Frequently Asked Questions
Google Home
To setup and pair a Google Home device to a ZIP recorder, it needs to be linked with a google home account.
1. In the DVR/ NVR go to Network > Voice Assist > Google.

2. Enter the Google account email address into the User field.
3. Click Bind, then Apply.
NOTE - Make sure all of the cameras connected to your recorder have unique names before adding to Google.
4. Find and Install the Google Home App

5. Select ‘+’ to create a home

6. Select "Create new a name for home"

7. Enter a name for the home.

8. Enter your address.

9. Select "+" at top, then set up device.

10. Select "Works with Google".

11. Search "smart camera view".

12. Select "Allow.

13. Speak the command to Google to show the stream of the camera.
Example (with a camera channel called driveway).
"Hey Google, show Driveway camera"
"Hey Google, what's on Driveway camera"