ADT ADC-V523 Installation Manual page 13

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5 Positioning Your Camera
Checklist: Testing out the Position & Field of View
Now that you have chosen a position for your Wi-Fi camera, use our checklist below to
test out the field of view of the camera using ADT Interactive in real-time.
Disclaimer: If you are installing a camera outdoors, or at difficult height, we recommend one of our
experienced security technicians attend on site for installation. Do not attempt DIY. This ensures the
entire process will be expertly handled and protects against the risk of potential injury.
If you are proceeding with DIY, please check the field of view of the camera from the
desired position prior to committing to a fixed spot and prior to drilling or cutting any
openings (if you are planning on mounting the camera this way). Do this by:
1. Picking a desired location in the home with a good Wi-Fi signal. If you are concerned
or there is a weak signal in your desired location, consider adding a Wi-Fi range
extender.
2. Loosely and temporarily mount the camera in this location and connect to nearby
power (note: if outdoor, you may need an extension cable to test). Avoid drilling or
cutting any openings before you are satisfied with the position.
3. Ensure the camera is turned on.
4. Open the ADT Interactive app to access and view the live video stream and thus
assess the camera position. Feel free to play with angles to try and increase the field
of view. This is a great opportunity to also double check:
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There is nothing blocking the field of view (e.g., large objects), and that
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The camera is not pointing directly into bright light as it can disrupt live feed visibility
5. Further customise your settings and recording rules
6. Once satisfied with the above, proceed with fixing the camera to this spot
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