when away from home.

Getting started with the HomeHawk!

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Table of Contents2
What Is the Homehawk6
Overview6
What Kinds of Devices Are Available7
Panasonic Home Monitoring Camera Device Lineup7
Access Point (KX-HNB700, KX-HNB705)9
Front Door Camera (KX-HNC700, KX-HNC705)10
Outdoor Camera (KX-HNC710, KX-HNC715)11
HD Camera (KX-HNC800, KX-HNC805, KX-HN1003)12
Shelf Camera (KX-HNC810, KX-HNC815)13
Floor Camera (KX-HNC850, KX-HNC855)14
Window Camera (KX-HNC500, KX-HNC505)15
Usage Examples16
Introduction16
I Want to View Live Camera Images While I'M out16
I Want to Know if Someone Approaches My Home While I'M out16
I Want to Automatically Sound a Voice Alert to Protect My Packages17
I Want to View Color Images at Night17
I Want to Know When My Baby Wakes up17
I Want to Know When a Room Gets too Hot or Cold17
I Want the Lights to Turn on Automatically When I Come Home18
I Want the Lights to Turn on Automatically When I'M Away on Vacation18
I Want to Record Images 24/718
I Only Want to Receive Notifications When Motion Is Detected for People19
Downloading the [Homehawk] App20
Downloading the [Homehawk] App (Overview)20
Setting up Devices21
App Basics21
App Basics (Overview)21
Using the Home Screen22
Displaying the Settings Menu26
Selecting Devices26
Accessing from Multiple Mobile Devices26
Exiting and Logging out27
Confirming System Status27
Confirming System Status (Overview)27
Status Notifications27
Device LED Indicators28
System Expansion33
System Expansion (Overview)33
Registering Devices33
Mobile Device Features34
Mobile Device Features (Overview)34
Amazon Alexa Features35
Amazon Alexa Features (Overview)35
Linking with Your Amazon Echo Show36
Using Amazon Alexa to Control Devices37
Google Home Features38
Google Home Features (Overview)38
Linking with Your Google Home38
Using Google Home to Control Devices39
System Settings and Maintenance40
Country/Region Settings40
Event Logs40
Deregistering Devices41
Support Information43
Accessing the User's Guide43
Accessing Customer Support43
Viewing the Camera Installation / Removal Guide43
Viewing System Information43
Viewing Privacy Information43
Appendix44
Copyright Information44
Open Source Software Information44
Software Information44
Notice for AVC Patent Portfolio License44
Using a Shelf, Floor, and Window Camera45
Shelf Camera Setup45
Shelf Camera Setup (Overview)45
Shelf Camera Initial Setup45
Registering Other Mobile Devices to the Shelf Camera47
Shelf Camera Features49
Shelf Camera Features (Overview)49
Viewing the Camera Image/Recording List Screen49
Viewing the Live Camera Image Screen50
Recording Camera Images (Manual Recording)53
Taking Snapshots53
Talking to the Camera54
Viewing the Recording List Screen54
Playing Back Recordings56
Erasing Recordings57
Protecting Recordings58
Detection Area59
Motion Sensitivity59
Detection Test59
Temperature Sensor60
Temperature Units60
Sound Sensitivity60
Camera SD Cards60
Shelf Camera Mode Settings62
Shelf Camera Mode Settings (Overview)62
Preset Modes62
Checking the Selected Mode63
Accessing the Mode Screen63
Selecting Modes63
Turning Modes off63
Creating New Modes63
Editing Modes64
Deleting Modes64
Automatic Mode Switching64
Configuring Geo-Fencing65
Floor Camera Setup67
Floor Camera Setup (Overview)67
Floor Camera Initial Setup67
Registering Other Mobile Devices to the Floor Camera69
Floor Camera Features70
Floor Camera Features (Overview)71
Viewing the Camera Image/Recording List Screen71
Viewing the Live Camera Image Screen72
Recording Camera Images (Manual Recording)75
Taking Snapshots75
Talking to the Camera76
Viewing the Recording List Screen76
Playing Back Recordings78
Erasing Recordings79
Protecting Recordings80
Adjusting the Lighting81
Battery Status81
Detection Area82
Motion Sensitivity82
Detection Test82
Temperature Sensor83
Temperature Units83
Sound Sensitivity83
Camera SD Cards83
Floor Camera Mode Settings85
Floor Camera Mode Settings (Overview)85
Preset Modes85
Checking the Selected Mode86
Accessing the Mode Screen86
Selecting Modes86
Turning Modes off86
Creating New Modes86
Editing Modes87
Deleting Modes87
Automatic Mode Switching87
Configuring Geo-Fencing88
Window Camera Setup90
Window Camera Setup (Overview)90
Window Camera Initial Setup90
Registering Other Mobile Devices to the Window Camera92
Window Camera Features94
Window Camera Features (Overview)94
Viewing the Camera Image/Recording List Screen94
Viewing the Live Camera Image Screen95
Recording Camera Images (Manual Recording)97
Taking Snapshots98
Viewing the Recording List Screen98
Playing Back Recordings100
Erasing Recordings102
Protecting Recordings102
Detection Area103
Motion Sensitivity104
Camera SD Cards104
Window Camera Mode Settings106
Window Camera Mode Settings (Overview)106
Preset Modes106
Checking the Selected Mode107
Accessing the Mode Screen107
Selecting Modes107
Turning Modes off107
Creating New Modes107
Editing Modes108
Deleting Created Modes108
General Features109
Status109
Sound Settings (Shelf Cameras and Floor Cameras Only)109
Recording Settings110
Using Night Vision (Shelf Cameras and Floor Cameras Only)111
Video Settings112
Changing the Name of Cameras113
Status LED113
Maintenance Reminder (Window Cameras Only)114
Updating Firmware114
Resetting Camera Settings114
Bit Rate Settings for Amazon Echo Show and Google Home114
Time Adjustment115
Displaying Device Information115
Notification Settings115
Login Settings116
Network Features116
Home Wireless Network SSID Features117
Front Door Camera and Outdoor Camera Setup119
Front Door Camera and Outdoor Camera Setup (Overview)119
Initial Setup119
Registering Other Mobile Devices to the Access Point120
Front Door Camera and Outdoor Camera Features123
Front Door Camera and Outdoor Camera Features (Overview)123
Main Features123
Viewing the Camera Image/Recording List Screen123
Viewing the Live Camera Image Screen125
Recording Camera Images (Manual Recording)127
Taking Snapshots127
Talking to the Camera128
Viewing the Recording List Screen128
Playing Back Recordings130
Erasing Recordings130
Protecting Recordings131
Mode Settings132
Mode Settings (Overview)132
Checking the Selected Mode133
Accessing the Mode Screen133
Selecting Modes133
Turning Modes off133
Preset Modes133
Creating New Modes134
Editing Modes135
Deleting Modes135
Status135
Camera Battery Level135
Camera Signal Strength136
Image, Sound, and Recording Settings136
Speaker Volume Settings136
Recording Settings137
Using Night Vision137
Video Settings137
Detection Settings139
Detection Area139
Motion Sensitivity139
Disabling Detections When Leaving Your House (Front Door Cameras Only)139
Detection Test140
Front Door Camera and Outdoor Camera Settings140
Changing the Name of Cameras140
Status LED140
Updating Firmware141
Resetting Camera Settings141
Access Point Features141
Access Point Features (Overview)141
Recording Settings143
Bit Rate Settings for Amazon Echo Show and Google Home143
Time Adjustment143
Displaying Device Information144
Updating the Firmware144
Notification Settings144
Login Settings144
Network Features145
Home Wireless Network SSID Features146
Access Point SD Cards147
Using an HD Camera148
HD Camera Setup148
HD Camera Setup (Overview)148
Downloading the [Homehawk] App148
Setting up the HD Camera149
HD Camera Basics151
HD Camera Basics (Overview)151
Displaying the Options Menu151
Accessing the HD Camera from Multiple Devices152
HD Camera Main Features152
HD Camera Main Features (Overview)152
Using the Home Screen153
Viewing Live HD Camera Images153
Taking Snapshots155
Talking to the HD Camera155
Recording HD Camera Images (Manual Recording)156
Viewing the HD Camera Recording List156
Playing Back HD Camera Recordings157
Erasing HD Camera Recordings158
HD Camera SD Cards158
Confirming HD Camera Status159
Confirming HD Camera Status (Overview)159
Status Notifications159
HD Camera LED Indicator160
Smart Recording Features161
Smart Recording Features (Overview)161
Creating Smart Recording Scenarios161
Turning Smart Recording Scenarios on and off162
Editing Smart Recording Scenarios163
Erasing Smart Recording Scenarios163
HD Camera Sensor Features163
HD Camera Sensor Features (Overview)163
Viewing HD Camera Sensor History163
Temperature Sensor164
Sound Sensor164
Motion Detection165
Image, Sound, and Recording Settings165
HD Camera Speaker Volume165
Image Brightness166
Image Resolution166
Frame Rate166
Recording Overwrite167
Talk Mode167
Recording Sound167
Night Vision Mode167
Thumbnail Image168
Other Image Settings168
HD Camera Settings169
General Settings169
Login Password170
HD Camera Device Profiles171
Network Features171
Updating the HD Camera's Firmware172
Resetting the HD Camera's Settings173
System Expansion174
Registering Other Mobile Devices to the HD Camera174
Adding Another HD Camera174
Deregistering Your Mobile Device174
Troubleshooting176
General Information176
Messages178
Initial Setup179
Connecting from Your Mobile Device179
Notification Features180
Shelf Camera Features181
General Issues181
Initial Setup by WPS182
Initial Setup by Basic Setup184
Floor Camera Features185
General Issues185
Initial Setup by WPS186
Initial Setup by Basic Setup188
Window Camera Features189
General Issues189
Initial Setup by WPS190
Initial Setup by Bluetooth191
Front Door Camera and Outdoor Camera Features191
HD Camera Sensor Features193
Amazon Alexa Features194
Google Home Features194
Warranty195
Limited Warranty (ONLY for U.S.A.)195

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