ADC-V720W Outdoor Camera Guide

Summary: The ADC-V720W Outdoor Bullet Camera is discontinued but remains compatible with your Brinks Home™ App. This article covers specifications, network setup (wired and wireless), adding the camera via desktop and mobile apps, troubleshooting tips, and an LED status reference.

Table of Contents

  • Common Terms
  • Signal Strength Guidance
  • Specifications
  • Factory Default
  • Hardwire Connection to Router
  • Wi-Fi Setup by WPS Enrollment
  • Add Camera Using the Brinks Home™ App (Desktop)
  • Add Camera Using the Brinks Home™ Mobile App
  • Troubleshooting
  • LED Status Reference
  • Further Assistance

Common Terms

Transformer (Power Brick)
The low-voltage power supply—often called the “power brick”—that provides power to the camera.
Wi-Fi Extender (Range Booster)
A device that amplifies your wireless signal to improve camera connectivity in areas with weak coverage.
AP Mode (Access Point Mode)
A configuration mode where the camera acts as its own wireless network for setup and troubleshooting.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
A method to quickly pair the camera with your router by pressing the WPS buttons on both devices.
VMD (Video Motion Detection)
A feature that detects and records motion within the camera’s field of view.
Perimeter Guard (Boundary Detection)
An Alarm.com™ feature that alerts you when motion is detected near the perimeter of a defined area.

Signal Strength Guidance

  1. Open the Brinks Home™ App on your smartphone.
  2. Tap the bottom-bar Video icon.
  3. Tap the Settings gear in the top-right corner.
  4. Select your ADC-V720W camera from the list.
  5. Scroll down to view the Signal Strength percentage.
Signal Range Status Action
80–100% Excellent No action needed.
60–79% Good Monitor performance; slight repositioning may help.
40–59% Fair Move camera closer to router or remove obstructions.
0–39% Poor Reposition camera, add a Wi-Fi extender, or contact us for help.

Specifications

  • 1280 × 800 pixel video resolution
  • 40′ night vision range
  • Field of view: 77° horizontal, 54° vertical
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Ethernet connection (no PoE support)
  • Operating temperature: –4° F to 122° F

Factory Default

Warning! This erases all settings. You must re-add the camera to your Brinks Home™ App and reconfigure Wi-Fi.

  1. Remove the plastic cover from the camera.
  2. Press and hold the Reset button for 15 seconds until the LED flashes red and green.
  3. Release the button; wait for the camera to reboot.

Factory Default

Hardwire Connection to Router

  1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the camera’s network port.
  2. Connect the other end to your network router.
  3. Ensure the camera’s LED turns solid green to confirm network connectivity.

Connect to Router

Wi-Fi Setup by WPS Enrollment

  1. Press and hold the camera’s WPS button for 5 seconds until its LED rapidly flashes green.
  2. On your router, press and release its WPS button or enable WPS in its settings.
  3. Within 2 minutes, wait for the camera LED to turn solid green (success) or red (failure).

Camera WPS Button WPS Success LED

Router WPS Button

Add Camera Using the Brinks Home™ App (Desktop)

Note: The camera must be on your network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) before adding.

  1. Log in to the Brinks Home™ App on a desktop browser and select Video.
  2. Click the Settings gear in the top-right corner of the Video screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Add video device.
  4. When the camera appears, enter a name and click Install.
  5. Wait several minutes for configuration to complete.
  6. Click Live View to verify your camera feed.

Desktop App Home

Add Camera Using the Brinks Home™ Mobile App

Note: The camera must be on your network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) before adding.

  1. Log in to the Brinks Home™ Mobile App and tap the Video icon.
  2. Tap the Gear icon in the upper-right corner to open Settings.
  3. Select Add video device, then choose ADC-V720W.
  4. When detected, enter a name and tap Next.
  5. Wait several minutes for configuration; verify the LED turns solid green.
  6. Tap Live View to confirm the camera feed.

Mobile App Home Mobile App Menu

Troubleshooting

  1. Power Cycle: Unplug and replug the power adapter; wait 30 seconds before restoring power.
  2. Check Network: Verify Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection and signal strength (see Signal Strength Guidance).
  3. Factory Reset: Reset to default (see Factory Default section) and reconfigure.
  4. Alternate Setup: If WPS fails, configure Wi-Fi manually through the Brinks Home™ App.
  5. Contact Support: If issues persist, reach out for assistance.

LED Status Reference

LED Pattern Status Action
All Off No Power / Standby
  1. Ensure power adapter is securely connected and outlet is functional.
  2. Check breaker for the camera circuit.
  3. Contact us at 469-513-8685 if issue continues.
Green ON Connected to Internet and Brinks Home
  1. No action needed; camera is operating normally.
Green Flash Local network only
  1. Verify router’s Internet connectivity.
  2. Restart router and camera.
Green Rapid Flash WPS Enrollment Active
  1. Press router’s WPS button to complete enrollment.
  2. Retry WPS or switch to manual Wi-Fi setup if needed.
Red ON No local or Internet connection
  1. Check Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi placement.
  2. Reset to factory defaults and reconfigure.
Red Green Flash Factory reset or firmware upgrade
  1. Wait up to 2 minutes for process to complete.
  2. Power cycle if flashing persists over 5 minutes.

Further Assistance

For additional support, please contact us at 469-513-8685.