How to Set Up Your Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera

Intermediate 15-25 minutes

What You'll Need

  • Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera (Presence)
  • Existing outdoor light fixture wiring
  • Smartphone with Netatmo Security app
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network
  • Netatmo account
  • microSD card (8GB included)
  • Screwdriver, drill, voltage tester

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Turn off power: Switch off the circuit breaker for the outdoor light fixture. Verify power is off.
  2. Remove existing fixture: Unscrew and disconnect your old outdoor light.
  3. Install mounting bracket: Attach the included bracket to the junction box.
  4. Connect wiring: Connect the camera's wires to your home wiring (live, neutral, ground).
  5. Attach the camera: Mount the camera unit onto the bracket and secure.
  6. Insert microSD card: Insert the included microSD card for local storage.
  7. Restore power: Turn the circuit breaker back on. The camera will initialize.
  8. Download Netatmo Security app: Install and sign in to your account.
  9. Add the camera: Tap "+" → "Outdoor Camera" and follow the setup wizard.
  10. Configure detection: Set up alert zones and choose what to detect (people, cars, animals).
  11. Adjust floodlight: Configure the integrated light settings and schedules.

Key Features

  • 1080p Full HD video
  • Integrated LED floodlight
  • AI detection: people, vehicles, animals
  • Alert zones for focused monitoring
  • Local microSD storage
  • Free cloud backup (FTP/Dropbox)
  • No subscription required
  • Apple HomeKit compatible

Troubleshooting

  • No power: Check circuit breaker. Verify wire connections. Test voltage at junction box.
  • Wi-Fi won't connect: Only 2.4GHz supported. Check signal strength outdoors. Move router or add extender if needed.
  • False alerts: Adjust alert zones to exclude trees/bushes. Reduce sensitivity for specific detection types.
  • Floodlight not working: Check brightness settings aren't at 0%. Verify light schedule. Test with motion detection.
  • Can't distinguish people from cars: Update firmware for improved AI. Adjust camera angle for better perspective. Set separate zones for different areas.