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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Win a Defender Sentinel security camera system Rules and Regulations
Good Luck.
Defender Sentinel because I want to see if someone approaches my car in my driveway and to record them. I once saw something different in my car when I woke up the next morning as if someone went inside.
The high resolution images from its 4k camera.
Not only do I want it for security but sometimes we get wildlfe through the yard so capturing that would be exciting.
for sure the 4k image with night vision!. but there were a lot of other great features that i loved as well!
I would love to have this for my home, both because of the cost effectiveness and the instant access!
4k camera
4K with night vision of course
The 4K camera with colour night vision so you can actually see something.
It’s cost-effectiveness, is probably the best reason to buy this system.
I would like this for my home for its easy installation and reliable app.
INSTANT ACCESS to live and recorded footage from anywhere & the Defender apps stand out for not freezing and a good image.
The instant access with the app sounds very useful
With so much theft these days, we all could take advantage of a security system. I like the reasonable cost and that there are no ongoing cloud fees which make this system a worthwhile investment.
It offers very high resolution images with 4K.
I like the simple installation! Thanks for the opportunity.
as a senior i would like the security feature of being able to view who is at my door, or in my yard. i luv the NO fees too!
I think that it recording in 4K so you can identify the people in the video is definitely a reason people should consider this camera.
The best feature has to be that it is a one time purchase so there are no later fees.
No cloud storage fees? Sign me up! Thanks for the opportunity!
The instant access is what I am most drawn to. I like knowing that I can instantly view it wherever I am and to be able check in to make sure that my pets and home are safe.
I love the 4K cameras with colour night vision but I really love the fact the app doesn’t ” hang “
The best reason to have the Defender Sentinel System is to act as a visual deterrent.
I love that there are no cloud storage fees as that’s something I dislike about our currently system.
Cost effective
Simple wired installation
Instant access
there are good reasons to get a wireless camera solution, a battery camera solution, a cloud recording solution
4k camera
4K cameras that include colour night vision
cameras will light up when motion is detected
This security camera good for homeowners because, it’s all about safety.
The thing that I like the most was that there are no cloud storage fees AND you can access live or recorded footage.
It’s a cost effective way to monitor your home and your cat’s activities. LOL
I like that it has Smart human detection as we live in a wooded area with a lot of critters.
clear picture on a wired system
visual deterrent for my home
I like the fact that the motion detection is very responsive.
colour night vision, a great feature
I like the fact this has SMART HUMAN DETECTION. We have lots of critters roaming the property, so this would alleviate some false alarms.
Having a clear picture on a wired system would make this a good home system.
Colour night vision is handy to see who is on the camera
The defender camera system is 4K, so easy to identify what is going on in the recording.
The 4K high-resolution is a good reason to get the Defender.
I like the fact this has SMART HUMAN DETECTION. We have lots of critters roaming the property, so this would alleviate some false alarms.
I like that the wired Defender Sentinel offers very high resolution images and includes colour night vision, with the 4k camera, I will able to see clearly who or what is triggering the motion detection.
I like the fact that the Defender Sentinel detector system lights up when there is motion detected that in response to denture any possibility of an offence on someones property.
Lots of reasons to love this. I live in a rural area so happy that the cameras will light up when motion is detected and that alone can boost security near your home.
I like that it’s an one time reasonable expense. Other company like Nest and Amazon requires a monthly fee. Thank you
I like the fact it is a simple wired system
The reason why I would love to win the Defender Sentinel system is because having this camera system would make me feel a lot better of where I am living
Thank you for the opportunity.
I’d love to have a camera system as a visual deterrent for my home 🙂
What stood out to me from the article is that firstly there is no cloud storage fees, and INSTANT ACCESS to live and recorded footage from anywhere which is definitely what I am needing at this very moment!
I would specifically love to win this for my home uses as I’m renting a basement suite and the landlord is super nosy and I would want to know whether pr not they’ll breaking the privacy act
Another reason why I would love to win the Defender Sentinel system is because having this camera system would make me feel a lot better of where I am living
Thank you for the opportunity.
To have a camera system as a visual deterrent.
The easy installation very much appeals to me as I am not too tech savy, this would be for our home and it would be interesting to catch critters on film being out in the country where we have bears, cougars, coyotes, etc. I would also sleep easier at night knowing if someone is creeping around in my yard they are on camera.
I like that it records vehicles on your driveway and it is supposed to have easy installation
The easy installation very much appeals to me and we would use for our home.
4K image
The visual deterrent aspect is something that is underrated.
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