4G solar security camera System Wireless LTE cctv solar camera PIR Motion Detection 2-Way Audio Built-in Battery 10400mAh 2K Infrared Night Vision 20m/65.6ft US Version
SKU: KF50.0009AUS
three modes are offered here: an infrared mode, a color mode and an alarm mode. ► Brand manufacturers are making it increasingly difficult for other camera manufacturers to establish themselves successfully. In order to be able to counter this, the scope of services and the price must be right. Can you expect a good outdoor-capable camera for currently around €160, which instead of Full HD (1,080p) offers 2K, a light with infrared and alarm, two-way audio and a horizontal rotation range of 355° and 120° vertically ? Yes, you can, because I haven't found any real vulnerabilities so far. So if you can do without 4K, you can buy a good device at an attractive price, which tends to cost more from other manufacturers and also offers flawless workmanship and good optics. ►► In short: attractive appearance, flawless workmanship, power connection required(!), sharp photos/videos, spotlight, two-way audio and with direct recording option (micro SD card), optional cloud storage, thanks to the motor. Control 360° monitoring possible. This ensures good comfort overall. ► There are many good reasons for a camera surveillance system, which is why I have been using various cameras indoors and outdoors for years. The K&F surveillance camera is specially designed for outdoors. My previous cameras are used to monitor pets, but of course I also want to know what happens in my/our absence. For many parents in the home, this is certainly a key reason to buy a surveillance camera. I really don't want to think about burglars... ► Installation: The instructions are very helpful and should be able to fix any problems. Within this, the connection of the camera succeeds quite quickly and you can then get started immediately. Here you can set a few things and call up recordings. First you have to agree to the terms of use and data protection guidelines in the German-language app and then register (e-mail, password). After this procedure you also have access to the data in the camera (card) and other settings ("Settings"). You also have access to your camera on the go. You are guided within the well-structured and so far stable app, so that the cameras can then be called up separately. On a smartphone/tablet, the whole thing with images/videos looks pretty decent, although you can make appropriate changes to the settings. Fiddle around a bit to try some things, e.g. B. when creating scenes, routines / schedules, within which the camera should be "sharp", or when the light should be switched on. ► What the cameras can do - Requirements for good reception Based on my previous experiences with other cameras of this or a similar type, I was not disappointed here either, although I prefer operation via LAN cable, at least indoors, for fundamental reasons. The respective image from the surveillance camera is detailed and sharp during the day. If you zoom in (digitally), this is more or less at the expense of the sharpness, despite 2K, because there is no optical zoom. In night vision mode and tending to low light and in the dark, the image is still satisfactory and not faint and blurry. Then black and white without light, but ok. If, on the other hand, the spotlight is activated, you have color and more details even in the dark. This is a certain added value and may also serve as a deterrent, whereby the infrared mode detects movements and then activates the light, while the alarm mode lives up to its name... ;-) The area to be monitored regularly should be narrowed down as precisely as possible in advance , so that the camera despite motor. Control does not need to be panned in the main viewing area. Not to forget the important remote access: this worked quite well in the test, as long as you are not stuck in a dead spot, you will (hopefully) be notified in good time if something happens. ► A battery was not installed here, which limits the flexibility in a certain way. A protected (!) power connection (possibly with an extension cable) must therefore be available. But this also has the advantage that the camera can be used more frequently without the battery (with or without solar) dying too quickly... ► What else is important? You have to do without an optical zoom here. However, that is not to be expected in this price range and is also not standard. But there is also a solid two-way audio (intercom function). All in all, a nice performance package. ► Keyword data/theft: If the camera accidentally falls into the wrong hands, the data recorded on the micro SD card will fall into the wrong hands. An occasional data backup (PC or similar) can't do any harm anyway, although the question is what third parties want to do with the recordings... (unless thieves break in and cover up tracks...). The cloud service is therefore not absolutely necessary here. ►►► Conclusion: Overall, the camera makes a good impression in terms of equipment and also visually. Ensure the best possible reception, because there are many sources of interference lurking in the 2.4 GHz network, which can have an unfavorable effect. If that works, you get a smooth, sharp picture during the day, with a limited wide angle, but also motor. Steering. The resolution in the dark is also good using the spotlight, although a number of details can also be made out at a distance in addition to the color view. Note: Alarms ("warning notifications") via motion detection/sounds are possible, ok for my purposes and therefore usable. Remote access also works, which means extra security on the go. Nevertheless, if there are any problems (too many/too few alarms), you should generally tinker a little and avoid moving backgrounds or background noise as much as possible. Despite the lack of long-term experience, there are also four stars from a price point of view because I like the scope of services.
05/05/2023
The camera must be located so that the 2.4GHz WiFi signal is good. I installed a heavy-duty micro SD card in the camera for storage. The camera records to this SD card, or if you pay for a subscription the video is stored in the cloud (in addition to or instead of local storage I assume). When the camera is activated, it records all the time. The app has many settings to customize how it works, e.g. B. Setting notifications, notification triggers (sound or motion) and motion detection in a preset region. Recorded footage can be viewed using the app and copied to the mobile phone running the app. You can zoom into the video via the app. The quality of the video and sound quality day and night is amazing. Video is time and date stamped. Motion tracking is very good. The sensitivity of the motion detection can be adjusted. The camera view can also be controlled from the app, even with preset views. The camera's live feed can be viewed - good smooth video too. The initial pairing of the camera with the app can be a bit frustrating, but follow the instructions correctly and you'll be fine. I would recommend this camera to everyone.
04/05/2023
AFTER TRYING MORE EXPENSIVE CAMERAS, I FOUND THAT SOME EITHER HAD A CONFUSING APP OR NEEDED A SUBSCRIPTION TO SAVE VIDEO CONTENT. NOT WITH THIS CAMERA — YOU CAN CHOOSE CLOUD OR INSTALL YOUR OWN MICRO SD CARD FOR VIDEO FILES THAT WILL BE SAVED AS 5 MINUTE CLIPS IN MP4, TIME AND DATE STAMPED SO THEY TRANSFER EASILY TO YOUR MAC/PC AND BROWSE THE FOOTAGE IN REAL TIME INSTEAD OF STREAMING (THIS CAN BE TIDY IF THE INTERNET CONNECTION IS POOR). WATCHING FILM MATERIAL AT HOME OR IN ANOTHER COUNTRY FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE IS EASY AND THE APP ALLOWS MULTIPLE CAMERAS OF THE SAME BRAND/DIFFERENT MODELS. THE PTZ ROTATION MECHANISM SEEMS TO BE ROBUST AFTER 8 MONTHS. IMAGE QUALITY IS GOOD WITH NIGHT INFRARED OR COLOR NIGHT MODE OPTIONS VIA THE BUILT-IN LED AND COMES WITH CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS, ALL RELEVANT BRACKETS, SCREWS AND A POWER PLUG. IF YOU MOUNT IT OUTDOORS AND YOUR POWER SUPPLY IS FAR AWAY, THE CABLE COULD BE CONSIDERED SLIGHTLY SHORT BUT I AM SURE THERE ARE WAYS TO EXTEND THE CABLE. THE CABLE IS PERMANENTLY CONNECTED TO THE DEVICE. REMEMBER THIS IF CURRENT RANGE IS A PROBLEM. I STILL HAVE TO TRY THE CAMERA OUTSIDE... TBC. FINALLY, THE FREE APP THAT'S INCLUDED: YOU CAN OPEN THE APP WITHOUT WHATEVER ADS HAMMED BEFORE USING ANY OF ITS FEATURES. HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY!.. I HAVE 6 SECURITY CAMERAS OF THIS BRAND USING THE SAME APP SO I CAN SWIP BETWEEN ALL THE CAMERAS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. ADDITIONAL CAMERA INFORMATION CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST IF NECESSARY.
03/05/2023
For the price this is a great kit, easy install, good picture quality, motion detection is brilliant, the camera will follow you as you move through the area, also has the function to send notifications when something is detected and around that To top it off, it has two-way audio so you can yell at any unwanted guest, while it lasts it's a decent bit of kit. The only thing I don't like is that the movement is inverted, the setting hasn't been corrected yet, but I would definitely recommend it.
02/05/2023
had a few cameras and they failed, but this one meets all my needs. The auto tracker is brilliant as it follows you and to me that's a huge deterrent to snoopy people. It also has 3 headlights that light up at night, so even better. High quality images and works great with my phone app while on the go. The camera produced CCTV images within 15 m after being connected to the mains. We recommend. Update, had a few glitches with the app but the support is fantastic. I contacted them via email and had a great experience with them. A new update fixed my problem.
01/05/2023
The camera can be used day and night. The assembly is done quite easily and quickly. A German manual is also included. Transmission to the cell phone works well and only slightly delayed. Despite the high price, our expectations were met
29/04/2023
Very good value for money, easy to set up, lots of features that work great. Perfect to protect my house.
28/04/2023
Great outdoor surveillance camera for this price a real bargain and the picture quality is also good. Commissioning went well, the app is also understandable.
27/04/2023
In the test, this camera has so far convinced me very much. The application is very easy to use, actually almost self-explanatory. The description on the packaging or the instructions for use is easy to understand if you need help. Overall, you get really reasonable quality at a good price here. The image from the camera is clear and clear and the app is easy to use. This article convinced me and I would buy it at any time.
26/04/2023
Great picture and good connection with the app! Arrived well packaged. Great design. The connection with the app works without any problems and the camera is recognized quickly. The installation is really easy and self-explanatory, you don't need much previous knowledge. Convinced and I can heartily recommend it.
25/04/2023