Review – I continue to test various homes Surveillance cameras See which ones work near my home to provide good video and respond to alerts. I also like to provide cloud-based storage and solar-powered cameras. Let’s take a look at this Vacos Cam IR-outdoor rechargeable battery/solar wireless IP security camera and see if it suits me.
What is it?
Vacos Cam IR-outdoor rechargeable battery/solar wireless network security camera is a rechargeable battery camera with 2-channel audio and passive infrared detection function. It is 1080p, waterproof, has night vision, and supports Alexa and Google Assistant. Storage options are local 16G eMMC and Cloud Storage.
What’s in the box
1 X Vacos Cam IR-Outdoor rechargeable battery/solar wireless network security camera
2 X brackets
1 X User Manual
1 X mounting screw bag
1 X 3.3 ft/1m USB power cord
1 x solar panel
Design and features
feature
Specification
Video resolution: 2MP (1920 X 1080)
Image Sensor: 1/2.9″ progressive scan CMOS
Video compression: H.264
Audio compression: PCM/G.726, two-way audio
lens: 2.8 mm
Field of view: 120°
Number of infrared LEDs: 2
Night vision distance: Up to 33 feet/10 meters
Built-in battery: 6700 mAh rechargeable battery
Audio input/output: Built-in microphone and speaker
mini. illumination: 0 Lux (infrared LED is on)
Day and night mode: IR-Cut can be disassembled and replaced automatically
Indicator light: Blue red
Passive infrared sensor: 8 meters (26 feet)
wireless network: 2.4 GHz WiFi (IEEE802.11b/g/n)
Wireless network security: WEP, WPA, WPA2
remote access: peer to peer
Storage: Built-in 16 GB eMMC
Cloud storage: Support free 7 days cloud storage
housing: ABS+PC
Operating power: DC 5V
Solar energy: support
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
Indoor and outdoor: Indoor and outdoor
Weatherproof rating: IP65
This camera is made of plastic and has a USB port and a speaker at the bottom. There is a rubber cover to keep the USB port from leaking.
Performance
After charging the camera for the first time, the next step is to download the Vacos Smart app and set up the camera. The process is very simple and only takes a few minutes to complete. After that, you can install the camera as needed, if you have a solar panel, you can also connect it. I requested and received the solar panels because I don’t want to climb up the ladder every few months to put the camera down to charge.
Here are some screenshots of the application:
This camera is very good at recognizing people’s movements and recording them immediately. It provides color video during the day and black and white video at night. In any case, the video is very clear and detailed.
Video shooting during the day:
Night video shooting:
(For reference only: the fence was installed during the test)
In general, this camera works well. The video and 2 channels of audio are very clear, and mobile notifications are very sensitive.
I really like that I can connect solar panels without worrying about charging. I do want the report in the app to be changed from battery power to solar power so that I can always confirm that the solar panel is connected.
what do I like
- Build quality
- Easy to install and set up
- Very good video quality
- Supported applications and options
- Solar panel charging capacity
What will i change
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- The power connection method should be changed from battery to solar to confirm solar connection
Final thoughts
First of all, I must honestly state that I did not expect Vacos Cam thermal imaging cameras to perform above average. I have to admit that I was wrong. This camera is easy to install and set up, provides excellent features, and most importantly, provides excellent video. The ability to add a solar panel means that even if it is a battery-powered camera, I can “set it and forget it”. well done! !
Price: 99.99 USD
Where to buy: Vacos website, Amazon
source: The sample for this review was provided by Vacos.
