Netvue Security Camera Outdoor, WiFi Outdoor Camera with 2-Way Audio, Home Security Cam with A.I. Motion Detection & Instant Alert, Cloud /SD Card Storage, Compatible with Alexa, IP66 Waterproof

As an existing Netvue Vigil camera user, I wanted to enhance video coverage around my house. I have been very pleased with the original Vigil camera, particularly the night vision but wanted higher resolution so I ordered the Vigil 2.First impressions were that the redesign was very clean and much more modern and the addition of an extra antenna looked promising.Setting up the camera was very easy using the app, as are all the Netvue family and the installation of the memory card was easy too.Mounting the camera was similar to the original camera although the adjustable arm was much simpler to use.The picture quality was noticeably better during the day and the night vision was much improved, due no doubt to the increase in IR lamps from 3 to 8.The video quality allows for much finer detail especially at night, and the 8 IR lamps give amazing coverage during pitch darkness.The zoom feature is also an improvement and allows close up examination of areas of interest.Overall, I love the new compact shape of the camera, the picture quality and the ease of installation.The one criticism I have of both cameras is the cable ends. Although fitted with waterproof caps, I am not sure how well these will cope with wet weather over the long term, and I have installed these cable ends inside a small weatherproof box to give added protection. Although the power lead is about 2 mtrs long, it could do with a 5 mtr cable to allow for fitting in more remote locations.In conclusion, this new camera is a great improvement on the original Vigil which itself is an amazing camera for the money. Netvue customer service is excellent should you need it and the app works really well. It integrates seamlessly with the Amazon Echo and Echo Show too!If you’re looking for a good quality exterior camera at a budget price, you won’t do any better than this and I would have no hesitation in recommending this to others.

After purchasing 4 of the vigil 1 cameras I decided to try the vigil 2 to get further coverage to the rear of my property. The installation couldn’t be easier.Download the app, temporarily plug the camera to a power supply, add new device within the app, scan the QR code on the device, add your WiFi password and you’re away after it connects to your internet.Then disconnect and fit the camera in the required position, connect it to a power supply and you’re done.I found I needed a 5.5 x 2.1mm 10 metre CCTV extension lead and a watertight external junction box. The lead is around £5 from Amazon and the plastic junction box is around £2 from Screwfix. You will also need a 128gb micro SD card if you opt out of the cloud storage.Once the cam is installed you have the option to be notified of movement (adjustable sensitivity)There is also a motion zone option that allows the user to mask areas from the movement sensor.With the SD card the user also has the option to search recordings for particular dates and times (dependent on micro SD card capacity).The cameras are great quality and the customer services are available and willing to resolve issues. (I had a question about the cloud service)All in all I found the quality of the build to be very robust.The only negative point I found was that if the camera loses connection to the router you will have to access the junction box to press a small reset button on one of the leads. This can be awkward if the camera isn’t particularly accessible once installed.

Good camera at a great price. Easy to set up and good at detecting motion.

I purchased this new Vigil 2 camera to take the place of an old cheap PTZ camera that keeps dropping its network connection.I already have one Netvue camera, the Vigil, that I have been very happy with so thought I would try this Vigil 2.On opening the camera comes with everything you need to install other than the tools, firstly you will need a Philips head screwdriver to remove the 4 screws and install a micro SD card, I had a 32gb one to hand but this camera will take up to a 128gb SD card for more recording room. As I use Netview's low cost cloud service I don't really need an SD card but it's nice to just have a backup.the camera is a good looking device with clean mouldings and good insulation from the weather, it had two aerials installed to give a better WiFi reception although my other Netvue camera has just one aerial I haven't really noticed a difference between them on the WiFi but if your router was some distance away and with a weaker signal then you might find the additional aerial a plus point.Setup is so very easy using the Netvue app' , you are guided through the installation and this is done in just a few minutes, I would suggest installing the camera to the app' before you fix the camera into place as you will need access to the QR code on the case of the camera. Once paired with the app' then fix it to the wall using the supplied plugs and screws, you will find that this will save you time.The power cable that comes with this is a good length and plenty long enough to go through the wall and to a nearby power socket. Once fixed into place the camera has a simple axis adjustment for aiming it to where you need your surveillance to be.The HD picture quality from this camera is amazing and at this price point can't be beaten. You can setup motion detection recording to save space on the SD card or have it record constantly, it will automatically overwrite the early recordings as the cards space runs out.The app' will show all of the Netvue cameras that you have on one screen so it's simple to watch live on any camera at the touch of a button on your phone.Simple setup, great picture and good value,Recommended.