Defender 4k camera system contest Best Buy

I have reviewed several Defender security camera systems over the years and am impressed with their consistent quality and ease of installation. I am also very glad to be able to offer their newest product, the Defender Sentinel, as a contest prize for Canadians. I recently installed a four camera Defender Sentinel system ( they also come with eight cameras!) of these at a business near my home on Mayne Island, the Blue Vista Resort. I’m going to explain some of the reasons why this system is great for home and businesses. Then I’ll explain what you need to do for a chance to win one.

Why is the Defender Sentinel great for your business

There are lots of types of security camera systems, some more cost effective than others, some more versatile than others, and some more effective than others. Defender systems have a lot to offer small businesses who want a system that is a one time reasonable expense, enables you to capture all angles and entrances, and performs as expected for years.

As I mentioned, I installed one of these at a business near my home. You can learn more about the Sentinel camera system and read about the installation here. A few weeks after the install I spoke with the business owner: he was very happy with the system. Here are some of the reasons why I think it is a good choice for a small business like the Blue Vista Resort on Mayne Island.

  1.  Cost effective: Defender systems, even the brand new Sentinel system that we are giving away in this contest, are less expensive than many security camera systems available. In addition, you only have the one expense when you buy the system: there are no cloud storage fees, ever! I showed in my review article how simple the installation is so you won’t pay for an expensive installation.
  2. Simple wired installation: Most professional installers recommend a wired camera system for a more stable and reliable signal. Some people may be concerned that a wired system is complicated to set up. However, that is not the case. Decide on the best place for the camera (overlooking entrances, parking lots, etc), and the best place for the NVR (close to the router usually), and plan the path for the included ethernet wire. Importantly, once you set it up, you will not likely need to go back to it. Most people just use the app to access the system after it is installed.
  3. Instant access to live and recorded footage from anywhere: I have used many different camera systems and the Defender apps I have used stand out. One of my pet peeves is an app that hangs, freezes, or otherwise makes your footage inaccessible at times. The app experience is one of my favourite things about Defender cameras. What is the point of having a security camera if you can’t see the footage when you want to? I can honestly say, over the past 3 years that I have been testing Defender cameras, I have never had any app issues with Defender (and I regularly have app issues with many other brands of cameras). This is a very important point for businesses like the Blue Vista Resort: they need to be able to see their property 24/7 and they get that with Defender.

Why is the Defender Sentinel great for your home

The Defender Sentinel is the first camera system that I installed at a business in many, many years. The other Defender systems I tested were installed at private homes. And they are a great choice for homeowners too. I don’t think any one type of camera system is perfect for everyone: there are good reasons to get a wireless camera solution, a battery camera solution, a cloud recording solution, etc. The wired Defender Sentinel offers very high resolution images, thanks to its 4k camera, which is great for anyone wanting to see very clearly who or what is triggering the motion detection.

On the subject of motion detection, some systems do this better than others and I am very pleased with the responsiveness of Defender cameras. Homeowners can take comfort in the fact that if someone enters your driveway and approaches your vehicles, the camera will see them and record them … and thanks to the 4K cameras that include colour night vision, you’ll have clear footage to share with the authorities if anything goes wrong. Additionally, some of us use the cameras for more than security. I like to see what our cats are up to as they wander around outside.

Of course, one of the best reasons to have a camera system is as a visual deterrent. These cameras will light up when motion is detected and that alone can boost security near your home. It will put an end to many potential problems before they happen! So whether it’s for your home or for your business, enter for a chance to win.

How to enter

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

  1. In a comment below, tell us which of the many features I discussed above stands out as the best reason why people should consider Defender for their next smart camera.
  2. In a comment below the review article I wrote, tell us if you would like this for a home or a business and give us one or two reasons why you want the Defender Sentinel system.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will randomly select one winner to receive a new Defender Sentinel 4K Ultra HD POE Wired NVR Security System with 4 Cameras, Colour Night Vision, Smart Human Detection & Mobile App.

This contest runs from Oct 11th to Oct 26th.

Remember you can enter in two different ways. You likely know someone who has talked about getting a security system and who would be grateful to know they could win one from Best Buy. Share this contest with them so they too have a chance of winner a Defender camera system.

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Good Luck.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
Editor in Chief
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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563 COMMENTS

  1. I like the wired cameras because the signal wont be intercepted and the phone app is great to be able to log in from anywhere. I would love to have this system for my home security.

  2. People should consider Defender for their next smart camera because it’s wired camera system has a stable and reliable signal.

  5. 1- We should all consider the Defender Sentinel for the simple reason as to have a camera system as a visual deterrent that will definitely boost your safety & security.

  8. The 4K cameras that include colour night vision this would be great for my home to keep track of what is going on around the house

  9. 4 x 4k Ultra HD digital cameras with colour night vision
    4 channel POE NVR (power over ethernet Network video recorder) with 1 TB HDD
    great for the home

  12. The instant access to my live footage is what matters most for me! Especially in my private home! The simple wired installation is also welcomed, as installation ca quickly get tricky with those systems.

    Thanks for the contest!

  14. Has to be the Instant access to live and recorded footage from anywhere. This is a great feature and the fact that you said the app does not freeze is crucial. What if you are checking in on the house while you are out and the app freezes? Bad guys could win. Yikes!!!

  15. The light when motion is detected is a big selling point to me, to help us who should be there and need light while startling anybody who shouldn’t be there and isn’t expecting it.

  17. The best reason to me is 4k and colour night vision. Not sure if there is any other way to go. Nothing worse than seeing black and white, hard to see, blury video!

  26. The high resolution is a bonus – with the increase in residential breakins you need a clear image of anyone who triggers the camera.

  28. I have the single camera wired Defender system I purchased from Best Buy in 2016. It is still installed and still working. I do have to access the footage on the actual camera one click at a time and having the new version where I could have instant access with an app would be remarkable. I currently have one camera out front but 3 additional cameras for outside and inside (to watch my 6 cats would be incredible)

  32. Definitely having high quality 4K is a must for me. That would be my top features. Not to mention instant access and simple installation. I would likely do it myself

  34. The fact that this is 4k and can see clearly in the dark, is a huge bonus. Instant access, is also amazing for us, to use at our home. When I am alone, I can check to see if anyone is outside, before I go out at night. We also get black bears, and other wildlife in our backyard. It would be great to be safer, knowing when we walk out there are no wild animals.

  35. Lvoe all the features….but having the “Instant Access” is definitely a plus….being able to see the footage anywhere at anytime is definitely my personal favourite for sure…..especially if I’m not at home.

    Thanks for the chance….and good luck to all! 🙂

  37. Instant access stands out as the best reason why people should consider Defender for their next smart camera.

  38. The 4K camera quality with colourful night vision is super attractive when security at night is what we want

  39. The best reason why people should consider Defender for their next smart camera is because it gives instant access to see their property 24/7.

  48. Wired installation is something I would like. My parents have tried multiple wireless cameras and none seem to last for a couple of months before they stop connecting to the wi-fi.

  49. The motion detection which will light up is a great security feature and the 4K night vision is very accurate.

  50. The fact that these cameras can see clearly in the dark alongside motion detection is the best reason why people should consider Defender for their next smart camera

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