Edge 4 Solar - Setup & Use

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Getting Started

Congratulations! Now that you have your new EDGE 4 SOLAR camera, continue reading to learn what you will need to get started.

1. Coverage

With your new EDGE 4 SOLAR camera, gone are the days of searching for the best cellular service provider in your area! Your camera can now find and utilize the nation's top carriers to transmit pictures. Don't worry; it doesn't matter who your personal cellphone provider is.

Please be aware that some roaming agreements allow carriers to use towers they don't own to provide coverage in rural areas. In these cases, connected devices like cellular trail cameras are not covered. This is why your phone may have a good signal in some rural areas, but your cellular camera may not.

2. Signal

While having good coverage is important, you've got to have a strong signal, too. Keep your camera clear of dense shrubs and trees, low-lying areas, and other natural obstructions that can block a signal to your camera.

3. Activate Camera & Select a Plan

Log in to your Moultrie account through the App or Website. Select Manage Account, then select Manage Subscription, then Activate Device, and follow the on-screen instructions to choose your plan and begin receiving photos.

4. Charge & Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack

Before installing, fully charge the Rechargeable Battery Pack using a USB-C cord and a wall outlet. Once charged, install the battery pack into the camera.

Pro Tips:

• The integrated solar panel will help maintain battery charge during daylight hours when the camera is mounted outdoors.
• For best solar charging performance, position the camera so the solar panel faces the sky with minimal shading.
• Do not use standard AA batteries in place of the Rechargeable Battery Pack.
• If using an external power source, it is recommended to ensure the rechargeable pack is installed as backup.

5. Turn Your Camera On

Switch your camera to the ON position. You will see the battery indicator light showing your current battery strength. Then, your camera will attempt to establish a connection, and you will see the Connecting light flashing on your camera. Once established, the Connected Status light will be illuminated briefly, and then all lights will cycle off. Once the lights are off, your camera will be ready to take a picture. If you see the red Not Connected status light, please ensure you have an active subscription and move locations to ensure you are in a good signal area.

6. Capture a Test Picture

Press and release the Connect button. The status lights will illuminate while the camera connects to upload the picture. Once the lights cycle off, refresh your app or the website to ensure your picture is uploaded.

Pro Tips:

• Activation and connection should take 5 minutes or less.
• If a firmware update is available, it will happen automatically. The LEDs will flash, and the camera will power itself off and back on.
• If not connected, you may need to move your camera to a stronger signal area.
• All lights will turn off once the camera is on and the connection attempt is complete.