WiFi IP Camera Solar Security Camera Outdoor Wireless 2K HD with Color Night Vision & Audio IP66 Waterproof Battery-Powered Surveillance Camera

SKU: GW50.0035

  • 76.99
Overall Rating 4.8   245
Reviews
4
Clear night vision, very easy to install, solar power works great, only downfall is no PC app
Overview - I own 2 of these cameras, both powered by solar panels. The solar panel keeps the camera fully charged which means once you set up the camera and connect it properly to your 2.4Ghz Wifi network, your work is done. There are mounts included for both the camera and solar panel, both are easy to mount and install just about anywhere. The USB cable on the solar panel is about 10 ft long...if you need more length you can certainly opt to purchase a micro USB extension cable. I found 10 ft to be plenty long. No need to take the camera off the mount to charge it periodically. Very convenient.WiFi 2.4Ghz Signal range - I purchased these cameras to monitor my chicken coop and rabbit pen, which are located about 100 ft away from my home in a rural 1.5 acre lot. From roughly 100 ft away, the camera gets a consistent 60-70% 2.4Ghz signal from my home mesh wifi network. Beyond 150-200 ft of Wifi signal radius, my best guess would be that signal strength would become a substantial issue, so plan your camera location properly before purchasing. These cameras are single-band 2.4Ghz only, not 5Ghz compatible. 5Ghz however means more limited range, generally half the range of 2.4Ghz.Cons - The only drawback to this camera is the CloudEdge app. While the app itself isn't awful, it's only available for iOS and Android. That means no real-time viewing from a web browser on a PC or Mac. This might be a deal breaker for some. The camera does have a built-in intercom, and it does work fairly well through the app (tested it out) along with audio captured from the camera.I did notice random issues the first few days I installed the camera...after awhile I could no longer connect to the camera from CloudEdge. The app would report poor network, or camera offline, even though the camera was clearly online and getting a decent 2.4Ghz signal from the router. This was not caused by lack of WiFi signal, it appeared to be a firmware issue. The most recent firmware update, version 2.2.0.20210817 (current as of this review), which was pushed to the camera within a week of purchase, seems to have resolved that problem.Overall this camera is really nice and the solar power is a must-have convenience for placement of a wireless camera when there is no nearby power outlet for external power. Would've received 5 stars if a PC web browser real-time view option was available.
23/08/2021
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