Prior to creating a rule ensure you have downloaded the Merkury Smart App, successfully created an account, and have your device paired and online.  

Step 1   On the Home screen select the Rules button from the bottom menu.

Step 2  From the Rules screen, select the (+) icon in the top right corner.

Step 3  To use a preset rule select the card that reads “Record video and get notifications when

motion is detected” from the Choose a Rule to Add screen. If you want to create your

own rule, scroll down to Step 6.

Step 4  Read the “When” and “Then” cards on the New Rule Screen and select Save in the upper

right corner.

Step 5  Now you should see the Name Your Rule screen where you can view/edit the default

name of your rule.  Select the Save button in the upper right corner and now you will see

the rule has been created.

Step 6  If you would like to create a custom rule, select the Create your own rule from the

 bottom of the screen.

Step 7  Select the Add a trigger card to begin creating a new rule.

Step 8  Select your smart camera device on the When screen.

Step 9    Select the (>) icon on the Detects card.

Step 10  The option for Any motion or sound will be pre-checked. You can choose specific

 options if you like and then select Apply button to continue.

Step 11  Select the (>) icon on the Time card.

Step 12  The option for Anytime will be pre-checked. You can choose a specific

range of time or specific days and then select Apply button to continue.

Step 13  Select Add an Action card to complete creating a new rule.

Step 14  Select your smart camera device on the Then screen.

Step 15  You can select one or both of the Record Video and Send Notification options

and then select the Apply button.

Step 16  Verify your actions are correct and then select Done in the upper right corner on

the Then screen.

Step 17  Once you return to the New Rule screen the last thing to do is double check your

selections and then select the Save button in the top right corner.

Step 18  The default name is a description of the actions the camera will take.  To personalize

the name of your rule, tap at the end of the default name field and then backspace to

remove. Type the new name and select Done in the upper right corner of the screen.

You’re all set!  Your rule has now been created for your camera!