NETVUE Wireless Security Camera Outdoor, Rechargeable Battery Powered Surveillance Cameras for Home Security, Smart AI Detection, IP66 Waterproof, 2-Way Audio, 1080P Night Vision Cloud/SD Storage

I have three outdoor Netvue cameras, having two standard Vigils and one Pan & Tilt version. It was a labor of love that started with testing the first Vigil 4 years ago. I bought the initial one not sure if I was going to like the whole camera dealio-thing, or if I would think it was worth the effort in the end.I must say that 1st camera was a real eye-opening experience getting it up and running, and then working well with the app. Admittedly, I was a complete newb and after feeling really proud of myself getting over that initial hurdle... about a year later purchased my 2nd Vigil... then the Pan & Tilt a year after that. Each time, the set up and linking to the app was easier than the last model... but always, and I mean always... the performance of the camera itself was never an issue. The product was always super reliable, super-crisp video and decent audio/talk functionality.This last purchase was my first foray into the battery-only model, and I had a particular good use for it as I always wanted to have a tree-viewed angle of my property, but didn't want to deal with unwieldly and unsightly power cords.Well, as I stated, after 3 other Netvue camera installs, I was hoping this was going to be easy to get up and running. But since it was not a direct plug-in, and 25' up in a tree, I wasn't sure if it was going to pan out with the wifi link etc. in short order, or if I was going to have to make it a career.It turns out the interface to get this camera connected, and the SD card formatted was the simplest of any previous Netvue camera I've tried... it even talked to me when my wifi password was not correct (my mistake). I had that little gizmo up and running in 20 minutes and looking at video from the SD card immediately afterward on the app. The camera image (both day and night) are fantastic, just like all my other cameras... yet noticeably better than my very first Grandpa of a camera that's been out there in the 110+ heat of Phoenix weather for over 4 years now.I'm not sure how you can beat these little Netvues for the value... I've always purchased them on sort of sale or lightning deal, and the bang for the buck (especially once I figured out the sd card option worked for my particular application) is ridiculous in my opinion.My next test will me the solar power version/option model... which, living on Phoenix should be a no-brainer since clouds around these parts are about as scarce as snow days! :)

As an official tester of the NETVUE Wireless Security Camera Outdoor, Rechargeable Battery Powered Surveillance Cameras for Home Security, Smart AI Detection, IP66 Waterproof, 2-Way Audio, 1080P Night Vision Cloud/SD Storage (this item can also be checked on the Netvue.com site) which I purchased from Amazon.com, I will outline the experience I had:(1) unboxing:(2) activating the camera and Netvue App (which searched via my iPhone 12 Pro with latest IOS. Note I note this because initially I had difficulty finding and activating the NetVue (Outdoor) Vigil Plus Camera from the list provided in the App:(3) and testing the camera before locating it at the front door.I received the following items in the box with a message to “check the package to see if it's well or if any parts are missing. If so, please contact us”.[Photos of unboxing, day, night shots, with and without White Light]2. To activate the NetVue App (note that NetVuE end with an “e” because there simile apps ending in “VU” that do not work), first set up an account in the NetVue App which is fairly easy, just follow the instructions in the App.There is a small manual in the box but more detailed instructions are given in the App about every aspect of the camera and the App. I experienced a little glitch in activating the Vigil Plus Camera but was able to resolve the issue by phone and email: ios@netvue.com with NetVue support.3. Before installing the camera outside, I tested it. Since there is “No Cabling - it is equipped with a rechargeable battery that can last 8 months” … all I had to do is charge the battery with the supplied USB cable and follow the instructions in the App for adding a camera …. Click the + sign in the upper right hand corner then scroll down to “Outdoor Cameras” and click on “Vigil Plus” and then “Add New Camera” and follow the directions by answering the question that will get you through setting up your camera on your internet network, etc.After getting acquainted with and wealth of information that the App gives about the camera, it is a good idea to go the man menus available; below is a partial listing of the services supplied by camera and app:[Menus of Netvue App]I hope this gives good overview of this wireless, battery (I added a solar panel) operated Vigil Plus. I also added a 128GB Memory Card (for recording of events). I am very happy with its compatibility with Alexa which I had on a Vuebell Video Doorbell which worked very well when I said: “Show front door” …. Our present RCA doorbell on our new house does not have this feature and this is the reason for installing the Vigil Plus. For the price I think it is an excellent deal and perfect for a front door with its two-way audio capability.Reviewed by JZ

I have 3 other Netvue cameras (2 home cams, 1 orb mini) that I’ve had for a while. Even though they are not rated for outdoor use they are all permanently outside (covered) and they are all rock solid! So when the Vigil Plus came out I expected the same quality. However, this camera is outdoor-rated but I’m using it indoors. I attached a gorilla pod tripod to it so I could place it in areas where I want to keep track of pets using live viewing. The video quality is fantastic and it has all the features you’d expect except one major one—continuous recording. I love that about my other Netvue cams but then again they are plugged in to a power source. The Vigil Plus’ shining moment is its large battery. I presume they didn’t include this continuous recording feature because it would drain the battery too fast. It’s just not that kind of camera. This is a motion, security camera that you place in out of the way places where you may not have an electrical outlet handy like a tree, shed, etc. It’s a truly “wire-free” camera. On a technical note, I usually get an error pop-up when trying to access the live view for the first time but then it usually connects—a minor annoyance. There was one instance where it lost connection altogether and I had to restart it. Since then it has been ok. I have tested it indoors and my next phase is to test it outdoors, uncovered in a remote part of my yard. I hope the only biggest challenge is the WiFi reach! I’ll update this review at that time.