FAQ

App Operation

Q: How do I add my trail camera to my account ?

A: To add your trail camera to your account, simply open the Camera Trap Wireless and press the ''scan'' bottom. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a connection and add your camera to the app.

Q: How can I receive real-time notification when a new photo or video was uploaded to the app?

A: To receive real-time notification from your trail camera, ensure that your mobile device is connected to a stable internet connection, and make sure that push notification are enabled in your device’s phone settings.

Q: How can I share photos and videos from the app to other apps, such as social media?

A: To share photos and videos, open the app and navigate to the camera’s gallery. Press and hold the desired media files, the tap the ‘’Share icon’’. Choose the app you want to share the media with, such as social media platforms.

Q:Can I use the Camera Trap Wireless app with multiple mobile devices simultaneously ?

A: Yes, you can install and use the Camera Trap Wireless app on multiple mobile devices to access and control your trail cameras.

Q: How far can my mobile device be from the trail camera for the app to function properly ?

A: The range between your mobile device and the trail camera dose not impact the camera’s operation. However, both the camera and your mobile device should be connected to a stable and reliable network for optimal communication performance.

Q: How can I make the camera take continuous photos?

A: Please select the number of shots for burst mode in the Burst number option under Photo Settings.

Q: How do I receive photo once camera took it (instant photo) ?

A: Please select 'instant' in the Upload Frequency option under Wireless Settings.

Q: I purchased the 'Share Camera' add-on feature. How can I share photos with other participants?

A: Show the QR code on the sharing page to the person you want to share with. Ask them to scan it using the 'add camera' function in the app. They will then see the shared device, and will receive synchronized photos uploaded from the camera thereafter.

Please click the link below for a YouTube tutorial:

Steps to share photos with other participants after purchasing the 'Share Camera' add-on feature.

Q: What does the red flag in the app mean?

A: When the red flag appears, it indicates that after changing camera settings in the app, the camera has not yet received the updated settings. The red flag will disappear once the camera receives the updated settings.

Q: Is it possible to remotely trigger the camera to take photos?

A: To save battery power, this feature is not available right now..

Q: How can I add a second camera?

A: Just like the first camera, scan the QR code of the second camera using 'scan' button in the app, and the app will display the second camera.

Q: What does 'Time Zone' in the settings options mean?

A: Time zones are used to distinguish between different regions' time systems. Each time zone adjusts its time based on a reference time, such as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). You can select your region to set the time zone for your camera.

Account Issue

Q: Is it possible to add more than one camera to my account?

A: Yes, the Camera Trap Wireless app allows you to connect and manage multiple trail cameras under a single account.

Hardware & Software Issues

Q: Can I access my trial camera’s memory card files directly through the Camera Trap Wireless app?

A: The Command app dose not provide direct access to the trail camera’s memory card files. To view or manage files on the memory card, remove the card from the camera an use a compatible card reader or device.

Q: How long dose the battery of a wireless trail camera typically last ?

A: The battery life of a wireless trail camera varies depending on usage, camera settings, and environmental conditions.

Q: What is the maximum storage capacity supported by trail cameras?

A: Trail cameras support SD cards with varying storage capacities. The maximum capacity can vary depending on the SD card's compatibility. Hence, we recommend testing the SD card at full capacity before using it in the field

Q: The SIM card and SD card cannot be inserted into the slots or cannot be read.

A: Your device may have hardware damage. Please contact the vendor from whom you purchased it.

Q: Why is the QR code to activate the camera invalid?

A: Your camera has not yet successfully initialized the network. Please wait for the network to initialize in the preview interface before enabling this feature.

Q: Why isn't cloud syncing automatically? I always have to set it up manually.

A: The camera syncs only during uploads as a mechanism to prevent excessive use of network bandwidth. Therefore, in Setup mode, syncing or manually taking photos/videos for upload needs to be done manually. In ON mode, syncing with the cloud occurs when the camera is triggered and upload is initiated.

Q: Why isn't the camera taking photos at night?

A: Please check if your device is set to 'Timer' mode and ensure the camera battery level is adequate. You can cover the circular hole on the left side of the lens facing yourself, then manually take photos/videos in Setup mode to verify if the camera displays operation in black and white mode for night-time capturing.

Q: Can I use rechargeable batteries in the camera?

A: Rechargeable batteries will cause incorrect battery percentage for the camera in the APP. We do not recommend using rechargeable batteries.

Q: Can I mix batteries together?

A: No, you should never mix batteries. After your camera batteries die, always install brand new batteries in your camera.

Q: Why does the camera turn off when I switch it to 'On mode' after setting it up ?

A: After switching the camera to 'ON,' it doesn't turn off. Instead, after completing the setup, it switches to AUTO WORK MODE, which means it will start taking and uploading photos to your app only when triggered by motion.

SIM Card Issue

Q: Why does pressing 'Bonus' on a prepaid SIM card display a message about changing the SIM card?

A: Please use this feature after syncing with the cloud via SYNC in Setup mode.

Q: The provided SIM card has expired or cannot be activated.

A: Please use the 'Bonus' feature in the app to access the SIM card's official website and contact the relevant personnel.

Camera-to-app Connectivity Transmission Issue

Q: Why is the camera unable to connect to the phone?

A: Please check if the SIM card can access the network in the camera's operating environment.

Q: Why is the app unable to receive photos and videos?.

A: 1. Please check if the SIM card can access the network in the camera's operating environment. 2. It may impacted by the network quality and, in Setup mode, there is an item "connection status" may help to check it.

Q: Why am I unable to receive videos on the app, but able to receive photos?

A: Your SIM card may be experiencing slow network speeds in the camera's operating environment, preventing larger video files from uploading successfully.

Q: What does 'The camera is not onboard yet.' mean?

A: It means your camera is not yet connected to the server.

To check the SYNC status, please click the link below for a YouTube tutorial.

Step To Check the SYNC Status
Q: Do I need to have my phone next to my camera while it SYNCS ?

A: No, you can sync your camera remotely from your phone. However, we recommend syncing in proximity of your phone to verify sync was successful.

Q: Why does my camera sometime transmit an image later than when the image was captured?

A: Due to network conditions, sometimes transmissions can be delayed. This can be due to a temporary decrease in signal strength, weather conditions, or simply the amount of traffic on the network. The camera has a built in troubleshooting mechanism to attempt to resend images at a later time that weren't successfully transmitted previously, likely at the next trigger or daily check-in.

Q: My camera showed that is synced successfully, why do I not see it on my APP?

A: In order to connect to our app, your cell phone will need to have 4G/LTE reception or a Wi-Fi connection. If you are in a remote location, there is likely not enough data coverage to properly use our app.

Q: I have a new phone. is it necessary to re-sync the camera or will it still be displayed once I download the APP?

A: It is not necessary to re-sync your camera to your new device. Your camera will be displayed on your account once you download the app and log in with your credentials.

Other issues

Q: Why can't I retrieve location information from the camera? How do you get GPS information?

A: Sorry, GPS functionality is currently unavailable. However, If you want your photo to include location information, you can set up the camera location in the app or use the "GPS" button in the app.

Q: What if I lose wireless signal on the camera, will it continue to take images?

A: If you lose connectivity to the network, the camera will continue to take images like a normal trail cam and save them to the TF card.

Q: How to test if the camera is online?

A: To test internet connectivity, please click the link below for a YouTube tutorial:

Test Step 1 - Steps to test successful internet connection
Test Step 2 - Check the Connection Status
Test Step 3 - Check the SYNC Status

Icon information

Battery icon

圖片描述 Your camera battery remaining: 0% to 5%

圖片描述 Your camera battery remaining: 6% to 25%

圖片描述 Your camera battery remaining: 26% to 55%

圖片描述 Your camera battery remaining: 56% to 75%

圖片描述 Your camera battery remaining: 76% to 100%

圖片描述 Your phone is offline or this device is not linked to your account.

Signal icon

圖片描述 Your camera almost no signal (0% to 9%).

圖片描述 Your camera signal strength is poor (10% to 34%).

圖片描述 Your camera signal strength is fair (35% to 49%).

圖片描述 Your camera signal strength is good (50% to 84%).

圖片描述 Your camera signal strength is excellent (85% to 100%).

SD Card icon

圖片描述 Your SD card has 70% to 100% available space.

圖片描述 Your SD card has 30% to 69% available space.

圖片描述 Your SD card has 1% to 29% available space.

圖片描述 Your SD card is at full capacity.

圖片描述 Your phone is offline or this device is not linked to your account.

Share Camera icon

圖片描述 This icon means your device is currently shared with others.

圖片描述 This icon means your device is not currently being shared with others. You can purchase this service in APP.

圖片描述 This icon means the owner’s account of the shared divice.

Server Sync icon

圖片描述 Last time your device synced with the server.