Showing posts with label security camera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label security camera. Show all posts

Wednesday, 6 November 2019

Motorola Focus 89 Wireless Indoor Camera Review

This arrived in a branded Motorola box with the camera and micro USB power cable packed securely into foam, included in the box there is a quick start guide, this is adequate to get started but I was a little disappointed not to get a glossy manual listing and describing all details and adjustments in detail.


After unpacking and plugging the camera in I went through the setup, all very simple with prompts and onscreen help tutorials along the way, it gives the option of signing up for a trial of free cloud storage which is not an option I will be taking up, I put a 32gig micro SD card in the camera which records movement and sound, also depending on your settings will give you an alert on your mobile device regardless of your location as long as it is connected online overwriting old footage when full so as never to run out of space, this will also allow you to record footage or images to your mobile device. I didn’t like the regular screen popup offering the free trial which would then turn into a regular subscription after I had already declined and would have appreciated an option to disable this message.


The camera recording quality is superb and very simple to adjust and move the camera to different angles remotely along with pinch to zoom; the sound quality is adequate both ways. Night vision and low light recording is very clear and quite impressive. The camera has a multitude of settings easily navigated along with help and assistance within the Hubble application to assist with setting these.


The alert system works very well and gives you the option to go straight to a live feed of the camera to check out what’s going on, I had to search for the Hubble application on the app store as the QR code supplied on the quick start guide was too small to scan and once installed you have to register as you would expect for security reasons.



  • Full HD 1080p resolution with remote pan and digital tilt/zoom
  • Works with compatible smartphone or tablet and Wi-Fi connectivity for on-the-go viewing
  • Two-way talk, night vision, 90-degree angle review and true colour filter for colour correction in low light
  • Secure and private connection with local & cloud storage options
  • Box contents include Wi-Fi indoor camera, power adapter and quick start guide


Overall I found the camera quality very good, the Hubble application is very polished giving a multitude of different options and settings, the ‘quick start’ guide supplied really should have been much better quality and been an addition to a full manual rather than a stand alone in my opinion, I found the popup free trial a bit intrusive once I had refused it but the bottom line for me is this is a very good security camera with high quality recording backed up with a very easy to navigate application for your mobile device and instant notification.

Price: £69.99
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019

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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Sunday, 6 August 2017

Elebor 1280*720p 1.3MP Full HD Wire Free Security Camera Review

Very nice clever camera backed by a superb application, this arrived in a small white branded box with a flip top lid, with the instructions on the top camera and metal dome fitting in a plastic sleeve in one section of the cut out foam packing and the USB connection cable, plug and fitting screws, reset pin in the other section.


This is quite a unique design with the magnet in the base of the camera and the metal dome, you can fit this in any place you wish and get the exact angle, view you require by just sliding the camera round the dome no limitations, the connection plug is quite a neat design with a retractable 3rd pin and the micro USB cable that goes in the camera is angled so as to give a flush fitting.


The manual takes you through the installation of the Hi Cam application then onto connecting the camera, this is a very simple and straightforward process of pressing to add a camera then just scanning the QR code on the camera using the QR code scanner in the Hi Cam application and you are connected.


The camera is fully controllable from the Hi Cam application giving you the ability to change the cameras name, password, format the micro SD card which is not supplied but I would suggest fitting one although it will work without, you can set alarms with notifications, set it to detect motion, take snapshots, video and loads more.


I found the video quality very clear and the night vision is superb, I set it up in an area near my front door in total darkness and it gave very clear black and white night vision pictures and with the micro SD card fitted you can select and play back previous recordings or pictures, this is a very versatile camera and has a multitude of uses from security (my main use) to a baby monitor.


I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing unpacking and setting up the camera with the addition of some footage from the camera on my phone also showing night vision, please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

  • Easy Setup Security Camera: Scan QR code or LAN search to get free App,only need few minutes to connect and reset the ip camera.
  • Full Angle Adjustment Home Camera: Suvilance camera with 360°rotation 720p HD and 1.3MP live video can save every important moments.
  • Two-Way Audio: with built-in speaker and microphone, you can communicate with family and friends on mobile devices.
  • Day/Night Vision Wireless Camera: Infrared night vision can make you see clearly when there's little to no light.


What I liked
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- The design is very cleaver with the magnetic base
- Picture quality is superb both day and night vision
- Motion detection and alarm notification works extremely well
- Multitude of settings and adjustments including screen inversion
- Built in microphone and the ability to use two way audio
- The price (£35.96 at the time of purchase) great price for a security camera with these features

What I Didn’t Like
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- The manual could be better although the features and functions are self-explanatory it would be better if they were fully detailed in the manual.

Summary
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Great little camera with a multitude of features, functions and uses, clever design that delivers great quality footage, the manual could be better but for a budget camera this is superb and I have given it full marks for that reason. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £35.96

Saturday, 29 July 2017

ABOX 1080P Two-Way Audio Wireless Wi-Fi IP Camera Review

A very nice quality versatile camera, I purchased this as a gift for my nephew and his wife who have just had their first baby and wanted something solid, easy to move about, the ability to set up on multiple devices, a good viewing range that gave high quality images both day and night vision and this seemed to fit that perfectly.


The camera arrived in a branded brown box with everything packed and protected in foam and comes with everything you need to be up and running including a network cable and DVD containing a digital copy of the manual along with a program called IPCMultiView for viewing and manipulating the camera from a desktop or laptop PC. The quick start guide manual is very comprehensive covering all the functions and features taking you step by step through the setup process with clearly marked pictures and illustrations showing you exactly what you should be seeing and doing, it’s fully in English and I found it very easy to follow.


Once I had unpacked it I had a good read through the manual and decided first of all to connect it wirelessly and installed the application onto my phone by scanning the QR code in the manual, this can also be done by just searching for P2PLiveCam on the relevant app store. After turning the camera on it ran through an initialisation process turning the camera through its angles and was then ready to connect, I searched the WiFi connection on my phone and connected the camera, once this was done I started the P2PLiveCam app and pressed to add a camera using the QR scanner to scan the QR code on the base of the camera and it was then connected and ready to test, at this point you can change the name of the camera and default password but didn’t as it can be changed at any time through the app.


Something not very apparent by the product description is this camera isn’t just a device you can view and use through your WiFi network at home, once you have the app installed you can login and view the camera from any place in the world just as long as you have an internet connection. I gave the camera a test on my balcony and it worked very well with high quality images and very easy to manipulate using the app, I then tested it using the network cable plugging it into my home network and tested the IPCMultiView application on my home PC which worked flawlessly and again very simple process to set up. I did a quick test on the night vision which I found to be superb, the area I tested it in was in total darkness and it still managed to give very clear images.


The camera has a micro SD card slot so you can record and store recordings which worked very well also giving the ability to format and set up the card from P2PLiveCam app, I tested the two way microphone this worked well and very simple to switch on and off when you want to use it.


I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing going through the unpacking, starting and connecting the camera, giving it a test both wireless and connected via a network cable, showing the PC application setup and features finishing with a bit of nigh vision, please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded.

  • Good quality images experience: Adopt 2.0 Megapixel/1920x1080P video resolution and Wi-Fi standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n, give you a solid and clear images experience to monitor every single object without flashing and black out.
  • Minimizing the exist of blind area and alarm: 345°horizontal & 90°vertical rotation for motion tracking, the camera detects each potential threaten within the range you vision, timely sends you a notification via Email or alerts on your phone.
  • Work well in the night: IR -LED lights can ensure the night vision range up to 8 meters, IR cut filter enhances the color quality of picture, no color cast.
  • Real-time communication: Just on click, you not only hear the voices from your device, but also chat with someone else through Two-way Audio built-in microphone and speaker.
  • Easy setup and use: Connect the camera with power adapter, download the P2PLiveCom from App Store or Google's Play Store, and then you can monitor the camera through Smartphone, Tablet and PC to keep tabs on kids, elder, pets and your care belongings anywhere anytime.

What I liked
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- Very easy to setup
- Great quality images both day and night vision
- With the app it can be viewed any place and any time
- The camera has a very solid base so would be very difficult to accidentally knock over
- Good comprehensive easy to follow manual all in English
- The IPCMultiView PC application easy to set up and good for large screen viewing
- The P2PLiveCam mobile device application, easy to navigate and move the camera with a multitude of settings and features
- With 345° horizontal and 90° vertical rotation you can cover a whole room

What I Didn’t Like
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- I normally like to find something to put here but I really can’t find anything, if any issues arise I will return and add them

Summary
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Since testing the camera I have taken it to my nephew’s, he now has it set up and they are delighted with it, overall this is a very nice practical camera that delivers good clear images, is easy to set up coming with a multitude of features and functions easily accessible from the mobile application and for these reasons I have given this camera full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £59.99
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Thursday, 29 June 2017

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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Monday, 26 June 2017

Zclever 720P HD Home Security Wireless Camera Review

Very nice neat wireless security camera, this arrived in a branded white box around the same size as a child’s shoe box well packed and protected in foam, it comes with a travel adaptor this is just an addition as the power lead has a full UK standard three pin plug, it also comes with a bracket and fixing screws should you wish to mount the camera.


The manual is glossy and all in English, it has a very easy to follow walkthrough of setting up the camera starting off helping you get the accompanying application ‘LiveYes’ and including images all along the way showing exactly what you should be seeing and entering, I found this very helpful and made setting it up a breeze, I found the audio signal connection to the phone (iPhone 6) was a nice touch and connected the phone without issue.

After going through the application and adding a micro SD card into the slot in the back I used the smart add to activate the camera and that was it all up and running, I used the wireless to connect it but have since tested it with a network cable and this also works flawlessly.


The camera can be controlled from the LiveYes application and simple swipes on the screen rotate the camera in any direction giving you 350 degrees on the vertical angle and 80 degrees on the horizontal which gave me full coverage of my main room. It also has a multitude of options and features and settings which all work very well and made any changes instantly.


I tested the 2 way audio which works well, the alarm system is really easy to set up and not only worked well it also has three different methods of receiving the alarm, I would suggest though only setting this if it is being used as a security camera or you will get constant notifications but as it can be switched on and off it would be ideal for night security. The night vision really impressed me as I wasn’t really expecting it to be as good as it was but even in near total darkness it gave very clear images.


I have added a video and will add some images showing the unboxing of the camera, linking it up and testing the rotation system, I have also added a bit of live footage from my balcony mainly showing the movement features as the video quality will degrade considerably once uploaded due to the optimisation system. The video quality although only going to a maximum of 720P HD is very clear and more than adequate for my intended use.

  • Two-way Audio: Wireless Camera built in speaker and microphone,Listen and talk with your baby or family anytime/anywhere. Echo cancellation and noise suppression technology makes audio quality better
  • Wifi camera support horizontal angle 350 and vertical angle 80,offers you a full view of any occasions.You could remotely control the camera via your phone.Typically used as Baby Monitor, Pet Monitor, Elderly Monitor, Home Security Monitor, Business surveillance and etc
  • One-key WiFi (802.11b/g/n wireless network) setup in 1 minute via iPhone or Andriod smartphone using the app to control from anywhere anytime.Remote access and control the real time video and monitor easily for all ages.Record and playback via micro SD Card(Maximum support 64GB TF card),Not Include TF Card in this package
  • H.264, AVI compression format, Support multi-user remote view and 720P high-definition video stream. Granville Technology Grain-media Cloud P2P penetration technology make you feel Plug&Play convenience
  • Wireless security camera has Two IR leds, Night Vision up to 30 feet.When monitor is detected or alarm is triggered,there are three kind of methods for you receive alarm message.Enable "Email Alert",then then alarm message will be sent to the the email address;Enable "Push Notification",then the alarm message will be pushed to mobile phone;Enable "Buzzer",then it will buzz when there is an alarm

What I liked
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- Nice compact design that looks good
- Two way audio, a nice added feature
- The camera coverage is very good and easy to move/rotate
- The security alarm system, works well and a useful feature
- Very good clear comprehensive manual all in English
- A multitude of options and features
- Very easy to set up with a very professional control application
- The night vision really impressed me
- Very easy to record footage and being able to do it from any place in the world as long as you have an internet connection is great
- The price, for a budget security camera this really delivers

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything to dislike about this camera, the addition of a travel plug is a bit odd but it has a full UK plug so just an added extra really.

Summary
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This really delivers a great quality security camera with a multitude of features and functions, it’s a budget price but certainly not a budget camera and for that reason it gets five stars from me. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £49.99
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Saturday, 20 May 2017

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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Tuesday, 2 May 2017

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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Friday, 31 March 2017

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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