# Defender Guard

> Protect what matters most with Defender Guard cameras.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vezel.android.defendercuard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vezel.android.defendercuard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vezel.android.defendercuard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Defender
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 62,347
- **Rating:** 3.41 / 5 (1,542 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-17
- **First published:** 2019-07-03
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 243 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vezel.android.defendercuard)
- **Website:** [https://defendercameras.com](https://defendercameras.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.defendercameras.ca/pages/defender-privacy-policy](https://www.defendercameras.ca/pages/defender-privacy-policy)

## Description

Defender Guard is an innovative security camera system that combines crystal-clear 4K video with advanced AI detection to keep your home protected. The app sends instant alerts only when it detects significant activities involving people, pets, or vehicles, reducing unnecessary notifications. Users can customize motion zones, set schedules, and manage the entire system conveniently from their mobile device.

With secure cloud storage for recorded events and seamless live streaming, Defender Guard ensures you stay connected and in control no matter where you are. It’s the smarter, smarter way to safeguard what matters most, offering peace of mind right in your pocket.

## Rankings

- #272,908 — Overall
- #5 — extension guard

## 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_CONFIGURATION`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.vezel.android.defendercuard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Defender Guard for good video quality, easy initial setup, and prompt motion notifications, especially appreciating outdoor coverage. However, recent app updates have caused significant issues including crashing, poor motion detection with many false alerts, problematic Wi-Fi connectivity, and unreliable playback of recorded videos. The app's increased data and permission usage is also a concern. Despite some positive feedback, many users feel the app has declined in usability and reliability after updates.

### Pros

- Good video quality with decent day and night vision.
- Easy to set up and use initially, with a user-friendly interface before recent updates.
- Reliable prompt notifications with motion capture from a few seconds before the event.
- Adjustable camera features such as tracking and mounts, with some users satisfied with camera performance.
- High picture quality for outdoor coverage and engaging multiple camera installations.

### Cons

- Recent app updates have introduced bugs causing crashes and decreased usability.
- Motion detection is poor with many false alerts triggered by animals, shadows, and environmental factors.
- Issues with connecting to Wi-Fi especially 2.4 GHz networks, causing cameras to lose connection or show offline.
- Recorded videos are difficult to load, often incomplete or not playing smoothly, and motion-triggered recordings sometimes missing.
- App uses excessive data and permissions even when restricted; also features have been less user-friendly after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vezel.android.defendercuard)