Lemnoi Wireless Battery Powered Security Camera Review

This was a bit of a rush buy as I needed a camera to cover my back garden, back door and shed combined as we have had a spate of burglaries in the area targeting back gardens and back garden access mainly breaking into sheds taking bikes and tools.

I wanted something easy to put up, simple to set up, would alert me to any movement no matter where I was and allow remote monitoring, waterproof with night vision, could stand alone without needing to be near a power source or internet hard wire connection as I wasn’t quite sure on the best location until I had tried it out in different locations and it would not be possible for me to get power connections or network cables to the areas I had in mind for it and after a lot of searching and mind changing I decided on the Lemnoi security camera as it ticked all the boxes and fell within my budget.

It arrived in a small Lemnoi branded sleeved box with the camera, fittings and manual inside, I gave the manual a good read while I used the supplied micro USB cable to charge the camera, the manual is fairly simple to follow also giving a QR code to scan for installing the app for either Android or Apple devices, I put a 32gig micro SD card into the camera, installed the Cloudedge app to my Android phone and ran through setting up the camera with all going very smoothly taking around 5 minutes start to finish.

With the camera set up, linked to my WiFi and connected to the app on my phone I wanted to give it a good test so set it up in a few different locations testing the remote view, motion detection, alerts and night vision, the alerts worked very well capturing the footage to the micro SD card and allowing me to replay and view using history which highlights each alert and you can easily scan and view. I found the picture quality very good and perfectly adequate for identification even at a distance and picks up sound very well.

The alternative magnetic fitting is very clever allowing you to adjust the camera viewing angle to anything you want easily and I have now set up both fittings covering the garden area now I am happy all the features are working well so I can easily relocate the camera, after using it now for a while the battery has hardly drained at all according to the indicator within the Cloudedge app which is also a nice feature to let you know when it needs a charge.

• Quick and Easy Setup Scan the QR code in the manual, download the Cloudedge APP, and follow the instructions on the APP. After pairing the camera with your wifi, you can view the monitor screen on the APP.
• Battery Powered & No Limit Installation Lemnoi wifi IP camera built-in rechargeable battery, it works about 120 days after full charge. No need to plug in, You can choose the best location to install.
• Remote View & Motion Detection Recording This battery camera can be view remotely by your mobile phone. When the camera detects human body or animal, it will automatically record and push through the APP.
• Waterproof & Night Vision Lemnoi wireless cctv camera is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the waterproof rated is IP65. Its night vision function allows you to monitor clearly during the day and night.
• Warranty Service & Product Details We provide 1 year warranty and lifetime after-sales service. Online user manual : http://bit.ly/2WYXJHb

Overall I am very happy with this camera, it delivers everything I wanted, the record quality is very good both day and night, fitting the camera is very easy and simple to put it wherever I want and not be tied to a power supply point, the motion detection works very well bringing up a movement notification and capturing the footage for me to view no matter where I am, I can view live from any location and even use the inbuilt speaker to talk to anyone should I need to.

Price: £79.99
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EZVIZ C6T Mini 360 Plus 1080P Wireless IP Camera Review

A very nice smooth home security with great support from mobile and PC applications, the camera arrived in a compact branded slip top box with a protective plastic film over the top, beneath the camera it had the manual, USB power cable with a UK plug adapter and a fitting plate with screws should you wish to mount the camera in a permanent position.

The manual is very clear and easy to follow taking you step by step through the setting up of the camera, everything in this process has been kept as simple and hassle free as possible right down to registering the camera by scanning a QR code to holding your mobile device in distance to link it when connecting wirelessly.

After installing the EZVIZ application on my iPhone 6 and also installed the EZVIZ application on my PC it was time to set the camera up, the process is very straight forward and the instructions make it painless. I decided to connect this camera to my network wirelessly although it has a network connection socket should you chose to hard wire connect it and I have since checked connecting it with a network cable and the connection is instant without any issues. In my video I ran through the connection process live which hopefully shows how simple it is.

Once connected I fully tested the movement and camera manipulation via the EZVIZ phone and PC applications, the movement is very smooth and fluid panning through the 360° panoramic and 180° vertical views, I took some snap shots via the phone application and also tested the zoom feature which worked well going to eight times zoom.

I tested the smart motion tracking by walking past the camera and was surprised how well this worked and tracked my movements back and forth, I turned on the alerts which not only notified me of movement but also highlighted the point in the recording making it very easy to skip to that section and watch it back. I fitted a micro SD card into the slot at the back and formatted it via the EZVIZ application, this takes a few minutes to do but I presume it is building the file structure and made it easy to play back through recordings via my phone or PC.

I have added a video and will add some additional pictures, this shows opening it up, going through the setup process, testing the panning of the camera, taking a snapshot, testing the zoom feature then going on to show some live recording captured from the application on my PC as a test out of the window, I then went on to test the night vision setting it up in my hall which has no windows so I was able to give it a test in total darkness and must say the results are very impressive. Please be aware the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much and the original video footage is crystal clear.

• SMART MOTION TRACKING & NOTIFICATIONS - The Mini 360 Plus keeps a lookout for you. If it notices something moving, the camera will track the movement automatically. Motion alerts also instantly pop up on your smartphone.
• PANORAMIC 360° VIEW - View any point in your room with just one touch. After taking a panoramic picture, all you have to do is touch the image and the Mini 360 Plus will automatically pan toward it and stream live video.
• NIGHT VISION & TWO WAY AUDIO - Incredible night vision range of up to 10 metres when it's dark, large enough to cover just about any room. Also listen in and talk while away using the built-in speaker and microphone.
• VIEW ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - through the EZVIZ app, which lets you see all of your EZVIZ IP cameras in one place. Truly smart home security, with multilayer protection and end-to-end video encryption.
• MULTIPLE STORAGE OPTIONS - Cloud storage includes a free one-month trial with 7-day playback; or store locally, the camera accepts up to a 128GB micro SD card for storage beyond the cloud.

What I liked
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- Very easy to set up with a good clear manual walking you through the process
- Recording quality is superb both day and night vision
- Well thought out easy to use EZVIZ applications for both mobile devices and home PC
- Ability to pan through the 360° panoramic and 180° vertical views
- The smart motion tracking works really well
- Motion alerts a very useful feature
- Ability to use two way audio if needed
- Multiple storage options again another useful feature
- The micro SD card with loop record so no need to worry about it filling up and needing emptying
- Option of fitting either way up
- The camera looks great

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really something I didn’t like so much as I would have liked to have seen the addition of a provided network cable but that is being really picky

Summary
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Overall this is a cracking security camera with very high quality recording that can sit on any flat surface or be mounted either way up, the camera is extremely well made and looks good with the camera lens behind a smoked dome and being whisper quiet while in motion along with having superb applications backing it, for these reasons I have given it a full five stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £89.99
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Wireless WiFi CCTV IP Camera By GENBOLT

This really is a great little IP Camera, it arrived really well packed into a branded box with a UK plug and everything you needed to get it up and running, the Quick Start Guide that comes with it is an extremely comprehensive glossy manual, very well laid out and easy to follow giving pictures and diagrams to assist in setting the camera up.

I downloaded the phone application to my iPhone 6 and also installed the IP cam software to my desktop PC (provided on the disk that comes in the package), the phone application is very well laid out with simple controls and the ability to move the camera round by just moving the screen with your finger also giving the ability to pinch and zoom, take photos, adjust settings and record video.

The PC software is a very similar layout on a larger scale and for the more advanced user you could use this anywhere in the world to see the camera feed and control it with the aid of a remote desktop viewer.

I first set this up hard wired to my network with the network cable provided, this was a very smooth process having the camera linked to the phone application after just a couple of minutes, I then linked it to the PC application again a very simple process made easy by the prompts of what to do next in the software.

The camera gives superb footage giving you the option of changing the quality via the phone application with HD being crystal clear. The camera’s 340 degree view angle works really well not only being able to go from side to side but also up, down and zoom also having the option of a smooth rotation and return to starting point. You have a touch screen microphone button for two way voice communication also being able to mute the sound either end of the camera giving very clear final sound on the end recording as well.

With the ability to invert and flip the screen horizontally this camera can be placed on a flat surface or fixed to a ceiling all depending on your intended use and has a motion detection feature to email you when triggered so has a vast variety of uses.

I have added a video to show the camera in use this time using the WiFi connection, I put it on my balcony as I didn’t really want to appear on camera or show the contents of my house and didn’t think it necessary as my intention is to show the features and footage. Please be aware my original video is of high quality and the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much and I will be adding some pictures which show the quality. As a side note if you find the video won’t run as I often find then expand it to full size and start it then reduce the size again.

• HI-PERFORMANCE & EASY SET UP - GENBOLT Wireless WiFi Security Camera adapt newest 1080P chipsets from OmniVision & HISILICON.Korea Lens optimize picture performance.Plug & Play featuring Simple Wifi Configuration which allow you to setup within 1min,say Good-Bye to complicated settings.
• HI QUALITY TWO-WAY AUDIO - GENBOLT Wireless WiFi Security Camera with Built-in microphone and speaker ,not only can see what is happening in your house,but also you can hear and speak.As a good dog camera ,you can tell to stop your dog get away from chicken on desk when you are at office.
• 24/7 VIDEO RECORDING AND MOTION DETECTION - GENBOLT Network Surveillance IP camera max support 64GB SD Card with intelligent recording to save more space.You can choose 24/7 or only record after triggered via app.Once alarm has triggered, a instant email or notification will be sent even you are thousand miles far away.
• SUPER WIDE VIEW ANGLE - As a good nanny camera,it support Horizontal angle 340°and vertical angle 90°offers you a full view of any occasions.Wireless Remote Pan Tilt Control via fingertips' sliding on sereen,GENBOLT Wireless WiFi Security Camera Night Vision Up to 40 feet.
• AUTO DAY NIGHT VISION - GENBOLT Wireless WiFi Security Camera with built-in auto IR-CUT filter provide clear image with true color display.Multiple preset position function help you define the position when specific event occurs or trigger.GENBOLT Baby Monitor Support Android/iOS/Mac/PC.

What I liked
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- Quick to set up with a very easy to follow manual
- Superb phone and PC applications
- Crystal clear quality
- 340 Degree coverage along with tilt and pan via touch screen
- Ability to free stand or be fixed to a ceiling
- Built in WiFi and Network connections
- Built-in microphone and speaker for two way conversations or monitoring
- Night Vision
- Very nice design
- Ability to record and take photos with the touch of the screen
- Micro SD card port for storage
- Great value for money (£59.99 at the time of my purchase)

What I Didn’t Like
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- I can’t find anything I don’t like but if I wanted to be very picky when you pinch to zoom this is not shown on the recording but as I say very picky as you can zoom in on the final video.

Summary
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A really great solid camera that delivers great footage and a mass of features all integrated with superb applications for phone and PC, I am really pleased with this purchase. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £59.99
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EZVIZ Mini+ (Plus) 1080P Full HD Wi-Fi CCTV Indoor Cube Camera

I got this camera for some home security for live viewing and motion notifications and must say I am extremely impressed with it, the picture quality is superb and has a really solid and professional phone application linked to it I will just add at this point although I installed this on my iphone 6 it is listed as an iphone application in the apple store I also installed it onto my wife’s ipad air and it worked flawlessly on that.

This comes in a very nice sliding box and has a user manual along with a very easy to follow quick start guide giving step by step instructions along with illustrations on setting the camera up. After reading the guide I installed the EZVIZ application on my phone, inserted a 32gb micro SD card into the camera and started the live view, all very simple with the quick start guide.

I wanted to set the camera up in different places as I wanted to give it a good test in high and low light levels and also decide on the best location for it. The wide screen view captures a huge viewing area and I set it up in my hallway which has no windows so could give it a good test in zero light and was really impressed with the results, I have added a video to show this and other captures but please be aware video quality degrades considerable once uploaded to Amazon due to their optimisation process and the original footage is of a much higher quality.

The micro SD card will start to overwrite the oldest footage once it is full and there is an option to use cloud storage with a free months trial option, I installed the Ezviz Studio onto my home PC and have also captured some footage from that and added it to my video, again a very easy to use simple but very effective application.

• 1080p High Definition Video, with a wide-angle 135° viewing angle for clearer video and sharper details over a wider area. Improved night vision sensor automatically switches when it gets dark.
• Smart Home IP Camera with IFTTT capability for connecting to IoT smart devices and voice control with Amazon Alexa.
• View Anywhere, Anytime through the EZVIZ app, which lets you see all of your EZVIZ cameras in one place. Secure and encrypted using multilayer security and end-to-end video encryption.
• Listen In and Talk while away using the built-in speaker and microphone.
• Multiple Storage Options to choose from. Cloud storage includes a free one-month trial with 7-day playback; or store locally, the camera accepts up to a 128GB micro SD card for storage beyond the cloud.

High-Definition Video 
The Mini+ (Plus) has amazing detail for its small size, recording and live streaming in Full 1080P High Definition.

Two-Way Audio 
Keep an eye on your pets and tell them to get off the couch while you’re away from home! The Mini Plus comes with a built-in speaker and microphone.

Mount Almost Anywhere
Place it on a desk or pin it to the fridge. The Mini Plus has a magnetic base and comes with a metal mounting plate so you can place the camera almost anywhere you want. The base swivels 180 degrees for added range and customisation.

Real-Time HD Video Day and Night 
When it’s dark, the Mini+ (Plus) automatically switches to night vision for perfectly clear video day or night.

Wide-Angle Viewing 
135° viewing angle, which means it can cover an entire room from the corner and most of any room from the wall.

Motion Alerts
No matter where you are, the Mini+ (Plus) keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening at home with motion detection alerts.

Wireless Setup 
All you need is a smartphone, a power source, and a Wi-Fi network to set up the Mini Plus. Once you plug it in, the EZVIZ app helps you connect the camera to your network.

Real-Time Video on Multiple Devices 
Once you connect it to your network, you can view HD video anytime from your smartphone, tablet or computer. All you require is a WiFi or 3G (or better) connection.

Choose Where to Record
With multiple storage options, you can choose where to save your video footage. Cameras can record to: Built-In SD Card Slot, Encrypted Cloud Storage, EZVIZ NVR. You can even record to multiple storage options at the same time, in case a camera is damaged or your network goes down.

What I liked
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- Superb footage both day and night
- Built in speaker and microphone
- Impressive phone application
- Takes a micro SD card up to 128GB
- Video encryption
- Wide angle 135° viewing
- Magnetic base fitting
- Ezviz Studio very nice PC application
- Very easy to set up
- Motion alerts
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything not to like about this camera but if I come across anything I will return, edit and add.

Summary
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This really is a superb bit of kit and offers everything I need, the linked applications really get the best out of this camera giving you superb footage, instant access to the camera wherever you are, with a built in speaker and microphone really easy for two way conversations, the live footage is seamless as is the playback feature along with the night vision which really is impressive. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £99.99
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Solar Motion Sensor Light - 21 Bright LED Solar Powered

I purchased this for as a security light for my outside shed, the area is extremely dark at night with very little lighting dotted around so wanted something to illuminate the area if anyone approached it at night, unfortunately there is no power to the shed so needed something solar powered.

The fitting is very simple and straight forward and only took about 10 minutes start to finish, the instructions are clear, easy to follow and all written in English. This light has three main settings and off altogether, I tested them all but the setting I wanted was motion sensor mode so the light was off apart from a small blue LED light and illuminated when someone approached, this works really well and is extremely bright.

Selecting the mode is a very simple button press and the mode it is in is indicated by a small corresponding LED on the panel, I have added a very short video to show it in use, I apologise in advance for the quality I found it very difficult to film and impossible to show the menu selection although I did try.

• [Solar energy] 21 Bright LED bulb powered by solar, daytime charging automatically starts working at night.
• [Motion Sensor] Motion sensor (PIR) when it detects someone passing through it will Auto ON
• [3 Modes] A. Sensor+Dim light B. Sensor+OFF C. Always On(Dim light). A process of fade-in prevent your eyes from strong light.
• [Wireless] Easy to install, can be used in garden, wall, door, balcony, yard, stairs and other places.
• [Simple Design] Simple and nice design. Small but Powerful function

What I liked
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- Very easy to fit
- Nice and compact, really is a very small unit
- Superb illumination
- Sensor works really well as does the auto shut off
- No maintenance
- Different modes of operation

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything, everything works as it should but if I have any issues I will return and add them

Summary
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Overall this is a great little compact unit that really delivers great illumination and best of all it will go any place you like as long as it gets plenty of direct sunlight. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £21.99
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Adjustable Solar Sensor Light

This is a very simple and effective adjustable solar sensor light, I needed a simple but effective security light as my wife often arrives home from work late at night due to her shift patterns and the area she parks her car has almost no lighting.

The main problems I had to overcome was the fact there was no practical way of running power to the place I intended to fit it, I didn’t want to be changing batteries or taking it down to charge on a regular basis so after a lot of research I decided on this.

 

It came in a small brown box with simple and easy to follow instructions and all the bits needed to fit it in place so after I gave it a full charge it was time to fit it in place, this was a very simple process of screw fitting the holding unit to the fence and once done mounting the light, adjusting it to the desired angle with the various adjustments and locking it in place with the hand tighten locking bolts. I was surprised and very pleased the unit is very light so fitted very well to the fence panel I wanted without any issues at all.

I have added a short video which shows it in use, the light spread is ideal for what I wanted and the sensor has a very good pickup range lighting the intended area as you approach.

• Three mode switch:off, normal, body motion+dimming , and it has the built-in PIR sensor for a detection range20-33 feets.
• Two mode charges:solar charge 10 hours and the cable charge 8 hours for full power.
• Two built-in battery:powered by two 18650 battery with a capacity of 4400mAh, and it has four super bright lights, so that it can works on 8 hours for normal use time.
• Adjustable:The lamp can swivel 90 degree and the mount can swivel 350 degree so that they can be positioned however you need them.
• Easy installation and waterproof:IP65Waterproof, monitoring design, install easily, Solar powered no extra battery or electricity wire needed.

What I liked
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- Very easy to fit
- Solar charging so no messing with cables or removing to charge
- Lightweight and compact unit
- Gives a good spread of light
- Very reasonable price
- Various settings depending on your needs

What I Didn’t Like
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- I couldn’t find anything not to like with this, it does the intended job perfectly

Summary
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Good practical lightweight adjustable solar sensor light that fits my needs perfectly. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £29.99
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LESHP Video Home Wireless NVR Security Camera System

First off I will say I am a total novice when it comes to security systems so this is my introduction. Before this purchase my main worry was the complexity of setting it all up but decided it was time I got a camera system installed.

I had done a bit of research and decided on the features I wanted/needed and what was realistic falling within my budget, I wanted four cameras to cover all the angles of my house, I wanted something that would time stamp and date the video, I wanted something with a simple menu I could link to my TV or computer screen, I wanted the cameras to be wireless, I wanted a system that had an app for my phone so I could monitor the cameras at any time easily and of course the best quality I could get.

It arrived in a small box which contained the four cameras and main unit along with the power leads, a mouse, a network cable, quick setup and comprehensive manual along with a mini disk which contained far more in depth manuals on setup and some helpful videos walking you through it all.

After reading the manuals and watching the videos it was time to get it set up, I linked the box to my television via a HDMI lead (not supplied) and four panels popped up on the screen waiting to connect, I was really surprised how simple it was and each camera instantly recognised as soon as I plugged it in and the video feed popped up on the screen, (this was the bit I was most worried about as I have had experience of things not being recognised and connecting with networking) I followed this process with all four cameras to make sure they were all working before I fitted them and once I had confirmed them all working I fitted them in place with the screws and plugs provided. I have plug sockets very close to all the points I fitted the cameras but if you haven’t you would need to use some sort of extension lead.

I installed the app on my iPhone 6 simply by scanning the QR code and grabbing it from the apple store and after a simple setup I was really impressed with how well it works and have uploaded some screen shots.

I have added a short video of the cameras in use but please be aware that when uploaded to amazon video quality can degrade due to amazons conversion/compression so it is really showing them in use rather than the feed quality which was far better before I had to optimise it down to a size I could upload.

• Quick WiFi Setup via iPhone or Android Smartphone using the LESHP View App. Directly to Your Smartphone, Tablet, Apple Mac or Windows PC.
• WIFI transfer distance up to 120 meters in open area And up to 60 meters through 3 layer walls.
• This s a security surveillance camera system, Include a Network DVR and 4 wireless camera.Storage and view video on computer, mobile phone and some other platform system.
• Have function of Playback, internet cloud storage, motion detect, automatic email alarm, multi-platform view and control, plug and play, p2p client to mobile phone
• It is very convenient to install and very good quality audio video recording. Automatic connection with IP, save installation cost

What I liked
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- Very easy to setup
- Easy to use interface
- Wireless cameras with very good range
- Great little app for my phone
- Setup disk with very comprehensive videos and manuals
- Picture quality is great
- Very easy to switch between cameras
- Nice compact unit

What I Didn’t Like
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- The mouse is a bit basic but I did plug in a wireless one I had and it worked instantly
- Very picky but HDMI lead not supplied

Summary
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I am really pleased with this system and most of all pleased with how simple it was to setup and use, it has a great interface, very comprehensive manuals and instruction videos and the quality is great. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £185.99
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