I'll start off with the only con, though it's not a deal-breaker. You pretty much have to set it in the horizontal position before you mount it. There is a set screw in the back that holds the camera onto the mounting bracket, but once it is set, the camera doesn't really turn from side to side. The up and down maneuverability (manual) still works just fine. It does take a little thinking to figure out how to mount it, but the people who rate this as a 1 star because they can't figure out some way to mount the product are fools. It takes some thinking, but even a monkey could figure it out eventually. My recommendation is to mount the plastic base plate [only] on the wall (just to make sure the screws are in the correct positions), remove it, attach the base-plate back on the camera assembly, set the set-screw, then slip the whole camera/mount over the [wall] screws - done.
That being said, once I downloaded the app and connected the camera (10 total minutes including a hardware update), I started playing around with the software on my phone. Everything is very straight forward on the app. It records anytime there is movement. Those recordings are all stored on one of the three main tabs of the app, very easy to access. You can download the saved videos on the spot. The motion detector sensitivity is programmable from the app, and it is very responsive to the setting; I had it set to 'high' and a piece of dust set it off, I set it to medium, and it doesn't go off unless I walk in front of it. You can also select which times of the day you receive notifications, to cut down on the amount when you are working in front of the camera. I have it watching my safe, so the alerts are very minimal, but I can see where it may get annoying if the camera is setting off your phone alerts all day long if it was mounted in the living room and the kids were playing in front of it often.
I was messing around with the app while setting off the motion detection on purpose. I started deleting the events, and was very surprised that I can bulk delete, and can even choose if I want to delete everything from a specific date or the whole set of videos. Small feature, but I really like the thought that went into the programming.
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| Price | — | -13% $34.99 Typical: $39.99 | $18.65 | -22% $46.99 List: $59.99 | -30% $27.99 List: $39.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, Jul 12 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, Jul 12 | Get it as soon as Monday, Jul 15 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon Resale | EGR-US | Amazon.com |
| power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| video resolution | 1080p | 1296p | 1296p | 2K | 1080p |
| wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| night vision range | — | 30 feet | — | 10 meters | 30 feet |
| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| alert type | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion/Person/Pet/Vehichle/Baby Crying/Sound |
| number of channels | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| low light technology | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color | Thermal Sensing | Night Color |
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Super easy set-up, clear video and free 7-day storage
This was my first experience with an in-home camera. It was super easy to set-up, very clear instructions and had no issues with connectivity. The app is very straight-forward and easy to use. For the price point, you can't beat it. We travel a lot so knowing that I can check in while we're gone gives me peace of mind. Also, I'm "that dog owner" and check in on my pup frequently. While I currently don't have motion detection turned on because my dog moves around all day, I certainly will during travels. Then I don't have to worry about checking the camera unless I get a notification. My next step will be an outdoor camera - which is a must if you do any online shopping that gets delivered to your door.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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Super easy set-up, clear video and free 7-day storage
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
This was my first experience with an in-home camera. It was super easy to set-up, very clear instructions and had no issues with connectivity. The app is very straight-forward and easy to use. For the price point, you can't beat it. We travel a lot so knowing that I can check in while we're gone gives me peace of mind. Also, I'm "that dog owner" and check in on my pup frequently. While I currently don't have motion detection turned on because my dog moves around all day, I certainly will during travels. Then I don't have to worry about checking the camera unless I get a notification. My next step will be an outdoor camera - which is a must if you do any online shopping that gets delivered to your door.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
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Unit supplied with incorrect AC/DC adapter. US style power pins
Reviewed in Australia on August 13, 2018Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
