Thanks for the info here! I still can't get my sim cards to seat in my x-pro so I said to heck with it. I'll skip using that feature and manually pull the images off the camera without the app or my phone.
It IS hard to find. Use ENTER to turn on cam, RIGHT arrow (Underlines QR), RIGHT arrow (Underlines General), DOWN 11 times! (Date & Time), RIGHT to set
I talked to Michael at Tactacam customer support. According to him, if you buy a unit in the UK it should have an appropriate sim card with it that you can activate. USA phone number: (218) 282-5650 0r support@tactacam.com
Ok so do you know how to do a remote format of your SD card? My card is almost full and I want to do a full remote wipe. Yes I know about the overwrite mode but that takes more time between pictures and eats up more power. I just want to be able to remote wipe like the other wireless cameras I have. I would appreciate any help.
@wayneclaude8942 Thanks for the reply Wayn but I know about that function. My post above explained that. I'm trying to avoid the overwrite oldest option. It eats more power from the batteries each time a picture is taken and saved. It also takes more time for the camera process to cycle through start to finish and it can cause cameras to miss pictures. Thanks again for the response and Merry Christmas.
@@reconrc1787 if you go to your camera in the app, there is a "FORMAT CAMERA STORAGE" option. Never used it myself, but I would assume this would do what you're expecting it to.
you can use the camera menu to select/adjust video settings. As long as pic + video is enabled, it should record as soon as it senses motion. Without app, you need to retrieve/read SD card to see what it recorded.
Is it possible to turn the camera on and/or off remotely? Would be great to turn it off remotely when the random squirrel is playing in view of the camera. :-).
I agree, it would be a great feature, but I could not find a way to do it remotely. Doesn't seem to be possible via the app. Always had to manually turn it off and on.
If you were having the issue, you could alter your settings so that there was more delay in between photos. It would take up to a day to update, though.
Thank you! I just got one, and you answered a bunch of questions I had that the very limited instructions did not answer. Especially about being able to use the camera without a cellular subscription... no where in my instructions does it say that is possible. I like the camera, but the instructions are remarkably not informative.
For Tactacam Reveal X Pro, Enter to turn on unit, RT Arrow to get menu, Rt Arrow 3 times to get to More, Down Arrow to get to reset, Enter to select reset option, gdisplays choice to reset (yes or no)
There's other cameras out there $50 cheaper with the black flash...Tactacam was good when they first come on the scene but when I have to pay for HD photos it's literally just another way for them to make money....the camera was taking great photos until they added the concept ...in my opinion I'm going a different route next season
Completely understand. For my use, I couldn’t see much difference between regular resolution and HD pics. But I’ll use the camera again because I don’t want to have to learn the ins and outs of a different one.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Helped me out!
Keep on doing what you do!
Thanks from Middle TN!
Thanks, will do!
Man thanks a lot for this video been trying to figure out how I can view my videos from the app. Thanks much appreciated!!
Happy to help!
Thanks for the info here! I still can't get my sim cards to seat in my x-pro so I said to heck with it. I'll skip using that feature and manually pull the images off the camera without the app or my phone.
Lots of people use this camera without data plan.
Great tips thanks a bunch!
Thanks. Very helpful
How do you set the time and date on the camera
It IS hard to find. Use ENTER to turn on cam, RIGHT arrow (Underlines QR), RIGHT arrow (Underlines General), DOWN 11 times! (Date & Time), RIGHT to set
Is there a way to use a Tactacam on UK cellular. Thank you for a very clear explanation.
I talked to Michael at Tactacam customer support. According to him, if you buy a unit in the UK it should have an appropriate sim card with it that you can activate. USA phone number: (218) 282-5650 0r support@tactacam.com
Thank you for your assistance. I will contact support.
Nice video, well done!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Ok so do you know how to do a remote format of your SD card? My card is almost full and I want to do a full remote wipe. Yes I know about the overwrite mode but that takes more time between pictures and eats up more power. I just want to be able to remote wipe like the other wireless cameras I have. I would appreciate any help.
Format your card and that will erase everything
Or set SD to Loop so when full it drops the oldest pic to store the new one.
@wayneclaude8942 Thanks for the reply Wayn but I know about that function. My post above explained that. I'm trying to avoid the overwrite oldest option. It eats more power from the batteries each time a picture is taken and saved. It also takes more time for the camera process to cycle through start to finish and it can cause cameras to miss pictures. Thanks again for the response and Merry Christmas.
@@reconrc1787 if you go to your camera in the app, there is a "FORMAT CAMERA STORAGE" option. Never used it myself, but I would assume this would do what you're expecting it to.
Great Video! Keep up the good work.
You play Sekiro too??
@@UptownFade666 it was an addiction, thats why I platinumed it
How do I set it to automatically capture motion without the app?
you can use the camera menu to select/adjust video settings. As long as pic + video is enabled, it should record as soon as it senses motion. Without app, you need to retrieve/read SD card to see what it recorded.
Is it possible to turn the camera on and/or off remotely? Would be great to turn it off remotely when the random squirrel is playing in view of the camera. :-).
I agree, it would be a great feature, but I could not find a way to do it remotely. Doesn't seem to be possible via the app. Always had to manually turn it off and on.
i agree i hate the windy days getting hundreds of pics took for no reason i tried the sensitivity level but no help there
If you were having the issue, you could alter your settings so that there was more delay in between photos. It would take up to a day to update, though.
If I use this at the ballfield can I watch from my phone live? 😃
No live view with this model.
Thank you! I just got one, and you answered a bunch of questions I had that the very limited instructions did not answer. Especially about being able to use the camera without a cellular subscription... no where in my instructions does it say that is possible. I like the camera, but the instructions are remarkably not informative.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the hidden info…
You're welcome!
I have a question about the data plan. I chose the intermediate plan 500 pics/camera. Is that per month, I hope!
believe that is monthly
This is very good information......ty.....liked and subbed 👍
Thanks for the support!
how do you reset it?
For Tactacam Reveal X Pro, Enter to turn on unit, RT Arrow to get menu, Rt Arrow 3 times to get to More, Down Arrow to get to reset, Enter to select reset option, gdisplays choice to reset (yes or no)
@@SHredWorld I should have stayed I forgot the code so I can't access the menu. This cam doesn't come with a reset button.
Hello if I don't want cellular fee or an account Can, I still download photos to my phone and Live videos?
It will still record WITHOUT a cell plan, but you must retrieve media card and attach to a viewer to view/download files.
When you use port to download the video to another sd card, does it get the video from the camera card also? Does it do it quickly?
Sorry. Have never actually used that function. I just understand that it is possible. Instead I have two SD cards and switch them from time to time.
Thanks I might try it just to see it happen. I will post back the results.
@@SHredWorld
Would like to hear how it works; thanks
@@waynejohnson4941 I’m curious about this as well. Did you ever figure out a good way to download from the USB port?
can i use chip from my daughters tablet?
Depends on chip. Media needs to match camera requirements.
Is it Wifi compatible ?
No, this is a cellular camera only.
There's other cameras out there $50 cheaper with the black flash...Tactacam was good when they first come on the scene but when I have to pay for HD photos it's literally just another way for them to make money....the camera was taking great photos until they added the concept ...in my opinion I'm going a different route next season
Completely understand. For my use, I couldn’t see much difference between regular resolution and HD pics. But I’ll use the camera again because I don’t want to have to learn the ins and outs of a different one.
Tactascam! I'm running away from this company.
That’s not a usb-c port. Looks like usb mini.
Noted! Thanks.
@ my pleasure. Thx for the great video
The documentation for this camera leaves a lot to be desired.
company does have good support. (218) 282-5650 or support@tactacam.com
@@SHredWorld I agree they do have good support.
Great video
Welcome!