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WHAT’S INCLUDED Camera with pre-installed 16GB Micro SD Card Camera Power Supply (10 ft) IMPORTANT: The Camera Power Supply is NOT waterproof. Camera Power Extension (25 ft) Camera Mounting Hardware Window Warning Sticker Drilling Template LIFETIME Customer Support Ethernet Cable Shield 4 Free Lifetime Customer Support Need Help? Visit DefenderCameras.
FIRST, SOME LEARNING Important: Guard Wi-Fi Camera will only work on 2.4 GHz frequency and is not compatible with 5.0 GHz networks.
LET’S GET STARTED 1. Plug-In Your Camera Note: You can also setup a wired ethernet connection. See pg. 13 for more details. 2. Download the App Download the Defender Guard app and follow the steps to create an account. An email account is required for verification. This App is compatible with iOS 9+ and Android 4.1+ DO NOT DOWNLOAD 6 Need Help? Visit DefenderCameras.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi and Pair Your Camera IMPORTANT: Before pairing, ensure your phone is connected to a 2.4 Ghz wifi network 1. After powering on your device, wait 60 seconds for the LED to flash green before pairing. 2. Tap + and Scan the QR code with your camera and follow the on-screen steps. Please turn the volume UP on your phone. Note: If your mobile device cannot scan the QR code, tap “Add Serial Number Manually” 3. When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi network password.
Step 2: Position and Install Your Camera Important: Before mounting your camera, use the app to test your Wi-Fi strength and video feed. Plug the camera in the area you’ll be monitoring and view your footage to ensure you have a clear and uninterrupted view. To check your network signal strength, navigate to the Home Screen, select Me > Tool > Wi-Fi Detection Tool Note: Cement walls, exterior finishes, and thick insulation can significantly affect Wi-Fi strength. Detection takes about 60 seconds.
USING THE APP Get To Know Your Home Screen Notification Settings Add a Camera Camera Name Device Settings Live View Local Storage Status Home Screen Account Settings Home Notifications Me Notifications Menu Need Help? Visit DefenderCameras.
See It All With Live View Device Settings Share Device Live Stream Live Stream Tool Bar View Recorded Footage Record a video to your phone/tablet Save a snapshot to your phone/tablet (View or Share via Me > Local Files) (View or Share via Me > Local Files) Pause Live Stream Live Stream Picture Quality Toggle between Single or MultiCamera views 10 Image Orientation Turn On/Off Sound Need Help? Visit DefenderCameras.
Setting Up Motion Detection To access Detection Settings, navigate to the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details and Detection. You can turn Motion Detection on or off. Select Detection Region Setting to set Activity Regions, reducing motionnotifications from high movement areas, such as the road or a tree. Tap (or drag) the grid to set your motion detection area. Regions highlighted in orange will detect motion. No alarm will be triggered when motion is detected in the non-motion detection areas.
Setting Up Continuous Recording To access Continuous Recording settings, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Local Storage Rule > General Record Storage Camera video will be continuously stored after enabled. Note: Once your SD card is full, older footage will be overwritten. To set a schedule or record continuously, select Recording Schedule. Tap the Gear icon or any day of the week to add recording periods. 12 Need Help? Visit DefenderCameras.
OPTIONAL WIRED SETUP These steps should be followed when your Wi-Fi network is not stable enough for a Wi-Fi connection or you intend to use this camera via a wired connection. Connect an ethernet cable (not included) from your router directly to your camera. The ethernet cable should always be connected from this step onwards.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is the Guard Camera Cordless? Guard is a wireless device, transmitting your footage without the use of video cables. It is not cordless. Guard must be plugged into a power source at all times, never risking a dead battery. How Many Guard Cameras Can You Connect to One App? You can pair up to 6 Guard cameras to the app and view up to 4 cameras in quad screen, at one time. How Long is the Defender Guard Power Cord? Included with your purchase is a 10ft. power supply and 25ft.
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