ADC-V522 Indoor Video Camera Guide

Common Terms

1080p

Full HD video resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels).

FOV (Field of View)

Horizontal/vertical viewing angles (113° H × 113° V).

WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

Balances bright and dark areas for clearer images.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

One-button method to join a Wi-Fi network securely.

AP Mode (Access Point Mode)

Camera creates its own Wi-Fi network for manual setup.

Signal Strength Guidance

Only if using Wi-Fi. If hardwired via Ethernet, skip to “Hardwired Ethernet Setup.”

How to Check

1. Open the Brinks Home™ App and tap Video.
2. Tap the ⚙️ Settings icon.
3. Select your ADC-V522IR camera.
4. Scroll down to view the Signal Strength percentage.

Signal Level Table

Specifications

• 1920 × 1080p resolution
• 113° horizontal & vertical FOV
• 15' night vision range
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps
• Two-way audio
• Operating: 32°F–104°F

Features

• Full HD 1080p video
• Infrared night vision
• Wide dynamic range (WDR)
• Built-in microphone & speaker
• Works with the Brinks Home™ App

Factory Default

Warning: This erases all settings. You must re-add to your Brinks Home account and reconfigure Wi-Fi.

1. Insert a paper clip into the reset hole and hold for 15 s until the LED flashes red.
   

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Wi-Fi Setup by WPS Mode

1. Insert a paper clip into the reset hole and hold for 5 s until the LED flashes blue.
   
2. Within 30 s, press your router’s WPS button or enable WPS in its settings.
   
3. After about 1 min, the LED turns solid green if pairing succeeds.
   

Wi-Fi Setup by Access Point

1. Insert a paper clip into the reset hole and hold for 6 s until the LED flashes white.
2. On your mobile device, open Wi-Fi settings and join the network named Alarm xx:xx:xx.
3. Open a browser to 192.168.1.1; when the menu appears, tap Scan for Wi-Fi Networks.
4. Select your home Wi-Fi, enter the password, then tap Save & OK.
5. LED turns solid green on successful connection.
   

Hardwired Ethernet Setup

1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the camera’s LAN port.
2. Plug the other end into your router or network switch.
3. Power the camera on; LED will flash green to indicate link.

Add Camera via Desktop App

1. Log in at Brinks Home™ Desktop App → tap Video.
   
2. Select Settings → scroll down → Add Video Device.
   
3. Choose “ADC-V522IR,” enter a name → click Install.
   
4. Wait several minutes for setup → click Live View to confirm.
   

Add Camera via Brinks Home™ App

1. Open the Brinks Home App → tap Video.
   
2. Tap ⚙️ Settings → Add Video Device.
   
3. Select “ADC-V522IR,” enter a name → tap Next.
   
4. Wait several minutes for configuration → tap Live View.
   
5. Tap Live View to verify the camera feed.
   

Troubleshooting

Power & LEDs

1. No LED:
   • Confirm power adapter/PoE switch is on.
   • Reseat power/Ethernet cable at both ends.
2. LED solid red:
   • Camera may be stuck—power cycle by unplugging for 10 s.

Network & App

1. No Ethernet link:
   • Try a different cable or switch port.
2. Wi-Fi dropouts:
   • If signal < 40%, move camera closer or use Ethernet.
3. Not in app list:
   • In Brinks Home App, pull down on Video → Settings to refresh.
   • Ensure phone and camera share the same network.
4. Poor image quality:
   • Reduce resolution/frame rate in camera settings.
   • Check IR glare; reposition camera if needed.

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