EZVIZ Color Night Vison, WiFi Security Camera Outdoor/Outside, Home Security Cameras, Surveillance Camera, No Subscription with IP67 Waterproof, Motion Detection, Audio Pick-Up, Alexa/Google, 512 SD

I bought two of these security camera’s. The quality of the picture is amazing. Sound is great and so far working flawlessly. I love that I can use an sd card and not pay a yearly service fee! App is fantastic and user friendly as well. I have recommended this product to several neighbors, especially since we’ve had some shady characters hanging around.

This is a really nice camera for home use. The camera it's self works great, but the documentation could be improved. I recently wanted to incorporate the camera into my home security system and I couldn't figure out why non of the NVR software programs would pick up on the camera. Come to find out there is a verification code it needed. Everything I read was you could find it on the tag on the camera. My cameras are installed in the celling 12 ft up and my days on a ladder have passed. So I wrote support and they got back to me the next business day and told me where I could find the code in the app. Once I had the code everything went fawlessly. This is why I think they could do a better job on documentation.My other little complaint is that you have to use the app to arm and dearm the camera. It's a small issue but still kind of a pain.All in all though with those two small issues it is a great camera. Easy setup and the app works quite well. At first I got a lot of false alerts but once I set the area of detection i haven't gotten any, until the other night and 2 spiders were fighting with one another if front of the camera. Pretty funny!I would defiantly recommend the camera

I have not used this camera for long. I just got it set up, and it works. Good picture quality. The sound seemed not to work at first, but it seemed to fix itself. The sound now works. NOTE: the user must first go into the settings to enable the sound + video, which is not stated anywhere in the instructions.I also installed a 64GB micro memory card, just to see if I could record. Yes -- it now records, and is set to record only when motion is detected. You can switch between Live camera and previously-recorded video. You can view images anywhere along the timeline. BUT -- I do not see any means of fast-forwarding the saved video. Maybe there is a way to do this, but it is not obvious and there are no instructions.The camera seems to be very good. But, I have to say, the instructions are HORRIBLE. So, I can't, in good conscience, give a 5-star review to something that is so difficult to set up. I spent several hours trying to get it set up. I used a combination of Amazon Q&A for the product, and Google. Finally, I was so thrilled when it worked.Manufacturer's support: This is the first big big weak point. If there was good manufacturer support, including documentation, I would give this camera 5 stars. There is NO CHAT available on the website. You can submit a question via email or via filling out a form. But, from my experience, you will NOT receive any answer for several weeks. In my case, I asked how to get the sound working, and gave the settings that I had, etc. I DID NOT HEAR BACK FROM EZVIZ for about 4 weeks. By then, the issue had resolved itself.The lack of documentation is the 2nd (and most important) big weak-point of this product. Unfortunate -- because the company could easily prepare the documentation for their software. In my search for documentation, I came across a useful youtube review from a British guy. Just google "video review of EZVIZ C3N". This is a fairly comprehensive review - including reviews of the cell phone app and the pc app, etc. He points out the complete lack of documentation, and the frustration that this brings. I had thought that I was the only one! He points out that the pc app is much better than the cell phone app and recommends the pc app as the primary control. The two apps have different settings and are not consistent between the two apps. This is another big failure for this product. But, it is something that the manufacturer can easily fix.FYI: I did not intend to use this camera with my cell phone. I just wanted it to connect to my laptop pc. I wanted to use the camera for monitoring a bird nest (Eastern phoebes) next year and I did not want to have to change batteries in the camera when the camera is only 6 " away from the active nest.Here are the pitfalls that I encountered with setup:1) No info in the instructions re: simple connection to a pc (via ethernet or via WIFI). In fact, the description on Amazon would make you think that this camera only works with a cell phone.2) I relied on info in the Amazon Q&A that said to go to the EZVIZ website and download the pc software. This worked. The download takes a while, and it was not clear to me that it was being downloaded. (My Windows 10 Firefox screen has recently changed how it shows what is going on with downloads. It now shows a little circle with a 1/4 section lit up, showing download in progress. Never saw this before.) It is NOT necessary to use a QR reader on a cell phone to set up the camera. You would never know this from the instructions included with the camera.3) The setup kept asking me for a "Device Verification Code" . There is NO MENTION of this in the instruction manual. I couldn't go any farther in the setup without inputting the correct verification code. Google suggested that there was a default user name of admin. That didn't work. It also said there was a default PW of 12345. That didn't work. The PW and user name that I had already created during setup didn't work. Next, I looked at a Youtube video. It was not very clear, but it seemed to show the base of the camera with its QR code and some other info. It was difficult to read (due to poor imaging), but it did seem to show a "Verification Code". So, I looked on my camera base, and found the label. The printing is VERY TINY. The label has a QR code but also has other info (serial #, etc). The printing is so tiny, that I had to use a magnifying glass to read it. Anyway: the device verification code is located on that label, and I got the software to register my camera. Finally!4) I set up the camera at first using a direct ethernet connection. I got video on my pc. This proved it was working.5) But WIFI would not work. I spent another hour trying to look at my interface and see where I could set controls, etc. After simply fooling around with the menu for awhile, I found a section that had WIFI info. So, I clicked the Search button in that section, and clicked on my WIFI signal that it found. It fills in stuff automatically, then you hit Apply. There is no info about this in the instructions.6) I logged out, then logged back in to the program. This time, it automatically found my camera, and was using WIFI.7) So, it took me awhile, and it would have been so much easier if EZVIZ had provided instructions.8) Installing the micro memory card was easy -- but, the "slot" is extremely small and the card goes in very loosely. It is deceptive, and you are not sure that it is inserted properly until you try it out. You must use the software program to format the card. Then you must set the motion parameters, etc -- none of which are explained. It is all trial by error.

I connected these cameras all over, front yard, back yard, garage, and it makes me feel good i can watch live and access videos from the EZVIZ cloud.

Worked as intended

I recently purchased the EZVIZ Color Night Vision Security Camera for my home, and I had a mixed experience with it. Here’s my detailed review:Features & My ExperienceHigh-Definition Surveillance Day and Night:-Claim: 1080p resolution with two built-in spotlights for clear daytime images and color night vision.-Reality: The daytime footage is decent, and the color night vision works fairly well in low-light conditions. However, the image quality was not as sharp as I expected, especially when compared to other cameras in this price range. While the built-in spotlights help, they don’t completely eliminate some minor graininess at night.Advanced Night Vision:-Claim: Offers color night vision up to 15 meters and infrared black-and-white vision up to 30 meters.-Reality: The night vision is functional, but I noticed it falls short of the 30 meters in black-and-white mode. It covers a reasonable distance, but not as much as advertised. The color night vision is good up to around 10 meters, after which it starts losing clarity.Intelligent Alerts with AI-Powered Detection:-Claim: AI algorithms to distinguish people from environmental triggers, reducing false alerts.-Reality: This feature does work quite well in reducing false alarms from wind or animals. However, I found that the motion detection is slightly delayed at times, meaning it doesn’t always capture the movement as soon as it happens.Rugged All-Weather Reliability (IP67 Rating):-Claim: IP67 waterproof rating, built to withstand harsh weather conditions.-Reality: Unfortunately, one of the cameras seemed compromised after just a week of installation, despite being placed in a shaded area and not exposed to any heavy rain. This was disappointing as I expected a higher durability given its IP67 rating.Sleek Design with Strong Connectivity:-Claim: Dual antennas for stable Wi-Fi and easy integration with Alexa and Google Assistant.-Reality: The design is sleek and compact, fitting well under eaves. The Wi-Fi connection is generally strong, but I did experience occasional connectivity issues, where the camera would briefly go offline. Its integration with Google Assistant and Alexa worked well, adding convenience to its overall use.Final ThoughtsOverall, I have mixed feelings about the EZVIZ Color Night Vision Camera. While one of the units performed adequately, the other camera showed signs of issues soon after installation. The image quality is decent but not as great as advertised, and the night vision, though functional, lacks the full range promised. Given the price, I believe there are better options available that offer more consistent performance. For now, I’d recommend looking at other alternatives in the same range before making a decision.