{"product_id":"solar-security-camera-3mp-wifi-4g-outdoor","title":"Solar Security Camera – 3MP WiFi or 4G Outdoor Surveillance Camera, Low Power Consumption, HD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSolar Security Camera – 3MP WiFi or 4G Outdoor Surveillance Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis solar security camera is a battery-powered outdoor camera with its own solar panel, finished in a grey bark-pattern camouflage. It records in 3MP, and the supplier offers it in two versions: one that connects over Wi-Fi and one that uses a 4G mobile network. The supplier's pictures show motion detection, infrared night vision and two-way audio. Easy Life Markets sells it as one set with the panel and fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of this kind of camera is that it needs no wiring. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solar_panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esolar panel\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the built-in battery topped up, so it can go on a gatepost, a barn, a tree at the end of a field or the wall of an outbuilding, well beyond the reach of a mains socket. The 4G version goes one step further and works where there is no Wi-Fi either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's packing list says one set. Its contents picture shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × camera with two antennas and mounting bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × solar panel with lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × power cable (USB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × tweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews, wall plugs and a hex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA memory card and a SIM card are not shown and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWi-Fi or 4G: Which Version?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi, 3MP.\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects to your own wireless network. The camera must be within range of the router or an access point. The supplier does not state the band. Outdoor cameras of this type normally use 2.4 GHz only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4G European version, 3MP.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes a SIM card and uses the mobile network, so it works where there is no Wi-Fi. You need a SIM with a data plan, which is not included, and mobile coverage at the spot where the camera will hang. Mobile networks use different frequency bands in different parts of the world, and this version is listed for European bands. Check with your network operator that it supports your network before you buy. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e if you want the band list from the supplier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3MP, shown as 2048 × 1536 in the supplier's picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in battery charged by the solar panel; USB power cable supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PIR motion detection, per the supplier's picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight vision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infrared, 4 IR LEDs, per the supplier's picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in microphone and speaker for two-way talk, per the supplier's picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e SD card or cloud storage, per the supplier's picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 × 200 × 200 mm, which looks like the packed size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera body:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 140 mm tall and 90 mm wide, from the supplier's drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 183 × 168 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePoints to Be Clear About\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier's table says black. Every photo shows a grey bark-pattern finish with a black panel. Expect what the photos show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather rating.\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier's pictures state IP66. That figure is not in the written specification and we have not seen a test report, so we pass it on as the supplier's claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated. The pictures show a built-in battery pack without a figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pictures show a phone app with live view, playback and pan controls. The app is not named in the listing. The manual in the box will give it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloud storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shown as an option. Cloud plans on cameras like this are usually a paid subscription from the app provider, separate from anything we sell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy PIR Detection Matters on a Solar Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA camera that records all day would flatten its battery in hours. Low-power cameras like this one sleep, and wake when the PIR sensor detects the heat of a person or an animal moving across its view. That is what makes solar power workable, and it has two consequences. There is a short delay between the movement and the start of the recording, and the camera is not a substitute for continuous recording. Mount it so that people walk across the view and not straight towards it, because PIR sensors pick up sideways movement best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSiting the Panel and the Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The panel needs several hours of direct sun a day. Face it towards the midday sun and tilt it. Shade from a branch for half the day can halve the charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal second.\u003c\/strong\u003e Before drilling, stand at the spot with your phone and check the Wi-Fi strength, or the mobile signal for the 4G version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two and a half to three metres keeps the camera out of easy reach while still showing faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge it fully\u003c\/strong\u003e with the USB cable before you mount it. A new battery that starts flat can take days to recover on solar alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the panel\u003c\/strong\u003e a few times a year. Dust and bird droppings cut the output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter, with short days and low sun, expect the battery to need an occasional top-up from the USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecording Responsibly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoint the camera at your own property. Rules on filming public paths, neighbours and employees vary from place to place, and two-way audio and sound recording are often covered by stricter rules than video. Check what applies where you live, and put up a notice if it is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of farms, smallholdings, yards, building sites, holiday homes and garages without mains power nearby, and anyone who wants a camera at a gate or driveway without running a cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it record continuously?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Cameras of this type record when motion is detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a memory card included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 4G version need Wi-Fi?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It needs a SIM card with data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a branded camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e No brand is named in the supplier's listing, and we make no brand claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the Solar Security Camera at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Wi-Fi or 4G version above. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/h88-4k-mini-action-camera-thumb-body-cam\"\u003eH88 4K mini action camera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2k-usb-webcam-ring-light\"\u003e2K USB webcam with ring light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/smart-ir-remote-control-tuya-wifi-infrared\"\u003eSmart IR remote control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cameras\"\u003ecameras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/smart-home\"\u003esmart home\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electronics\"\u003eelectronics\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/16997472\/1723632647978225664.jpg\" alt=\"Solar security camera in grey bark camouflage with solar panel and antennas\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/16997472\/1723632646833180672.jpg\" alt=\"Contents: camera, solar panel, manual, power cable, tweezers and screws\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/16997472\/1723632647592349696.jpg\" alt=\"Camera and panel dimensions\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"4G European Version 3MP \/ 4G \/ 3 Million","offer_id":46974006788257,"sku":"CJYD189489102BY","price":513.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"WIFI3MP \/ Wifi \/ 3 Million","offer_id":46974006821025,"sku":"CJYD189489101AZ","price":438.26,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/a12bf75f-5036-471f-9750-a9f67ae4930a_trans.jpg?v=1788651396","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/solar-security-camera-3mp-wifi-4g-outdoor","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}