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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  4. 32GB SD card for the camera video storage. That is great! And I will not have to pay for cloud storage!

  7. I like the 2K resolution so I can see clear details of someone at the door and could use this for identification in the future if need be.

  15. I like that they have no additional fees. The system I have now charges for yearly storage and even more if you want longer recordings.

  18. I love the 2K resolution so I can zoom in on someone in the video and be able to clearly see who it is.

  23. I like that it is wireless. It would make it useful at the cottage where we have a long drive and it could be used there. Also convenient that it could be easily moved.

  25. I like that I can plug it directly into an outlet. That would be easy for me. I also like that I can see real time events on my home so I can see my friendly deer munching on my veggies.

  26. The in-camera memory storage sounds the most important to me, as I wouldn’t have to pay subscription fee nor to worry about privacy leakage

  32. Your Defender Guard Pro would definitely be a great asset as we can access it through wifi as well I monitor what is going on while we are away. Actually we live in a trailer park and this would give us peace of mind knowing should we receive a break in we would have proof for insurance purposes!! Thank you!!

  35. The features mentions in the review is these security cameras are easy to navigate have a wide range of features and are reasonably priced
    This is also what attracts me to these security cameras id just feel
    safer having one and as a single woman who’s been physically and sexually abused I know I’d sleep a lot better knowing this camera is watching over me

  36. I’m all about that on camera storage! Cloud storage for security cameras is a real drag and hinders the potential.

  39. I like that it can be easily moved from one location to another which would be great to switch things up

  42. There is alot I like about the camera.i like that you can move it from one place to another. That you can connect wireless. The storage capabilities is a big plus. For me picture quality and love the zoom factor.

  45. I like that it is wireless so it will be easy to set up and get going fast. This will help keep my property safe.

  47. I luv thst you can move the camera from one placevto another. Our neighbor is a dangerous person andvthis would help keep our family safe

  48. The choice of Ethernet or Wi-Fi for the internet connection is great because it would give me more flexibility in where to mount the camera.

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