CPVAN Security Camera Outdoor Wireless, 2K UHD Night Vision Camera with AI Recognition, PIR Motion Detection, Siren Alarm, Rechargeable, Spotlight, 2-Way Audio, Waterproof, SD/Cloud Storage

The media could not be loaded. I've been tinkering with this camera for some time whilst waiting for the landlord to give us permission to screw it in - and I'm really impressed at what you get for the money.The first thing I noticed is it feels really sturdy which is a plus, so it should stand the test of time. Setup was ridiculously simple - just charge it up, get the VicoHome app, press a few buttons to sign in to WiFi etc and then scan the QR code on the phone with the camera. No jumping through hoops to get it working, that's it! The battery is huge at 10000mah and I've struggled to drain it very far at all. It's waterproof and it was good to see the silicone flaps to allow the various cables to go in if need be.On to the camera itself - it's great! The image quality is fine and I was surprised at all the features it has in the app. It has motion detection and various options to help deter intruders - it can flash a strobe light at them or sound an audible alarm if motion is detected, it has a microphone so as well as being able to hear what intruders may be doing you can also use this via the app as an intercom for parcels etc. The motion detection worked great and the night vision worked really well.I attached some photos to show the night vision and the day time view - please note the camera quality is better in real life as the night time photo is a still taken from a video and the day time photo is from behind a fogged up window! The video is a bit better and shows off the night vision and strobe light deterrant feature. I look forward to using this camera and it does help me feel a lot safer especially in the current climate :)

The media could not be loaded. I am certainly not tech savvy but needed something to catch whoever allows their dog to defecate on my driveway. Despite some research this was a but of a rushed desperation purchase but it paid off. I'm really impressed. I use the simple easy to use bits. There are added extras like detecting between pet, vehicle, Person but I think this needs to be purchased.Overall I'm massively impressed.Set up: easy. You need to download the free app and Instructions are included. I had difficulties connecting to an alternative WiFi but i forgot to reset the camera (the tiny hole that needs a poke). It took a little patience to reconnect but it did it. The poker tool thing is included.Connectivity: make sure that your broadband/fibre has a split bandwidth. Your provided will do this for free but it may not be done. Mine wasn't. The camera runs on 2ghtz which is the slower, longer reaching bandwidth. I have used a WiFi booster (because I wanted to ensure I caught the culprit) but it worked without. I have it on my gatepost which is about 35-40 feet from the router, with 2 solid walls between and it still worked. I would recommend a WiFi booster though, just in case.Storage: I get up to 30 videos between checking and deleting. I think it would store more without any issues. I just don't want to have to plough through lots. Easy to download any I want to keep and easy to delete them. Date and time given on videos.Motion detection and range: great. 3 sensitivities amd covers all of my double driveway plus neighbours entrances.Picture quality: very good. For a domestic camera I'm rather impressed. It's clear night and day.Battery: I have a lot of activity where the camera is positioned (Cats, vehicles, walkers) but the battery lasts a couple of weeks and charges fairly quickly.

The media could not be loaded. This is my first smart security camera so I can't compare to other options - however overall I'm very happy with it. I've listed the pros and cons below based on a month of use.Pros:> Battery life - seems excellent - mine gets triggered approx. 80 times per day and I estimate I will get at least a month between charges. Charging is easy as I can use a portable USB power bank outside under our porch - or the camera could be removed and brought inside.> Smart recognition features - reliably identifies people/pets/cars and highlights these on the videos.> Security options - configure camera to switch on internal flashing light or audible alarm when triggered.> Night vision - uses infra-red light and is very clear - see video> App/ Interface /options - App easy to use and is regularly updated. Enough options - e.g. night vision type/ motion sensitivity.> Build quality - excellent feel and appearance - appears to be well made and high quality. Time will tell if it lasts outdoors.> Wifi connectivity - stable and easy to connect - no issues at all> Ease of setup - good instruction and easy to setup. I screwed the base to wood so no drilling or plugs required.> Value - £45 - 50 seems excellent value to me for a waterproof, battery powered, smart, wifi connected HD cameraCons -> Smart recognition features and activity zones rely on subscription at cost of £2.99 per month or £30.99 for the year. They are up-front about this - but I think the price is a little high. It can be used without using SD storage.> Video playback is sometimes erratic and can pause - sometimes it takes a few attempts to play a whole video smoothly.> Motion detection delay - normally it takes movement across half of the field of view before the camera is triggered - this is understandable as the camera has to be woken from low power mode and I suspect battery life would suffer if it was faster.Overall I'm happy and the camera has proved useful on a number of occasions. Mostly we can see when delivery drivers are waiting at the door without breaking away from work to check every time we hear a knock at someone's door. I also feel like it is a good security feature and it has made us feel safer.