SwitchBot Wireless Security Camera 2K, Waterproof Outdoor Camera with 10000mAh Battery Powered, Color Night Vision, AI Human/Pet Motion Detection, Alexa Compatible, 256GB Local & Cloud Dual Storage

The spotlight camera is great. Very easy to install and the app is easy to use. I would highly recommend this camera.

Great little camera, and love that it has the solar panel so I don’t need to worry about charging / hardwiring it and also means battery life should be infinite!Set-up is super simple, just a case of putting up the bracket and popping the camera into it.Only issue - and it probably won’t impact most people - is the lack of support for HomeAssistant and HomeKit, due to the encryption protocol it uses (please update this SwitchBot!!)Makes an excellent outdoor light when you’re putting the bins out if you change it to colour night vision mode, thanks to the motion detecting.

Easy to install works faster if wired in

I really like the design of this camera - it's like a small ball that clips into a bracket and allows you to adjust it to cover whatever area you need. The bracket holds the camera firmly, so I don't have any worries about high winds readjusting it's angle. Saying that, I would have liked a way of securing the camera in the bracket once you have set it how you want. At the moment someone could potentially just reach up and steal the camera (if it is in reach).The picture quality is excellent and can't be faulted (other than being much better at close and medium range.) Plus there are lots of different settings to explore such as the different night vision modes. It is easy to set up your motion detection zone, but I'd recommend you play around with the tilt and angel a bit to ensure it works the way it should. It also supports up to 256GB memory (if you don't want to use cloud storage) which is much more than I normally see, and means it can hold a real wealth of recordings. There is a good manual and the "SwitchBot" app works pretty well and is rather self-explanatory especially if you've used cameras like these before.Battery life has been excellent so far - three weeks and counting and I haven't yet had to recharge it. You could "in theory" buy a solar panel if you wanted to install this camera somewhere a bit less accessible. But I would have doubts about using one, as you might get water ingress where you plug the cable into the camera. But like I mentioned, the battery life seems better than average, so this shouldn't really be an issue.Overall, despite a few small issues such as securing the camera, it is really worth considering as a well-designed, good quality security option with long battery life

……. I’m really pleased with this security camera I haven’t put it outside though, I’m using it inside.One of the reasons I’m using it inside is because it actually looks really good - it doesn’t look out of place inside. I do need to get myself a white tripod though!We have pets and this camera is helping us keep an eye on the pets when we’re not thereIt was really easy to set up, very straightforward, didn’t take long at all.The app is easy to use tooI would absolutely order again, and I’m very happy to recommend

I actually have Swithbot devices already, three sets of curtain openers, the mini hub and three remotes, and I originally ordered this camera to add to my indoor infrastructure, but have since gifted the camera to my father who was having some problems he wanted a bit more security with.I already have a wide selection of cameras (Ring, Swann, some random pan/tilt cameras) so I've got a good idea on connectivity and image quality and this Switchbot camera stands up well here.As I have a tech mindset it was very easy to get the app setup, camera connected and go through the options with my dad to ensure it's got the right settings in place.The battery is huge so if he needs to move the camera to a different location then it'll last a good while, but for most of the time it's going to be plugged in.One of the most important features for a lot of people is going to be the local storage option. Since I have Ring, I know full well the problems (and benefits) of cloud storage - mainly the perpetual cost.If you're already in the Switchbot ecosystem then this is a good option, but, there are many many options out there and a lot of them are cheaper.

I was somewhat dubious to try this product, already having one (outdoor temperature sensor) Switchbot device that works when it wants to, and has a dreadful interface, but hoped this would be better. Thankfully it is. Construction-wise, this camera is decent, very rugged feeling, and was packaged fine, with the requisite charge cable, fixing accessories and instruction booklet (which is pretty decent).App loading not applicable, since I already have. Set-up was simple and easy, as well as intuitive. Firstly, Wi-Fi setting. The camera ‘saw’ my Mesh network, which I already use for SwitchBot, and connection was very quick without issue.Picture quality is sharp, clear, with excellent low light level performance, and a responsive iris to light change. Installation is simple and easy, but do be aware that the camera merely sits in the enveloping bracket meaning it can be swiped in a second!Overall, a good camera, being USB rechargeable (good capacity) means no need for an external power supply, and it’s easy to connect a small solar panel too. Good value. Decent, again intuitive, interface, good wi-fi range.I hope this has been helpful.