Two cameras. One clear setup path.
The customer add-camera flow is for the Secure Watch Indoor 4.0 MP Wi-Fi Camera and Secure Watch Outdoor 4.0 MP Wi-Fi Camera only. Other Tuya cameras and other brands are not supported by this setup.
Supported indoor camera · $60
Secure Watch Indoor 4.0 MP Wi-Fi Camera. Designed for indoor rooms, counters, and entrances. Requires Wi-Fi, continuous power, and the included DC 5V adapter.
Supported outdoor camera · $80
Secure Watch Outdoor 4.0 MP Wi-Fi Camera. Designed for outdoor entrances and parking areas. Requires Wi-Fi, continuous power, and the included DC 5V adapter.
Three simple setup steps
In Add camera, choose your model, complete the power and Wi-Fi checklist, then give your camera a name and location. Your connection request is saved as a Support ticket. Secure Watch verifies the camera account, a real changing live view, and recording separately before setup is marked complete. Keep your camera and network powered.
Choose a verified connection
Secure Watch prefers a commissioned gateway for video and recording when that exact camera firmware has a tested local stream. Some installed cameras have passed this check; local access is not guaranteed for every unit or firmware revision. We check whether your installation needs an always-on gateway or a supported cloud connection before commissioning. Wi-Fi alone does not establish either path.
Which features still use cloud services
Pairing, movement commands, speaker functions, and native tracking may still require the manufacturer’s Tuya service. Quotas, service availability, firmware and stream limits can affect them independently of gateway viewing and recording. A local video stream does not prove local ONVIF control or complete independence from the manufacturer.
Features must be tested
The hardware supports two-way audio, human tracking, white light, siren, and motion detection. Secure Watch enables a control only after its cloud command and actual device behavior are verified. Test live viewing, audio, controls, alerts, playback, and any recording plan separately before relying on them.
Recording and privacy
Event replay requires a saved video clip; a snapshot is not video. Continuous playback requires an active plan and a verified recording path, and power, Wi-Fi, or cloud interruptions can leave gaps. Never send support your camera password, gateway key, API key, or alarm PIN. If you already see a camera in your list, do not request a duplicate.