AOQEE Security Camera Outdoor Wireless Solar - 2K CCTV Camera Systems, Battery Operated Home/House Security, PIR Detection, IP65, Colour Night Vision, SD card/Cloud Storage, Works with Alexa S1

This looked like an ideal solution for placing a camera in a location where power is difficult to supply, as long as that location has a good view of the open sky.We have several cameras from the Wansview/Galayou/Cinnado/AOQEE family, and all are accessible via the Wansview Cloud app. We already have a couple of the R2 battery cameras at our holiday flat overseas, and they are powered by separate solar panels, and work flawlessly with quick and easy remote access from the UK via the app. This new S1 camera has the benefit of the solar panel being built in, at the expense of being a bit larger.Setup was very easy as we already use the app, and the camera worked fine. One thing, there is a small piece of tape on the front that you’d expect would pull off a protective film. Unfortunately the tape comes off easily and at first I thought the protective film was missing. Several days later I found that the film was still in place but virtually invisible. Now it’s off, the image is slightly better!In the UK this camera will need to be sited carefully to maximise solar charging. We initially installed ours on the garden fence close to some very tall trees and the battery gradually discharged as it was using more power than it was generating. On the open patio however, it charged and remained at or near 100% the whole time, at least in these summer months. Only time will tell if this camera will remain charged during a British winter.Build quality seems good, the charging and SD card slots are covered by a rubber bung and the rest of the camera seems well sealed. Again, only time will tell, but our Galayou (Wansview) R2 battery cameras, with separate solar panels, have been in operation for about a year out in the open on the roof terrace of our holiday home.In summary, a nice design, well built, decent quality and easy to use.Edit - condensation has formed on the inside of the lens, see photo.

The media could not be loaded. Super easy to connect to our WiFi and to figure out the app. We've set this up to keep an eye on the back door/our dogsBeing solar powered is so helpful as we don't have any outside power sources close by. Even in gloomy Wales it's managed to stay fully charged.Picture quality is excellent and the talk mode so we can speak to the dogs/delivery people is great

I’ve been using this outdoor camera for a few weeks now and overall, I’m quite satisfied. The video quality is decent for the price — clear enough to capture important details during the day and at night. Setup was straightforward and hassle-free, which was a big plus. The app is intuitive and functions smoothly, making it easy to access live footage and review recordings.I chose to use a microSD card instead of subscribing to the cloud storage option, and it's worked well so far. It offers a convenient and cost-effective way to store footage locally. If you’re looking for an affordable and user-friendly security camera, this is a solid option.

Fantastic Camera at a great price.For the price , I think you would struggle to get a better camera.Delivery was under 8 hours , so that's a big plus.From unboxing it , to seeing the video footage was less than 10 minutes , so very easy to useThe camera is super easy to set up using the Wansview app , as a user of multiple products by this vendor , it was very easy to add this camera to the existing app.I don't know about the WiFi chip , but this has got a further range than any of the other cameras I have. I have managed to mount it approx 100 feet away from the nearest Access Point , and it still connects to the WiFi fine.Being Solar Powered means no need to cables running everywhere , especially outdoors.The battery does charge in sunlight and it keeps its chargeThe unit itself is well made , and doesn't have the 'cheap and nasty' feel you get on some cameras. It comes with all the mounting hardware you could need , including a template to drill the holes if needed.Takes a 32gb MMC card , so no need to pay for a subscription.Picture quality is excellent , and seems to be 2 , night vision is also pretty decent.I was surprised by the strength of the LED lights , almost blinded myself whilst seeing if they worked.The siren is a nice touch as well.2 way intercom is also good.Links easily enough to the Alexa App , and push notifications work with only a minimal delay between camera activation and notifications being received. (5 seconds).Also the ability to view the camera feed directly on an Echo Show is a nice touch as well.Pros:Ease of usePrice pointFunctionalityConnectivityCons -Not really cons , just 'would be nice if'Volume adjustment on siren would be a nice touchThe power and reset button are a bit close and fiddly to use , and the labelling of the buttons could be a bit better

Good camera for price, solar and batt work well never have flat battery which was a concern with using solar in uk. Image quality is reasonable but could be improved specially when zooming in. Could do will upper lid to prevent rain sitting on lens . Very easy to install and use, app is okay but do get pop ups asking to upgrade or purchase subscription but annoying. Overall reasonable camera, good price and easy to set up.