Light Bulb Camera use with App Explained and shown 

@meanbesn98 thanks for nice comments. I am glad my video is helpful.

Thanks for the nice comment.

Agreed

Thanks I try hard to give details.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!!

@@RussellALeendersno that is not true. I hav two different bulb cameras for quite a while and I have not been fired to sign up for anything.

Glad it helped! Thanks for your comment.

Can it work with out the memory card?

@@oraynelewis380 It will work without memory card, but you can not record video, only monitor the view of camera when you access it.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

@mhon6159 look at the File type for the video, if it is .264 you will need the VLC Player to play the video. Most video are MP4 file type. Just download the VLC Player. It is free. You can also convert the file type using a video converter.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

Yes, you can add another camera to the app. Just select add camera and go through the setup procedure. After you add the second camera, you will see a selection for two cameras, just can only select one at a time.

Thanks for the info and quick response Sam! Much appreciated! Cheers! 🥂

If you loose your mem card you losse your video. You would need to subscribe to the cloud service offered by the camera people. Then your video is all stored in the cloud and you have it anytime you want even if they steal the camera.

@@samowens44 thanks for the reply! i see, do you happened to know how much is the subscription? And will the camera auto record when it detect motion? Thanks

@aw1359 Yes I will post another video showing a new Light Bulb Camera that works really well and is waterproof. Here is the link to the video and the link to the product is in the description. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s8edYSJ_Ew0.html

The camera does have a light that can be controlled thru the app. It is not really a good source lighting.

@@samowens44 Thanks

Yes, no place to store video.

@jparker5025 Yes, and you have to go to settings and play with the sensitivity setting for motion detection. If there is a tree branch or other item moving in the view of the cam, it thinks it is a person. Put setting on highest level for detection and you may get more real notifications.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

Sorry, I have not programmed timing feature. I set it to record all the time. Best way to use the camera. Don’t miss anything.

@user-rk8em9dn3y The memory card needs to be guided in very carefully. It can miss the slot for connection and go into the side and drop into the housing. Just take the card, and I think I show the direction to place card in the video. If it does not want to go, you need to turn it over and guide it in carefully, it should hit a point that you feel the spring action. Now, one more point, the slot is off to the side of the round mount and the memory card will stick up higher on one side when it is installed. Sorry, they did this, but it requires some careful action to not install into the side slot and loose the card in the housing. You can do it now with these cautions. Just let me know if you still have problems. Here is another video I made that shows the card insertion. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gfGqW_ZI81o.html The section you want to see starts about 24 seconds into the video.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

@n1kkri you can not go by the looks of camera. You need to know the correct app for the camera. You need the user guide for the camera. You might search internet with model number. Find the right app.

There is no charging needed. The power from light socket is there all the time.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

@ag3623 well it is simple, you must give the app access to you photos and video, mic and sound to operate. For someone to watch your stuff, they would have to be able to get your sign in and password. I don't think hackers are interested in spending the time to do this for a home camera. Just enjoy your camera, hackers want big companies where they can make money.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

It should power back up and resume service.

I don’t know.

You are leaving out a lot of information needed to help you. I am not sure of an answer. Offline means the camera is not connected to a WiFi signal. The camera must be set up with the app. You have to first download the app and follow the screen set procedure.

Please...there seem to be so many scam apps out there wanting subscriptions..

You just scan the QR code for the app in the user manual. It will display the App. Then Get it.

Sorry to say the model I use in video is no longer available.

@billking698 thanks for your nice comment to me. I understand the challenges for folks that do not have a strong basic for this new age of computers. You and others like you are who I direct video with a lot of detail as possible. You do need a memory card to store the video you capture. I would use a 64Gig memory card the little micro SD. Now the best way to view the video is to remove the card and place it in the card reader of your Lap Top or PC. Then you can view the video on a big screen. You can watch video on the card through the app, but it is small and can be timely. If you are not familiar with working with memory cards and viewing, get someone you know that can help and ask them to put the video in a playlist for the video player and it will be a nice way to look at the video. You you search my RU-vid channel, I believe I have a video that demonstrates the process. Just search for it. Good Luck.

SAM !...Thank you for your genrosity and kindness sharing your knowledge is a gift !.. I will do as you say....Thx again...B.K.@@samowens44

Look carefully through all the settings and look for light. Open each one, it may be under another button.😇

@@samowens44 Thanks for the reply. I found light, but it only stays on for a few seconds then turns off. I have also sent a message to the seller on Amazon, but I didn't notice it was Woot! They do not ever answer questions. I liked them but I guess they go back. It's too dark out here without any light. Thanks again!

@cheriestern5822 To allow more people to view your camera, there is a feature called Sharing. You would need the person that wants to connect to your camera download the app. Then you would need to go through the procedure of entering the persons email into your sharing section of setup. You need to read the manual on sharing and follow the setup. It is too hard to explain in this comment.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!😊

@rname369 look in the settings carefully, all headings and you will find the light control. You can turn it on or off.

The Light Bulb Camera only supports 2.4 wifi. All Wifi now is at least 2.4 with 5 as an option when available. That is selected at your WiFi router. If you have it set to 5G, the lightbulb camera will not work.

@kialavonne370 first the camera can only work screwed into a light socket with power on it. For ease a lamp with the shade removed will work. The second thing you ask about viewing camera live feed and other apps on your phone. You can only work with one app at a time. So when you view the camera video, you are viewing it through the camera app. Hope this helps your understanding. Oh one more thing. When you mount the camera with bulb up, the video will be upside down. Go to the settings and there is a setting to switch the video upright. Look at all settings to find it.

No, just use your camera the way you want.

@jeanchaff7447 you just screw the base into any light socket. You will have to reset camera to factory settings before you can use it. If the people that owned it and connected to the app, you will have to reset camera back to factory settings. You must not have a user manual. Good luck, I can not help you, too much to teach about apps sign up and all that takes to get the camera to work with “just the camera”. For the future, anything you buy that connects to an app needs a user manual to tell you how to set the camera up. Do not ever by a camera of any kind without a user manual. No one can help you.

Thank you @@samowens44

@nanaof9412 you will find the setting to turn video around in the settings section of app. Just look at the list, it is near the beginning. I have several videos dealing with the Light Bulb camera.

mine is totally different, i did watch your utube but my app doesnt have the flip screen . my camera had me download ... ease life is that the wrong app?

Would you mind mentioning the brand of your camera? I’m in the process of ordering one and I am curious to know which one does not offer the viewing angle setting?

@@jodileigh571 the camera I demonstrated is no longer available. I did get another camera that I think is better, it is waterproof and will pan 360 degrees. Here is the link. amzn.to/3J3KqzY

Yi lot is the app I used.

@@samowens44 So you can use any app? I'm in the same condition as the person above.

@@marywatson8133 No, you can not just use any app. You have to know what app your camera uses. without the instruction manual, it may be hard to find. All the instructions in the user manual for your camera are "NECESSARY" to set up and operate your camera. It is best to buy a new camera and save those instruction, so you can use them again if you need to reset the camera.

you may need to look at the user manual for your product. There you will find the details about what you ask.

@bnb3g hi, thanks for your question. Yes you can watch the video display that appears on you smart phone. Use the Screen Mirroring feature on your Smart Phone. Wipe down from the right top side of the screen. You will see the icon. Two rectangles at an angle to each other. I have a Samsung 4 series TV and when I use the feature, I see a full display on my TV. It is cool and you can view anything on your phone that way. I have an Iphone 15. Don't know if this works with all smart phones. Check it out. Good Luck, it is just what you need for your needs.

@@samowens44 I guess I should’ve been more specific but thanks I alrdy knew about that option which is nice if your not using your phone guess I’ll have to get and ipad and use it so I can have it connected to my tv at all times when I’m home and just use the phone app when I’m not at home to see the tv.

@ephesienjeudy6354 on your cell phone click on the Settings icon, gear symbol. Go down to the Apps section look for app Yi Lot and click on it. Click on notifications and then allow all.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

@boblevy it is hard to tell you the problem without seeing how you set it all up. I have several videos and I cover all steps to set camera up properly. Look at all my lightbulb camera videos. I explain everything you need to know.

@@samowens44 Sam thank you so much, I have tried to reset start over, it still does not work for me and I an MSEE. I have to be doing something very wrong because it is so simple.

I keep getting wifi connection fialed....

You go to settings and look for storage settings and set to all time record.

how much is the cloud?

YI Lot works with all the light Bulb cameras.

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

Turn off WiFi for Camera and it will record, but you can not move the camera. You can move by hand only then.

The camera is not waterproof, so, it must be mounted in a dry location.

Search on Amazon for light bulb camera. There are many to choose from. Compare features of some and make a decision. They all operate basically the same.

Should be fine as long as the signal is good enough for your camera.

You do have to hold the reset button for a while. Good Luck.

You look for the gear icon for settings. Just lo at each item and open up. It will be under one of them.

It only works on a/c voltage.

@sea-zo8ko Yes, you can format the card through your app and delete all the photos and video recorder easily. Just go to the settings and find format section. Or, you can remove the card, place it in the card reader adapter and put into the card reader of your PC. You can then delete the card contents and put it back in the machine. There is no need, as the camera records over the oldest video or photos. So you can just keep on recording and you will have the latest video within the scope of the size of you memory card. Good Luck.

The power setup I used was to demonstrate. You can screw the bulb camera into any light socket. Even a lamp.

Yes, I would like to know the Cloud Pricing? and app name or link too

Go to settings and format the mem card or remove the Memory card, place it in computer and delete all or only the video you want to delete😀.

@sergiopasapera7247 Sounds like you need to delete, well it is easy. Take the card out of the Bulb Cam. Put the card into your computer slot for mem card. You will need an adapter for the micro card, all micro SD cards come with one. Now once in computer go to your File explorer, if you do not know how to do that, right click on the windows icon at bottom of screen and you will see it in the list. Click on it. Go down list until you find This PC Click on This PC. You will see one of the appearances as SDxc Click on SDxc, that will be your memory card you plugged in. It sounds like you want to erase all recordings. To do that, go to the right side of the upper tool bar, click on the 3 dots. In the menu, click Format. This will erase everything on the card and prepare it to be used in your Bulb Cam as a new mem card. Let me know if this is not clear, good luck.

@@samowens44 Thankyou very much my friend. You are to generous with people,expending you time teaching us. God bless you

@@sergiopasapera7247 I find helping others makes me feel good, thanks you for your comments.

I’m finding that you don’t have the same settings in the camera as I do even though is the same boxing. Mine is not turning 360 not sure why. Also do I have to setup hotspot?

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

Sorry I don’t know the answer to your problem. Sounds like camera ha a problem.

notifications will drive you nuts with every time a car go down the road. That is just one reason. These are options only, use them if they fit, they are just features you have control. Tracking will track cars and other things. You get notification on anything the camera does.

@SheilaSmith-rf1py sorry to hear about the problem you have. I don’t have an answer to help. I would suggest deleting the camera and use the reset camera button. Once camera is reset go through setup again. Do not click on cloud service. You need to follow the instructions provided with the camera. That may solve the problem, I do not know for sure

YI LOT IS THE APP.

It has been discontinued. Here is one I like now. Check out my link to video. Look in description for link to the product. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s8edYSJ_Ew0.html

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

Well that requires a lot more information, but I will start with download the app and follow setup in user manual that comes with the camera. When you get it connected to the app and to your WiFi, it should all be working. Your smartphone has to be on the same WiFi as the camera for the initial setup. Smartphone can not be on cellular service. That is how you turn it on.

@@samowens44 have everything set up but take for ever load up when I get alert on my phone

You need to make sure the location of camera is getting a strong enough signal. Move close to WiFi router and see if it works good. If it does your location is too far or too many obstacles.

App for the camera I show in the video was Yi Lot

It's been said,, after using the Lightbulb Camera APP in time they will Shut OFF the APP unless you make monthly payments to use the APP. I hear it is very expensive to continue to use the APP!

YI Lot

The camara companies all want you to subscribe to their cloud service to store you video captured on camera. They place it in a way that make you believe you have to subscribe. Ignore all of that and just click on your camera. Mostly this subscription stuff is as you connect into the app. Look in the upper part of the screen to the left and you will see a tiny arrow with devices next to it. Some cameras may have another way of getting to the camera, but look for something that with arrow and says camera or devices. Click there and it will take you to your camera for viewing and controlling. I know this is bad, but this is the way the world is going. Sorry, but, you do not have to give credit card info to operate your camera. you are in the ad section for the cloud service. All cameras, have cloud services and they all use all kinds of ways to get you to sign up, even make you believe you have to. They make their money off the cloud service, not the camera. It is kind of like the Printer and ink. $39 for the printer, $54 for the ink. Now you go back to the home screen again and look for devices or camera and go there.

@@samowens44Thank you for this explanation.

@AmberBumgarner the QR code is necessary for connecting. It is like a password, you cannot get into camera without it. Sorry. The camera is not expensive, just get a new one with all the user manual and QR code.

Yes, just download the app listed and it should work.

Yes. They have rights to the camera 24 7. No questions