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Outdoor PoE (ADC-V720) - Installation Guide

Required items for installation:

  • ADC-V720 camera and power adapter (included) 
  • Broadband (Cable, DSL, or Fiber-optic) Internet connection with router
  • Personal computer or other internet-capable device
  • Login/password for the customer’s Alarm.com account
  • An Ethernet cable

For a detailed list of this video device's features, see Outdoor PoE (ADC-V720) - Data Sheet.

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Install the cameras:

  1. Connect the camera’s AC adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet.
  2. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the camera to the network router. For more information about connecting video devices using PoE, see Connect a video device using Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE).
     
    Note: The ADC-V720 comes with an RJ45 coupler to connect to an Ethernet cable.
     
  3. Wait a few 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.

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LED guide

Note: The LED can be found inside the back of the camera. Be careful of twisting wires if opening.

LED pattern Status Description

Solid green

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Connected to internet

Local network and internet connection with Alarm.com IP.  

 

Blinking green

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Local network connection

Local network connection with local IP address, no internet. 

Note: If the LED does not go to solid green after a few minutes, see Camera LED is blinking green. 

Solid red

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Power on, or no network connection

Power on, system booting up typically 60-90 seconds.

If solid red for longer than 60-90 seconds, then there is no local or Internet connection.

Blinking red and green

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Factory reset

The camera is restoring to factory default settings. 

Important: If the camera is already installed, it may need to be removed from the Alarm.com account and re-added after a factory reset. 

To perform a factory reset, press and hold the reset button for about 10-15 seconds. 

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