This article is your encyclopedia for the Portable SmartCam. It is broken up into 6 sections:

Table of Contents

📌 IMPORTANT: To mitigate any risk of issues while you are on-site, please read this article thoroughly to make sure you have everything setup correctly before starting your first recording. We also recommend conducting a practice run in the office in order to avoid any unwanted surprises!

ℹ️ Please mind the important safety notes when setting up the camera on a stand.

Example Case: The above router is on and connected via WiFi. There is a 4G connection present but the router is prioritising WiFi as per the list

Before heading to the field, you will need to do a number of things:

Step 1: Prepare and Position

Position the stand 3-5 meters from the sideline, as close to the center line as possible.

Tip: Wait until camera, router and network are connected to elevate camera. You will see further down in this guide details on when and how high to elevate your Portable SmartCam.

Sunlight ☀️ = recommended to place like the above picture

Step 2: Mount and Secure

Mount the bottom part of the quick release plate (in picture) to the stand.

Attach the camera unit to the stand on top of the quick release plate. Secure the camera mounting to the stand by closing the lever on the quick release plate.

Step 3: Connect the Camera, Router and Network

Turn on the power switch inside the case. Give the router a few minutes to boot and begin to establish connection. You can see the status on the lights displayed on top of the router. The power light will be amber when it it starting and green when it is powered on.

Confirm via the Portable SmartCam option in the drop down of the Spiideo App that the camera and router have establish a connection. This can be seen on the app as this:

And on the camera itself via the LED lights. They represent this:

You are now ready to connect to your network and then the Spiideo Cloud via the following steps.

Once the camera is powered on and connected to the modem via the blue ethernet cable. Login to the Spiideo iOS app (iPhone/iPad), open the menu and select Portable SmartCam setup to connect.

An example of connecting via WiFi can be seen in the video below. You cannot utilize networks that have a login page (such as a hotel WiFi network). You will need to configure the firewall to allow information to pass through, the settings for which are as followed:

All connections are outbound (to the internet) and the below protocols and ports needs to be enabled in the firewall.

You can also use a fixed cable connection via Ethernet. This is done by inserting an Ethernet cable with an internet connection into the contact marked "Network" as shown in the picture below. The system automatically detects it and connects when the power is turned on. You will need to configure the firewall to allow for information to pass through, the settings for which are as followed:

All connections are outbound (to the internet) and the below protocols and ports needs to be enabled in the firewall.

If you are planning on using 4G cellular please prepare by inserting the SIM card with a data plan in the router (Notched end down and to the left, see image below). A screwdriver will be needed (preferably magnetic) to remove the cover for the SIM and will need to secured down once the SIM is inserted.

Note: You might need to insert the card into a 2FF SIM card adapter first, before injecting it into the router.

If your SIM card has a pin code, you can enter this by:

It is fair to say that 60min of recording requires 5-10 GB data volume for upload. To have total flexibility we suggest an "unlimited" package which is available at the SIM card operator of your choice.

If you are unable to receive a 4G signal and connect to the internet, you may need to configure your APN settings. This should be automatic most of the time but could need adjusting in situations where:

To do so, you should first confirm with your tele-carrier:

Once confirmed, start your Portable SmartCam until you reach Camera - Router connection. Press 'Internet Settings':

Then, select the SIM slot for your SIM card:

Here, you will see the following APN screen:

First your should try to save as Automatic. Once saved, the router will restart so allow time for this. If you are still unable to connect to a network, enter your SIM APN in the 'Custom APN' field and save settings.

If you are still unsuccessful, please reach out to support.

Connecting to a network via Mobile Hotspot requires two devices. One to provide the hotspot connected and the second to use the Spiideo App (Note: the hotspot device does not need to be an iPhone). Follow the onscreen instructions in the Spiideo App after enabling the mobile hotspot to connect. Please ensure your mobile connection is 4G.

💁 Note: When connecting the camera to the internet with mobile hotspot option, a second phone is required to get the best experience.

Possible setup:

📌 REMINDER:

Attention: You should now elevate your Portable SmartCam to the desired height:
Maximum - 7 meters
Recommended - 5 meters

In windy conditions - where appropriate for safety reasons

NOTE!: Please wait approximately 1 minute once connected in order to ensure:

Failure to do so can cause a failed recording

You start a recording with Spiideo Portable Smartcam by pressing "New recording" in the iOS app and select the corresponding scene. The first time you use the system at a new field or if you have moved it around you need to calibrate it before starting the recording.

This is done to inform the system about the layout and size of the playing field. The calibration is done by pressing the "Setup Camera" button, see pictures below. Here you also select what type of field you are making the recording on.

Note: If it instead says "Camera offline" this means that the camera is not visible to the Spiideo system (it takes usually 1-2 minutes after power-up before it appears)

When the setup process starts it will take 1-2 minutes before you get to the next part (setting the size of the field). In the final step of the calibration, you set all four corners to the corners of the field, as shown below.

Once the calibration is done, you can finish entering the details for your recording and begin!

Watching recordings with the Portable SmartCam is the same as any other camera system in Spiideo.

Below are some resources to help you view, share, tag, and edit recordings:

For any further questions, you can read our Portable SmartCam FAQ. If you still have questions, you can contact our team via the support widget (bottom right) and send us a message.