Home Cam Troubleshooting
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This guide will help you resolve issues you may encounter with your Home Cam (Pan/Tilt Indoor Camera). Use this guide to address the following problems:
Camera Will Not Power On
- Plug the camera into a working outlet using the provided USB-C power cable and adapter.
- Check if the LED indicator lights up when powered.
- Try a different USB-C cable and wall adapter if possible.
- If no response, press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds, then retry.
Camera Not Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Confirm your Wi-Fi password is entered correctly.
- Keep the camera near your router during setup.
- Restart your router and reopen the Cove Connect App.
- Start reparing with the QR code in the app.
Pan/Tilt Controls Not Responding
- Open the Cove Connect App and test pan/tilt controls.
- Make sure your internet connection is stable.
- Restart the camera by unplugging and plugging it back in.
- Adjust the movement speed in app settings (if available).
Spotlight Not Working (White/Red/Blue)
- In the app, go to Settings → Lighting Settings and ensure the spotlight is enabled..
- Make sure the camera is powered and not in privacy mode.
- Restart the camera and try again.
Motion Detection Not Working
- In the app, go to Settings → Motion Detection and make sure it’s enabled.
- Increase the motion sensitivity level and test again.
- Adjust the camera angle toward areas with regular motion.
- Restart the camera after updating settings.
No Video Feed / Black Screen
- Refresh the live view in the app.
- Clean the camera lens to remove dust or smudges.
- Unplug and Re-plug the camera. Check that the Status LED Indicator is showing on the camera.
- Check that the Camera's Firmware has been updated in the camera's settings. If it shows there is an update available, please update the Camera's Firmware.
- Check your Wi-Fi connection by testing another device.
Notifications Not Appearing
- Make sure notifications are enabled in the Cove Connect App.
- Check your phone’s system settings to allow notifications from the app.
- Disable Do Not Disturb or battery saver modes.
- Log out and back into the app.
Two-Way Audio Not Working
- Check that microphone and speaker permissions are enabled in the app.
- Ensure the app’s volume is turned up
The speaker’s default volume is loud but can be adjusted in Settings.
- Test speaking from a quiet environment.
- Restart both the app and camera.
- Turn off the microphone after speaking to prevent playback feedback.
Camera Overheating or Making Noise
- Make sure the camera is in a cool, ventilated indoor area, away from heat sources.
- If you hear loud grinding or clicking sound, unplug and restart the camera.
- If overheating continues, stop using the camera and contact support.
Can’t View Clips in the App
- Check that your Camera is online and you can view the live feed
- Verify the Motion detection settings are enabled and you are getting clips
- Clips will store on the cloud for a period of 7 days or on a microSD card (if inserted into the camera. Those clips can only be accessed by removing the card from the camera and inserting into a computer.) If it is beyond that window of time, the clip is erased.
- Clear the cache on the app or sign out, uninstall, re-install the app, and sign back in.
- If you've tried the above troubleshooting and it will not resolve, please contact our support.
Still need help?
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