# Defender Empower

> Remote view Defender security system

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eti.defendercctv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eti.defendercctv)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.eti.defendercctv`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Defender
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 31,974
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (777 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-06
- **First published:** 2022-01-28
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 238 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eti.defendercctv)
- **Website:** [http://Defendercameras.com](http://defendercameras.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.defendercameras.ca/pages/defender-privacy-policy](https://www.defendercameras.ca/pages/defender-privacy-policy)

## Description

**Defender Empower** allows you to remotely manage your Defender security system seamlessly. With this Chrome extension, you can set motion detection schedules, receive instant alerts and notifications, and access recorded footage at any time. Customize your security settings to suit your lifestyle and ensure maximum protection.

Stay connected on the go with advanced encrypted communication protocols that enable secure live video streaming, two-way audio, and data access even over cellular networks. Defender Empower offers a reliable, user-friendly way to control and monitor your security system, bringing peace of mind straight to your browser.

## Rankings

- #360,461 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.eti.defendercctv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ease of use, ability to view live and recorded footage remotely, and value-added features like no fees for storage and good camera integration. However, they face issues with frequent false alarms, inconsistent motion detection, playback and download limitations, connectivity problems, and limited platform support. While some praise customer service and hardware quality, many express frustration over the software's bugs and missing features found in previous app versions.

### Pros

- Easy to use interface with straightforward navigation.
- Ability to view live footage and playback stored recordings remotely.
- Good integration with Defender cameras and systems, including features like photo snap and 2-way audio.
- No additional charges for video storage, offering value for money.
- Responsive customer service in some regions and strong hardware quality (depending on system).

### Cons

- Frequent false motion detection alerts causing annoyance to users.
- Unreliable motion detection accuracy, often missing people or vehicles or triggering alerts for non-threats like snow or rain.
- Playback and video clip download issues, including limited download durations and poor playback controls.
- Connectivity issues where devices are reported as offline despite being online.
- Lack of multi-platform support (e.g., Windows tablets) and slower or buggy app performance compared to older versions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eti.defendercctv)