How to SWIVl: Using a Gen 2 SWIVL RObot

Q: Why use a SWIVL? Remember that a SWIVL is not a camera; it is a camera holder. Unless the subject of the video stands perfectly still, another person must follow the subject with the camera to prevent the subject from walking in and out of the video. That is why it is referred to as a robot; it replaces the work another human being would be doing. The base of the SWIVL contains an infrared sensor that tracks the person wearing the marker. The marker also contains a microphone. Since the person being video taped is wearing the marker around his/her neck, the quality of the audio is improved as most background noise is not picked up. A: A SWIVL improves both the visual and the audio components of a video recording of a person who is presenting, speaking, or teaching

Step 1: Become familiar with the SWIVL and its accessories NOTE: The marker is stored in its charging dock

Step 2: Charge the SWIVL and Marker When plugged in, the LED light shows the status of the charge: Flashing red: the base is charging Flashing green: the marker is charging Solid greed: both are charged Depending on your SWIVL, the power jack may be located on the side of the SWIVL – not on the back.

Step 3: Test your mobile device (I-pad or I-phone) for fit; change shims if necessary On the top of the SWIVL, you will see a horizontal slot where your I-pad or I-phone will sit Your mobile device should fit securely in this holder. If your mobile device does not fit, you will need to change the shim. The SWIVL comes with a total of 4 shims to accommodate width of most I-pads and I-phones. Watch the following video to see how: https://support.swivl.com/2016/11/10/changing-shims/ NOTE: I-phone 7 does not work with the Generation 2 SWIVL Robot

Step 4: Before connecting your device, become familiar with the buttons and indicators on the top of the SWIVL. Also note where you will plug in the audio cable on the back. NOTE: The USB and Micro USB ports are used for charging the SWIVL while recording.

Step 5: To begin connecting devices, start with the marker Step 5: To begin connecting devices, start with the marker. Power on the SWIVL first and then the marker. When you first turn on the SWIVL, it may move a little up and down and side to side until it comes to rest in a balanced position. At first, you will see two red lights on the top panel. Remove the marker from its dock and turn on the marker. The LED light on the marker and the marker status light on the SWIVL should now be green.

Step 6: Now pair the SWIVL with your mobile device (I-pad or I-phone) Press and hold the Sync button until the LED light flashes red. Now on your mobile device, navigate to your Bluetooth settings and pair with the SWIVL. (See the next slide.)

Step 6 Continued: Pair the base with your mobile device Go to Settings; Find Bluetooth; Slide to Turn On; Wait a moment; A list of Bluetooth enabled devices will show up; Tap on SWIVL to pair your mobile device to the base. The SYNC indicator on the base will now be green. You will now have two green lights.

Step 7: On your mobile device, install the SWIVL app. As soon as you pair the base with your mobile device, you will be prompted to open and install the SWIVL app. Follow the directions and install the SWIVL app which also gives you access to storage on the SWIVL Cloud. The SWIVL app lets you record video using your mobile device to upload and share on SWIVL cloud. The SWIVL app has been called “SWIVL Capture” and “SWIVL Practice” in the past. Advantages of having your video on the SWIVL cloud are the following: Presentations such as Power Point and notes can be synced with your video to create a multimedia experience. You can easily clip the video You can download the video and save it to a computer. You can also create a link to your video to share through e-mail etc.

Step 8: Insert your Mobile Device into the SWIVL and connect the audio cable. You are now ready to go!

Using the SWIVL app On your SWIVL app on your mobile device, you will be in the Library. Look for the hamburger menu (three stacked horizontal lines) in the upper left corner and tap on it to open the menu shown here on the right where you will find Capture.

Recording your video To record, first tap the Capture area on your SWIVL app. This will bring up a circle; either tap the circle on the SWIVL app on your device or tap the red record button on the side of the marker. A quick tap on the record button is all that is needed. To stop recording, tap the red record button on the side of the marker again. Maximum recording time is shown on the top right corner of the Capture app. Stay between 5 and 20 feet of the base while recording for best results. When finished recording, tap the hamburger on the SWIVL app to return to the library.

Using the Marker The arrow buttons on the front of the marker are perfect for navigating slides in a multimedia presentation. The check mark button has two options depending on the settings: It can pause tracking or it can rotate the SWIVL for a complete 360 degree turn. For a video demonstration of the pause and 360 features: https://support.swivl.com/2015/09/28/button-guide/

Where to place the SWIVL? The SWIVL base follows the marker using an infrared signal. The marker and the base should have a direct line of sight with a range of 3 to 30 feet. Staying within a range of 5 to 20 feet is best.

You can change your settings if desired The settings menu on the SWIVL app allows you to make many changes such as the quality of the video (SD or HD); HD requires more memory or space. Auto-upload means you will automatically upload your videos to the SWIVL cloud, or you can choose to save your videos to your device.

Need Help? The best help is found at SWIVL Support using the left side menu. Remember that you are using a Gen 2 Robot. https://support.swivl. com/#faq

More options for help You can also download a new and improved PDF https://support.swivl.com/#download