Defender Wi-Fi security cameras are not only great for a wide range of home and business needs: they are also dependable and reliable. Having tested a wide range of smart cameras from many different manufacturers, including Defender, I can attest to the value and usefulness of their cameras. I have also tested this particular camera and there are many things that I love about it that I’ll get into below. If you are looking for a security camera, learn about Defender, then enter below for a chance to win a new Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi camera for your home or business.

What should you look for in a security camera

There are a lot of manufacturers of security cameras and I’ve installed some really good ones and some that were not very good. Most home and business owners are not looking for “maximum security prison” level of security for their home; they want cameras that are easy to install, use, and maintain and that will do what they promise: detect movement, record that movement, and enable us to use that recording in the future.

Some of the main considerations affecting a smart camera purchase will be:

  1. internet connection: there are systems that don’t require the internet (using onsite monitors and storage), but if you want event notifications, and be able to view live and recorded events on your phone, you’ll need either wired ethernet to your camera system, or a camera system that supports Wi-Fi connections. The camera we are giving away in this contest can be do both, though most people will connect it to Wi-Fi for convenience.
  2. Power options: Some camera systems get their power from their connection to a DVR (like this Defender system does); some camera use a battery (requiring regular battery recharging). The camera we are giving away is the type that plugs right into an outlet.
  3. Cost: there is no limit to how much people can spend on a camera system, but there are also reasonably priced systems like those from Defender that will suit the needs of most people. The prize we have for this contests doesn’t even require any additional fees for video storage. Most Wi-Fi cameras these days charge you a monthly fee to store video in the cloud. The Defender Guard Pro camera stores the video footage on the camera itself: no fees required.

Why should you consider a Defender security camera

Defender cameras offer a lot of value. I believe that anyone, regardless of technical skill can set up a Defender camera and use it effectively. The instructions that come with it are very clear, and the company’s website has lots of useful videos—you could just follow a video and set it up in minutes! The image quality you’ll see on your phone or tablet will be as clear or more clear than most other cameras on the market. Read my review of the new Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi camera to find out why I really like their newest product.

I have 3 different Defender systems connected to my phone and on all of them the video is clear, easy to magnify an area of interest, and quick to load. Each of their apps are simple to navigate, very responsive (no waiting for 10 to 30 seconds for a video to start like you’ll find with many other companies), and offer a wide range of sensitivity settings to suit most people. And importantly, these cameras are very reasonably priced so you will want to add multiple cameras to the one app and have your home covered front, back, and sides. You’ll often find them on sale for great savings at Best Buy too.

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Defender Guard pro 2K Wi-Fi cameras may be exactly what you are looking for

The prize we are giving away in this contest is likely going to be perfect for your needs. I have areas of my property where a wireless, battery powered camera is necessary. However, both driveway entrances have buildings with electrical power and outlets, so I prefer a camera like the Guard Pro so I don’t have to charge a battery. I have some cameras that are wired directly into my electrical panel which is great. But the Guard Pro has an advantage over those that I can move it from one location to another: something I can’t do as easily with my other wired cameras. I also pay cloud storage fees for some of my cameras (and have no other choice with those options). The Guard Pro is like some of my other cameras that have on camera storage: this option works great. Lastly, the 2K resolution means you can zoom in on someone in the video and still see clear details to aid identification.

If you have plans this summer that will require you to be away from your home, then a security camera may be just what you need so you can keep an eye on your property while travelling. Also, I know many people will have a wedding to attend which can require gift or other package deliveries to your home. A camera like the one we are giving away is a great way to keep entrances monitored: you can even talk to the delivery person through the camera, giving instructions about where to place the package!

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways.

  1. In a comment below, tell us which feature that I discussed above about Defender cameras do you find the most appealing for your needs and why.
  2. First visit the product page for the camera we are giving away in this contest, go to the “Details and Specs” section to find the “Max No of Supported Cameras” (that number is missing in the image shown here). Send that number in an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca with subject line, “Defender Guard Pro contest.”

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will randomly select one winner to receive a new Defender Guard Pro 2K Wi-Fi security camera.

This contest runs from April 14th to April 28th.

Remember, you can enter this contest twice, once in a comment and once in an email. However, tell your family and friends to learn about Defender cameras and enter this contest … especially if they are travelling or expecting lots of deliveries.

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Good Luck

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
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Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  6. I like that the resolution is so clear on them and we need that at our spot. We’re in the country and actually looking for security cameras right now.

  7. I really like how easy it is to install especially being in a condo where there are restrictions on hard installations.

  8. How it starts recording as soon as someone enters the the scene to give you a notification before they get near your house and how responsive the app is by detecting any kind of motion as well as human motion which is very helpful

  9. I like this because it doesn’t even require any additional fees for video storage. Most Wi-Fi cameras these days charge you a monthly fee to store video, This appeals to this senior on a fixed income.

  12. Thanks The feature I find the most appealing is the 2K resolution I like that I can zoom and still see clear details.

  13. Iam pleased that there is no extra monthly fee as well as the clarity provided by the 2K resolution and zoom feature

  15. The 2K resolution is most appealing because we would use the camera to monitor our large back yard, and would want to be able to zoom in on someone and still see details to aid identification.

  18. 2k resolution, zoom capabilities, on camera storage and full colour night vision. There are too many great features to pick just one favourite.

  19. That 2k resolution and the full colour night vision sounds wonderful and the wireless is great

  20. The feature I find the most appealing is the 2K resolution so that I can zoom and still see clear details.

  21. Full colour night vision would be great. We’d be able to see who’s been stealing things out of our backyard.

  23. No fees and wifi will make it great to keep an eye on people coming and going for the business pick-ups

  24. Full colour night vision and the 2k resolution are spectacular features. I would love to gift this to my grandparents who are elderly for the added security in their home.

  25. Love the 2k resolution and the on camera storage. I have the Defender PhoenixM2M wired with monitor that I bought from Bestbuy 5 years ago and it still operates beautifully. This would be amazing for the back entrance after the recent break-ins in the neighbourhood.

  30. Full Colour Night Vision would be a big upgrade from what we are using now and 2k would make it so much clearer.

  31. I would love to have the Defender Guard pro 2K Wi-Fi camera because it can be moved from one location to another on our property, plus the 2K resolution means you can zoom in on someone in the video and still see clear details to aid identification.

  35. 32GB SD card for on camera video storage is what I like. If all else fails the info is still there.

  37. There are lots of features I like but the selling point for me is the ease of installation. I may be “handy” but really, I’m a bit of a clutz.

  39. The 2K resolution allows you to really see what’s going on and not like low resolution cam that you can’t see the details.

  41. The camera includes a 32GB SD card for on camera video storage. No more payments for cloud storage fees!!!

  47. The ability to talk to the delivery person through the camera is a neat feature that allows you to not open the door when a courier arrives

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