The Good :
The solar powered operation is pretty good. Keeping in mind this is Florida, the solar panel easily keeps up with the camera, even with frequently messing with it. Usually only loses 10-15% per night. *****
The WiFi is really good for the camera. It is located about 400�M?from the house, and even with the little antenna provided, it would connect - but it is not stable and would have to retry frequently. So I connected a 16�M?cell antenna to it, and is working very well with only occasional drops. ****
The night vision is decent for a small camera but with limited distance. It is located by 2 solar street lights, so vision is improved to the extent of the lit area. **
The setup is very simple, and control of the pan and tilt is pretty good with a thumb wheel vs a screen swipe motion that others have. The app is very easy to operate and setup the features it includes. ****
The limitations :
The detection distance to activate recording is very limited. The camera is mounted on a light pole approximately 10�M?above ground level and 10�M?from the edge of the road. Vehicles are not detected approaching the camera until approximately 15�M?from the pole, and you usually only catch the back half of the vehicle due to detection and reaction time of the camera. As vehicles are passing from the rear of the camera, they are caught quicker as they enter the view within the detection range. With the camera mounted to a decent height (8-10�M? for security reasons, you lose too much of the detection distance. *
The video quality is clear, but not able to distinguish details like license plate number with vehicles going 25 mph. The recorded video should be better at the advertised 1080p. Simply, misses too much activity that should be in range. *
The lack of continuous video capability causes many of the limitations. With good charging capability or solar input, this should be an option when recording to a card. *
I do not use the notification capability, as the camera is used for security/documentation rather then notification, in its use. However it is easily set up in the app.
Is it worth it - yes, but still looking to improve the detection distance to start the recording.
What this camera needs:
Better detection sensitivity to detect motion quicker.
Quicker response when motion is detected to activate recording.
The ability to continuous record when adequate solar/battery power is available. Include additional battery in the solar panel like trail cams use if necessary.
The ability to zoom.
The ability to save specific location directions for recall like powered ptz camera.
And Yes, the camera DOES shake in the wind with the plastic mounting bracket which would cause unnecessary alerts if using them.
