How to setup an indoor HD Camera using the HomeHawk. App.

Use this set up when you want to use the indoor HD camera with no integration to the Panasonic Home Network system. (KX-HNB600 Hub System)

The HomeHawk App. allows you to connect and use the indoor HD camera without a hub or access point.


Confirm the following before you begin.

  • Make sure you have installed the HomeHawk app on your mobile device.
  • Make sure your mobile device can connect to the Wireless network.
  1. Start the [ HomeHawk ] app by tapping its icon Homehawk App Icon
    • A series of end-user license agreements are displayed the first time you start the app. 
      Follow the on-screen instructions.

      App notifications dialogue   License Agreement page  Request to customers dialogue  Location access request dialogue

  2. Tap [ Indoor HD Camera ].

    Add camera page

  3. Plug the HD camera in and then wait about one minute until the LED turns a solid Green. (the LED should only be blue or white if already connected to the wireless network).
    Tap [ Set up the HD Camera ]

    HD Camera Setup page

  4. The name of the Wireless network that the mobile device is connected to is displayed.  Press [ OK ].

    Wi-Fi Connection dialogue

  5. Press the [ SETUP ] button on the back of the HD camera until it beeps and the LED flashes in green. (approx. 1 sec.)  Then tap [ Next ].

    HD Camera Setup

  6. Tap [ OK ]

    Camera Setup Dialogue

  7. Wait while the camera connects. Tap [ OK

    Camera Connecting Camera connects dialogue

  8. Tap [ Join ]

    Wifi Connection dialogue

  9. Wait while the HD camera continues to setup, when prompted enter in the wireless network password. Then tap [ NEXT ]

    HD Camera Setup password entry screen

  10. Wait while the HD camera continues to setup, when prompted enter a name for the mobile device. Then tap [ OK ].  
    The mobile device name setting is used by the camera to identify your mobile device. This is useful when performing certain operations, such as deregistering.


    HD Camera now connecting  Nickname entry dialogue  

  11. When the Setup is completed, press [ OK ] the HD camera will be displayed on the HomeHawk App Home screen.

    Camera Setup Completed dialogue

Screenshots shown in this answer are from an iPhone, using the HomeHawk App ver. 3.1.

If you are using a lower version please update the app. through the App store.

To use with an Android device use App ver. 2.7 and higher.

Information applies to all compatible smart devices.

Settings and options may vary by camera.

Screen shots may change by app version.


This answer applies to models KX-HNC800, KX-HNC805, KX-HN1003

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