Update your Tikee
The latest version of the firmware is compatible with all versions of Tikee (including older versions). Download the latest update here. The file must be named TikeeUpdate.fw. When to update your Tikee ? New versions of the firmware bring you new features and improve the reliability of your Tikee. Updating your Tikee is not mandatory for every new release of the firmware. It won't impact your ongoing recording. We still recommend that you update yoPopularImages upload modes
How do the images upload mode work ? The Tikee PRO2+, Tikee 3 PRO and Tikee 3 PRO+ have 3 upload modes available. The other versions of Tikees only have the Normal mode. Choice of send rate with send threshold. This send threshold defines the minimum number of images before the Tikee connects to send them. By default, it isPopularUser Guides & Datasheets
User guides and datasheets for the Tikee solution myTikee myTikee Storytelling Download the myTikee Storytelling user guide (pdf) Tikee Tikee 3 and Tikee 3 PRO+ Datasheets Download the Tikee 3PRO+ datasheet (pdf) Download the Tikee 3 datasheet (pdf) User guideSome readersTikee stopped connecting to myTikee
What should I do if my Tikee stops connecting to myTikee via 4g or WiFi? If your Tikee misses a connection to myTikee, you'll receive an email alert and the last connection date will appear in orange on myTikee. 1. Wait 24 hours A Tikee can miss a connection for several reasons. In this case, the Tikee resumes shooting and will attempt a new connection later. 2. After 48 hours You'll have to go to the site to connect to the Tikee by Bluetooth (Some readersAlways On mode & photo/video snapshot
How does the Always On mode work ? Accessible only with the Tikee 3 PRO and Tikee 3 PRO+, this feature allows the Tikee to be woken up at any time from the myTikee cloud platform via the advanced camera settings. The Always On mode allows you to perform 3 actions of your choice: Synchronise with the myTikee cloud platform at any time to send status and pending images and also retrieve new settings made from the cloud platform. Take a photo snapshot (4260x1534 pixels) and send itSome readersTikee battery life
What is the battery life without the use of a solar panel? This depends on the shooting settings you have selected, as well as the quality of the network (the data below are valid with an average 4G throughput of about 400 KB/s). For a Tikee PRO or PRO 2: Without sunshine: 1 photo every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day: with the upload of photos to the server: 10 days of battery life without data upload: 30 days of battery life For a Tikee PRO 2+, Tikee 3 or Tikee 3 PRO: Without sunsSome readersInstall your Tikee
How to install your camera to have the best left / right images stitching? Make sure there are no objects within 5m of the Tikee camera, to ensure proper image merging. Check the Tikee's incline using a level tool. Be careful not to move the Tikee camera after launching a sequence, because the merging is based on the first 100 images taken. Make sure not to start a new recording at nFew readersSolar panel orientation
How does the solar panel orient itself? The solar panel can rotate 360° on the vertical axis and tilt up to 90° on the horizontal axis. A hex key is provided to secure these positions. The optimal position depends on your exact location. As an illustration: for an installation in the northern hemisphere, the optimal orientation is due south with an inclination of around 30°. This inclination also minimizes the soiling of the panel.Few readersSize and weight of a Tikee
What is the size and weight of a Tikee camera? Width: 210 mm / Depth: 180 mm / Height: 70 mm Weight: 1.635 kgFew readersTikee lenses specs
What are the specifications of the Tikee lenses? The lenses have a fixed focus and a wide angle (HFOV: 149°), F2.8. The diameter of the lens is 18mm (similar to that of an action cam). In total, the generated photographs cover 220°. The sensor size is 1/2.3 with a resolution of 16MP per sensor. The native resolution of a sensor is 4608 x 3456.Few readersSupport for the Tikee
What type of support can be used with the Tikee camera? Under the camera is a 1/4 standard thread. This allows you to use a tripod or a wall mount system for a sturdy installation and to avoid movement on your timelapse video. You can leave the Tikee camera on its rubber pad for a few hours.Few readersAPN settings
How to find the APN settings to connect your Tikee in 4G? APN settings are specific to each SIM card offer and are provided by your operator. You can usually find them on your phone line opening letter or on your phone operator's website. Please find below a list of APN parameters we could test with a Tikee, this list is not exhaustive. United Kingdom United States The Tikee is only coFew readersLenses filters
Is it possible to install filters on your Tikee lenses? Installing filters on Tikee lenses is not possible at the moment.Few readersSecure your Tikee
How to secure your Tikee camera on site? Your Tikee can be secured thanks to the anchor slot through which you can run a cable with a padlock for additional safety. We offer sticker kits (gray stone, black stone, forest and foliage) that can be applied to the Tikee to change its appearance and make it less visible, if necessary.Few readersPhoto frequency
What shooting intervals are available to me? On the Tikee 3 PRO: Long-term sequence: from 30 seconds to 24 hours Burst sequence: from 5 seconds to 45 seconds (from 90 to 200 photos) Event sequence: from 5 seconds to 45 seconds (from 1080 to 6000 photos) On the Tikee 3: Long-term sequence: from 5 minutes to 24 hours Burst sequence: from 5 seconds to 45 seconds (from 90 to 200 photos) Event sequence: from 5 seconds to 45 seconds (from 1080 to 6000 photos)Few readersExposure duration
How to control the exposure duration? The exposure duration is automatically defined and adapted by the camera, which guarantees the best possible rendering, whatever the lighting conditions.Few readersGet started with Tikee
How to get started with Tikee ?Few readersEmpty the contents of your micro SD card
How to empty the contents of your micro SD card with an on going long-term sequence? Connect to your Tikee via Bluetooth. Pause your sequence by pressing the Stop button on the Tikee page of the mobile application. Remove the SD card from the Tikee and empty its contents on your computer. Reinsert the micro SD card in your Tikee. CheckFew readersUse your Tikee offline
There is no Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE at the site where your Tikee is installed, how long can the SD card be used before it is full? To calculate the data volume, use our Timelapse Planner. For example, with a Tikee PRO 2 without a connection, you can take about 1 picture every 15 minutes (16 hours/day) for 7 months with a 128GB microSD card. In case the network is too weak to send photos but sufficient to establish a connection test, you can get the daFew readersGDPR advice and recommendations
How to anonymise the people in your images? We recommend that you activate the automatic blurring of people on your project. You will then be able to use these anonymized photos to create and share content. What if you have an area you don't want to shoot in the field of view of your timelapse camera? We recommend that you enable the mask blurring on your viewpoint. This mask allows you to define several areas toFew readers