News

  • Enhanced bird monitor functionality

    by Shaun Ryan
    • You can now remotely set the bird monitor functionality (if your camera has an internet connection)
    • Audio recordings made on devices that don't have a connection can now be downloaded to Sidekick and uploaded to the Cacophony servers.
    • The release includes the ability to run the AI on the camera to control a trap or interface with an alternative communications provider. This is not fully functional yet.
    Posted in Bird Monitor, Cacophony Portal, Sidekick, Software updates, Thermal Camera, Trap

  • Improved waterproofing for the DOC AI Cam

    by Shaun Ryan
    We have a new seal to improve the water tightness of the DOC AI Cam. This has been rigorously tested. This new seal is available to all customers at no cost.
    Posted in Thermal Camera

  • Updated Sidekick: bird monitor set up & bug fixes

    by Shaun Ryan
    The latest version of the Sidekick app makes it easier to set up the audio bird monitoring on the DOC AI Cam. It also includes bug fixes and logging so we can diagnose what's happening if there are problems with the app.
    Posted in Sidekick, Thermal Camera

  • Outcome measurement using DOC AI Cam showing toxin effectiveness.

    by Shaun Ryan
    Lawrence Smith from Towards Pest Free Waitaha shared some data showing the effectiveness of toxins for them. The DOC AI Cam was able to show them t...
    Posted in Thermal Camera

  • Audio bird monitoring available on DOC AI Cam

    by Shaun Ryan
    A new software update for the DOC AI Cam allows enables the audio bird monitor.
    Posted in Bird Monitor, Cacophony Portal, Software updates

  • Remotely changing power mode and recording window on the DOC AI Cam

    by Shaun Ryan
    A new software update allows you to remotely set the power mode and recording windows. This also includes a number of bug fixes.
    Posted in Cacophony Portal, Software updates, Thermal Camera

  • Battery information available in more places

    by Shaun Ryan
    The battery percentage for the DOC AI Cam is now shown in the Sidekick app and  on the new version of browse. This should make the management of your batteries much easier.
    Posted in Cacophony Portal, Sidekick, Software updates, Thermal Camera

  • Installing new seals on the DOC AI Camera

    by Shaun Ryan
    A new seal improves the water tightness of the DOC AI Cam. This will be sent out to all existing customers. This post and video explains how to replace the seal.
    Posted in Thermal Camera

  • Updated Sidekick - with set up Wizard

    by Shaun Ryan
    The new version of Sidekick now has a Wizard to guide you through the initial set up of your thermal camera/bird monitor. This includes a new help section, an easier way of setting up your APN and various bug fixes.
    Posted in Sidekick, Software updates, Thermal Camera

  • Battery, temperature & humidity logging. Bug fixes.

    by Shaun Ryan

    We've released some software updates for the DOC AI Cam

    • Low power mode is now working reliably
    • A short press of the button will now turn the light off 
    • We are now logging battery voltage, humidity and temperature
    • We have reactivated alerts when the camera is off for more than 24 hours.
    • Fixed bug with custom recording windows and other bug fixes
    Posted in Software updates, Thermal Camera

  • Bug with custom recording windows

    by Shaun Ryan
    There is a bug with setting a custom recording window. For now we recommend using the default or 24 hour mode until a fix for this bug is released.
    Posted in Thermal Camera

  • Activity summaries and more animal tags

    by Shaun Ryan
    You can now elect to receive a daily or weekly activity summary, show which animals have been detected by the DOC AI Cam. There is also the option now to tag many Australian animals.
    Posted in Cacophony Portal, Software updates, Thermal Camera