ZAQ 8-12 Bulb Camera Setup, Wiring, JXLCAM App Pairing, Faults, and ONVIF Support

User question

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Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

• ZAQ 8-12 is a “bulb-type” 360 ° Wi-Fi camera that is powered from a standard E27 lamp holder (100–240 V AC).
• The factory-supplied application is usually JXLCAM (occasionally re-branded as “BulbCam”, “iCam365” or “V380 Pro” – always confirm by scanning the QR-code on the label).
• Pairing is performed in two stages:
  1. AP / Hot-Spot mode – the camera creates its own Wi-Fi network for first contact.
  2. Wi-Fi (Internet) mode – your home 2.4 GHz SSID and password are transferred to the camera.
• A hard reset (≈ 10 s on the reset pin) returns the camera to AP mode if pairing fails.

Detailed problem analysis

1. Electrical & mechanical installation
   • Screw the camera firmly into an energised E27 socket.
   • Typical in-rush current is < 250 mA; any E27 fitting rated ≥ 5 W LED is sufficient.
   • Boot time ≈ 40 s until the voice prompt “System is starting, please wait” followed by “Waiting for Wi-Fi configuration”.

2. Companion software selection
   • Read the sticker near the screw base:
   – “JXLCAM” ➜ use JXLCAM from Google Play / App Store.
   – “V380S/V380 Pro” ➜ use V380 Pro.
   – “iCam365” ➜ use iCam365.
   • Mixing apps seldom works because every firmware build uses its own P2P/cloud server.

3. First-time configuration (recommended QR-code method – JXLCAM example)

   1. Reset: press and hold the recessed button 10-15 s until you hear “Reset success”.
   2. Launch JXLCAM, create an account → “+” → “Add Device (Wi-Fi)”.
   3. Confirm LED or voice prompt is blinking / announcing pairing mode.
   4. The app shows your phone’s current 2.4 GHz SSID – enter the WPA/WPA2 password.
   5. A large QR-code appears; raise phone brightness to 100 %, hold the display 10-20 cm in front of the lens until the camera says “Wi-Fi Connecting”.
   6. Wait ~60 s; the status LED becomes steady, and the device shows online.
   7. Immediately change the default camera password (Settings → Device Security).

4. Alternative configuration – AP / Hot-spot method
   • When the camera is in factory state it broadcasts “IPC-XXXXXX” (or “MV-…”, “BulbCam-…”) at 2.4 GHz, open.
   • Connect your phone to this SSID → return to the app → provide the home SSID & key → confirm → camera reboots and auto-joins the router.

5. MicroSD & local recording
   • Slot accepts class-10, 8–128 GB µSD. Insert contacts up, power-cycle.
   • Format in-app (FAT32) → enable “Record Audio” if sound is required.

6. Network requirements & router checklist
   • 2.4 GHz, b/g/n, DHCP enabled.
   • Hidden SSID, WPA3 or 802.11 ax options can confuse older firmware – disable during setup.
   • If remote access via P2P fails on restrictive ISPs, open/forward TCP 8000, 9000 and UDP 8554 or use cloud relay.

7. LED / voice table

State	LED	Voice prompt	Meaning
Boot	Solid red → flashing blue	“System starting”	Self-test
AP mode	Fast blue blink	“Waiting for Wi-Fi”	Ready for pairing
Wi-Fi connecting	Blue & red altern.	“Wi-Fi connecting”	Credentials sent
Online	Steady blue	—	Working & cloud reachable

8. Frequent failure points & remedies

   • Phone accidentally on 5 GHz → force 2.4 GHz or disable band-steering.
   • Wrong password / special characters → use temp. simple key; change later.
   • No voice prompts after reset → supply voltage < 90 V AC or socket switch off.
   • Camera added but “offline” → weak RSSI < -70 dBm; relocate router or add repeater.

9. Firmware & features
   • New builds (2023+) add ONVIF profile S and optional RTSP streaming (rtsp://\<ip>:8554/live). Check “Advanced → Local Network” in the app.
   • AI human detection and auto-tracking are disabled by default to save bandwidth; enable if needed (adds ≈ 100 kbps upstream).

Current information and trends

• Latest “dual-band” bulb cameras are appearing, yet the ZAQ 8-12 PCB is single-band 2.4 GHz n (ESP-type SoC).
• Vendors are phasing out free lifetime P2P; JXLCAM now sells optional encrypted cloud plans. Local µSD + ONVIF NVR remains cost-free.
• Matter/Thread support is still absent; expect future revisions to migrate toward unified smart-home protocols.

Supporting explanations and details

• QR pairing uses Wi-Fi SSID/password encoded in URL schema and read by the image sensor; no internet is needed during this step.
• AP-mode pairing is safer in very bright environments where QR reflection causes scanning failures.
• The reset switch is parallel to GPIO-0 – holding it at power-up boots the ESP in flash-download mode; avoid > 30 s presses unless reflashing.

Ethical and legal aspects

• European GDPR & most Balkan privacy acts: recording public areas (streets, neighbours) without signage or consent can be illegal.
• Always inform household members; enable password protection and regularly update firmware to minimise IoT botnet risk.
• Disable “remote viewing by default” if unused; expose stream only through encrypted tunnels (HTTPS, WireGuard, or vendor’s TLS P2P).

Practical guidelines

• Keep camera within −10 °C…+50 °C; prolonged 60 °C lumen housings shorten sensor life.
• Use surge-protected sockets; the SoC lacks MOV/TVS on mains input.
• To interoperate with an existing NVR: enable ONVIF, discover via port 8899, or manually add RTSP path /live/0.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Firmware variants exist; screen names in the app might differ slightly.
• 5 GHz support printed on some boxes refers only to the phone, not the camera.
• Not suitable for outdoor exposure unless placed in waterproof luminaires (IP65+).

Suggestions for further research

• Monitor JXLCAM GitHub forks for community firmware adding MQTT / Home-Assistant integration.
• Evaluate PoE-bulb adapters to eliminate Wi-Fi when installing in metal shades that attenuate RF.
• Study IEC 62368-1 compliance if integrating into commercial luminaires.

Brief summary

To connect the ZAQ 8-12 bulb camera: screw it into an E27 socket, reset it, install the indicated mobile app (usually JXLCAM), and follow either QR-code or AP hot-spot pairing to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Change default passwords, insert and format a microSD for local storage, and verify reliable RSSI. Maintain firmware updates and respect privacy regulations for secure, uninterrupted operation.

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