Privacy mode is a new feature that once enabled the camera is disconnected immediately from the Wi-Fi Router.
Privacy Mode enhances the Radio Frequency Connection between the parent unit and the camera.
Also, puts your mind at rest if you have any security concerns while monitoring your little ones and allows you to be always up to date with new software updates with just a click away. We are continuously enhancing our products with new features and improvements.
Note:
- The camera will connect automatically to the router to check for any new updates; daily between 13:00 - 15:00 Local Time.
- When switching from Router to Privacy mode, the range may be shorter depending on the setup as the camera will be connecting directly to the parent unit.
Steps on how to enable the Privacy Mode.
- Press the Menu button
- Press the upward keypad arrow
and when the Network Setting 
is highlighted, and press "OK" to select it. - Using the left/right keypad arrows
select Privacy Mode 
When Privacy Mode is selected successfully the connection icon on the top right of the parent unit will appear like this : 
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Steps below on how to disable the Privacy Mode.
- Press the Menu button
- Press the upward keypad arrow and when the Network Setting is highlighted, and press "OK" to select it.
- Using the left/right keypad arrows select Direct mode
.
Privacy Mode and KODAK Smart Home App
You will not be able to view/monitor your camera(s) via the KODAK Smart Home App when on Privacy Mode.
When Privacy Mode is enabled for a camera, the KODAK Smart Home app will display the camera status as Offline with the “Privacy Mode” information when you tap on the camera. You can monitor the camera only via the Parent unit during this time.
To view/ monitor the camera via the App, you will need to disable the Privacy Mode for this camera. To do this please select one of the following options.
- Disable the Privacy Mode via the Parent unit Menu. (see above "Steps below on how to disable the Privacy Mode")
- Re-pair the camera with the Mobile App ( Go to the Dashboard>> Tap on +Add New Device and follow the app on-screen steps)
Note: Privacy Mode is available on the following Devices:
- All Kodak Cherish Baby Monitors on the following firmware versions:
- Camera on v. 03.03.64 and above.
- Parent unit on v. 04.02.60 and above.
If you have any further questions on activating this feature or any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
