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Indoor/Outdoor Mini Bullet (ADC-VC725) - Installation Guide

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The ADC-VC725 from Alarm.com is a high-performance mini bullet camera optimized for indoor and outdoor video monitoring. Its compact design and outstanding HD quality video make the camera ideal for both commercial and residential video installations. The camera features a dust-resistant exterior casing with an IP66 rating and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities. 

Pre-setup checklist

  • ADC-VC725 camera (included)
  • AC power adapter (required for non-PoE connections)
  • Broadband (Cable, DSL or Fiber Optic)
  • Internet connection with router
  • A computer or mobile device with Internet access
  • An Ethernet / Cat5 cable
  • Login and Password for the customer account to which you will add the camera

For a detailed list of this video device's features, see Indoor/Outdoor Mini Bullet (ADC-VC725) - Data Sheet.

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Add the camera to an account 

Complete these steps prior to mounting the camera in its final location.

  1. Connect the camera to the router via an Ethernet cable.  For more information about connecting video devices using PoE, see Connect a video device using Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE). 
  2. If the Ethernet connection does not provide power, connect the camera to an AC power adapter and plug the adapter into a non-switched outlet.
  3. Wait two minutes for the camera to connect to the Internet.
  4. Add the device to the account by using the Alarm.com app Video Installation Wizard, or by using a web browser and entering the following web address: www.alarm.com/addcamera (you will need the customer’s user name and password if using the Alarm.com customer website or Alarm.com app).
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add and set up the video device.
  6. Once the camera is enrolled on the account, power down the camera and install it in its final location using the included hardware.

Troubleshooting   

If you have issues connecting the camera to the account, power cycle the camera and try again.

If issues persist, reset the camera to factory defaults by using the reset button located under the camera cover.

To factory reset the camera: 

  1. Disconnect the camera from the power supply.
  2. Unscrew and remove the camera cover, being careful not to damage the connecting wires.
  3. Press and hold the reset button while reconnecting power. Continue to hold the reset button for 10 seconds.