Summary
Version 3.1.0 of the Defend platform introduces significant workflow improvements for mobile and web users in North America. The update focuses on simplifying system expansion through the new "Tactavation" guided camera setup, which includes an interactive subscription selection quiz, and a convenient one-tap "Add Camera" button on the Home screen. Users also gain greater administrative control with flexible site management for moving cameras between groups, a centralized In-App Notification Center for team updates, and a "Scroll to Top" feature to streamline navigation through long event histories.
Release Details
Version: 3.1.0
Launch Date: February 10, 2026
Availability: Mobile App & Web Platform (North America only)
Requirement: Users must update their apps to access these specific features.
Key Feature Breakdown
Streamlined Setup & Hardware
"Tactavation" Guided Flow: A major upgrade to the camera activation process. It includes a smart "plan selection quiz" that recommends the best subscription based on how a user intends to use their camera.
Home Screen Shortcuts: An "Add Camera" button is now front-and-center on the Home screen, removing the need to dig through settings menus to expand a system.
Management & Organization
Flexible Site Management: Users now have "drag-and-drop" style flexibility. You can move cameras between different groups or reorder them within a group without having to delete and re-add them.
In-App Notification Center: A new dedicated hub for "News from the Defend Team." This separates system alerts from general feature announcements and updates.
Navigation & UX Improvements
Event Screen Quick Scroll: For users with high-traffic cameras, the new "Scroll to Top" button eliminates the need for manual scrolling to return to the most recent captures.
General Optimization: The update includes standard performance enhancements and bug fixes to ensure the app runs more smoothly on both iOS and Android.