Before Setting up your Camera
Before heading to the field/court, you will need to:
Test the Portable SmartCam in the office first, to make sure no surprises occur in the field
Fully charge the battery. Full charge takes 4-5 hours to charge
Create your Spiideo user. Create your user here
Download the Spiideo app on iOS. Install the Spiideo App here
Get recording access to your Portable SmartCam. Learn how to grant recording access here
Purchase a tripod and safety equipment for your Portable SmartCam. Read our guide on compatible stands here
Choose and test your preferred network connection method:
Ethernet
WiFi or Hotspot
4G SIM
Step 1: Prepare
Begin by making sure you have all necessary parts:
Camera
Base plate and quick release
Ethernet cable
Tripod
Attach the quick release to your tripod:
Attach the quick release to the stem on your tripod. Read here for a more in depth look at how this is done
Attach the base plate to your camera:
The base plate screws into the bottom of your camera and attached to the quick release
Attach the camera to your tripod:
Attach the camera by clicking the baseplate into the quick release. The quick release lever should automatically click into place once properly attached
Remember to slide the gold lock lever to the right to lock the quick release
Step 2: Position
Now we want to place the camera on tripod in the position it will record from, at the side/end of the field/court.
Place the camera minimum 4m from the field/court sideline, in line with halfway. The camera should be placed with safety in mind, ensuring a fall will not endanger anyone
Do not elevate the tripod yet, you should elevate after connecting to a network
Ensure now that the tripod is secure with any safety straps or sandbags you have available.
Step 3: Plug and Power
You should now plug the ethernet cable into the box and camera.
Plug one end into the port labelled 'camera' on the side of the box
Plug the other end into the RJ port on the camera
Flick the green switch to power on. Router and camera will now boot, taking approximately 1-2 minutes
You can now choose your preferred network method below to connect your Portable SmartCam: