I liked the first one so much I bought a second one. It runs on its own 4g network (no wifi needed) So for me its perfect because I dont have wifi, Im out in the country. (Or you can use wifi if you have it) The resolution is excellent, its shocking how good this technology is now for the price.
Ok so its plug and play, you just got to screw it to the wall. It includes screws and even a screwdriver lol. Download the app, and it walks you through a couple steps, do this, next, etc. It lets you point your phone at the qr code and it scans the side and it links up.
The app is easy to use, and sends notifications (if you want) Which I like because instantly I see a notification and clip on it, and it will show me whos coming up to my house or porch. Ill be at work and get the notification and see a delivery guy or whatever dropping off a package. Nobody will approach my property without me knowing it no matter where Im at, which I like.
Ok the technical details:
I prefer this setup because it has its OWN NETWORK and BATTERY BACKUP. It has a solar panel that charges the internal battery (or you can just use the included power cord).
The network: The pre installed sim card automatically connects to the strongest cell provider signal. Im out here in the Texas piney woods and it runs good. Ok it comes with free service for like a week I think. After that its $19 a month for UNLIMITED DATA. The first one I bought about 3 months ago so I can attest to yes, the $19 a month IS truly unlimited data. It's easy you just click a tab in the app to reload. (Or its cheaper like $15-$17 a month i think if you buy it 6 months or year of service at a time)
The cloud recording: Its like $8 a month (or cheaper if you buy a bulk plan) I use the cloud service rather than an SD card because I want the security of everything stored to the cloud. So: basically I have a SOLAR BATTERY BACKUP, MONITORING (through instant notifications in the app) MY OWN NETWORK immune to any wifi outages, and CLOUD STORAGE accessible 24/7, with this camera. All in for about $28 a month.
But if you use wifi and an sd card for your setup there's no monthly fee for anything, the app is free. Lastly, its actually 2 CAMERAS IN ONE. (See pics) The one one top is stationary, the globe on bottom rotates anywhere you want. Oh and its cool it moves with the controls in the app if you to change views. You can see I have it installed up in the corner of the porch the top camera towards the door and the bottom globe facing the yard to see the whole front. The night vision is super clear, and the microphone picks up good too. I can hear the cicadas outside lol.