Question 1

Add the Hunter 4G Mini to the app

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Add Camera

Open Menu → Cameras.

Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.

Select Modernhunter Camera.

Step 2: Scan QR Code

Scan the QR code located on the left inside panel of your Hunter 4G Mini.

➡ This will automatically link the camera to your account.

Step 3: Set Name and Location

Enter a camera name.

Specify the location where the camera will be installed.

Tap “Next”.

Step 4: Activate SIM Card

Use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the SIM card.

➡ This will activate the SIM card.

Step 5: Prepare the Camera

Insert the SIM card into the camera.

Set the main switch of the camera to SETUP.

Wait until all LEDs light up green.

Press the TEST button to take a test photo. → The test photo will automatically be sent to the app.

Step 6: Activate the Camera

Once the test photo appears in the app, switch the main switch to ON.

✅ The camera is now ready for use!

Question 2

Scope of delivery

Accepted Answer

The scope of delivery of a Hunter 4G Mini trail camera includes:

Trail camera

Camouflage antenna

Camouflage tree strap

32GB SD memory card

Modernhunter SIM card

Question 3

Camera remote control

Accepted Answer

The Hunter 4G Mini trail camera can be conveniently controlled remotely via the Modernhunter app. From within the app, you can:

change all camera settings,

format the SD card,

trigger a camera restart, or

request the camera to retransmit an already sent photo in HD quality — exactly as it is stored uncompressed on the SD card.

Question 4

How does the remote control work?

Accepted Answer

During normal operation, the camera is in power-saving mode and does not receive commands immediately. All sent commands are therefore first stored in a queue.

As soon as the camera reconnects to the Modernhunter server, these commands are automatically retrieved and executed.

A connection between the camera and the server is established in the following cases:

When the camera sends a photo

When the camera is restarted

When the communication interval defined in the settings is reached

Online time Once the camera has established a connection, it remains online for about 5 minutes. During this time, it can receive and execute further commands immediately before switching back to power-saving mode.

Question 5

What is the communication interval?

Accepted Answer

The communication interval determines how often your camera automatically connects to your Modernhunter account. This forced contact is important when no photos are being sent, but the camera still needs to receive commands or setting changes.

The camera connects to the server in three cases:

When the camera is restarted

When the camera sends a photo

After the set communication interval has expired

During each connection, the camera transmits its current status (e.g., battery level, signal strength, storage) and retrieves any pending commands from your account.

Notes on configuration

The shorter the communication interval, the more frequently the camera connects to your account — and the higher the power consumption.

By default, the camera is set to a 24-hour interval. In “real-time” mode, the camera remains constantly connected to the server, allowing it to receive and execute commands instantly.

⚠ Important: The “real-time” interval should only be used when the camera is connected to an external power source. When running on batteries, they would otherwise be depleted within just a few days.

Question 6

What do “Working Time 1” and “Working Time 2” mean?

Accepted Answer

In the camera settings of the Hunter 4G Mini, you can define two working periods: Working Time 1 and Working Time 2.

For each working time, you can set an individual start time and stop time. This allows you to determine exactly when the camera is active — meaning when it takes and sends photos — and when it should pause.

For example, you can:

have the camera operate only at night and not during the day, or

have the camera active only at specific times (e.g., in the morning and evening).

With these two options, you can define two active time windows per day.

Question 7

Older camera models: Hunter 3G and Hunter 4G

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Add Camera

Open Menu → Cameras.

Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.

Select Modernhunter Camera.

Step 2: Scan QR Code

Scan the QR code located on the back of your Hunter 3G or Hunter 4G camera.

➡ This will automatically link the camera to your account.

Step 3: Set Name and Location

Enter a camera name.

Specify the location where the camera will be installed.

Tap “Next”.

Step 4: Activate SIM Card (if using a Modernhunter SIM card)

Use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the SIM card.

➡ This will activate the SIM card.

Step 5: Prepare the Camera

Insert the SIM card into the camera.

Set the main switch of the camera to SETUP.

Wait until the camera has signal reception.

Press the OK button to take a test photo. → The test photo will automatically be sent to the app.

Step 6: Activate the Camera

Once the test photo appears in the app, switch the main switch to ON.

✅ The camera is now ready for use!

Question 8

My camera is not sending

Accepted Answer

ENOUGH CREDIT AVAILABLE? Cameras can only connect to the internet and send data if the SIM card still has sufficient credit.

Tip: Please check the available balance with your SIM card provider.

SEND FUNCTION ACTIVE? On some cameras, the send function or the SIM card itself can be deactivated. Please make sure that the send function is enabled in the camera menu and that the SIM card is active.

RECORDINGS ON THE MEMORY CARD? If no recordings can be saved due to an SD card issue, nothing can be sent as a result.

Tip: Format the SD card on a PC or replace it and test again.

Question 9

The camera triggers even though no movement is visible

Accepted Answer

The camera takes a photo when the PIR sensor (motion sensor) detects a moving heat source. However, if you receive an image where no visible movement can be seen, there may be several reasons for this:

🔍 Common causes:

🌿 Moving, heated branches or leaves: Branches or bushes warmed by the sun and moving in the wind are detected as heat sources.

🐭 Small animals in grass or leaves: Mice or other small animals are often barely visible in the photos.

🕊 Flying birds or bats: They may have already left the detection area before the photo was taken.

🌞 Combination of sun and wind: This is the most common cause of unintended triggers.

💧 Mounting above water surfaces: Reflections and temperature differences can confuse the sensor.

🛠 How to avoid this:

Reposition the camera, e.g. in the shade or in an area with less foreground movement.

Reduce the motion sensor sensitivity in the camera settings. → On the Hunter 4G Mini, this can be adjusted directly in the app.

Question 10

Which batteries are best for operating my trail camera?

Accepted Answer

☀ Summer operation (above 10 °C)

At mild temperatures, high-quality alkaline batteries are perfectly sufficient. Ideal are models specifically designed for digital cameras, as they offer:

long service life, and

short-term high performance, e.g. when triggering at night or transmitting images.

❄ Winter operation (below 10 °C)

In cold conditions, the performance of alkaline batteries drops by around 40%. For winter use, we therefore recommend lithium batteries or connecting an external lead-acid battery.

⚠ Note on rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable AA/Mignon batteries are only partially suitable, as they usually supply 1.2 V instead of 1.5 V. This can reduce operating time. However, their use is safe as long as the batteries do not produce voltage spikes above 1.8 V.

Question 11

Seissiger trail camera with Supersim (Supersim Edition)

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Add camera Open the Cameras page in the app menu. Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner. Select Standard Camera.

Step 2: Select camera model Choose Seissiger as the manufacturer. Select Seissiger Universal as the model. Confirm with “Next”.

Step 3: Set name and location Enter a camera name and the location name where the camera is installed. Then tap “Next”.

Step 4: Skip SIM card step Since your camera uses a Supersim card, you do not need to add a Modernhunter SIM. → You can simply skip this step.

Step 5: Complete setup Confirm all details. ➡ The camera will now be created in the system.

Step 6: Enter forwarding email address Modernhunter automatically generates an individual email address for your camera. Copy this email address. Enter it in your Supersim account as the forwarding address.

✅ Done! From now on, your Seissiger camera will automatically send its recordings via Supersim to Modernhunter. The images will then appear directly in your Modernhunter account.

Question 12

Set up SEISSIGER (Standard Version) with Modernhunter SIM card

Accepted Answer

This guide applies to SEISSIGER Special-Cam models in the standard version (SIM-lock-free), not to the SUPERSIM Edition.

Follow these steps to set up your camera for use with the Modernhunter SIM card:

🪪 Step 1: Add the camera in Modernhunter Open the Modernhunter app or the Modernhunter web portal. Click on Cameras → “+” and select Standard Camera.

Complete the setup until an individual email address is displayed. This email address is the recipient address to which your camera will send its photos. 👉 Copy or note this address.

💻 Step 2: Download PC program Download the Windows program “WirelessPlus 0.5”:

Download link

Open the program on your computer.

📂 Step 3: Load sample configuration file Click “Load…” at the bottom left and load the file “Seissiger_Modernhunter_Config.CFG” in the program.

Sample configuration file

This file already contains the most important settings (e.g., APN and network parameters).

✉ Enter the Modernhunter email address In the Recipients section, enter the email address generated in Step 1 into the field Email 1.

💾 Step 4: Save the file Save the settings using “Save as…”. Select file type: MMSCFG.BIN. Save the new configuration file directly to an SD card.

📸 Step 5: Load settings into the camera Insert the SD card into your SEISSIGER Special-Cam (standard version). Switch the camera to SETUP. Open the menu → 2G or LTE → Setup from SD and confirm the process. The camera will automatically load the saved settings.

✅ Done! Your SEISSIGER standard version is now connected to your Modernhunter account. From now on, it will automatically send all recordings via the Modernhunter SIM card to the generated recipient email address — the images will appear directly in your Modernhunter account.

Question 13

Zeiss Secacam trail camera

Accepted Answer

With this guide, you can set up your Zeiss Secacam app so that recordings automatically appear in your Modernhunter account.

Step 1: Add the camera in Modernhunter Open the Modernhunter app and go to Cameras, then tap the “+” in the top right. Select Standard Camera. Choose Secacam as the manufacturer and select any Secacam model. Tap “Next”. Assign a camera name and enter the location where the camera is installed. Skip the SIM step (Zeiss cameras use their own SIM). Confirm everything — the camera will now be created in Modernhunter. ➡ At the end, Modernhunter will give you an individual camera code, e.g., mh-123abc. You’ll need this later.

Step 2: Forward recordings in the Zeiss Secacam app Since Zeiss no longer allows forwarding to our Modernhunter address, you will now use your own email address for forwarding. Open the Zeiss Secacam app. Go to Cameras and select the camera you want to connect. Tap the gear icon in the top right, then Notifications. Make sure Email notifications = ON and tap Save at the bottom. ➡ Zeiss will now send all new recordings to your email address. You can see which address this is in the app at the bottom right under Menu — your email is shown at the top.

Step 3: Set up automatic forwarding & sorting To ensure recordings arrive at Modernhunter automatically and your inbox stays organized, create a rule: Open your email program (Outlook, Thunderbird, Gmail/webmail). Create a rule/filter/forwarding for incoming emails.

Condition:

if sender is pictures@secacam.email

forward to: secacam@mh-cam.de

move to folder: “Secacam”

💡 Tip: If the “Secacam” folder doesn’t exist yet, create it first.

✅ Result: All Zeiss photos are automatically forwarded to Modernhunter and simultaneously filed in the “Secacam” folder in your mailbox.

Step 4: Adjust the camera name in Zeiss So Modernhunter knows which camera the photos come from: Open the camera in the Zeiss Secacam app, then tap the gear in the top right. Change the camera name to the individual code from Step 1, e.g., mh-123abc. Important: Enter the code exactly as shown in Modernhunter (no spaces/typos).

🎉 Done! Your Zeiss Secacam is now connected to Modernhunter. The camera sends its recordings to your email address; your mailbox automatically forwards them to Modernhunter and, in parallel, sorts the emails into the “Secacam” folder. This way, the recordings appear in your Modernhunter account as usual.

Question 14

ICU trail camera

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Add the camera In the Modernhunter app, open the Cameras page in the menu. Tap the “+” icon in the top right. Select Standard Camera.

Choose ICU Server as the manufacturer and then select an ICU model. Confirm with Next. Assign a camera name and enter the location where the camera will be installed. Skip the SIM step (ICU cameras only use their own SIM). Confirm everything — the camera will now be created in Modernhunter.

Modernhunter will then generate a code for you. This code will look like “mh-xxxxxx”, where xxxxxx represents your individual 6-character code.

Step 2: Set up email forwarding Open the ICU app and tap your profile photo in the top right. Select Email forwarding and then tap + Add email address. Enter the following address exactly as shown: icu@mh-cam.de

From that moment on, all recordings from your ICU account (from all cameras) will be automatically forwarded to Modernhunter.

Step 3: Adjust the camera name To ensure that the recordings are correctly assigned to the corresponding ICU camera in Modernhunter, you need to change the camera name in the ICU app. In the ICU app menu, go to Cameras, select the camera you want to link, and tap the pencil icon next to the current camera name. Change the camera name to the individual code generated in Step 1: “mh-xxxxxx”. Important: The name must contain the code exactly as shown in the Modernhunter app (no spaces or typos).

✅ Done! Your ICU camera is now connected to Modernhunter. From now on, all recordings will be automatically forwarded to Modernhunter and will appear directly in your account.

Question 15

Dörr trail camera

Accepted Answer

Information coming soon.

Question 16

Spypoint trail camera

Accepted Answer

Information coming soon.

Question 17

How can I enable or disable push notifications?

Accepted Answer

Push notifications can be turned on or off in the app. To do this, open the side menu, go to Settings, and scroll down to find the option Enable notifications.

Question 18

How can I share recordings with friends for free?

Accepted Answer

🔗 Connect contacts

Before you can share camera locations and their recordings with other users, you first need to connect your account with your friend’s account. Here’s how:

Open the Modernhunter app → Menu → Contacts.

Option A: Tell your friend the code shown at the top of your contacts page. Your friend enters this code using the keyboard icon (1) in the top right corner.

Option B: Show your friend the QR code from your contacts page (Show QR Code), and they scan it using the camera icon (2) in the top right corner.

Your friend will receive a contact request and confirm it. → You are now connected and can share camera locations with each other.

📍 Share location

Open Menu → Locations. Select the desired location and tap the gear icon (⚙) to open the location settings. At the bottom, you can select which contacts should have access to this location.

🔒 Set permissions

🔒 Closed lock: View-only access (can see recordings).

🔓 Open lock: Full access (can control cameras, request HD recordings, delete recordings).

Question 19

What can I view and manage on the camera page?

Accepted Answer

On the Camera page, you’ll find an overview of all your connected cameras. At a glance, you can see:

The location where each camera is currently installed

The date and time of the last contact with the server

The time elapsed since each camera was last online

When you tap on a camera, the detailed view opens. Here, you’ll find extensive information and control options.

Camera information:

Battery level

Used storage space on the SD card

Signal strength

Temperature

SIM card information

Actions and settings:

Format SD card

Restart camera

Start network search (to find the best available network)

To adjust camera settings, open Camera Settings.

This way, the app gives you a complete overview of your cameras at any time — allowing you to manage them remotely without having to be on-site.

Question 20

How can I speed up the loading of recordings in the app?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the image resolution, use a strong mobile network connection, and check whether your smartphone’s power-saving mode is enabled.

Question 21

How can I top up my credit?

Accepted Answer

If you want to top up credit to operate your trail camera with a Modernhunter SIM card — or if the four-week trial period of your Hunter 4G Mini has expired — simply visit the website www.modernhunter.de .

There you can select and purchase the desired credit package. The credit will then be automatically added to your user account and is available immediately.

💡 Tip: The topped-up credit can be used by all cameras connected with a Modernhunter SIM card.

Question 22

How much does one photo cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of sending a photo depends on the file size. Files are billed in 300 KB increments:

Up to 300 KB → 1 Coin (= approx. €0.008)

Up to 600 KB → 2 Coins (= approx. €0.016)

and so on.

With the Hunter 4G Mini camera, photos in the following sizes are usually under 300 KB and therefore cost only 1 Coin (approx. €0.008):

Small (768x432)

Medium (1,536x864)

Photos in full size (3,072x1,728) are typically larger than 300 KB and therefore cost more than 1 Coin per image.

Question 23

How much does a video cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of sending a video depends on the file size. Files are billed in 300 KB increments:

Up to 300 KB → 1 Coin (= approx. €0.008)

Up to 600 KB → 2 Coins (= approx. €0.016)

and so on.

The size of a video can vary greatly and depends on several factors:

Video length – the longer the video, the larger the file.

Resolution – higher image quality (e.g., 1080p instead of 720p) creates larger files.

Frame rate (FPS) – more frames per second = smoother but larger video. Hunter 4G Mini: Videos from the Hunter 4G Mini are sent as preview files with a reduced 15 FPS to keep the file size small. Original videos stored on the SD card have 30 FPS and are therefore much larger.

Compression & format – modern formats (e.g., MP4 with H.264) are smaller than older ones. Hunter 4G Mini: We use the new H.265 compression method, which makes files significantly smaller for transmission than conventional methods — aiming for the smallest possible file size with maximum video quality.

Motion in the scene – lots of movement or changing scenes increase file size.

Color vs. black and white – night recordings are usually smaller than daytime videos with many colors.

Example: A short 5-second video with low resolution may remain under 300 KB (1 Coin), while a longer or higher-resolution video may reach 600 KB or more (2 Coins or higher).

Question 24

Do I need to top up credit separately for each SIM card?

Accepted Answer

No, you only need to top up credit once per account. The credit is stored centrally in your user account and can be shared by all cameras using a Modernhunter SIM card.

This means:

It doesn’t matter which camera uses the credit or if one camera sends more than another.

Credit is only deducted when a recording is actually sent.

If no recordings are sent, no costs are incurred — there is no monthly base fee and no subscription.

As long as there is credit in your account, all your Modernhunter cameras can continue transmitting recordings.

Question 25

SIM card parameters, APN, email settings, etc.

Accepted Answer

The Modernhunter Hunter 4G Mini is already preconfigured for use with the Modernhunter SIM card. For other cameras without SIM lock, please enter the following data so that the camera can operate with the Modernhunter SIM card:

APN: mhsim User: leave blank Password: leave blank

Sender: hunter@mh-cam.de

Account: hunter@mh-cam.de

Password: hunter

SMTP server: mx0.mh-cam.de SMTP port: 25 (no SSL)

The recipient email address is automatically generated by Modernhunter when a new camera is added.

Please note: The Modernhunter SIM card can only send data to the Modernhunter server.

Question 26

Invoices for credit top-ups

Accepted Answer

When you top up credit for your Modernhunter SIM cards, you can conveniently pay via PayPal or credit card. Each payment is automatically recorded and properly processed in our system.

In the Modernhunter WebApp, you can view all your top-up invoices and download them as PDF files.

🔒 Legal information

All payments are properly documented and fully recorded in our accounting system.

You can download an invoice with VAT shown at any time.

If you are purchasing as a business or corporate customer, please enter your company name and VAT ID before making a purchase so that we can issue a correct invoice.

Question 27

No connection to the mobile network?

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: oxidized SIM card

If your wireless trail camera suddenly can’t connect to the mobile network, this may be due to an oxidized SIM card.

🔍 Why does this happen? With frequent use in humid weather or after a long period of operation, an invisible oxide layer can form on the contact surfaces of the SIM card. This prevents the camera from correctly detecting the SIM card.

How to fix the issue:

Remove the SIM card

Gently rub the contact surface (the gold chip) with a dry, lint-free cloth using light pressure

Reinsert the SIM card

After that, your camera should reconnect to the mobile network without issues.

💡 Tip: Repeat this process every time you change the batteries — it’s a simple way to reliably prevent connection problems.

Question 28

Where can I order a SIM card?

Accepted Answer

In the Modernhunter Shop, you can order Modernhunter SIM cards for €5 each.

After receiving the SIM card, you can add it in the app under Menu → SIM cards. Simply tap the “+” icon in the top right corner and scan the barcode on the Modernhunter SIM card. This will add the SIM card to your account and automatically activate it.

Question 29

Which network does the Modernhunter SIM card use?

Accepted Answer

The Modernhunter SIM card is a multi-network card. This means it can connect to all available mobile networks across Europe — in 41 countries and over 125 different networks.

This is a major advantage, especially for trail cameras used in remote or forested areas with weak reception, and a key difference compared to standard data SIM cards that typically support only one provider.

The Modernhunter SIM card therefore always ensures maximum network coverage and the best possible reception, no matter where your camera is located.

Question 30

In which countries can I use my Modernhunter camera?

Accepted Answer

You can use your Modernhunter camera in all countries of the European Union as well as in Switzerland, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

The Modernhunter SIM card is not tied to any specific country — you can simply take your camera with you, and it will work anywhere a supported mobile network is available. Once you are in one of the supported countries, your camera can capture and transmit images automatically — no settings need to be changed.

COUNTRIES & NETWORK OPERATORS:

Country Network Operators Albania One Telecommunications, Vodafone Albania Belgium Telenet Group BVBA, Belgacom Mobile, Orange Belgium Bosnia & Herzegovina Croatian Telecom, BH Telekom, m:tel B&H Bulgaria A1 Bulgaria, Telenor Bulgaria, Vivacom Bulgaria Denmark Telenor Denmark, Hutchison 3G Denmark, TDC Denmark, TeliaSonera Denmark Germany Vodafone Germany, Telefónica Germany, Telekom Deutschland Estonia Telia Estonia, Elisa Eesti, Tele2 Eesti Finland DNA Finland, Elisa Finland, Telia Finland, ALCOM France Orange France, Bouygues Telecom France, SFR France, Free Mobile France Greece Vodafone Greece, WIND Hellas, Cosmote Greece Italy Vodafone Italy, Iliad Italia, Wind Tre, Telecom Italia Kosovo IPKO Kosovo, Monaco Telecom – Vala Kosova Croatia A1 Croatia, Croatian Telecom, Telemach Latvia Bite Latvija, LMT Latvija, Tele2 Latvija Liechtenstein Telecom Liechtenstein Lithuania Tele2 Lithuania, Bite Lietuva, Telia Lithuania Luxembourg Orange Luxembourg, POST Luxembourg, Tango Luxembourg Malta Epic Malta, Melita Mobile Malta, GO Mobile Malta, Epic Malta – Maritime CC 356 Moldova Moldcell Moldova, Orange Moldova Monaco Monaco Telecom Monaco Montenegro One Montenegro, Crnogorski Telekom Netherlands Vodafone Netherlands, KPN Netherlands, T-Mobile Netherlands North Macedonia A1 Macedonia, Makedonski Telekom Norway Telenor Norway, Telia Norway Austria A1 Telekom Austria, Hutchison Drei Austria 2, T-Mobile Austria Poland Orange Poland, P4, T-Mobile Poland, Polkomtel Portugal Vodafone Portugal, NOS Portugal, MEO Portugal Romania Vodafone Romania, Telekom Romania, RCS-RDS Romania, Orange Romania Sweden Telenor Sweden, Hutchison Sweden, Telia Sweden, Tele2 Sweden Switzerland Sunrise Switzerland, Swisscom, Salt Switzerland Serbia A1 Serbia, Telenor Serbia Slovakia Orange Slovensko, Slovak Telekom, O2 Slovakia Slovenia A1 Slovenia, Telekom Slovenije Spain Vodafone Spain, Xfera Spain, Orange Spain, Movistar Spain Czech Republic O2 CZ, Vodafone CZ, T-Mobile CZ Turkey Vodafone Turkey, Turkcell Turkey Ukraine Kyivstar Ukraine, lifecell LLC Ukraine, Vodafone Ukraine Hungary Vodafone Hungary, Magyar Telekom, Telenor Hungary United Kingdom Hutchison 3G UK, Everything Everywhere UK (Orange/T-Mobile), Vodafone UK, MANX Telecom, Jersey Airtel Vodafone, Telefonica UK, Sure Guernsey, Jersey Telecoms Cyprus Primetel, Epic, CYTAmobile-Vodafone Cyprus Belarus A1 Belarus, MTS Belarus

In total, there are 41 countries and over 125 mobile networks that the Modernhunter camera can automatically connect to.

This makes it usable throughout Europe — ideal for use in the field, while traveling, or in border regions.

Question 31

Can I use the Modernhunter SIM card in other cameras?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Modernhunter SIM card can be used in all Modernhunter cameras as well as in cameras without a SIM lock.

However, please note: The Modernhunter SIM card can only send data to the Modernhunter server. Therefore, for image transmission to work, the camera must be linked to your account in the Modernhunter

Question 32

Can I replace the SIM card?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with Modernhunter this is easily possible. As soon as a camera sends a photo, the SIM card used is automatically assigned to that camera.

If a SIM card becomes defective or needs to be replaced, you can simply use a new Modernhunter SIM card. Add it in the app under Menu → SIM cards. Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner and scan the barcode on the Modernhunter SIM card. This will add the SIM card to your account and automatically activate it.

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