I have 4 of the cameras around and inside my home. They are working great and although my area is wooded, they have stayed charged. I didn't sign up for the cloud so I don't know if that would affect the charge. One camera is inside my home, near a window and that is plenty to keep it charged. I am 74, not the most computer/internet literate person, but I was able to download and install the software. Yes, I would purchase these in the future. Only downside for me is the static/fixed angle camera, it needs to be able to look slightly more down.