FOSCAM4MP WiFi PTZ Outdoor Camera, 18X Optical Zoom with Auto Tracking, 2.4/5GHz WiFi Camera for Home Security, Person/Vehicle/Animal Detection, 656ft Night Vision, 350°Pan 90°Tilt, Two-Way Audio

I recently purchased the FOSCAM 4MP WiFi PTZ Outdoor Camera, and I'm quite impressed with its features and performance. Here's my detailed review:Pros:Excellent Video Quality: The 4MP resolution delivers crystal-clear images, both during the day and at night. The 18X optical zoom is a standout feature, allowing me to zoom in on distant objects without losing clarity.PTZ Functionality: The 350° pan and 90° tilt provide extensive coverage, and the auto-tracking feature is very useful for following moving objects.Dual-Band WiFi: The support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi bands ensures a stable and reliable connection.Smart Detection: The person/vehicle/animal detection is accurate and helps to minimize false alarms.Night Vision: The 656ft night vision range is impressive, providing clear images even in complete darkness.Two-Way Audio: The two-way audio feature works well, allowing me to communicate with visitors or deter unwanted intruders.Easy Setup: The camera was relatively easy to set up, and the Foscam app is user-friendly.Cons:Price: This is a higher-end camera, so it's a bit of an investment. However, the features justify the cost.Learning Curve: While setup is easy, mastering all the features and settings may take some time.Overall:I highly recommend the FOSCAM 4MP WiFi PTZ Outdoor Camera to anyone looking for a high-quality, feature-rich security camera. The video quality, PTZ functionality, smart detection, and robust build quality make it an excellent choice for home or business security. While it's a bit pricey, the performance and features are well worth the investment.

The media could not be loaded. Very happy with this security camera! Setup was very easy on the Foscam app and I installed an SD card that saves all of the recordings on device. Through the app, it is very easy to watch and download these recordings off the SD card. The pros and cons:Pros:- No subscription required. If you want to use Foscam's cloud service, you need to pay a subscription, but for most functions it's a one payment deal.- Sturdy metal frame! This is a relatively heavy camera and needs to be bolted well to a wall- Looks professional and clean- Camera pan/tilt function is very responsive and allows me to see 360 deg around, straight ahead, and straight down (obviously not up)- The video is very crisp and has low latency. I was surprised about how clear the video is, even in low light mode- The zoom is really powerful! I was afraid it was going to be a digital zoom by just cropping the video feed but it is a mechanical zoom that ensures the video is clear even at 18x. I can make out text even at maximum zoom- I love the manual focus adjustment setting. Auto focus works well, but I love that I can manually change the focus of the camera if I need to.- It's great to have both Wifi and Ethernet options! Also comes with a water resistant ethernet cord/port cover- Speaker is loud and clear- Has an ONVIF mode for 3rd party video feed integration (I will be integrating into Home Assistant soon!)- The human detection works well. The camera starts recording when a human is detected and saves the videos on the SD card.Cons:- The power cord is a bit shorter than I'd like. When connected, the power cord from the base of the camera mount to the outlet is around 95 inches (7.9 ft). I'd prefer this to be closer to 15 or 20 ft when in an outdoor setting, but an extension cord works too.- The box says "works with Google Home" but I was unable to stream video on my Google Home app. This is not a big deal for me; the Foscam app works fine.Overall, this camera does everything I need and more. Very happy with it.

I have picked Foscam as my security camera of choice going back to the FI8910 days. Foscam is always improving the specs, reliability and versatility of their cameras. I mostly like them because they are easy to use.My old Foscam FI9828P V2 Outdoor PTZ camera still worked great but it recently reached EOL (end-of-life). EOL means no more firmware security updates and that means time for a new security camera. I decided on the brand new Foscam SD4H after an exhaustive search. Most security companies now offer outdoor cameras but none offer Pan and Tilt. The PTZ feature is essential for me, both for indoor and outdoor security cameras.I was able to mount the new camera in the exact same location as the old camera, even though the SD4H is larger and heavier than the FI9828P. My exterior walls are white so the SD4H blends in perfectly. The FI9828P has a 3.5" tinted privacy dome covering the camera. The SD4H does not have a privacy dome therefore everyone can see where the camera is pointed at. I hope to find a 5" dome to cover the new camera.There are fewer cables connected to the SD4H which makes it easier to fix the wiring inside an electrical junction box (the FI9828P had separate alarm, audio and video cables, which I never used anyways). The reset switch now has a protective cover. The Ethernet cable comes with a waterproof connector. I would prefer they included a locktight connecter for the power. The MicroSD card slot is easily accessible without having to disassemble the camera (as on the FI9828P).Installation was easy. I installed the SD4H with the Foscam Android app using only a Wi-Fi connection. This is a vast improvement since the FI9828P needs an actual Ethernet cable connection to upgrade firmware or change the Wi-Fi password. I also successfully tested installing the SD4H via Ethernet using the Foscam VMS software. For some reason, even after several attempts, I was unable to install the SD4H via Ethernet with the Android app (but the install worked fine in the App once I removed the Ethernet cable).The image quality, 18x zoom, AI detection and night vision are just some of the impressive highlights of the SD4H. The font size on the On-Screen-Display is larger than the FI9828P. The voice prompts are more relevant. The human tracking feature works great. There are more settings to tweak the camera to your liking.In summary, a great camera at a great price from a reliable company!