Setting up 2-Way Talk on a CP PLUS Home Security Camera
generally depends on your specific camera mode.
Here is a general guide for a common type, the Wi-Fi smart camera, which often uses the EzyLiv app:
Requirements
A CP PLUS Camera that supports 2-way audio (has a built-in microphone and speaker). Check your camera's product specifications.
The camera must be powered on and connected to your Wi-Fi network.
The EzyLiv or corresponding CP PLUS mobile app must be installed on your smartphone and logged in.
The camera must already be added to your device list within the app.
Mobile App Setup (EzyLiv/Similar)
The 2-way talk feature is usually accessed directly from the live view screen in the mobile app.
Open the App: Launch the CP PLUS control app (e.g., EzyLiv).
Select Your Camera: Tap on the camera you want to communicate with to open its Live View.
Activate Listening: Tap the Speaker icon (usually looks like a speaker or a small megaphone) to hear the audio from the camera's built-in microphone.
Activate Speaking (Two-Way Talk): While viewing the live feed, tap and hold the Microphone icon (often a mic symbol).
Speak clearly into your phone's microphone while holding the icon.
The sound will be transmitted through the camera's built-in speaker.
Release the Microphone icon to stop talking and return to listening mode.
Note: On some camera apps, you may not need to hold the button, but instead, you tap it once to start speaking and tap it again to turn off the microphone. Always check the on-screen instructions in your specific app.
DVR/NVR Systems (If Applicable)
If your camera is part of a larger system connected to a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Network Video Recorder (NVR), the setup is different and often requires external devices and configuration on the recorder:
External Hardware: You may need an external microphone connected to the DVR/NVR's Audio In port (or to the IP camera's audio-in port for NVR systems) and an external speaker connected to the Audio Out port (or directly to the camera).
Recorder Configuration: You must access the DVR/NVR's settings (usually via a connected monitor and mouse) to:
*Enable Audio Recording for the specific camera channel.
Bind the Audio Input to the video channel to ensure the sound and video sync.
Remote Talk: You would typically use the mobile app (like gCMOB) to access the live view, but the 2-way communication relies on the recorder's settings and connected external speaker.
The video below explains how to activate 2-way audio on a CP PLUS system using a DVR.
CP PLUS 2 Way Audio Setup! How to Activate Way Audioin DVR! The included video provides a setup guide for enabling two-way audio specifically in a CP PLUS DVR system.