With the PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) function, you can zoom in on the area you want and rotate the camera vertically or horizontally. Finally, it is equipped with infrared LED lights so that image recording is possible in complete darkness.
Human Body Infrared Detection PIR
The Andowl security camera is digital (IP), connects to your network wirelessly via Wi-Fi, and is a Dome type. It has increased durability as the camera lens is housed within a dome. It features waterproof protection to operate in an outdoor environment without being affected by weather conditions.
Control via smartphone app
You can even control the camera and watch live the desired capture area through an app on your smartphone.
At a glance!
Resolution: 4K/2.0MP
Connection: WiFi (does not support 5Ghz), Ethernet
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11/b/g
Sensor: CMOS
Video Type: H.264
Zoom: 10x
Storage Medium: TF card up to 128GB (not included)
Features: mobile notification, auto tracking, motion detection, two-way communication,
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Very good image resolution both during the day and at night. The night vision function is very good at a distance of over 10 meters. It also has a LED light with white light that functions as a spotlight when it detects motion. The wide range of movement is very good, both horizontally and vertically, and the connection and installation with cable and Wi-Fi are very easy. The application is also very easy and functional. It has a port for a memory card up to 128GB U3 V30 A2. I got the Samsung one, it's very good in all aspects.
BUT!!! If you want to automatically record anything that happens at the moment it happens, you will have to pay for cloud storage. The memory card is only available if the application sends a motion notification, then you can access it live and press record. Then it will save to the memory card. It can only automatically save to the cloud. Every 24 hours it shows you what it captured in motion, but as soon as the 24 hours pass, it deletes the previous day. And unfortunately, you cannot connect it to an NVR recorder because it is locked. My recorder detects its IP on the network, but it cannot register it because it has a code that only unlocks with its own application. And because I already had an NVR recorder, I was disappointed when I realized that it couldn't automatically save to the memory card or connect to the recorder.
If you want it to automatically save to an NVR or memory card, choose either Vstarcam or Escam or another company. The camera should not have its own application.
Update: After 3 months of use, I have to say that it is ultimately a very good and functional PTZ camera. With the included application and memory card, you can record whenever you want. That means it can record when it detects motion. It can also differentiate between humans and you can choose to follow their path. But it loses something along the way. You can choose to turn on a light as a spotlight with motion. Very good function at a height of 25 meters. There is an option for scheduled recording for 24 hours, with specific days, etc. Or certain hours of the day. Or as soon as it detects motion. That's how I have it set up. You can also go to an older date and choose to save the video to your device. It has the option of HD/FHD quality. In FHD mode, with the 128GB card, it can record for about 6 to 8 months. The PTZ function is flawless!! As well as the zoom. I have already bought 3 more of the same for my vacation home. Just a note, I have a LAN connection.
Unfortunately, I came across a faulty camera.
It was purchased on 21/07, installed on 26/08 in the village, and I left for Athens.
The infrared lights do not work, nor do the white LEDs at night.
Darkness at night.
I am attaching photos taken at night and during the day.
I checked the settings of the application, but unfortunately, I couldn't find a solution.
If anyone has experienced the same issue or knows something, please help.
I will see what will happen with the return and I will come back..
The worst part is that I installed it in the village and I don't know when I will go to remove it to return it.
Inconvenience and expenses.
The camera is excellent, worth its money, I won't rewrite what others have pointed out, I will just add that for the camera to function smoothly, it needs stable and fast internet and at some point it may need a power supply, which I would recommend changing from the beginning if the camera is far away, so you don't have any hassle. When the power supply fails, it may also affect the memory card (even burn it), so keep that in mind. Also, for the clarity of the image, at around 35 meters you can distinguish faces, a little less at night.
I have had several of these for many years, and I have bought a similar model to this one. They are difficult, not so much to apply for installation, but in terms of durability in weather conditions. As for the installation on the recorder, I managed to do it, but on a Hikvision 32-channel and after a lot of searching, effort, and sweat, I found out that the username is admin and the password is 1 2 3 4 5 6. If it still doesn't output video even though it has been installed inside the NVR, you can lower the quality from the application. The truth is that as soon as something happens, like extreme weather conditions or a power outage from the electricity company, you have to delete them and reinstall them from scratch. So, you need to have the appetite to deal with it. However, if you want to go for something reliable, only go for expensive brands like Hikvision, Dahua, and others
The installation was very easy and I did it quickly myself, if you have a little bit of skill it's nothing. It has infrared and white LEDs for the night and through the application you can set what will turn on and when. The lens is 5mp and definitely not FHD, just average but it does the job. The application has several functions, alarm and recording on a microSD card when it detects motion, turning on the LEDs, siren, speaking through the microphone or listening from outside. The human detection function is useless! Anything that moves, even cars or moving branches, will send a false notification that it detected human presence, so I disabled it because it was sending notifications every 5 minutes. Some say it moves on its own, it's because they have the auto tracking function enabled, so it follows the movement. Other than that, for €46 it's fine and if it lasts over time, it will be a relatively good choice.
It took several attempts to connect with the application. It worked for a few days, disconnected on its own, and disappeared from the application. Given that I needed it for remote operation, it is now useless until I go back to the area and reinstall it.
One of the worst purchases I have made.. very difficult installation, does not connect easily, I changed routers and it was a complete hassle to connect it again... big mistake buying it
As an outdoor camera, it is normal to be exposed to weather conditions. Although protected by a shade, now with the heat, as soon as the temperature rises above 30-33 degrees, it stops working and starts making attempts to operate, resulting in the speaker notifying me every few minutes that it is ON and starting again from the beginning! And it informs everyone in the neighborhood along with me. I unplugged it and we all calmed down, me and the neighbors. The watermelon is a disappointment.
At first, everything was fine. It has an installation process like all others. It worked for a while and then started to not connect or say that it connected, and when you open the app, the camera is offline. I haven't been able to connect it after many attempts...
The camera is very good! It has fast response after recording an event in the application, 360° motion, clarity, sound recording, and the ability to speak. The only negative is that sometimes it disconnects on its own, maybe due to a lack of connection with the router, so I don't think it's a problem with the camera, but rather a connection issue.
It is the 4th rotating one that I buy, and I stayed with this one, for its price it is very good, with clear image day and night as long as it has a good signal. The only thing that bothered me is that it doesn't record all day on the memory card, only when it detects motion. What I liked the most is that you can hear clearly what is happening around, it has a very good microphone and speaker, comparing always with the previous ones I had, I think at this price there is nothing better.
Sends notifications with the slightest movement, even in low light. If someone has figured out how to continuously record to the SD card and not just when there is a notification, I would like them to tell me how. Otherwise, it has a very good image quality day and night.
Update: Almost 3 months later, it started constantly rebooting and each time it is offline. I returned it to the store and I am waiting for a replacement.
I have placed it in my country house... in an outdoor area, so I will see its durability over time.... The installation was easy and fast without any problems... The application could have been better, but it works quite well... For its price, it is good as long as it holds up...
I have it in a photovoltaic park for two years, exposed to sun, snow, rain, wind, and freezing temperatures, and it doesn't show any signs of damage. Its plastic parts have almost no wear and tear. It has passed the survivor test. And the image is as good as the first day. It's a great investment.
It is the first camera I have purchased and I had no idea how to install them. Fortunately, it was very easy, as well as connecting it to my phone. Now, whether the build quality is as good as it seems, only time will tell, but my first impressions are excellent! Also, what I like is that it has a very strong illumination when it detects motion in a dark area. Truly very powerful!
Barely deserving of the 4 stars, because its installation was very easy.. apart from that, the camera is not even 4K.. it's just FHD, with a switch from HD to Full HD. The resolution, however, is satisfactory to mediocre!
Quite good for its price. The image is very clear and connects to wifi immediately!! It just needs to be in good range, of course. The application works flawlessly.
Something more than a value for money product. I have had it for a month and I am really happy that I chose it and didn't spend 150€ on another camera. It does its job and more, good image quality day and night, functional application, with many settings for detection notifications, etc. I have connected it with an Ethernet cat5e cable to avoid any issues with wifi interruptions, and I have equipped it with a 128GB U3 V30 type microSD card. You will not regret it, believe me.
It is a very good choice. It has been functioning for a month and has not presented any problems.
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For the past month, it has been automatically restarting on its own, resulting in a loss of connection. I don't know what is causing this, but it shouldn't be doing this. I am concerned that even when it is not connected to the app, it still ages normally, etc. Could it be controlled from the depths of China, I wonder?