Defender Guard Pro User manual

GUARD PRO
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Guard Pro Camera with
pre-installed Micro SD Card
Camera Power
Extension (25 ft)
Window Warning
Sticker
Ethernet
Cable Shield
Camera Power Supply (10 ft)
Camera Mounting
Hardware
Drilling Template
Free Lifetime
Customer Support
LIFETIME
Customer Support
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 or Phillips #2 screwdriver (Drilling template included)
• 3/32” drill bit for pilot holes
• 7/32” drill bit for wall anchors
• 7/8” long drill bit (Choose the right drill bit based on the surface material)
• A compatible Android or iOS phone or tablet
• Ethernet cable (If you’d like a wired camera setup)
LED Indicator Spot Light
Wi-Fi Antenna
Lens
Built-in Mic
Reset Button
Micro SD Card Slot
(Remove cover to access) Ethernet Cable
Connector
(Optional for hard wire
connection)
Power Adapter
Connector
Note: If you see a solid/ashing red indicator on the front of the camera, please reset
the camera by pressing and holding the reset button until you hear a beep. If you see
a ashing green light, the camera is ready to connect.
Solid: Initializing Solid: Camera is connected
Flashing: Camera not connected Flashing: Camera ready to connect
LED Indicator Light Meaning
Important: Guard Pro Wi-Fi Camera will only work on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network and is not compatible with 5 GHz networks.

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LET’S GET STARTED
2. Plug-In Your Camera to Power On
1. Download the App
Download the Defender Guard app and follow the steps to create
an account. An email account is required for verication.
Before connecting your camera to the App, wait 60 seconds for the
LED indicator light to ash green.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD

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SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi and Pair Your Camera
2. Scan the QR Code on the
camera and tap “Next” to
Proceed.
1. Tap + to add your camera,
then tap Scan QR code.
3. Follow the instructions and
wait for the camera LED
to ash green slowly. Tap
“Next” to proceed.
4. Join the camera’s local
network to start the
pairing. Select “Join”
to enable the direct
communication between
your phone and camera.
Guard PRO
Note: If your mobile device
cannot scan the QR code, tap
“Add Manually”
We recommend to save the
QR code image in case the QR
code label on the camera gets
damaged.
IMPORTANT: Before pairing, ensure your phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network

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6. Enter your Wi-Fi Network
password then tap “Next”
5. Select the Wi-Fi network you
want to connect your camera
with. The Wi-Fi network list
here only shows 2.4 GHz.
7. Please wait while the device
is connecting to the cloud.
8. Your device has now been
added successfully! Tap
“Done” to complete setup.
Note: If your Wi-Fi network is
not listed here, please refresh
the page.
Note: Make sure your phone
is connected to the same
network.
Note: Please repeat these steps
for each additional camera you
want to connect.

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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, uninterrupted view.
To check your network signal strength,
tap > Tool > Wi-Fi Detection Tool >
Wi-Fi Detection
Note: Cement walls, exterior nishes, and
thick insulation can signicantly aect Wi-Fi
signal strength.
2.5 m
(8 ft)
Using the recommended tools, install your
camera in a preferred place, at a height
where you can clearly see faces. Make sure
there is a nearby power outlet.
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the
screw and adjust the position of your camera
to ensure you get the best video view. Tighten
the screw when nished. You can also adjust
the antennas if required.
Tip: Your Guard Pro Camera comes with a 25ft.
extension cable, giving you 35ft. to mount your
camera from the power outlet.
IMPORTANT:
The Camera Power Supply is
NOT waterproof.

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USING THE APP
Get To Know Your Home Screen
Back Door
View all Paired
Cameras
Add a Camera
Camera Name
Live View
Home Screen
Device Settings
Device Sequencing
Account Settings
Do Not Disturb
Notications Menu

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See It All With Live View
Device Settings
Share Device
Live Stream
Live Stream
Tool Bar
Turn On/O Siren
Note: The Siren is
very loud (110db)
please use caution
Save a snapshot to
your phone/tablet
(View or Share via
Account Settings >
Local Files)
View Recorded
Footage
Two-Way Talk
(Tap once to talk,
and again to turn o)
Turn On/O
Spotlight
Pause Live
Stream
Toggle between Single
or Multi-Camera views
Turn On/O
Sound
Live Stream
Picture Quality
Image
Orientation
Record a video to
your phone/tablet
(View or Share via
Account Settings >
Local Files)

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Setting Up Notications
To access Notications, navigate to the home screen, tap (• •), and
select Message Settings. From here you can enable the notications
you wish to receive.
*Repeat for each camera.

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Back Door
Setting Up Motion Detection
To access Detection Settings, navigate to the home screen, tap (• •),
select Device Details and then Detection
*Repeat for each camera.
If both Motion Detection and Human
Detection are enabled, you will only
receive the push notications about
Human activity while the motion clips
will still be recorded.
Turn o Human Detection to receive
notications of both Human and Motion
detections.
Select Detection Sensitivity to set
your motion sensitivity level. 1 is a
low sensitivity level, with 5 being the
highest.
Tip: We recommend starting with level 2 or 3,
as level 5 will result in signicant alerts.
Human detection may not be 100% accurate. To minimize false notications,
we recommend using the Detection Region Setting and avoid any trees or
larger moving objects.

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Detection Region Setting
Tap (or drag) the grid to set your motion detection area. By default,
regions highlighted in orange will detect motion. The grey and orange
colors can be inverted by tapping the invert button
Note: No alarm will be triggered when motion is detected in the
non-motion detection areas.
To access Detection Region Settings, from the home screen, tap (• •),
select Device Details > Detection > Detection Region Settings
*Repeat for each camera.

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Recording Setup
To access Continuous Recording settings, from the home screen, tap (• •),
select Device Details > Local Storage Rule > General Record Storage
*Repeat for each camera.
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 Settings icon or any day of
the week to add recording periods.

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Spotlight Deterrence (Default O)
Siren Deterrence (Default O)
To access Spotlight Deterrence, from the home screen, tap (• •), select
Device Details > Spotlight > Alarm Linkage White Light
*Repeat for each camera.
To access Night Vision, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device
Details > Alert Tone > Alarm Linkage to turn on/o the Siren
*Repeat for each camera.
Note: with Alarm Linkage White Light on, the spotlight will ash.
Note: The Siren is very
loud (110db) ensure no
one is near the camera
when enabling it.

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Night Vision Modes
Smart Night Vision
When motion is detected, the spotlight
will turn on to trigger color night vision.
Color Night Vision
The spotlight will be on all the time in
low light conditions
Infrared Night Vision
The image will be in black and white
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.

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Status LED
Turn on/o the LED indicator light
Image Rotation
Rotates camera feed by 180°. Recommended
if the camera is installed upside down.
Setting Up More
How to Share Device Access
To access More, from the home screen, tap (• •), select Device Details
and tap More
2. Tap the “+” icon to add
shared users
1. To access the Share Device
functionality, from the home
screen, tap (• •), and select
Share Device

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3. Enter the email of the user
you want to share with and
tap “Next”
4. Select the permissions for
the shared user and tap
“Done” to complete the
setup.
Tip: Each user will need to download the Defender Guard app and create
their own account before sharing access.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Guard/Guard Pro 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 recommend no more than 6 Guard/Guard Pro
cameras be connected in the same home/building to avoid interference issues.
Can I allow other people to view my Guard cameras remotely?
You may share the Defender Guard app access with up to 5 additional users.
Each user will need to download the Defender Guard app and create their own
account before sharing access.
How many hours of recorded footage can the Guard Pro store?
Recording time varies depending on the size of the Micro SD card that is
inserted. You can receive up to 288 hours of uninterrupted video recording
to your SD card. Once your card is full, older footage will be overwritten to
ensure you never stop recording. The Guard Pro SD memory can be expanded
up to 256GB.
32GB = 36 Hrs 64GB = 72 Hrs 128GB = 144 Hrs 256GB = 288 Hrs
Is Guard Pro compatible with any Defender Camera system?
The Guard Pro is only compatible with the Defender Guard camera. It can not
be used with any other Defender Camera system.
Can I View my Live or Recorded Footage from a Web Browser?
We do not oer web viewing. You can view the footage from the free Defender
Guard app with compatible IOS/Android smart phones/tablets. Alternatively,
you may export the footage from the SD card onto a personal computer using
a compatible SD card reader.

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