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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide ATTENTION! For returns or support, you MUST contact DefenderCameras.com/Support...

  • Page 3: Need Help

    NEED HELP? DefenderCameras.com/Support Open your camera & scan this QR code for access to the Defender Guard PRO Support Center...

  • Page 4: What's Included

    WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT YOU’LL NEED Guard Pro PTZ Camera with pre-installed 32GB SD Card High speed internet connection and wireless router Camera Power Supply (10 ft) Drill and or Phillips #2 screwdriver (Drilling template Camera Power Extension Cable (25 ft)
  • Page 5 FIRST, SOME LEARNING IMPORTANT: Guard Pro PTZ Wi-Fi Camera will only work on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and is not compatible with 5 GHz networks. Ethernet Cable Connector (Optional hard wire connection) Speaker Power Adapter Spot Light Connector Micro SD...

  • Page 6: Let's Get Started

    LET’S GET STARTED 1. Download the App Download the Defender Guard app and follow the steps to create an account. An email account is required for verification. DO NOT DOWNLOAD 2. Plug-In Your Camera to Power On Your camera will perform a self-range check. Wait up to 60 seconds for the LED indicator light to flash green before connecting your camera to the App.

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    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 Wi-Fi network Tap + to add your camera, then tap “Scan QR code”. Note: If your mobile device cannot scan the QR code, tap “Add Manually” Guard PRO Scan the QR Code on the camera and tap “Next”...
  • Page 8 Join the camera’s local network to start the pairing. Tap “Join” to enable the direct communication between your phone and camera. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect your camera with. Only available 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks show here. Note: If your Wi-Fi network is not listed here, please refresh the page.
  • Page 9 Please wait while the device is connecting to the cloud. Note: All footage is saved to a Micro SD card only. Name your device. We recommend naming your camera if you are connecting more than one camera. Tap “Done”. Your device has now been added successfully! Note: Repeat these steps for each additional camera you want to connect.
  • Page 10 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA 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, uninterrupted view.

  • Page 12: Recording Setup

    RECORDING SETUP Your camera(s) default setting is to record when motion is detected. If this is your preferred setting, skip this step. To access Continuous Recording settings, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Local Storage Rule > General Record Storage *Repeat for each camera.

  • Page 13: Period Setting

    PERIOD SETTING To record continuously only during specific times, select Recording Schedule > Select the day > Tap Add Period > Schedule the time. Tap ‘OK’. Note: If motion detection is selected, the camera will continue to record on motion during all other periods.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Notifications

    SETTING UP NOTIFICATIONS IMPORTANT: Alarm and Message Push with Images notifications are default on. If this is your preferred setting, skip this step. To access Notifications, navigate to the home screen, tap (• •), and select Device Details. Toggle on your preferred notification.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Motion Detection

    SETTING UP MOTION DETECTION To access Detection Settings, navigate to the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details and then Detection. *Repeat for each camera. Backyard Front Door If both Motion Detection/Smart Motion Tracking and Human Detection are enabled, you will only receive the push notifications about Human activity while the motion clips will still be recorded.
  • Page 16 Select Detection Sensitivity to set your motion sensitivity level. 1 is the lowest sensitivity level, with 5 being the highest. Tap the check mark to confirm. Tip: We recommend starting with level 2 or 3, as level 5 will result in significant alerts.
  • Page 17 DETECTION REGION SETTING To access Detection Region Settings, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Detec- tion > Detection Region Settings *Repeat for each camera. Tap (or drag) the grid to set your motion detection area. By default, regions highlighted in orange will detect motion.
  • Page 18 SIREN DETERRENCE (DEFAULT OFF) To access Siren Deterrence, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Alert Tone > Alarm Linkage to turn on/off the Siren *Repeat for each camera. Note: The Siren is very loud (110db) ensure no one is near the camera when enabling it.
  • Page 19 SPOTLIGHT DETERRENCE When human or motion detection is enabled, you have the option of using a flashing or solid spotlight deterrence. The spotlight will turn on for 30 seconds. To access Spotlight Deterrence, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Spotlight > Alarm Linkage White Light Select your Spotlight Mode Preference, Flashing or Solid.
  • Page 20 SETTING UP NIGHT VISION To access Night Vision, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details > Night Vision > Night Vision Mode *Repeat for each camera.

  • Page 21: Night Vision Modes

    NIGHT VISION MODES Smart Night Vision When motion is detected, the spotlight will turn on “solid” for 30 seconds to trigger color night vision. Color Night Vision The spotlight will be on all the time in low light conditions, always recording in color. Infrared Night Vision The image will be in black and white.

  • Page 22: Setting Up More

    SETTING UP MORE To access More, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details and tap More Status LED Turn on/off the LED indicator light. Image Rotation Rotates camera feed by 180°. Recommended if the camera is installed upside down.
  • Page 23 HOW TO SHARE DEVICE ACCESS Tip: Each user will need to download the Defender Guard app and create their own account before sharing access. To access the Share Device functionality, Tap the “+” icon to add shared users. from the home screen, tap (• •), and...
  • Page 24 Enter the email of the user you want Select the permissions for the shared to share with and tap “Next”. user and tap “Done” to complete the setup. Note: Each user must register for their own account before a device can be shared.
  • Page 25 USING THE APP - GET TO KNOW YOUR HOME SCREEN Do Not Disturb Add a Camera View all Paired Cameras (Max 4 at once) Camera Name Backyard Device Settings Live View Network Signal Strength Check Local Storage Status Front Door Home Screen Account Settings Notifications Menu...
  • Page 26 SEE IT ALL WITH LIVE VIEW Device Settings Front Door Share Device Live Stream Live Stream Tool Bar View Recorded Footage Save a snapshot to your phone/tablet Record a video to your phone/tablet (View or Share via (View or Share via Account Settings >...

  • Page 27: Pan, Tilt & Zoom (Ptz)

    PAN, TILT & ZOOM (PTZ) From the live view tap ‘Plat’ and then press and hold and drag it to your desired direction. Front Door Front Door Front Door Front Door Front Door Tip: You can save a custom direction to your favorites by selecting the star and adding to favorites.
  • Page 28 HOW TO ZOOM - OPTION 1 Tip: To use the digital zoom feature, you must be in a single camera viewing mode. From the home screen, tap on the camera you wish to view to open single camera viewing mode. From here, place two fingers on the screen near each other.
  • Page 29 HOW TO ZOOM - OPTION 2 From multi-view screen, double tap on the camera you wish to view to open single camera viewing mode. From here, place two fingers on the screen near each other. Spread them apart to zoom in or pinch them together to zoom out.

  • Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions

    How many cameras can I connect to the Defender Guard App? You can connect a total of 16 cameras to the Defender Guard App and view up to 4 cameras at once. We rec- ommend no more than 6 Guard/Guard Pro/Guard Pro PTZ cameras be connected in the same home/building to avoid interference issues.
  • Page 32 DefenderCameras.com /defenderusa @DefenderCameras Defender is continuously enhancing our products to bring customers the best user experience. For the most up to date Quick Start IP4MCBPROPT-QSG Guide, please visit defendercameras.com. DEFENDER does not endorse any DEFENDER products for illegal activities. DEFENDER is not responsible or liable in any way for ®...

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