Top-notch hardware and software combine for one best web-connected security devices we've tested.
Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi MSRP $126.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “Combining impressive resolution with an intuitive and robust app, the Defender Guard Pro 2K is a feature-laden smart security camera for a great price.” Pros Cons Smart security cameras are a dime a dozen these days. With nearly every smart home brand offering some kind of surveillance peripheral, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to choose a device.
You’ll also want to make sure you’ve got an electrical outlet to plug the camera into because neither the Guard Pro nor the standard Guard is battery powered. Once you create an account, you’ll want to launch the Defender app and select the Add devices plus-sign icon at the top-right corner. You’ll find the option to activate your Defender Guard Pro through the device’s QR code or by manually inputting the camera into the app.
Considering the Guard Pro is equipped with dual Wi-Fi receptors, and our router wasn’t even 15 feet away during setup, this initial bit of network trouble is a little concerning. As mentioned, the Guard Pro never fell off the network once it successfully joined, and all device and app commands were smooth and responsive, too.
The Guard Pro allows for two-way talk between the device owner and whoever is standing in the camera’s field of view . There’s also an option for dedicated audio recording and two great deterrence features you won’t find on the regular Guard — a motion-triggered spotlight and a siren. In terms of durability, both Guard cameras are IP67-rated, which keeps the hardware safe from dirt, dust, and precipitation. Note: None of the electrical wiring is waterproof, so you’ll need to purchase the proper wiring insulation separately.
With resolution maxed out, nighttime footage is sharp and well-balanced in terms of color and exposure, though there is just a little bit of overexposure from the neighboring building’s powerful LED floodlights. You’ll also see an option called View history record. Select this option to view your Guard Pro’s log of motion-triggered recordings, as well as any manual stills and recordings you’ve opted to take. The event log serves as storage for both local and cloud-based images and recordings, sorted by calendar date, with timestamps displayed at the bottom of each thumbnail. Select a thumbnail to navigate to a new page with the actual clip and play/pause commands.
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