QUICK START GUIDE IP4MCB1 REV70005222020
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WHAT’S INCLUDED Camera with pre-installed 16GB Micro SD Card Camera Power Supply (10 ft) Camera Power Extension (25 ft) Camera Mounting Hardware LIFETIME Customer Support Ethernet Cable Shield Free Lifetime Customer Support IMPORTANT: The Defender Guard power supply is not waterproof. 3 Need Help? Visit defendercameras.
FIRST, SOME LEARNING Antenna Microphone Night Vision Sensor Detachable Mounting Base Power Adapter Connector Camera Lens Indicator Light Lower Cover (Reset Button & SD Card) Ethernet Cable Connector Tip: Turn off the Indicator Light by going to Device Details (on the home screen, tap • • • ) and then tapping More to find the On/Off slider.
LET’S GET STARTED 1. Power ON your Camera Note: You can also setup a wired ethernet connection. See pg. 11 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. 5 Need Help? Visit defendercameras.
ADDING YOUR CAMERA Connect to Wi-Fi and Pair Your Camera 1. After powering on your device, wait 60 seconds for the LED to flash green before pairing. 3. When prompted, select your Wi-Fi network and enter its password. 2. Tap + to add your camera. Scan the QR code on your camera and follow the on-screen steps. 4. Enter a device password to protect your camera. 6 Need Help? Visit defendercameras.
Position and Install Your Camera Important: Before mounting, test Wi-FI strength by plugging the camera in and viewing streaming in the app. Cement walls, exterior finishes, and thick insulation can significantly affect Wi-Fi strength. 2.5 m (8 ft) Install your camera in a preferred place, at a height where you can clearly see faces. Make sure there is a nearby power outlet. Position your camera using the adjustable joints to ensure you get the best video view.
USING THE APP Get To Know Your Home Screen Do Not Disturb Live View Add a Camera Device Settings Device Menu Account Settings Notifications Menu 8 Need Help? Visit defendercameras.
Setting Up Motion Detection To access notification settings, open Device Details (on the home screen, tap • • •) and then Motion Detection Settings. You can turn on or off Motion Detection. Motion Detection Motion Alert Schedule Motion Detection Sensitivity Set an activity region via Set Detection Region so that you only get the most important alerts. Set Detection Region Set how sensitive your camera is to motion on a scale of 1-5 by tapping Motion Detection Sensitivity.
Setting Up Continuous Recording To access continuous recording settings, open Device Details (on the home screen, tap • • •) and then Local Recording Settings. Activate Continuous Video Recording for non-stop recording. Note: Once your SD card is full, older footage will be overwritten. Set a schedule for continuous recording by tapping Storage Period. Tap the gear icon or any day of the week to add recording periods. 10 Need Help? Visit defendercameras.
See It All With Live View Share Camera to Other Accounts Device Settings Live Stream Live View Toolbar View Recorded Footage Take a video to your phone/tablet (Save or share via Me >Local Files) Take a snapshot to your phone/tablet (Save or share via Me >Local Files) Note: To activate continuous recording to your camera SD card, see pg.10 OPTIONAL: WIRED SETUP If you have an unstable Wi-Fi connection, connect your camera to your router using an ethernet cable (not included).
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