ADC-V520 Indoor Camera Guide

ADC-V520 Indoor Camera Installation and Features

Summary: The ADC-V520 Indoor Camera, though discontinued, can still be added and used in Alarm.com systems. This guide provides specifications, installation steps, troubleshooting advice, and an LED reference guide for optimal performance.

Specifications

  • 1280 x 800p video resolution
  • 47° horizontal, 31° vertical field of view
  • No night vision capability
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Ethernet connection
  • Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F

ADC-V520 Camera Specifications

Factory Default

Warning: Resetting the camera erases all settings, and it must be re-added to Alarm.com with Wi-Fi reconfigured.

  1. Insert a pin into the reset hole on the back of the camera.
  2. Hold the button for 60 seconds until the LED flashes red, indicating a successful reset.

ADC-V520 Reset Button

Wi-Fi Setup by WPS Mode

  1. Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the camera for 5 seconds until the LED flashes blue.
  2. ADC-V520 WPS Button
  3. Press and release the WPS button on your router or enable WPS mode in the router programming.

    Router WPS Button

  4. The camera's LED will turn solid green if the connection is successful.
  5. ADC-V520 Camera Green LED

Hardwire Connection to Router

Plug an Ethernet cable into the back of the camera and an unused port on the Wi-Fi router.

ADC-V520 Connected to Router

Add Camera Using the Brinks Home™ App Website

  1. Log in to the Brinks Home App on a desktop browser and press Video.

    Brinks Home App Video Tab

  2. Select Settings.

    Video Settings

  3. Scroll to the bottom and select Add Video Device.

    Add Video Device

  4. The camera will be detected. Enter a name for the camera, then select Install.

    Name Camera

  5. Wait for the camera to configure.

    Camera Configuration

  6. Select Live View to confirm the camera feed.

    Live View

Add Camera Using the Brinks Home™ Mobile App

  1. Log in to the Brinks Home Mobile App, and press Video.

    Mobile App Home Mobile App Menu

  2. Select Settings by pressing the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner.

    Video Gear Settings

  3. Select Add Video Device, then select your compatible device type.

    Add Video Select Device

  4. The camera will be detected. Enter a name for the camera, then select Next.

    Name Device

  5. Wait for the camera to configure.

    Connect Device Verify LED

  6. Select Live View to confirm the camera feed.

    Live View

Troubleshooting

  • Power cycle the camera by unplugging and plugging in the power adapter.
  • Move closer to the Wi-Fi router.
  • If issues persist, try resetting the camera to factory defaults.

LED Reference Guide

  • Solid Green: Local network and Internet connection OK
  • Flashing Green: Local network connection OK, Internet connection bad
  • Solid Red: No local network or Internet connection
  • Flashing Red: Camera booting
  • Flashing Blue: Camera in WPS Wi-Fi learn mode
  • Flashing White: Camera in Wi-Fi AP learn mode
  • Flashing Yellow: Camera in Bluetooth pairing mode