3g/4g Security Camera - Recommendation

LSharedSugar on 20/01/2018 - 09:16
Last edited 20/01/2018 - 09:18

Hi All

I am looking for a battery powered security camera that sends images or video via 3g/4g when motion is detected. I bought an HC-700g hunting camera with a solar panel, but I was never able to make it actually send the pictures or videos it captures. I see there are many alternatives, but I don't know which are best.

I also considered getting a WiFi security camera, a wireless hotspot, a battery and a solar panel, but that seems awkward.

Ideally it would require no/minimal interactions after setup and be able to send a notification to a handful of people when there is motion detected. There is no electricity so solar would be nice.

Thanks

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • whooah1979 on 20/01/2018 - 09:29
    +1

    WiFi security camera, a wireless hotspot, a battery and a solar panel

    The hotspot and the battery have to be ip rated or installed under cover.

    • SharedSugar on 20/01/2018 - 09:35

      Thanks
      I don't really like my diy project, but it could be fun. Maybe, I could put the bits into a hard plastic container if it comes to that.

  • elf888 on 24/01/2018 - 15:56
    +1

    Why not install the Alfred App with your old phone and solar powerbank?
    It works for me when i was on holiday. it push to my phone with any motion detected.

    • SharedSugar on 27/05/2018 - 06:56

      It's a good idea, but I wouldn't trust my old phone outdoors. And I know I actually want to see somethings and my old phones camera is terrible at a distance.

  • JackMayyam on 22/03/2018 - 22:00

    You might want to check those wireless cams with motion sensor. They send you a notification as soon as it picks up motion. All sorts of motions though, including the ones from pets. Ours used to pick up motion from our dog and I get a notif about it like 5x a day. But overall, the surveillance and resolution is good.

    • SharedSugar on 23/03/2018 - 15:10

      I looked through, but I couldn't see that any of these offer 3g or 4g service.

  • pliukit on 27/05/2018 - 00:45
    +2

    Not sure if you have solved your issue, but you might want to chekc out Reolink Go 4G LTE cam. https://reolink.com/product/reolink-go/

    • SharedSugar on 27/05/2018 - 06:54

      Thanks this is exactly what I am looking for. I will look into Indiegogo a little and the postage to Australia.

  • raytriplej on 30/05/2018 - 23:30
    +1

    Or consider the Arlo Go

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/netgear/netgear-arlo-go-mobile-hd-…

    https://www.telstra.com.au/broadband/mobile-broadband/arlo-g…

    I am considering ordering through Telstra (using pooled Telstra data) but undecided at this point.

    I just wish the camera had wifi as well as 4G

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