CPVAN Outdoor Security Camera Wireless with Solar Panel, 1080P HD CCTV Camera, Rechargeable Battery Powered, Color Night Vision with Spotlight, AI PIR Motion Detection, Activity Zone, IP65 Waterproof.

Excellent solar powered camera
This is my third camera from CP Van and is the best. Just as easy to install and operate as the others but the little solar panel does a great job at keeping the battery fully topped up without having to take it down and plug it in. This camera has been up since October and I haven’t had to touch it. The image quality is great, even at night, and it captures everything. I thoroughly recommend it.

Brilliant battery and solar camera!
Brilliant battery and solar powered camera. The unit is very stylish and discreet and could be used anywhere. The camera and mounts feels very sturdy and are a lot more competitive than many other competitors.
The process to install and setup was really easy, plugged the camera in and it started charging, connect to the app and inserted a memory card. The picture quality is excellent for the price and the waterproof cover at the bottom helps keep all the components dry.

Brilliant camera
Great camera very good quality pictures
Outstanding night vision
Easy to set up and install 10/10

Great item
Only just purchased but must say it’s easy to install with clear instructions. The App could be better but it’s doing it’s job. Feeling confident this products a good buy and hopefully it will prove worthwhile.

We’ve been having big fun with this well made camera.
Hi. There are approximately 200 acres of undeveloped woods behind my house and my family has been using this Cpvan camera to see what types of critters emerge from the woods to explore our backyard at night. I’ve had the camera installed, and operational, for a little over a month now and it has been both educational (deer and foxes – yes; a reclusive fisher cat – not yet) and a lot of fun to use. Here’s a quick overview of what else I’ve learned about it.
– The camera, the solar panel and it’s connecting cable, and the (2) gimbaled mounts have all been carefully made. I have not discovered manufacturing flaws in any components I received and they all have worked the way they are meant to.
– After installing the app onto my iPad (I’ll get back to this in a bit) I charged the camera’s battery before using it, as the instructions recommended. It’s a simple process and took a much shorter amount of time to accomplish than the instruction booklet predicted. When I first set the camera up outside, I experimented with its positioning over the course of a week and was both surprised, and pleased, by how little the battery drained over this period. The camera is now connected to the solar panel and the battery indicator rarely dips below “almost full”;
– I pulled down the Cpvan app from the Apple “App store” installed onto my 2021 iPad Pro without problem. The app is a fairly bare bones affair that allows some, but not a lot, of customization. During the setup process, there are pop-ups with the expected invitations to subscribe to the company’s cloud services. While I may consider that cloud option at some point, the local storage configuration I am using is working well for now. As part of its setup, I inserted a new, inexpensive, Samsung EVO Select 64GB/130 MB/s microSDXC card into the camera and it has been working great; and, finally
– While, there is a learning curve associated with using this camera and it’s app, it is not especially steep. I have, however, experienced a few unexplained hangups with the app that has forced me to reboot my tablet to make the app function again. This app freeze-up has happened 2-3 times in the past five weeks so it’s something that I’m keeping an eye on.

The takeaway This Cpvan camera system has been a great deal of fun and I’m glad that we have it. While my family is using it solely as a “nighttime backyard critter-cam” it clearly is adaptable for many other uses. The camera, its solar panel and rechargeable battery all work well together and the battery’s storage capacity is exceptionally good. In short I believe that this solar powered system is a solid value for the money* and it is one that is easy to recommend.

Note! – As I write this review (in early January 2022) there is a 20% off coupon for this camera system on its Amazon webpage. And, with that, a good deal on a solid system becomes even better! Have fu

Peace of Mind with This Beauty
This security camera came in time. Our CPVAN home alarm system went off one night and we couldn’t figure out what’s happened. The camera has been installed, the angel of this security camera is wide which capture a better view of the street, what is approaching from the corner of each of the house , etc.
It’s easy to install, rechargeable battery by solar panel makes it so environmental friendly, and spotlight night vision is clear to see what’s been captured at night. The AI PIR motion maybe is too sensitive, we put it at low setting but it caught everything, sometimes, we don’t see anything on the camera, but, I guess it’s better safe than sorry! RIGHT!

No Cloud Storage Plan Necessary
Update: Stop if you plan on placing this camera in a high-traffic area. The solar panel cannot charge the camera if the camera is positioned in an area that has high-traffic activity and/or is generally a busy area. I have had many email exchanges with the seller, who was most accommodating and gracious, about the lack of charging capability of the solar panel in the area where I positioned the camera. Here is the gist of the problem I occurred as stated by the seller’s representative:

“Our technicians detect that your camera’s PIR (a sensor to detect motion) is adjusted to a low sensitivity. The duration of a video is 20 seconds. But the PIR has been triggered more than 600 times in 24 hours. Our camera is dormant when it is not working, so it consumes very little power, and the solar panel can sustain normal power usage in home use. But now it is always working, making its power consumption greater than its charging efficiency. Please try to adjust the angle of the camera so that its detection range does not include the main lane. Maybe you have adjusted the angle and there is a delay in the data we get.”

And in one of my final exchanges with the seller’s representative, he stated the follow:

“Based on your feedback, we have made some adjustments to the description of the camera. It is true that our products cannot meet the needs of all customers, so we should introduce our products correctly to our customers, including their functions and usage requirements. If some customers buy our products by mistake, it is both a waste of their money and a regret for us.”

I still rate the camera 5because the quality of resolution is exceptional and the camera is worth the purchase; just be cognizant of placement of camera.

I’m like a kid with a new toy. This is my first Smart Battery Video Camera (CPVAN) and I couldn’t be happier. The best features for me are the rechargeable battery by solar panel and the wireless connectivity; for the obvious reason that no electrician or wiring costs were incurred to install this unit. A helpful User Guide, in readable font size, was included and provided step by step instructions.

To download the corresponding VicoHome App, I was only required to scan, into my iPhone, the QR code conveniently located in the User Guide, and then follow the user-friendly prompts. Connectivity to my wifi was automatic after the insertion of my network’s password into the App. Another plus was the two-way audio capability that allows me to speak and hear the activity immediately outside my house.

The most desirable feature, however, is that I don’t have to purchase a Cloud Storage Plan, although a plan is available for purchase on the App, because the unit has a slot for a SD card – which I promptly inserted (not included), and seamlessly formatted under the Advanced Settings in the App.

Assembly of the units’ threaded brackets were trouble-free and screws for the placement of brackets were included. The hardest part was getting those screws into my aluminum siding, but I enlisted my nephew for that purpose.

Once installed, the resolution of the camera, both in the day and at night, were crystal clear, and the distance covered was as advertised. If you are simply looking to cover an area on your property, without fancy bells and whistles, I highly recommend this unit. Camera and components were also packaged well and delivered when expected.

Attention: 5G Wifi is NOT supported for this device; only 2.4GHz is supported.

Update: On day two, the camera discounted from the wifi. After reviewing the FAQs on the App, I removed the camera from its post, then scanned the QR code that was located on the camera into the App, followed the remaining instructions, which prompted the camera to go back online. However, I did notice that the battery indicator on the camera read almost non-existent, and I am using the included solar panel to keep the battery charged. Have not been able to solve that problem, yet (maybe lack of sun rays), but I’ll update when and if I do.

Brillia
Can not fault this camera it’s great for the price.

Another great camera, image quality, function and value.
Great bit of kit for the price point. This is my second camera of this brand, the first is a higher price which I’ve also reviewed. This one’s a lower price due to simplified bracket options and slightly lower battery capacity, its a smaller case too but this makes it more discrete! See images….the camera quality isn’t compromised as you can see from the images. I got this extra camera as I had a blind spot on my system but didn’t want to pay lots of money to cover it, it’s just the trick. I installed and linked up to the VicoHome app in minutes, leave to charge and your away. Images are crystal clear, voice and siren work well. The apps pretty good too if you buy more than one of these. If you want a good secure camera at a great price then go for this. I’ll update as needed if needed or things change with its performace. Happy buyer who recommends!