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Price: $89.99
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
The 1080P color resolution is impressively clear, and the detachable fitting makes installation a breeze. Moreover, its waterproof feature ensures durability and reliability in diverse weather conditions. I installed it over the summer, and it performed flawlessly during rainy days. I’m curious to see how it holds up in the snow, should we get any this year.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
I have several SV3C cameras now and I will not buy another brand. They work very well, have good image quality and are a fraction of the price of any big name competitors. Software was easy to use and setup was no issue. Best of all there is no expensive service to use your cameras that you need to subscribe to.
This particular model offers the features of a non optical zoom PTZ camera at the price of the most basic turret camera. This is a great value and it has AI tracking and alerts sent to your phone. I set this up as a camera that can pan my entire backyard as opposed to a turret Camera which you would probably just point at your front door. Offers great coverage, and as an average joe I am surprised that I can afford to set up this kind of advanced security just for peace of mind.
The dual wifi antennas seem to help with connectivity and despite the moving turret it has survived several heavy rainstorms with no problem. I also noticed its is smaller and lighter than other PTZ I have tried which makes it easier to install and less of an eyesore. Overall 10 / 10 camera.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
It might be that you already run a system of cheap PTZ cameras, and it might happen that one of those cameras is hit by a falling limb in a blizzard. You might be shopping for a replacement, and you might scan this listing and order a pair of these.
It may thereby come to pass that when you unbox them, you are surprised to find USB power instead of a standard 2.1mm barrel plug. You might be disappointed in your own self, for failing to read the most basic information prior to hitting the “Add to Cart” button, and that might be a bad feeling.
It’s a hypothetical scenario, but i felt it plausible enough to merit a warning.
As i was typing that it also occurred to me that for some folks, these cameras may not work out of the box as per the instructions. You may follow the manual precisely and get repeated “failed to connect”. You might even, as prompted by the app, manually connect your phone to the camera AP and hear it make “success” noises but you never get wifi configuration and it STILL doesn’t work. After a few hours of doing the same things over and over because you’re sure you must be doing some bit wrong, you may be considering to put them back in the box and request a return.
IDK, could happen.
I think i’ve worked out the process for such eventuality…
– The camera boots up (after reset) in AP mode. Without cable connection your router can’t see it but your phone, as a wireless client, can.
– Connect phone to camera AP (IPCAM-XXXXXX) with password “01234567”.
– Get camera IP# from phone’s connection info. (It’ll be the thing calling itself a “gateway”. For both my cameras the last octet defaulted to “88”.)
– Browse to that IP on the phone, and login with credentials admin/admin.
– NOW you get the camera interface and you can directly set up your wifi and change the administrative password etc. This is the part of the process the app kept failing.
This procedure seems to clear up whatever the confusion is and now the camera can be added to the CamHi app as an existing entity. If you want to do. I don’t, because i worry about bouncing my home videos to Chinese servers on their way to my phone. It works entirely too easy and too well for my comfort. Once these cameras were on my network they added easily and gracefully to Agent DVR, which keeps everything local. They are in fact compatible with ONVIF and standard streaming protocols so you can do whatever you like. I’ve even got them connected to my AI server so they alert me to actual object-shaped things instead of snow, wind, or cats. They’re decent cameras for the price. When they are actually working.
I’m just saying all this because it’s also possible that some folk are getting old and maybe they forget that phones have web browsers. So maybe they spend hours fussing with a recalcitrant app instead of just doing the straightforward thing. I mean, it’s a thing that could happen.
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Edit: to append that the cable is only about 9 feet long before terminating in aforementioned USB-A plug. So that’s the point at which it needs plugged in to the included wall wart, which depending on your installation is highly likely to be outdoors, possibly even exposed to the elements. I built a simple voltage converter to plug mine into the 12v system i already had, but that’s not an option for everyone and it still leaves the connection exposed to the elements. Considering all the corrosion i get on the barrel plugs on my other cameras, i expect a USB connection to be extra problematic. And i also expect most people do not want to put extension cords and wall warts out in the rain. Just another consideration i didn’t consider before.
Edit to the Edit:
It also could happen that six months after your purchase, your camera falls apart as pictured. The screw holding the pan motor to the main body, apparently in the process of turning this way and that, might possibly unscrew itself. Inside the unit, that screw is hidden under the tilt servo and the speaker, both of which appear to be securely and permanently glued to the chassis. With much patience you might could get to the screw and put it back in place. Or you might destroy your camera. Since a glimpse inside will inform you as to how truly cheesy these cameras really are, you might just hot-glue it back to the shaft and call it a day b/c your fix isn’t of any lesser quality than the manufacturing.
Edit to the Edit of the Edit:
I thought i’d exhausted the endless potential of this product, but no. It’s also possible that only eight months after your purchase, it lightly rains on your remaining camera and the thing goes into a bonkers bootloop which doesn’t resolve even with a reset. You may not be a wealthy person who can afford to treat your consumer electronics as disposable, so you might return to your review to express your disappointment. It likely won’t make any difference at all if you do.
You might possibly end up pretty darned cynical as a result of purchases like this.
Top reviews from other countries
Good value IP security cameras that support ONVIF, HTTP and rtsp
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2023
Good value IP security cameras that support ONVIF, HTTP and rtsp
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2023
I have a number of IP cameras from different suppliers including Wansview, Wanscam, SV3C, Genbolt, Annke and D-Link. Some are quite old now so when SV3C offered me the chance of a discount if I reviewed this model for them, it was timely and I accepted their offer.
This review is completely honest and has not been influenced by SV3C in anyway.
First thing to point out is that you get two cameras. For £89.99 that is not a bad price, especially when these are outdoor cameras and IP65 rated. The cameras are smaller than you might expect. The overall height is 15cm (including aerials) or 6” and width is 10cm or 4”. The supplied power cable is just ver 2 metres long.
They come with a quick installation guide. You will need to install CamHipro on a mobile phone. Then use it to add the new camera(s). This is fairly straight forward. I know other reviewers have said they had it all set up in less than 1 minute. I was not so lucky. It is perhaps because I have a router with 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz and I am unable to access the router to turn off the 5Ghz. But I got there in the end.
I placed one camera quite a distance from the router and it connected to the WiFi no problem, so the wifi pick up seems to be good.
The mobile App allows you to set up Cloud Storage and Sharing. You can also install an SD card and record to the SD card. Alarm on motion detection has quite a few options including sensitivity and you can set up a schedule of when the alarm will be triggered for motion. You can send the captured picture or video via email or use FTP to transfer it. I did not see an option to manage SD card storage (E.G. delete after 30 days) but this may be because I did not install an SD card. However, if you use FTP you can use this to manage SD card file deletion.
You can use your own PVR as the camera provides a HTTP and an rtsp feed and very helpfully it is also ONVIF compliant. To access these settings you will need to use a PC based application. SV3C suggest you use HIP2P but there are others available and they will pick up the camera. The CamHipro will show you the IP address once the camera is connected so it is easy to find and then make adjustments to settings.
The picture quality of the cameras, in colour, seems very good. I have tested full colour image whist placing the camera in the dark and the colour image is very good. InfraRed is also available, of course.
For the price point these are very good cameras. There are a couple of things that could make them better.
1. The cameras are powered via a USB cable with a Type C connector to the supplied plug. These are of a similar design to many mobile phones. For an outside cable this is probably not best. The plug goes into a 3 pin socket and stands some 2” proud of the socket. If you happened to have a convenient outdoor socket (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outdoor-Waterproof-Weatherproof-Electrical-Switched/dp/B09TDJF6J1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=outdoor+socket&qid=1678701433&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1) you will not be able to close the cover and therefore it will not be waterproof. You might be able to change the sockets to one like this so that you do not need to use the supplied plug. (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lighting-Legends-Waterproof-Outdoor-Double/dp/B0BH54JZBZ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2AL393BLCX7FV&keywords=smart+twin+socket+with+usb+wifi&qid=1678701629&sprefix=smart+twin+socket+with+usb+wifi%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-6) These are also a WiFi socket which would allow you to On/Off the camera to reboot it, which could be useful if you have it installed up high.
2. As outdoor cameras you may want to install them high on a wall and/or away from the house. If you are doing this it would be useful to have some indicator (light) on the camera that shows you if you have a good enough wifi connection in the position you want to fix it, before you drill holes, etc. You could of course just get someone to look at the image via the app on a phone to confirm they are receiving live video, so not a show stopper.
Finally, the package includes rawl plugs, screws and a tool to push into the camera to reset it (which you have to do on first install). I only found this after I had set the cameras up. And, if this is your first time setting up a outdoor camera, get it all working inside the house before you install it outside.
SV3C PTZ camera UK review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2022
SV3C PTZ camera UK review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2022
Fantastic PTZ camera from SV3C.
The main unit is constructed from Sturdy plastic , the camera is more than suitable for outdoor usage .
Twin antenna for great WiFi reception , no ethernet port on this camera . WiFi reception is very strong though .
Always found SV3C cameras to have superb capture & picture quality .
Really like the AI human tracking which avoids endless notifications for example a bird flying past the camera .
The camera software is clever !
The camera has approximately 2 metres of power cable , at the end you’ll find a standard usb , which is plugged into the small form 3 pin UK USB plug . The power cable could be easily extended with a USB extender .
Provided also are the mounting bracket , plugs & screws to attach to masonry , or just use the screws to install onto timber .
Connecting the camera to camhipro was really quick & easy , follow the provided instructions step by step & the camera will be up & running within a few minutes.
Plenty of features available within the camhipro app to choose image quality , image capture , SD card recording , also cloud storage on this particular device . Etc .
Night vision is superb !
The motor inside the camera is of good quality, very quiet in operation.
Overall a great camera at a really good price point , the features for the price blow the competition away .
Very happy .
Auch ohne App im Heimnetzwerk zu verwenden (etwas technisch…)
Reviewed in Germany on September 20, 2023
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