Navigating: Android Swivl Capture App

The in-app Capture Settings control the functioning of the Swivl Robot, as well as the functionality of the app. Click to jump to a section:

Downloading the Capture App

Download the Swivl Capture app in GooglePlay.

Launching the Swivl Capture App

Login Screen

When you launch the Swivl Capture app on your iOS device for the first time, you will see the Login page. You can sign in to an already existing account using either one of the sign in options (sign in with email, Apple, Google, or SSO). If you don't have an account yet, you can create one by clicking on a Sign up button.

Home Screen

If you have not enabled a "Sign out after 24 hours" option, you will see the Home screen each time when you launch the Swivl Capture app. If you do not see streaming apps, your robot is not connected to your mobile device and you will not be able to live stream. Connect your mobile device to continue with live streaming.

When your mobile device is connected to the robot, you will see streaming apps. If you do not have the app downloaded, clicking on the app's logo will take you to the app store where you can download it.

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After you open a streaming app once, the Swivl Capture app will remember your choice. To find other apps, tap on the button with three dots that says "Other Apps".

To record without live streaming within the Swivl Capture app, tap the Record button. Your recorded video will appear in your Videos Library after you have finished.

When you connect devices to your Robot/the Primary marker, an icon showing a Swivl Link, Headphones, Speakers, or a USB-A cable will appear on the Home screen*.

*Some of the accessories cannot be connected simultaneously (the picture above is a sample showing what they all look like) and you will see notifications with prompts on the Home Screen.

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Profile Menu

The Profile tab includes information about the Reflectivity (Teams) accounts currently open on the device. Here one can check and change the First name and Last name, the email address, the country, and the role. From this page, you can also change your password. Here you can also see check your Team name and your account type. Please pay attention to this information if you are using a shared device, to make sure you will record a video in your account.
Add/Change profile picture: Tap the camera icon to take/choose/remove your photo. See the screenshot below:

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Account type: Displays the type of account you have.
First name/Last Name: Displays the First and Last name of the account user. Tap the field to make the changes if needed.
Email: Displays the email address associated with the account. Tap the field to make the changes if needed.
Password: You can change your password here. Tap the field to make the changes if needed.
Country: Displays the country you are in. Tap the field to see a drop-down menu and make the changes if needed.

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Role: Displays the role you have. Tap the field to see a drop-down menu and make the changes if needed.
Sign out after 24 hours: By enabling this option, one can be automatically signed out from the account after 24 hours since the last visit.
Sign out: sign out from the account.

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Sign out from other devices: allows you to sign out from other devices, but keeps you logged in on the current device.

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Settings Menu

The Settings menu is divided into three sections: All, Stream, and Record.

About Swivl

Version:

App Version: Displays the version of the Teams app you are running.
Swivl Robot: Displays the model of the Swivl Robot you are running.

Firmware:

Base: Displays the firmware version of the Swivl Base. If the robot is not connected, it will show "Not connected."
Primary Marker: Displays the firmware version of the Swivl Primary Marker.
Swivl Link: Displays the firmware version of the Swivl Link you are running, if connected. If Swivl Link is not connected, it will show "Not connected."

Secondary Markers Firmware:

Displays the firmware version of the Swivl Secondary Markers.

HYBRID LEARNING

(Only appears if the mobile device is connected to the robot and the robot is on.)

Base port configuration: By default keep Automatic. Displays the version of the Swivl Capture app you are running. It is mostly used for Live streaming setups. If any setup issues, select To computer if connecting a USB A cable for Integrated Audio setup; use To Speakers if connecting speakers for Standalone setup or using Swivl Link for Integrated Audio Setup. If you are not doing any live streaming and simply recording with your Swivl Capture app and need classroom amplification for the Primary marker, select To speakers.
Swivl Link: Displays the status of the Swivl Link connection: Not Connected/Wireless connection/Wirelessly connected/Microphone only
- Maximize Marker Sensitivity: 1. Connect your mobile device to the Swivl Robot.
  
  2. Turn on the robot and the marker, open the Swivl Capture app (Robot Tab).
  
  3. Tap on the marker to adjust the volume.
  
  Before trying to lower the volume on your secondary markers make sure to un-toggle "Maximize Marker Sensitivity".
  
  Please note that Maximize marker sensitivity feature will be turned off by default.
  
  For live-streaming, you can maximize all Secondary Markers sensitivity simultaneously in the Swivl Capture app Settings. On Android app this feature is enabled for both recording and livestreaming sessions.
Before trying to lower the volume on your secondary markers make sure to un-toggle "Maximize Marker Sensitivity".

RECORDING

Video quality: Click on this to change the recording video quality. Choose HD or SD. SD is sufficient for everyday recording and takes less time to upload and less storage space on your device. Swivl Teams has unlimited storage, so always choose "auto-delete" when recording in HD to remove the video from your device's storage.
Max recording time: Displays how much time is available to record. This is always dependent on your device's internal storage limits.
Dim video while recording: On/Off switcher. If enabled, after you hit the Record button the Home screen will go black. It will record as usual but you will not be able to see anybody during the recording in your Swivl Capture app. Remember to enable this feature if you notice that your students get distracted seeing themselves on the Swivl Capture app during recording.

UPLOADING

Enable or disable Auto-uploading and Storage Saver. Auto-uploading means that all the videos recorded are automatically uploaded to your Reflectivity (Teams) Account. Storage Saver means that after being uploaded, the videos are deleted from the device and thus do not take up space.
Upload over cellular: uses your device's data network if applicable. Does not require WiFi to upload your videos to Reflectivity (Teams) account.

CAPTURE SCREEN BUTTONS

Screencast: Add this quick-access button to your Home screen to display the Screencast setup menu.
Multi-Camera: Add this quick-access button to your Home screen to display the Multi-Camera setup menu.
Countdown timer: Add this quick-access button to your Home screen to display a countdown timer.
Switch Camera: Turned on by default and present on the Capture screen so you can decide whether you want to record with the front- or back-facing camera.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Back button: Enabling this feature allows you to go a step back in the Swivl Capture app (e.g. Advanced settings - Settings).
Charge Device while Streaming: Enabling charging of your Android device when in Integrated mode and the robot is plugged into power. (!Please note: This field will appear only once your mobile device is connected to the Swivl Robot)
Region of Swivl Usage: This setting allows you to adjust which region you are in while using Swivl Solution. We recommend using the Automatic option.
Audio configuration: Displays your current audio configuration. Can be changed between Classroom recording and Live Streaming.
Multi-Marker Bookmarking: By default, only the Primary Marker can make bookmarks while recording. Enable this feature if you want all markers to make bookmarks.

Stream

The Stream Menu shows the following settings: