This is a very nice camera package model number VT-361. The kit included the camera, wall mount/screws, LAN cable, power cord, antenna, installation manual, company contact information, warranty card, and camera setup information. The camera kits come in black and white, black, silver, and white.
I am going to start with all of the reading material included. First off is the installation manual. This shows you how to plug in all the cables and where to find the information to run this unit. There is not actual mailed users manual but there is a website to go download a PDF form users manual. Next is the company contact information, this is a business card with the company name, support email, and phone number if you need assistance. Then we have a card with simple steps for setting up the camera. This is a 9 step procedure that is repeatable if you wish to add multiple cameras. Lastly is the warranty of the camera. It is a 1 year warranty on the camera.
Installation is very easy with this camera. It comes with an arm that attaches to the wall or other smooth surfaces. It has 2 screws with molly's to anchor it to your desired surface. To start with if you are using the screws and molly's included begin by putting the mount to the wall and marking the holes with a marker. Then drill your holes as needed and press in the molly's. Now you place the platform to the wall and put in the screws. From there you set the camera on top of this mount and attach the twist in bolt into the bottom. That is all that is required to mount it to the the wall. It is also fine for setting on a regular surface because it has rubber feet as well. Once you have decided where you are going to place the camera, you start plugging in the cables. Key things to hook up are the antenna, power cord, and LAN cord.
On the back of the unit there are a lot of options. Starting from the left is the DC 5V plug, this is where you plug in your power cable. Next is the LAN cable, this is where you plug your camera into your router. Next are the alarm pins, you will need to read the users manual to understand this if you have never dealt with them before. Now we have the SD card slot to be able to save pictures/sounds directly to that card. Above that is the antanne that screws into place for wireless control. Now on the far right are the audio jacks, this includes audio in/out for what you are viewing on the camera. Above the audio jacks there is an FN button. Lastly is the reset button that is located on the bottom of the unit.
With this camera you have the option to control it from a device like a smartphone or tablet. They also have programming that you can set up and download so you can control it from a laptop or desktop computer as well. In the reading material that was included it tells you where to get the app. or program depending on the device you set it up on. You will have to create an account with the company as well to register the warranty and be able to download the app. or program.
The app/program are very easy to use. There are very easy to set up for instance the device settings page takes care of about 90% of all the settings and takes about 5 minutes to set up. If you have multiple cameras from here you can watch all of them at once. You can watch live stream through this camera. I like the fact that I can attach a microphone to the camera and I am allowed to see and hear everything that is going on. Yes there are built in microphone and speakers but I chose to go with mine.
The uses for this camera set up are limitless. You can use it like a nanny cam, a pet cam, or how I use it as a security cam. I have had some neighborhood kids bothering some things on my property and now I am going to be able to catch them in the act and then get their parents involved.
The camera can be setup to start on detecting motion. Once it detects movement and alarm will go on and mark it. Setting up the alarms makes finding what you are looking for simple. The other options are pan, tilt, and zoom. These are functions you can use while you are wathcing during live stream from your camera. This makes it very nice to scan in and get details. It is a fairly good picture resolution at 720P. The camera alos offers HD capabilities. It is factory set in standard but can easily be change to HD if your equipment can handle HD.
Upon firing up the unit it does some self testing to make sure all is functioning. It will test it pan, tilt, and zoom for instance. Now once you plug it into your router and set up the device, you can change it to Wi-Fi and remove your LAN cable if you wish. I set my unit up on the window ledge to watch the backyard for unwanted guests. I have captured a few great images of some of the local wildlife including racoons playing, birds, and dear.
If you are looking for a very easy to setup and install camera, this is one you need to consider. It has great quality video, pictures, it can offer some security, watch live stream, live audio, and HD compliant. I would like to thank Sherman and Associates for sending me this very nice camera to try out and share my opinion.
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