Price: $69.99
(as of Jun 29, 2024 17:08:47 UTC – Details)
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Customers say
Customers like the ease of installation, picture quality, value, and quality of the security camera. For example, they mention it’s very easy to setup, the instructions are simple to follow, and the video is crisp and clear. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life, connectivity, and motion detection.
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jay –
First Impressions – Great for the Price Point
Edit:
After more time has passed, I’m increasing my rating. this thing is a solid camera option at a reasonable price. I adjusted some settings and the motion detection seems to be working well now. We have a lot of wildlife, including deer, that are on the property every night. It’s yet to trigger for animals or cars, so seems like the humanoid detection works well. It has triggered for a hanging planter I have near the camera when it gets windy and the planter swings into the area. In fairness, it is a round planter that could resemble a head shape, so no really complaint there. I could just move the planter but it’s rare that it triggers from it. The wind has to really be strong.
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I’ve only had the camera up for a couple of days. Will modify the review if any changes are noted over time.
The camera came well packaged and with nice installation guide stickers that were very helpful making it much easier to install. Set up was fairly easy although I had some trouble getting the camera to read the QR code on my Galaxy ZFold 3 with the screen open. I had to close the large display and it read it nearly instantly from the small display. Setting it up took a little longer than actually hanging the camera and the solar panel. The power and reset buttons near the micro SD card slot are marked as to what they are, but hard to see which is which. I had to refer the the picture on the user manual as I just couldn’t make out the tiny white on white markings. If you have good vision, maybe that won’t be an issue.
The picture quality is very clear, even at night without the led lights or other outside lights on. My only complaint is motion detection so far seems a bit hit or miss. It spotted me fine leaving my house, but not when I came home. I do walk toward the camera from where I park, which the manual indicates it won’t pick up, but eventually I turn and I’m at an angle to the camera. It doesnt always pick up that movement, unfortunately. That’s the likely pathway of whatever serial killer would be coming to my house. However, there’s no other angle I could place the camera and still pick up that area.
So far, no animals or cars have been picked up by the motion detector, which is a pro and a con. It’s a pro because with all the creatures around me, notifications would go off all the time. It’s a con because I also want to see the cute animals like hogs and coyotes (and actual cute animals) that often come around. I wish there was a setting to record motion but only notify if a “humanoid” is detected.
So far, the battery has been impressive and the included solar panel seems to charge it right back up in the morning. No complaints there. I’m in a rural area, so there aren’t a lot of triggers which may prolong that battery life compared to other users. That said, since it’s a new device, we’ve been checking the live view a lot and such.
It was also fairly easy to connect to my Google home environment and share the camera with others in my household. For some reason though, I had to reset my password as it kept saying my credentials were wrong. This was immediately following setting up my account and logging in fine through the CloudEdge app. Not a big deal, but caused a bit of WTF during set up.
Cloud storage is very affordable for this device starting at about $2.99/mo. for the lowest plan at the time of this posting. A full year of 7 day overwriting cloud storage is only $50 if paid for a full year. You are not required to use for storage though. The camera did have a micro SD slot (supporting up to 128GB card, only).
As mentioned, I do wish there were different motion detection features. I’d rate this 5 stars if I were more confident in the motion detection. I’m going to try turning the sensitivity up from the default for a while and see how that goes.
Renee –
Blessed with security that works and doesn’t break the bank
I bought 3 of these cameras due to someone being on my property without permission. At first I was hesitant to buy them because I have bought 2 different types of cameras in the past and could never get them set up or working. My nephew recommended these cameras as he uses them and he is a State trooper. He told me that the setup was easy and tech support was very professional as well as helpful if needed. We took his advise and bought 3, one each for the front yard, back yard and the left side of the house which faces my barn. Installation was easy and the set up was even easier. They work perfectly and have a clear detailed picture. I like that there is an outside alarm and bright flashing light when tripped. The night vision is just as clear as the day vision. We are so pleased that we are going to buy our 4th one today so that we have coverage on all sides of our house. Also the speakers work well but there is a slight delay which I think could be expected. Thank you for your product! God bless you and your company!
Ken –
Works well
These are good solar cameras. Put one up about a year ago still working great. Has a good wifi range. Just put up 4 more for a friend. Easy install and great performance for the price.
Vilad –
Good camera but not the app, ||Update, Feb 26, 2024= Get the Cloud Edge app
My grandparents wanted this camera, it is good, but they call me a lot when the notifications just stop, or when the video recording does not play, even when the card is new and only used 1G out of 16, The camera itself is awesome, but the app needs work, it is slow to work with even with encryption off, it takes like 40sec to just view a video that is like 15sec long, sometimes it don’t play at all but just shows a picture. The worst part is anyone can delete the camera, which will require you to redo the steps to get it running, it is soooo easy to delete the camera and change settings for someone who does not have the complete control profile. But other than the app, the camera itself is awesome, and clear with good view angles, good night vision, and easy installation, I just wish the app was better.
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The camera itself is still good, and the base app still is not good, However, Their customer service is amazing with them giving me suggestions on what to do, they asked to change the SD card, this did not work, but I can see how it would help some people, then they ask me to get the (Cloud Edge) app instead, this is soooo much better, it is faster and I can see my recording.
Note, for my experience of using Cloud Edge these past months, it shows that this app is better, but it is still slow when getting the history when you are away, at least I can get it with this app, which is way better than before where I could not get anything, the main video works better as it is just faster with Cloud Edge, and my grandparents all agreed on that.
Overall, if you are having connection problems, check the SD card, try the Cloud Edge app, or call customer support to get your device checked for free. We are more happy with the Cloud Edge app, so we will rate this better due to the amazing help from Anran to fix the issue.
Bill B. –
Amazing camera
I love this little camera man. For the price point it’s fantastic Chris clear images easy to navigate and even easier to set up, takes like 2 minutes. The range is outstanding and the solar charger is a big plus, it’s pretty much like set it and forget it they got it right with this one. I’ll be buying some more of these for sure
Adrian Bromage –
A great option to charge via the mains prior to installation, connection to the Internet was seamless and installation on my shed was less than 10 minutes. Perfect view on either SD or 5MP and having a light is perfect on night times although the quality of the picture is perfect of a nighttime without the light. Since charging via the mains when it arrived the solar panel has kept it charged fully since. Great little buy would highly recommend.
Kunde –
Dies ist meine 3. Anran 5MP Solar-Kamera. Einfache Einrichtung, an sich gute Funktionalität*. Während der Einrichtung muss man ein wenig ausprobieren, insbesondere die Alarmeinstellung (Sensor-Sensibilität, Alarmbereich) sollte individuell angepasst werden. Wenn diese an die jeweiligen Gegebenheiten angepasst wird (lokale Katzen- und Vögelvorkommen, spielende Kinder, etc.), werden Fehlalarme stark reduziert und man erhält nur noch tatsächliche Alarme am Tag und in der Nacht.
Achtung: funktioniert nur mit einer 2,4Ghz Verbindung, nicht mit 5Ghz.
Verarbeitung ist “gut” und das Material ist Kunststoff. Daher weià ich nicht, wie sich insbesondere der Standfuà der Solarzellen verhalten wird im Laufe der Jahre. Das Bild kann entweder als SD oder mit 5MP eingestellt werden. Das 5MP-Bild ist sehr gut und verbraucht nicht viel mehr Strom.
Super wäre einen automatische Objektverfolgung – Allerdings wäre der Preis dann wohl höher (aber gerechtfertigt).
* Ãber Alexa hat man nur die Bildansicht, wahlweise single view oder multiple view. Es ist keine Einstellung möglich (Nutzung der 360° Ansicht, Einstellung eines neuen Blickwinkels) und die App (Alexa-Routine) bleibt nicht dauerhaft an. Nach einigen Minuten kehrt Alexa in den eigenen Modus zurück – sehr schade, kann aber die Kamera nichts dafür.
Entsprechend lautet meine Empfehlung ganz klar: kaufen! Preis/Leistung stimmt definitiv.
Zajdo –
Excellent rapport qualité prix pour cette caméra.
La qualité d’image est excellente de jour comme de nuit.
De plus, la nuit, vous pouvez allumer les led qui éclairent très bien.
Le fait de coupler la caméra à un panneau solaire permet de maintenir constamment la batterie pleine, ce qui évite de devoir manipuler la caméra pour la recharger.
Une fois installée, vous ne la touchez plus.
Vous utilisez juste l’application Anran qui est très pratique et facile d’utilisation.
Enfin, la caméra est très facilement configurable.
Dernière chose importante, j’ai dû faire appel au service client par l’intermédiaire de l’application et j’en suis très satisfait également.
C’est John qui s’est occupé de moi avec grand professionnalisme et une une grande efficacité.
Je recommande ce produit sans hésitation.
Ryan –
This camera is wonderful. A very inexpensive camera that gives the option of pan tilt and zoom. It allows you to see things very clearly, has a nice loud speaker built in, and the microphone can pick up sound from a long distance away. The solar panel can pick up sunlight and recharge and hold its charge very easily. Itâs easy to mount. The set up of the camera is relatively simple. it will sound a siren when a trespasser enters a protected zone and will notify you on your phone. This camera really packs a lot of bang for buck.
Freksss –
Installer facilement bonne qualité d’image de jour et de nuit
L application mobile est bien pensée
Détection rapide je recommande ce produit