Viewing the live camera image screen
The live camera image screen shows you live camera images and also allows you to operate the selected camera to zoom in, recording images, etc.
To access the live camera image screen, tap the desired camera from the [HomeHawk] app home screen (Shelf camera, floor camera, and window camera home screen), and then tap the displayed camera image.
 | Shows the live camera image |  | Returns you to the home screen • iPhone, iPad: Displayed on the right side of the screen • Android devices: Displayed on the left side of the screen |
 | When recording images,  is displayed together with the recording duration and details about the recording–  The recording was started manually–  The recording was started when motion was detected |  | Displays the camera setting screen |
 | Displays the temperature of the area surrounding the camera |  | Shows the bit rate |
 | Adjusts the brightness for the light Slide to the bottom to turn off the light |  | Turns sound on/off |
 | Enables talking with the camera |  | Starts/stops recording |
 | Takes snapshots |  | Enables/disables privacy mode for the camera |
 | Hides/displays the buttons on the bottom of the screen Tap  to hide the buttons and  to display the buttons. |
Note:
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Multiple mobile devices can view live images from the same camera at the same time (Accessing from multiple mobile devices). However, only one mobile device can use certain features at a time (talking to the camera, etc.).
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When connected away from home, 
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is displayed next to the camera’s name. See Connection mode when away from home for more information.
or is displayed next to the camera’s name. See Connection mode when away from home for more information.•
When displaying images while away from home, the app will disconnect from the camera after a certain period of time in some conditions. This is to minimize data usage. If you are disconnected automatically, a dialog is displayed asking if you want to connect to the camera again. The time out period cannot be changed.
Turning the camera audio on and off
Tap the icon to select the desired setting while viewing live images from a camera.
: Camera audio will be heard
: Camera audio will not be heardTurning the privacy mode on and off
Tap the icon to select the desired setting while viewing live images from a camera.
When privacy mode is enabled, images and audio from the camera are unavailable and operations such as recording images and talking with the camera cannot be performed. This is useful when you are at home and don’t want other people to be able to watch you with the camera.
: The privacy mode is enabled
: The privacy mode is disabledViewing images horizontally
By turning your mobile device on its side, you can display camera images horizontally.
When viewing images horizontally, icons for operating the camera (e.g., recording, talking, etc.) are not displayed. To display these icons, tap anywhere on the camera image.
Zooming in and out
Pinch in and out on the camera image while viewing live images from a camera. While zoomed in, you can swipe your finger on the camera image to display a different area of the image.
Using night vision
If there is not adequate light to illuminate the subject, such as at night, the camera switches to night vision mode depending on the settings (see Using night vision (shelf cameras and floor cameras only)).
Recording camera images
To record camera images manually, see Recording camera images (manual recording).
To record images automatically when a sensor is triggered, see Floor camera mode settings (overview).
Taking snapshots
To save snapshots (i.e., still images) while viewing live camera images, see Taking snapshots.
Talking to the camera
To use your mobile device’s microphone and the camera’s built-in speaker to talk to someone where the camera is installed, see Talking to the camera.
Adjusting the brightness of the lights
You can adjust the brightness of the lights. See Adjusting the lighting.