ADC-V523 Indoor Video Camera Guide

Common Terms

Transformer (Power Brick)

The low-voltage power supply—often called the “power brick”—that powers your camera.

Wi-Fi Extender (Range Booster)

Rebroadcasts your Wi-Fi signal to reach areas with weak coverage.

AP Mode (Access Point Mode)

Camera-hosted hotspot mode—connect directly to the camera’s network for setup.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Quick-pair method—push-button pairing without entering a password.

VMD (Video Motion Detection)

Analytics feature detecting motion events in the camera’s view.

Perimeter Guard (Zone Monitoring)

Defines virtual boundaries for motion alerts.

Specifications

• 1920 × 1080 p video resolution
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) recording
• 15 ft night-vision range
• 117° horizontal & vertical field of view
• Two-way talk/listen
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Ethernet connection
• Operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F

Features

• 117° field of view
• High dynamic range (HDR)
• Person, vehicle, and animal detection (Analytics 3000 required)
• Two-way audio
• Ethernet or Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
• Works with the Brinks Home™ Mobile App

Factory Default

Warning: Resets camera—must re-add to your account.

1. Remove the bottom rubber cover and hold the WPS button for 15 seconds.

Pre-Installation Steps

Watch this video for pre-installation guidance:

Wi-Fi Setup by WPS

Use WPS to pair your camera:

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Hold the camera’s WPS button for 3 seconds until the front LED flashes blue.

   

2. Press your router’s WPS button (or enable WPS in its settings).

   

3. If WPS fails, follow the Access Point (AP) mode instructions below.

Wi-Fi Setup by Access Point

Use AP mode to pair your camera:

Add via Desktop App

Note: Camera must be on your Wi-Fi network first.

1. Log in to the Brinks Home App and tap Video.

   

2. Select Settings.

   

3. Scroll down and choose Add Video Device.

   

4. When detected, enter a name and tap Install.

   

5. Wait several minutes for configuration.

   

6. Select Live View to see your camera.

   

Add via Mobile App

Note: Camera must be on your Wi-Fi network first.

Video Instructions:

1. Open the Brinks Home App → Video.

   

2. Tap the gear icon (Settings).

   

3. Select Add Video Device, choose your camera model.

   

4. Enter a name and tap Next.

   

5. Wait for configuration.

   

6. Tap Live View to see your camera.

   

Troubleshooting

1. Camera unresponsive?
   1. Power cycle by unplugging and re-plugging the adapter.
   2. Wait 30 seconds, then verify LED status.
2. No Wi-Fi connection?
   1. Move camera closer to router or add a Wi-Fi Extender.
   2. Retry WPS or switch to AP mode.
3. Still not connecting?
   1. Reset to factory default and re-add to account.
   2. Confirm network credentials and router settings.

LED Reference Guide

Further Assistance

For more details, view the original user guide:

ADC-V523 Indoor Camera Manual