Getting Setup

Got your PoolScout Kit? Great, download the PoolScout App for setup

If you are unable to safely install the camera yourself, we recommend the installation be done by a professional installer.

PoolScout Wireless (Battery and Solar) Setup

Follow the steps in the App or Manual for more details.

Installation Steps:

Before pairing the camera unit make sure:

  • Charge your PoolScout Wireless for at least 1 hour with a USB-C charger

  • Follow the steps in the PoolScout App, selecting “Pool Owner”

  • The camera is in an area with a strong Wi-Fi signal - make sure you connect to the 2.4Ghz option (and not 5Ghz)

  • Your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the camera should be

  • You have the correct 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network name and password

  • If applicable, temporarily disable the firewall on the router

  • To start pairing the camera, press the On button on the underside of the camera for 3-5 seconds

  • Make sure there is a green light flashing before scanning the QR Code from the App

  • If you are having issues scanning the QR code from your phone, generate the QR code HERE

Having issues connecting? reset the camera by pressing the On button 3 consecutive times






PoolScout Wi-Fi Setup

Follow the steps in the App and the Video or Manual for more details.

Installation Steps:

Before pairing the camera unit make sure:

  • Download the PoolScout App to your device

  • The camera is connected to power

  • The antenna is connected to the camera unit

  • The camera is in an area with a strong Wi-Fi signal - make sure you connect to the 2.4Ghz option (and not 5Ghz)

  • Your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the camera should be

  • You have the correct 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network name and password

Having issues connecting? follow these steps to reset the camera

Once Setup, proceed to mount the camera unit

Correct Installation

Safe: At least 6ft / 2m around pool edges

Safe: At least 6 ft around pool edges

Unsafe : Entire Pool should be visible

Unsafe: Entire pool should be visible

Wi-Fi Alarm Unit Setup

Before pairing the alarm unit make sure:

  • The alarm unit is connected to power

  • The alarm unit is within range of your home Wi-Fi signal

  • You have already paired your PoolScout camera

The Alarm unit should be in paring mode and slowly flashing blue

If the unit is flashing blue quickly, then press both volume buttons at the same time until the flashing slows

You will then need to connect to the alarm unit by selecting from your Wi-Fi settings the alarm unit (SmartLife-XXXX)

PoolScout Pro (Wired Kit) Setup

Please review all of the installation requirements to determine whether you feel you can install it yourself, or should purchase your PoolScout kit through a certified PoolScout installer.

See the Installation Walkthrough Video or Manual for more details.

 

The Hardware - PoolScout Professional Wired Kit

PoolScout Camera

Camera

PoolScout Wired Alarm

Wired Alarm

(coming soon)

PoolScout Junction Box

Junction Box

Installation Steps:

  1. Install the Camera on a surface that allows an unobstructed view of the entire pool and its surroundings

  2. Install the Alarm unit within 3 ft of the Camera

  3. Connect the Camera and Alarm to the junction box

  4. Connect the junction box to router

  5. Connect the power cables

 
 

Correct Installation

Safe: At least 6ft / 2m around pool edges

Safe: At least 6 ft around pool edges

Unsafe : Entire Pool should be visible

Unsafe: Entire pool should be visible

Invite people to your PoolScout Family

Invite trusted people to your PoolScout Family

Add others to your PoolScout account so they can help you keeping the pool safe. You can give them access to your pool Live Stream or just add them as emergency contacts. Either way, PoolScout will notify them in the case of an unsafe event.

You can also invite guests to the account for a time-limited period.