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.
 | 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–  24/7 recording is in use–  The recording was started when motion was detected |
 | Shows the camera’s name |  | Displays the camera setting screen |
 | Shows the bit rate |  | Shows the live camera image |
 | Displays/hides rectangle boxes that indicate where motion is detected |  | Starts/stops recording |
 | Takes snapshots |  | Hides/displays the buttons on the bottom of the screen Tap  to hide the buttons and  to display the buttons. |
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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 (recording, 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.
Viewing 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, 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.
Night vision
If there is not adequate light to illuminate the subject, such as at night, the camera switches to night vision mode.
Recording camera images
To record camera images manually, see Recording camera images (manual recording).
To record images automatically when a sensor is triggered, see Window camera mode settings (overview). To record images 24/7, see Preset modes.
Taking snapshots
To save snapshots (i.e., still images) while viewing live camera images, see Taking snapshots.
Displaying/hiding rectangles for motion detection
You can display or hide rectangles on the screen that indicate where motion was detected on the screen.
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When rectangles are displayed on the screen, recorded images of the screen will also show the rectangles.