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Panasonic HomeHawk User Manual

Panasonic HomeHawk
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User’s Guide
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Panasonic HomeHawk Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution1080p Full HD
Two-Way AudioYes
Weather ResistantYes, IP65 rated
ConnectivityWi-Fi (2.4GHz)
Night VisionYes
StorageMicroSD card (up to 128GB)
Power SourceAC Adapter
Motion DetectionYes
CompatibilityAmazon Alexa
Camera TypeOutdoor

Summary

Welcome to the HomeHawk!

What is the HomeHawk?

Introduces the Panasonic Home Monitoring Camera system and its app.

What kinds of devices are available?

Overview of Device Types

Details the expandable nature of the Home Monitoring Camera system.

Usage examples

Introduction to Usage Scenarios

Describes common system features, required devices, and settings.

System setup

System setup overview

Outlines the four basic steps for accessing the access point and devices.

Initial setup

Guides through the initial setup of the HomeHawk app and access point.

Registering other mobile devices

Explains how to register additional mobile devices to the access point.

Using the app

App basics overview

Provides an introduction to the HomeHawk app's functionality.

Using the home screen

Describes the layout and elements of the HomeHawk app's home screen.

Displaying the settings menu

Explains how to access and navigate the app's settings menu.

Selecting devices

Guides on choosing the desired access point and device within the app.

Accessing from multiple mobile devices

Details limitations when multiple mobile devices access the system simultaneously.

Using multiple access points

Explains how to configure and access multiple HomeHawk systems.

Confirming system status

Describes methods for checking the status of the access point and connected devices.

Device LED indicators

Explains the meaning of LED indicators on various devices for status indication.

System expansion

System expansion overview

Details how to expand the system by registering additional devices.

Registering devices

Guides on registering devices purchased separately from the access point.

Registering access points and cameras

Guides on adding access points and various types of cameras to the system.

Access point features

Changing access point names

Instructions on how to rename access points for easier identification.

Mode settings

Mode settings overview

Explains how modes operate access points and cameras based on motion detection.

Checking and selecting modes

Guides on viewing, accessing, and selecting operational modes.

Creating new modes

Instructions for creating custom operational modes for cameras.

Editing and deleting modes

How to modify existing modes or remove them from the system.

Amazon Alexa features

Overview and linking

Introduces Amazon Alexa integration and linking to Echo Show.

Controlling devices with Alexa

Details voice commands for controlling cameras via Amazon Alexa.

Google Home features

Overview and linking

Introduces Google Home integration and linking to Google Home devices.

Controlling devices with Google Home

Explains voice commands for controlling cameras via Google Home.

System settings and maintenance

Notification settings

Guides on selecting and configuring status notifications for the system.

Login settings

Covers automatic login configuration and changing the login password.

Event logs

How to view and delete event logs containing sensor detections and errors.

Network features

Changing IP settings

Explains how to configure IP address modes for network connectivity.

Port forwarding settings

Details port forwarding configuration for remote access.

Deregistering devices

Guides on removing mobile devices or access points from the system.

Access point SD cards

SD card capacity and recording time

Details SD card capacity and their corresponding recording durations.

SD card formatting

Instructions on how to format an SD card before inserting it into the access point.

Support information

Accessing user guides and support

How to access the User's Guide, customer support, and installation guides.

Appendix

Viewing system information

How to view mobile device and system status information.

Software information

Details about copyright, open source software, and EULA for the app.

Front door camera and outdoor camera features

Overview

Introduces the capabilities of front door and outdoor cameras.

Viewing live camera images

Guides on accessing and interacting with the live camera feed.

Camera operation and settings

Covers audio control, viewing modes, night vision, recording, and snapshot features.

Manual recording and snapshots

Instructions for manually recording video and taking still images.

Talking to the camera

How to use two-way audio communication with the camera.

Playing back recordings

Guides on viewing recorded camera footage and using playback controls.

Managing recordings (erasing/protecting)

Instructions on how to erase or protect recorded camera images.

Using an HD camera

Setting up an HD camera overview

Outlines the basic steps for connecting an HD camera to your mobile device.

Initial setup for iPhone/iPad

Step-by-step guide for setting up HD cameras on iOS devices.

Initial setup for Android devices

Step-by-step guide for setting up HD cameras on Android devices.

Registering additional mobile devices

How to register more mobile devices to an already set-up HD camera.

HD camera basics

Covers initial password requirements and general app usage notes.

Accessing from multiple devices

Details limitations when multiple mobile devices access an HD camera.

Viewing HD camera list and live images

How to view the list of HD cameras and access live feeds.

HD camera viewing options

Explains settings like smart recording, volume, thumbnail, sensor logs, and firmware.

Talking to the HD camera

Guides on using two-way audio with HD cameras in different talk modes.

HD camera recording

Instructions for manual recording and accessing the recording list.

Playing back and erasing recordings

How to play, erase all, or erase selected HD camera recordings.

HD camera SD cards

Details SD card capacity, formatting, and how recordings are stored.

Confirming HD camera status

Explains how cameras provide feedback via status notifications and alert tones.

HD camera LED indicator

Explains the meaning of HD camera LED indicators and how to manage them.

Smart recording features

Guides on creating smart recording scenarios triggered by schedules.

Sensor triggers and scenario management

Creating sensor-triggered scenarios, enabling/disabling, and editing them.

Erasing smart recording scenarios

Instructions for deleting unwanted smart recording scenarios.

HD camera sensor features

Details motion, sound, and temperature sensors and viewing sensor history.

Temperature and sound sensors

Configuring temperature and sound detection notifications.

Motion detection settings

Adjusting motion detection sensitivity and defining detection areas.

HD camera speaker volume

Adjusting the volume for the HD camera's speaker.

Image and frame rate settings

Adjusting image brightness, resolution, and frame rate for optimal viewing.

Recording overwrite

Setting up automatic erasure of old recordings when the SD card is full.

Talk mode and recording sound

Configuring talk modes and whether to record audio with video.

Night vision and thumbnail image

Settings for night vision functionality and setting camera thumbnails.

Other image and bit rate settings

Adjusting image orientation, time stamp, and confirming bit rate.

General settings and notifications

Configuring automatic login, passwords, device profiles, and notification types.

Login password and device profiles

Managing camera login passwords and assigning names/locations to cameras.

Network features (HD camera)

Checking network status and configuring IP address modes.

Port forwarding settings

Configuring port forwarding for remote camera access.

MTU settings and access point deletion

Adjusting MTU settings and deleting saved wireless access points.

Firmware update and reset

Updating camera firmware and resetting camera settings to defaults.

Using the camera's reset button

Instructions for resetting camera settings using the physical reset button.

Adding and deregistering HD cameras

Procedures for adding new HD cameras and removing mobile device registrations.

Troubleshooting

General information and power checks

Basic troubleshooting steps covering power and general checks.

Network and system connection issues

Troubleshooting network connectivity and system connection problems.

Messages and error handling

Explains common error messages and how to resolve them.

Initial setup and mobile connection issues

Troubleshooting initial setup failures and mobile connection problems.

Camera connection and password issues

Resolving connection failures and forgotten login passwords for devices.

Notification issues

Troubleshooting problems with receiving status notifications.

Camera update, charging, and audio issues

Resolving issues with camera updates, charging, and sound recording.

Image quality and condensation issues

Addressing problems with camera image colors and condensation.

Performance and image display issues

Resolving delays, poor night images, and display problems.

Sensor trigger issues

Addressing problems with sensors being triggered too easily.

Sensor notification and display issues

Troubleshooting issues with sensor notifications and display in history.

Alexa device not responding

Resolving issues where Amazon Alexa devices do not respond to voice commands.

Google Home device and Chromecast issues

Troubleshooting Google Home device response and Chromecast display problems.

About this document

Document information and compatibility

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