Defender GUARD IP4MCB1 User manual

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IP4MCB1, IP4MCB2, IP4MCB3

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Camera with pre-installed
16GB Micro SD Card
Camera Power
Extension (25 ft)
Window Warning
Sticker
Ethernet
Cable Shield
Camera Power Supply (10 ft)
Camera Mounting
Hardware
Drilling Template
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IMPORTANT:
The Camera Power Supply is NOT waterproof.

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FIRST, SOME LEARNING
What You’ll Need
• High speed internet connection and wireless router
• Drill and drill bit, or Phillips #2 screwdriver (Drilling template included)
• A compatible Android or iOS phone or tablet
• Ethernet cable (If you’d like a wired camera setup)
Important: The 4MP Wi-Fi Camera will only work on 2.4 GHz frequency
and is not compatible with 5 GHz networks.
Microphone
Antenna
Night Vision
Sensor
Camera Lens
Indicator Light
Lower Cover
(Reset Button & SD Card)
Ethernet Cable
Connector
Power Adapter
Connector
Detachable
Mounting Base
Tip: To Turn o the Indicator Light tap (• • •) on the home screen, then
select Device Details and More to toggle the light o
Solid: Initializing Solid: Camera is connected
Flashing: Camera not connected Flashing: Camera ready to connect
Indicator Light Meaning

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LET’S GET STARTED
1. Plug-In Your Camera
2. Download the App
DO NOT DOWNLOAD
Note: You can also setup a wired ethernet connection. See pg. 11
for more details.
Download the Defender Guard app and follow the steps to create an
account. An email account is required for verication.

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SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi and Pair Your Camera
1. After powering on your
device, wait 60 seconds for
the LED to ash green before
pairing.
2. Tap + to add your camera.
Scan the QR code on your
camera and follow the
on-screen steps.
3. When prompted, select your
Wi-Fi network and enter its
password.
4. Enter a device password
to protect your camera.
Note: If your mobile device cannot
scan the QR code, tap “Add Serial
Number Manually”
Tip: If you forget your password, press
and hold the Reset button to restore
the camera to factory settings.

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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, then select Me
and Network Quality Check.
Note: Cement walls, exterior nishes, and
thick insulation can signicantly aect 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.
Tip: Your Guard Camera comes with a 25ft. extension
cable, giving you 35ft. to mount your camera from the
power outlet.

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USING THE APP
Get To Know Your Home Screen
Add a CameraLive View
Device Menu
Device Settings
Account Settings
Do Not Disturb
Notications Menu

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Setting Up Motion Detection
To access Notication Settings, navigate to the home screen, tap (• • •),
select Device Details and Motion Detection Settings.
You can turn Motion Detection on or o.
Select Set Detection Region to set Activity
Regions, reducing motion notications
from high movement areas, such as the
road or a tree.
Select Motion Detection Sensitivity to
set your motion sensitivity level. 1 is a low
sensitivity level, with 5 being the highest.
Tap (or drag) to select a detection
region(s). Regions highlighted in
orange detect motion.
Set Detection Region
Motion Detection Sensitivity
Motion Alert Schedule
Motion Detection
Tip: We recommend starting with level 2 or 3,
as level 5 will result in signicant alerts.

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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.
To set a schedule or record continuously,
select Set Schedule and tap Gear icon
Tap the Gear icon or any day of the
week to add recording periods.
Set Schedule

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See It All With Live View
Device Settings
View Recorded
Footage
Live Stream
Live View
Toolbar
Take a snapshot to
your phone/tablet
(Save or share via
Me > Local Files)
Take a video to your
phone/tablet
(Save or share via
Me > Local Files)
Share Camera to
Other Accounts
When prompted for Wi-Fi,
tap the Menu button at
the top right and then tap
Switch to Wired Add.
Connect an ethernet
cable to the camera,
with the other end
inserted into your
router.
Make sure your phone or
tablet is connected to Wi-Fi
(to view your footage), and
continue with your set-up.
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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