If you set up EZVIZ security cameras or smart entry devices to keep an eye on your home but are concerned about potential privacy issues with your neighbors, drawing a privacy area can help you exclude areas you don’t want to include in your field of view.

These areas will be excluded when you view live or recorded footage. You can create up to four privacy areas for each EZVIZ device in your possession. If you prefer not to capture audio, you can disable the audio feature, which will ensure that your videos are completely silent.

Create, edit, or delete Privacy Areas

To create, edit, or delete Privacy Areas, please follow the steps below in the EZVIZ app:

1. From Home Page, tap the three-dot icon next to the device’s name or SN to enter the “Device Settings” page. 

2. Scroll down to find “Privacy Settings”. Then tap “Customize the privacy area” and enter it. For some specific models, you can find “Customize the privacy area” directly at the bottom after you enter the Device Settings page.

3. Tap “Add an area”. Then you can tap the area to move it and drag the bottom right corner to modify the size.

4. Then click “Save” on the top right corner to complete the settings.

5. To edit an area, tap the area you would like to edit, then you can move it or drag the bottom right corner to modify the size. Then click “Save” on the top right corner. 

6. To delete an area, tap the area you would like to delete and click “Delete the area”. Then click Yes to complete the settings.

Notes for Privacy Areas

1. The Privacy Area is NOT supported by all EZVIZ devices. You may review the detailed description on the product details page or contact our support team for more information.   

2. Once configured, the masked area will be shown in both live view and recordings.

3. If your device position moves, the privacy areas will change, potentially no longer covering the intended zones.

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To factory reset your HP7, CP7, or EP7 video doorphone series, please tap "Settings>Firmware>Factory Reset" on the panel screen.

Yes, you can integrate additional screens with your smart home video doorphone. Specifically, you can connect the doorphones with the SD7 smart screen. This is particularly beneficial for larger homes, as the SD7 extends the communication capabilities of your existing EZVIZ Video Doorphones.

By placing the SD7 in various areas of your home, such as the bedroom or kitchen, you can easily respond to doorbell rings without having to rush to a distant monitor. With just a few taps on the SD7, you can see who is at the door and grant access immediately.

If you encounter a situation where the indoor monitor of the smart video doorphone reboots every time the lock is unlocked, please note that this appears to be a result of excessive lock power, as the power supply to the lock must not exceed 12V/1.1A to ensure smooth unlocking. If this is exceeded, please try the following to see if the problem can be resolved:

1. You can try lowering the screen brightness in settings > Screen and Image > Screen Brightness on the monitor.

2. If adjusting the brightness does not help, consider connecting a relay as described in the user manual. To do this, connect the relay to the lock terminals (indicated by a key symbol) on the back of the doorbell. Then, connect the other end of the relay to the positive and negative terminals of the lock.

3. Alternatively, you can try using a power supply with a 24V 1.5A input to see if that resolves the issue.

By following these steps, you should be able to address the rebooting issue with your indoor monitor. If the problem persists, please consider reaching out to our technical support team at support@ezviz.com for further assistance.

If you are experiencing issues with opening or closing the gate using the EZVIZ app or the indoor monitor—such as the mechanism attempting to close but then automatically reopening, or the gate opening and closing on its own—please follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that both the monitor and the doorbell have the latest firmware versions. You can check this by going to the "Settings" of each device separately in the EZVIZ mobile app, then navigating to "Device Information > Device Version".

2. On the monitor, go to "Settings > Screen and Image" and then adjust the "Gate-opening Command Time" to 3s, 2s, 1s, 0.3s, and 0.1s, respectively, to see if this resolves the issue.

If the problem persists, please reach out to our support team at support@ezviz.com and provide the following information:

   - The serial numbers of the indoor panel and the outdoor intercom (doorbell).

   - A photo of the gate motor nameplate.

   - A photo of the current wiring setup.

   - A video demonstrating the issue.

   - The e-manual of your gate motor.

By following these steps, we hope to help you resolve the issue with your gate.

No, the smart video doorphone does not support RTSP or ONVIF. For optimal control and operation of the device, we recommend using the EZVIZ App.

No, the smart video doorphone does not support the addition of extra chimes.

The monitor can be connected to the electrical panel using a transformer. However, it is essential to ensure that the transformer outputs only 24V DC power at 1.5A, and that the positive and negative terminals are connected correctly.

No, the smart video doorphone does not support proximity cards from other brands.