Post and beam Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I bought a trail camera recently with a cellular capability. Partly as a security camera but initially just curious to know what wildlife is using our plot at night. But i wonder if i could utilise a standard 4g Sim to give me remote capability via a Pi. I am not Pi literate, the last thing i played with was Arduino a couple of years ago. I was trying to build a side real star tracker mount. Now my curiosity is awakened again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Yes https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266514324748 I use an old 4G phone as a hotspot, can reliably connect 5 devices to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I looked at something similar to use a camera I already had but I just needed something that worked with remote access, powered by solar, had alerts/notifications. After all it’s a site security camera so needs to work. I just installed the Reolink 4G camera which came as a pack with a solar panel. Has worked perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post and beam Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 (edited) I have just had a look at the Reolink site. That looks pretty good. How has the thing stood up to the weather ? Just seen more information: I notice that some models have a better IP weather rating than others. Edited March 12 by Post and beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2016 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I have a eufy, outdoor 4g site camera with solar panel. Battery life only 4 days when motion detect on. No timelapse. Would try reolink next time as some do timelapse. Had to craft a hood to stop droplets blocking lense. Charging very difficult onsite when freezing. Works grand otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 The Reolink works perfectly from the wee solar panel. You need to charge it up to 100% first then after that it’s fit and forget. In fact I’ve been surprised at how fit and forget it’s been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post and beam Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 I wish i had seen this before i bought my Trail camera last week. Reolink even do a Camo version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) The one I bought is white but it came with a camo cover. Reolink do refurbs as do Amazon for good discounts which is where I got mine. Edited March 13 by Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) 13 hours ago, Post and beam said: I have just had a look at the Reolink site. That looks pretty good. How has the thing stood up to the weather ? Just seen more information: I notice that some models have a better IP weather rating than others. Been fine so far. It’s in an exposed area so gets battered by the wind and rain. Picture quality is pretty good. I was a bit concerned that connecting to it remotely would be a bit hit or miss as the 4G signal is a bit variable. However it’s never been an issue. Edited March 13 by Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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