Manual HDB-1 Camera Doorbell WIFI
The Hozard HDB-1 consists of a doorbell with a camera for outdoors (the outdoor host) and a 5-inch screen for indoors (the indoor host). The doorbell and the screen are already paired with each other at the factory. Use the app to set up Wi-Fi, receive PIR notifications on your phone and view what is stored on the SD card.
The product
The doorbell (outdoor host)
| No. | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | IR SENSOR |
| 2 | PIR |
| 3 | LENS |
| 4 | MICROPHONE |
| 5 | IR LED |
| 6 | BUTTON |
| 7 | USB CHARGER 5V-1A |
| 8 | SPEAKER |
| 9 | RESET |
| 10 | POWER (ON/OFF) |
The "Reset" and "Power" buttons (9 and 10) are on the back of the doorbell, behind the back cover. The USB port for charging (7) is on the side.
The doorbell indicator light
| Light | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Red light | Charging |
| Green light | Fully charged |
| Red flashing | Pairing WiFi / WiFi abnormal |
| Green flashing | Doorbell pressed |
The screen (indoor host)
| Letter | Part |
|---|---|
| A | TF card port |
| B | USB charge port 5V-1A |
| C | Power (ON/OFF) |
| D | Microphone |
| E | Answer button / hold for 3 seconds to hang up / return |
| F | Wakeup |
| G | Record |
| H | Volume +/Up |
| I | Menu / Ok |
| J | Volume -/Down |
Buttons E, F and G are below the screen. H, I and J are on the right-hand side of the screen, and A, B and C are on the side.
The screen cannot run on its battery for a long time, so keep it connected to an external 5V 1A power supply.
Installation
- Stick the double-sided tape on the back panel.
- Peel the backing off the tape to attach it.
- Fit the back panel onto the doorbell from the top down and tighten the anti-disassembly screws.
The installation drawing shows the back panel, the waterproof rubber ring and the bracket. The waterproof rubber ring goes in the marked installation position on the bracket. The anti-disassembly screws are on the underside of the doorbell.
Pairing
Pairing the doorbell and the screen
The doorbell and the screen are already paired at the factory by default. To set up Wi-Fi, restore the factory settings and use the app. The manual describes pairing the doorbell and the screen in these steps:
- Open the back cover of the doorbell and press and hold the POWER button to turn on the doorbell.
- Then press and hold the Reset button. The doorbell resets and pairing mode starts.
- Turn on the screen. Once the screen is on, press the "answer" and "volume down" buttons (the button with the down arrow) at the same time.
- The screen now shows a pairing QR code. Scan the QR code on the screen with the doorbell camera. This completes the pairing and binding between the doorbell and the screen.
Registering in the app
- Open the app and tap the top right corner to register.
- Enter your phone number and email address.
- Log in to the app.
The screenshots in the manual show the Smart Life app.
Setting up Wi-Fi on the doorbell
- After switching on, use the OK button on the right-hand side of the screen to open the settings.
- In the settings, go to "About" and press OK.
- Choose "Restore factory settings" and press OK.
- Confirm with "OK".
The device now restarts automatically and enters network pairing mode. Then open the home screen of the app, which you have already installed and logged in to.
Adding the doorbell in the app
- Tap the "+" in the top right corner and choose "Add Device".
- Turn on Bluetooth and grant the app all permissions.
- Screenshot 3 shows the question "Allow Smart Life to discover and connect to the devices nearby?". "Allow all the time" is outlined.
- Screenshot 4 shows the question "Allow Smart Life to access location info?". "Precise location" and "Allow only while using the app" are outlined.
- Screenshot 5 ("Add Device") shows the device that was found, outlined, with a hand tapping it.
- Select the available 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and enter the password. Screenshot 6 shows the prompt "Please enter your Wi-Fi password".
- Wait until the device has been added. Screenshot 7 shows "1 device(s) added successfully"; "Done" is outlined.
The last screenshot (caption "APP Preview Screen") shows the camera view in the app.
Operation and settings
The app
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| The button with three dots | Menu |
| The button with the camera | TAP to take a photo |
| The button with the microphone | TAP and hold to talk |
| The button with the video camera | TAP to record video |
| The battery symbol | BATTERY LIFE |
| The button with the double up arrow | Quick settings |
PIR settings
You can only turn on this function after the doorbell has been added in the app on your phone. When the PIR alarms are on, you get a notification on your phone whenever motion is detected or someone attempts a theft.
The screenshots show the "PIR" button in the app and then the options "Off", "Low Sensitivity", "Medium Sensitivity" and "High Sensitivity".
Sharing with other phones
The device supports 4 users. Anyone you want to give access must first download and install the app themselves. Shared users can also add the device by scanning the shared QR code that the administrator (the owner of the device) gives them.
How to share the device with an account:
- Choose the device you want to share.
- Tap "Settings" and choose to share the device.
- Tap "Add Sharing".
- In the account field, enter the account you want to share with.
- When you are done, tap "Done" in the top right corner.
Sharing is then complete.
Playback: watching recordings
In the app, tap "Playback" to view what is stored on the SD card. The device only supports TF cards of Class 10 FAT32 or higher. The screenshot shows the "Playback" screen with a date ("2021-12-17") and a hand on the timeline.
Good to know
- The device does not support fast charging. Use a 5V/1A adapter to charge it.
- The screen cannot run on its battery for a long time and needs an external 5V 1A power supply.
- The device only supports TF cards of Class 10 FAT32 or higher.
- When adding the device in the app, select a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
- You can only turn on the PIR function after the doorbell has been added in the app.
The manual includes a QR code with the text "FIND MANUAL".
Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS plastic |
| LCD size | 5 inch |
| Display resolution | 1080P |
| Phone compatibility | Android, iOS |
| Motion detection | Supports PIR |
| Wi-Fi mode | 802.11b/g/n |
| Input/Output | Two-way audio |
| Night vision | Night vision up to 1 to 3 metres |
| Storage | Cloud storage and TF card (max. 512G) |
| Doorbell battery | 5000mAh, USB charging (5V, 1A) |
| Screen battery | 3000mAh, USB charging (5V, 1A) |
| User accounts | 4 users in total |
| Certification | CE, FCC, ROHS |
This text comes from the official Hozard manual. The drawings are in the original manual (PDF). Updated on 1 November 2026.