ADC-V721/V722 Outdoor Video Camera Guide

Summary: The ADC-V721 and ADC-V722 are outdoor HD 1080p cameras (1920 × 1080) with an 88° horizontal & vertical field of view, 40 ft infrared night vision, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. Although discontinued, they remain supported on your Brinks Home™ account. This guide covers specifications, features, common terms, factory reset, Wi-Fi setup (WPS & AP), adding via desktop and mobile apps, expanded troubleshooting, and a detailed LED status reference.

Table of Contents

Specifications

  • Video Resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
  • Field of View: 88° horizontal & vertical
  • Night Vision: Infrared up to 40 ft
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Operating Temp: –4 °F to 122 °F (–20 °C to 50 °C)

Features

  • HD 1080p video streaming
  • IP66 rated: waterproof & dust-tight
  • Infrared night vision
  • Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
  • Adjustable compression: high/medium/low
  • Brinks Home™ Mobile App integration

Common Terms

AP Mode
The camera broadcasts its own SSID (“Alarm (xx:xx:xx)”) so you can configure your home Wi-Fi via a browser.
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup: hold camera’s back button to enter pairing mode, then press your router’s WPS button within 2 minutes.
WDR
Wide Dynamic Range—balances bright and dark areas for clearer images.
IP66
Ingress Protection rating: dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets.

Factory Default

Warning: Resets all settings. You must re-add the camera to your account afterward.

  1. Press and hold the back button for 15 seconds until the LED alternates red & green.
  2. Release: camera reboots and enters AP mode (red/green flash).

Factory reset LED flash
Red & green flash → factory reset

Wi-Fi Setup via WPS Enrollment

  1. Press and hold the back button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes blue.
  2. Press your router’s WPS button (or enable WPS in router settings).
  3. Within 2 minutes, the LED turns:
    • Solid green if pairing succeeds.
    • Solid red if pairing fails.

WPS mode LED flash
Blue flash → WPS mode

Router WPS button
Press router’s WPS

Solid green LED
Solid green → paired

Wi-Fi Setup via Access Point

  1. Hold the back button for 6 seconds until the LED flashes white.
  2. On your smartphone, open Wi-Fi settings and connect to Alarm (xx:xx:xx).
  3. Open a browser to 192.168.1.1 and select Language if prompted.
  4. Click Scan for Wi-Fi Networks, choose your home SSID, then enter its password under Security key.
  5. Click Save, then OK. LED turns:
    • Solid green if setup succeeds.
    • Solid red if setup fails.

AP mode LED flash
White flash → AP mode

Select camera SSID Connect to camera SSID Camera network connected

Add Camera via Brinks Home™ Desktop App

Prerequisite: Camera must be connected to your Wi-Fi network.

  1. Log in at Alarm.com and click Video.
  2. Click the gear Settings icon in the top-right.
  3. Scroll down and click Add Video Device.
  4. Select ADC-V721/722, name it, then click Install.
  5. Wait a few minutes, then click Live View to verify the feed.

Desktop App Home

Add Camera via Brinks Home™ Mobile App

Prerequisite: Camera must be connected to your Wi-Fi network.

  1. Open the Brinks Home™ Mobile App (iOS or Android).
  2. Tap the Video icon at the bottom.
  3. Tap the gear Settings icon in the top-right.
  4. Select Add Device.
  5. Choose ADC-V721/722 or scan the QR code/enter serial.
  6. Name the camera and follow on-screen prompts.
  7. Tap Live to confirm the video feed.

Brinks Home Mobile App – Video View
Mobile App: Video Section

Troubleshooting

  • No Video Feed:
    • Ensure the camera’s power adapter is plugged in and the outlet is live.
    • Verify the cable/wiring and breaker for continuous 12 VDC (or appropriate voltage).
  • Poor Video Quality:
    • Check your internet bandwidth and adjust camera compression level (high/medium/low).
    • Ensure the camera lens is clean and unobstructed.
  • Wi-Fi Setup Failures:
    • Double-check your SSID and password (case-sensitive).
    • Move the camera closer to the router or switch to AP mode if WPS continues to fail.
  • No Night Vision:
    • Ensure the camera is in a low-light environment (night vision only works in darkness).
    • Check that the IR LEDs are not covered or obstructed.
  • App Doesn’t Show Camera:
    • Re-login to the Brinks Home™ App.
    • Verify the camera is listed under Video → Settings → Video Device.

LED Status Reference

Pattern Status Recommended Action
Off No power Verify power adapter is plugged in and outlet is live.
Flashing Red Booting up Wait 1–2 minutes for initialization to complete.
Flashing Green Attempting local network connect Ensure your router is on and within range; retry setup if prolonged.
Solid Green Connected to Alarm.com Camera is online—view live feed in the app.
Flashing Blue WPS pairing mode Press router’s WPS button within 2 minutes or retry WPS mode.
Flashing White AP mode ready Connect to “Alarm” SSID and configure via 192.168.1.1.
Solid Red Local/Internet unreachable Verify SSID/password, network settings; retry setup.
Flashing Red/Green Factory reset in progress Allow 1–2 minutes; do not interrupt the process.

For complete details, refer to the ADC-V722W Outdoor Camera Manual (PDF).