i bought one of ebay for £70 its now all installed and working fine , i am just thinking of a way to extend it out from the wall by about 9" , don't if any one on here has done it but i am open to some tips ,
Hi, I have this issue, I assume you are installing it on a corner of the building so you want maximum coverage. My thoughts at the moment is to mount the camera at the end of a piece of wood, say 1ft long, then attach the other end of the wood onto the wall. One question I need answering if you know, the motion detection is to turn the camera on and notify you of an event, but does the camera track the person?
@@domesticalnorwich7697 , i have it mounted on the side of my house which overlooks our driveway and the camera & panel are facing south , but i have a small extension to the right of the camera so i want a bracket to bring the camera out further to get all the drive in if needed , but i have found a bracket on ebay that fits to a pole so i am going to it attach it to an aerial mast bracket , the camera does notify & record an event to my SD card but i don't think it tracks
I just purchased 3 with solar because of the support you get. I installed 8 of another brand but there was absolutely no help so i took them down and returned.
solar are quite good now days the tech has come a long way ! yes some brands offer little support but to be honest in my experience They were ok at Anran i will be doing a Video soon Testing Customer support : )
Hello my friend! I really Loved your video!!! EVERYTHING is covered in it! Really good work! Only good video I found that does the job!!! Believe me.. I have watched many of them on YT LOL!. Based on it, I am ordering this exact camera in the Philippines. My options are limited but Anran is available. Shipping issues are a problem in the Philippines. It takes a lot of time. Anran have in country customer service and warranties are honored. plus its local in a warehouse. Even with that... I expect to wait 7 to 14 days to get it! Your video secures me in having no add'l wasted time and money! A big Thank you! I became a sub!
thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate that ! it's a decent little camera to be honest and the app works well i use it daily, Thanks again i hope you have a great Day
Hello sir, I just bought it and bought also a year subscribtion for cloud and i can not connect it. The camera it works perfectly put when i just try to connect to the cloud it said to me that is a network problem but it is no one. I Have a 2,4 Ghz Wifi, 97%connection and it also does not work ..please sir i am trying like for 4 hours.. what should I do? I reseted the router, the app, everything
The event recoding was working well for 2 days with the SD card. Then stopped viewing the video. But still recoding the event. Then I subscribed with the cloud , after subscription the camera was not able to record any events. Any advice please
ok im not 100 % sure it sounds like somewhere the settings are sending your footage to cloud storage as the memory card may have been full also you can access all the live events without subscription to the cloud personally i recommend using the free version unless you do want to keep and refer to all the footage at some point if you look in the messages tab there should be alerts but alerts need to be active and it can be a little annoying if you have pets settting it off all day like i do etc it sounds like the memory card got full and the camera didnt know where you want the footage to be kept so has no back up i only SD for back up and re write after 7 days try restarting the set up process check all permissions are active and your live feed and captures should all be there for free my friend
To boost the signal I think you would need a 3rd party work around for eg If You want to place it in the field to monitor live stock but dont have wifi in the field then you would have options via hot spots etc as farr as boosting the actual system though im not sure you can, but its pretty good already within recommended opperating Range
What are the benefits of adding a 128GB SD card? Does it record footage on its own? For example, that way I can view my outdoor activities over night while sleeping?
Hello ! The SD card would just back up the footage and give you a physical copy incase of a crime or something important, as for your use case im not sure this Camera would be suitable as it only Records once it has detected motion and the clips are only around 10 second s although there is a manual record button in the app, so technically you could record while sleeping i guess but im not sure it would run through the night as storage may become an issue i hope this helps answer your question i should have tested the length of that record feature in the Review noted for next time :-)
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 acually in case of the more typical common "crime", a cloud based storage is your only hope to still have footage, least the jerks who've done crimes on my property, the first thing they do, Is find the angle my camera isn't facing or can't turn, and ripp the camera down, dismount the memory card, then break wtv they can on camera and take memory card w them or dispose of it where ever I can't find...idk maybe my neighborhood criminals are like pro or something, lol, idk, but I've spent hundreds $ and many hours trying to catch the criminals.
Hi mate yes if they are the same brand and compatable with the app there fine you can add upto 4 cameras last time I checked buy I only have on the Anran network then my doorbell is another brand but yes should be fine mate
Hi i have not seen this camera before it looks similar to the one i reviewed here, Im always Interested in Solar powered products expecially good quality ones
Yes You can for Charging it can be left on technically but i would make sure you don't use a power plug with excessive voltage but in theory Yes you can I sometimes charge it this way to this day dark winter night every few months or so the battery is excellent tbf
You add family memeber in the device settings there is a Me tab at the botttom right of the app, select the me tab then select share a options menu should show up asking which device you want to share with as for notifications they are in the main settings click live view you should see a Cog icon appear in the top right corner here you can adjust motion detection sensitivity alarms etc the constant allarm on max settings was too high for me it alerts you of everything even light changes turning a room light on for eg so i have mine set to motion only and have the notifications on but on silent i activate them when i go out which could be easier but not much of an issue in my experience Good luck setting up i hope this helps you out have a great Day !
I have this exact same one but it doesn't have wifi of its own, I am asked to scan a QR code on my phone using the CCTV's lens which it won't detect. I'm beyond pissed at this point
Thanks ! it's pretty good all round to be honest and what has impressed me most since the review is that its only needed Charging once in over 5 weeks and still counting, the battery life is incredible for average use
@@channel.armin4 Thank You To be honest Im not to sure other than i believe Q3 is the updated Version so i assume it has better battery life Improved Solar panel or quality i cant find much of difference but i havn't tested the Q1 tbf but looking at specs i dont see much difference hope that helps answer your question
Hi ! yes it can be pluged into mains for USB charging too or Solar which trickle charges it but battery life is incredible in my testing with heavy use mine lasts months at a time without any power warnings plus it reminds you at 20 % to charge if needed but yes mains charging is my back up methood I Hope that helps my friend Have a great Day
i think there is in the settings there should an option to share with family or friend i think this is how you do it but i havn't tried personally i hope that helps some my friend have a great Day !
No sir Only for the Upgraded Cloud Storage But i just App for free and and Use a Micro USB as My Back up There is a choice to pay extra for extra features but in my opinion its Not really worth it the camera is fully opperational without extra fee s I hope that helps answer your question and i hope you Have a Great day
I m sure you can I think they Must be the same Brand though (Anran) to all work together in the app personally i only use 2 Cameras One in my office one on my Car both solar but the indoor one i charge manually Im almost certain you can add upto 4 cameras on the App but as far as i know they will need to be the same brand camera models isn't so important in some cases as mine are different models but work fine together I hope that helps answer your question My friend Have a Great Day !
it should do what device are you using ? Although i tested with a 2015 Samsung and a 2021 both were fine if you check you may also have a update i had one i didnt know about last month and it improved little bugs i since found
@@Hidrocalido2015 ahh Ok yes there are a few models Q1 Q2 Q3 Etc some have the Pan tilt zoom feature some have the motion Tracking not all Track automatically but still work together in the App i use the manual track for indoor and auto for outside
does anyone know how to turn off the lights? i tried all settings and when it dectetes movement if turn on the lights ....???? if it cant turn off the lights i have to send it back
Hi sure you just pinch the screen outward with two fingers, like you would on a picture for eg: you dont need to use the PTZ if you press the full screen icon (bottom right of live view) and rotate your device it's bigger and a little easier to do. I hope that helps answer your question and thanks for your comment your much appreciated !
Thankyou for the kind words and Yes mate it is ideal to do that anyway if you wanted to back up to a physical copy of footage ! the access to the SD slot can at times be restricted if the camera s possition is in a cirtain spot but you just pan tilt it in the app to access the Card in that case hope that helps answer your question
i would say depending on distance its fine around immidiate area but at around 20 to 30 meters it may struggle to read a plate ! i have a newer version in edit now video will be up soon also Anran and 5mp with auto tracking which maybe better suited to your needs and if you have an issue with criminals stealing the Cards destroying cameras etc a few options ... you could either go with a Hard wired nvr or dvr system and hide the storage device somewhere in the home or you could add a small cage around the camera unit as its fairly inexpensive and would prevent easy access to devices also make sure to back up any footage digitally so you do have several copys you may need to maintain the file sizes etc but its an option
I Don't unfortunately but you have just reminded me that maybe i should do that in the near future as Alexa is compatable in the App i will try to do an updated video soon if your stuck go to settings and Alexa option is at the bottom 😀
@@predatorhunteranon8315 Its fairly easy i havn't done it yet either but the option is at the bottom of the settings page and it will just require pairing the rest of the connectivity on this camera is quite quick so i assume that will be also Hope your set up goes well my friend !
Hi i havn't used the G1 but if you have the app installed you can either add device manually or by scanning the QR code but there is a few steps required I f your still Struggling i can write out the whole connection process for you but also check wifi is compatable as some are only 2.4 ghz not 5 G compatable and some will strugle to connect to a router if there is lots of devices connected sometimes a wifi refresh and restart can help
possible a Update and its turned motion tracking off it could be for several reasons to be honest if your still having a issue reply and i will try to assist my friend !
The run time is very good once fully charged it will last approx 6 to 8 weeks depending on usage maybe longer without re charging. or the solar panel can keep it at around 80 % it still charges a little even in poor day light ! (sun prefered) each time the motion is triggered which in my case is A Lot lol, I have it record 20 second clips if somone was under it for a minuite it would give you 3 clips Theres loads of custom settings to reduce battery life too like Spot light off in Daytime etc i hope this helps answers your question
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thank you for your info. Guess theres only one way to find out for myself which is to take the plunge and get one myself. Your video and your reply greatly influenced my decision to try this particular brand and model
Hi i just looked into it for you and there is no shipping option to Your country unfortunately. Maybe you coud try (Anran Direct) and order directly, The only other option i could think of would be if you have a friend in a shipping zone they could buy it for you and ship it to you i hope this gives you some options
Hi Mate there are quite a few sub sections and options in the menu s it can be a little tricky navigating at first im sure its just a setting that needs turning on or do you have the IR sensors on ? It should detect motion and detect movement It doesnt live track motion but does activate recording when detected all i can suggest is to play with all the setting if you still cant get it to work i will try and trouble shoot and help further
Hi there..im interested in buying this camra but wondering will the soler panal power it for all its working life...or do the batteries die and then takes time to charge
if you place it in a well lit area Yes it basically trickle charges and the battery life is Very good so it can stay on constant mine lasts days like 4 or 5 days at a time off solar with a lot of motion alerts from my pets... on solar I never need to worry about Charging but i live in the North UK in a valley type town which is always Dull and cloudy plus my placement is not ideal so I need to charge now and then but yes if you have the solar panel placed in direct sun light it should be fine my friend !
Hi , Thankyou i did try out the siren its quite loud but as i use the Unit indoors the siren is not required for me but its loud enough to alert someone or yourself but not so loud like a house allarm for eg
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Ok thanks, I am looking to purchase it shortly. Do you know for sure it has a custon alarm function? eg can u add your own audio for the alarm/siren?
Im not entirely sure to be honest i think the difference maybe Extended Battery Life with the newer model the Q3 maybe a better immage too but couldn't say for sure iv not tested the Q1
click the me tab on the bottom then swlwct share complete set up and it should allow a 2nd device to also monitor I hope this helps point you in the right direction my friend Have a Great Day !
Thanks for your kind words and Yes but you either have to set up a Guest to either share it or if you log into your Anran account on another device with the app installed you can live View anytime Yes
red means charging blue means fully charged if it flashes maybe the charger cable is to powerfull for it or it sounds like its confusing the device into thinking its fully charged before power is taken on the cable must be incompatable or inefficient for this camera bare in mind it is Solar power so it draws a long slow trickle charge from the pannel normally. depending on configuration like in my case i need to charge every now and then i just use a standard usb cable micro hope that helps answer
theres Two cables that come with it a USB charger which is fairly Long and then the solar cable which is even longer i would guess around 3 meters or so plenty of length for adjustments and reach. I hope that answers Your Question i Hope You have a great Day
yes you can press record and leave it running im not sure on the total run time of the ssd it will vary on footage quiality 2k will use more space than 1080p for eg so i would have to test time wise but yes you can record constant if you prefer it can also be set up to auto re write so it will back up to the sd card then when full start the sd card starts again i believe iv never had any issues but i dont record 24/7 just on motion detection which also works well
is there anyway you can connect direct to a huawai 2019 mobile phone without a home rouyter as ive not got a landline to have a router i use tethering a lot from mobile to desktop any details or advice would be appreciated thank you
Hi ! yes mate you can Teather, point of interest though as for the model of phone i can't say for sure but i tested it on 3 devices 1 A Samsung A51 2021. 2 Samsung Tab, 3 Samsung J15 2015, I am able to hot spot on any of those devices and also the app works just as well although a little slower on the older devices i hope that helps answer your question
Hi there If you look in the bottom right corner while live viewing in the app there is a square icon if you tap that it flips to full screen horizontal mode I hope thats helpful and have a Great Day / Evening
you can pinch the screen like in a google tab if you full screen your camera tilt your phone to the side and pinch and expand your fingers on the screen it should zoom in an out if its this model I hope that helps have a great day my friend !
How do you see the previous videos?. I use a SD card instead of monthly paid cloud storage. I can’t see anything from the playback and there’s no option of continuous recording. It can only record videos by turning on the smart detection and alarm prompt tone where it rings when somebody walks by but I don’t want the cctv to ring all the damn time when somebody walks by and the cctv is place on public. How to turn it on?
Hi you can access the recorded footage from the 3 lines top left corner click messages then alarm messages all the footage should be there you don't need to pay for that you only need to pay for cloud but its not necassary the alarm alerts are annoying i had the same issue tbh i solved this by Turning alert notifications off and on when need be to do this scroll right on the pan and zoom page and select audio warning where there are a couple of options i hope this helps
You need to activate share in the Settings Im not entirely sure how to do it as i havn't used it but i do know the setting is available If you struggle to find it reply to the message and i will Try to guide or assist you
I really think there is something wrong with my camera. I cant set it up. It’s own wifi does not show up in my settings. I had previous anran cctvs and all were set up quickly.
did you try the factory reset by holding the reset button to try again if you did my apologies if your still having trouble try giving me some more detail i will try to assist you my friend
My has been working intermittently. Sometimes won’t wake from being dormant sometimes won’t respond to review footage sometimes won’t turn on to view in live mode .
i havn't experienced this personally although i did get a period where the PTZ was a little choppy and not as smooth as i hoped but a Update on the app fixed that i would see if there are any updates and maybe try a complete factory reset and re connect as it should perform quite well i still use mine daily for over a year now i hope you can resolve the issue my friend
I’ve finally worked out that wifi range has been my problem 3-4 meters good working range. My other cameras of same brand have been working fine at longer ranges.
Glad you solved the Problem, Mine is in my Office and My Router is just in the next Room so thats around 4 or 5 Meters and maybe why i never had any Issues ! Iv noted it for the Next Camera Test Though, So we know for future reference, thanks for the Point of Interest ! I hope you have a Great Day / Afternoon @@Alfsp1
Hi I believe so, as In the setting's page has... living room, bedroom, garage, office, etc i don't have access to a second unit to test but im almost cirtain you can !
can this be charged with a phone charger before installing to make sure its fully charged , as i live in south Wales UK we are now entering shorter hours of daylight ,
Hi, Yes it comes with a USB lead aswel for manual Charging in case of low sun light and the battery life is incredible to be fair to it, better than expected. Also Yes if it powers down it remembers all previous wifi settings etc it basically refreshes your life feed everytime you open the app and if for some reason it does disconnect you from wifi for any reason You dont need to do the whole set up again it remembers the last connection but may ask for a password hope that helps answer your question
it is to an extent I would recommend placing it under the flashing Porch or and hang over Alternatively you can angle the solar panel above it to help shield It I think They are rated IP65 But i would need to double check that but water resistant most certainly it has a a rubber grommet on the bottom to protect memory card slot and reset buttone etc mines over 12 months old no issues In or out doors
after checking on my Desktop Via google Play Yes there is a Tablet and desktop version well the Desktop version comes under the pull down tab select ''All''
Thanks ! i will try to test some Apple Devices see if its common fault or Just an issue with your connection and update... No issues found connection normal with Apple so im not sure what went wrong in your case !
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 That’s will be great because it looks like a good camera with lots of features but I think the app keep crashing for iPhone even when it says offline still sends notifications I don’t know how 😊
sorry for the late reply if your still struggling hit me up with a reply i will try to assist You ! it should be in the settings there are 2 pages though click the main page ''the little cog'' above the camera image It may not be in the settings from the 3 bars at the top i would have to go through it but if your stuck id be happy to try and help
if your struggling with connection... and you do mean to get the QR Code ? you need to reset the camera by holding reset button 3 seconds this will then try to repair the connection press the promts on screen that will either direct you to the QR code or failing that there is a manual set up you could try ! if you get stuck i can try help you out further hope it helps point you in the right direction
I havn't used it on Desk top personally but after a quick search In google play store on PC the Anran App is Called ARC but it is Anran still and it says available on all your devices so i think so ! there is also an Install button so im almost sure you Can
on the aplication there is a tab (bottom right) to turn it on or off if you mean once it has been activated via motion detection etc i think its normal but you could try try the motion detection tab (bottom left) and there should be an option to have strobe light activated or deactivated i hope this helps solve your issue
Hi, there is a sensitivity bar and maybe that is to set low. it can be a little confusing to navigate at first but once you have gone through a few times its not a bad user interface to be honest
oh dear not a good outcome 3 of 4 wouldnt charge from solar is an issue maybe they were faulty or something tbh i have tested several Anran cameras now without any issue at all Customer services was also responsive last time i checked but i havnt used them in a year now maybe so i will do a updated test with customer services to make sure they are responding to customers as i would no longer recommend them if they arnt i hope you find a suitable solution my Friend
One question I was always curious to have an answer for, what happens when your batteries die out? Seems to me a lot of solar powered cctv cameras have one common problem - you cannot change their batteries. Or can you on some models perhaps? They might work for say 3 years tops but it would be a pity if they cannot be changed or replaced. Thank you.
Very good question i suppose you could change the battery on anything in theory but im not sure how you would although after testing the battery life on this model i believe they have used a High quality maybe even a lithium battery shame but nothing really these days is built with user maintainance in mind unfortunately
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 I agree with you on this. Some cctv cameras I have looked at on amazon might be of the battery replacement type because on the specifications of such cameras, it says batteries not included. Its a shame that such cctv cameras are not of good quality and then the good quality cameras have batteries that are inbuilt and that are probably next to impossible to access and change.
Im not sure i understand the question ? Do you mean you cant Find the History ? or its not showing anything in there the history is in messages at the top left of the app If you refuse permissions though when setting up the app this can cause issues it can't notify you effectively and in which case maybe some missing footage etc if you need help i will try further
Hi mate unfortunately No it doesn't record 24/7 nor does it give full History 24 hours previous for eg It only records when you tell it too in the app, or when Motion / sound is detected depending on your settings. I hope this helps answer your question
hello Yes there is an option to upgrade and pay for cloud storage but i wouldn't recommend it because you can access all the footage home, my messages, allerts, for free and if your not getting the allerts you need to switch on in settings, also i think you have to confirm your account and accept permissions for the allerts
fair enough mate ! It depends what your looking for as A all in One CCTV unit thats user friendly its Good If your used to NVR / DVR etc then yes it isn't at that level of security
Thank You Sir I see you also have a Beautiful Pup by your profile Pic Dogs Are Mans Best Friend for sure, I believe they are far more inteligent than people credit them aswel Thanks for taking the Time to comment and Have a Great Day !
Hello hope your having a Good Day ! You can Turn the siren off in settings or customise the volume if You have a play with the app there is quite a few custom things i missed on first inspection !
i bought one of ebay for £70 its now all installed and working fine , i am just thinking of a way to extend it out from the wall by about 9" , don't if any one on here has done it but i am open to some tips ,
Hi, I have this issue, I assume you are installing it on a corner of the building so you want maximum coverage. My thoughts at the moment is to mount the camera at the end of a piece of wood, say 1ft long, then attach the other end of the wood onto the wall. One question I need answering if you know, the motion detection is to turn the camera on and notify you of an event, but does the camera track the person?
@@domesticalnorwich7697 , i have it mounted on the side of my house which overlooks our driveway and the camera & panel are facing south , but i have a small extension to the right of the camera so i want a bracket to bring the camera out further to get all the drive in if needed , but i have found a bracket on ebay that fits to a pole so i am going to it attach it to an aerial mast bracket , the camera does notify & record an event to my SD card but i don't think it tracks
@@josephcroft4268 That sounds like an option. could you supply the listing number and I'll take a look.
just purchased this camera easy to set up and share brilliant clear images and lots of extras . PTZ brilliant
It is very user friendly and quite good for the price Range
its one of the better choices for sure
I just purchased 3 with solar because of the support you get. I installed 8 of another brand but there was absolutely no help so i took them down and returned.
solar are quite good now days the tech has come a long way ! yes some brands offer little support but to be honest in my experience They were ok at Anran
i will be doing a Video soon Testing Customer support : )
Hello my friend! I really Loved your video!!! EVERYTHING is covered in it! Really good work! Only good video I found that does the job!!! Believe me.. I have watched many of them on YT LOL!. Based on it, I am ordering this exact camera in the Philippines. My options are limited but Anran is available. Shipping issues are a problem in the Philippines. It takes a lot of time. Anran have in country customer service and warranties are honored. plus its local in a warehouse. Even with that... I expect to wait 7 to 14 days to get it! Your video secures me in having no add'l wasted time and money! A big Thank you! I became a sub!
thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate that !
it's a decent little camera to be honest and the app works well i use it daily,
Thanks again i hope you have a great Day
Hello sir, I just bought it and bought also a year subscribtion for cloud and i can not connect it. The camera it works perfectly put when i just try to connect to the cloud it said to me that is a network problem but it is no one. I Have a 2,4 Ghz Wifi, 97%connection and it also does not work ..please sir i am trying like for 4 hours.. what should I do? I reseted the router, the app, everything
The event recoding was working well for 2 days with the SD card. Then stopped viewing the video. But still recoding the event.
Then
I subscribed with the cloud , after subscription the camera was not able to record any events.
Any advice please
ok im not 100 % sure it sounds like somewhere the settings are sending your footage to cloud storage as the memory card may have been full also you can access all the live events without subscription to the cloud personally i recommend using the free version unless you do want to keep and refer to all the footage at some point
if you look in the messages tab there should be alerts but alerts need to be active and it can be a little annoying if you have pets settting it off all day like i do etc
it sounds like the memory card got full and the camera didnt know where you want the footage to be kept so has no back up i only SD for back up and re write after 7 days try restarting the set up process check all permissions are active and your live feed and captures should all be there for free my friend
How do I boost the signal it receives?
To boost the signal I think you would need a 3rd party work around for eg
If You want to place it in the field to monitor live stock but dont have wifi in the field then you would have options via hot spots etc
as farr as boosting the actual system though im not sure you can, but its pretty good already within recommended opperating Range
What are the benefits of adding a 128GB SD card? Does it record footage on its own? For example, that way I can view my outdoor activities over night while sleeping?
Hello !
The SD card would just back up the footage and give you a physical copy incase of a crime or something important,
as for your use case im not sure this Camera would be suitable as it only Records once it has detected motion and the clips are only around 10 second s
although there is a manual record button in the app, so technically you could record while sleeping i guess but im not sure it would run through the night as storage may become an issue i hope this helps answer your question
i should have tested the length of that record feature in the Review noted for next time :-)
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 acually in case of the more typical common "crime", a cloud based storage is your only hope to still have footage, least the jerks who've done crimes on my property, the first thing they do, Is find the angle my camera isn't facing or can't turn, and ripp the camera down, dismount the memory card, then break wtv they can on camera and take memory card w them or dispose of it where ever I can't find...idk maybe my neighborhood criminals are like pro or something, lol, idk, but I've spent hundreds $ and many hours trying to catch the criminals.
Hi mate yes if they are the same brand and compatable with the app there fine you can add upto 4 cameras last time I checked buy I only have on the Anran network then my doorbell is another brand but yes should be fine mate
Great video, thanks
Thanks for the Kind words i apreciate that !
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hello, professional camera factory with more than 10 years CCTV manufacture experience.
Hi i have not seen this camera before it looks similar to the one i reviewed here,
Im always Interested in Solar powered products expecially good quality ones
I Wonder If I Will Be Able To Connect It With Direct Micro USB Wire Instead Of The Solar Panel ???
Yes You can for Charging it can be left on technically but i would make sure you don't use a power plug with excessive voltage but in theory Yes you can I sometimes charge it this way to this day dark winter night every few months or so the battery is excellent tbf
How do add a family member & get notifications from the security camera ?
You add family memeber in the device settings there is a Me tab at the botttom right of the app,
select the me tab
then select share
a options menu should show up asking which device you want to share with
as for notifications they are in the main settings
click live view
you should see a Cog icon appear in the top right corner
here you can adjust motion detection sensitivity alarms etc the constant allarm on max settings was too high for me it alerts you of everything even light changes turning a room light on for eg so i have mine set to motion only and have the notifications on but on silent i activate them when i go out which could be easier but not much of an issue in my experience
Good luck setting up i hope this helps you out have a great Day !
I have this exact same one but it doesn't have wifi of its own, I am asked to scan a QR code on my phone using the CCTV's lens which it won't detect. I'm beyond pissed at this point
I have just purchased 2 with same problem, not happy at all, contacted the seller and now I have to waste my time in returning this rubbish.
good review i cant wait to buy one
Thanks ! it's pretty good all round to be honest and what has impressed me most since the review is that its only needed Charging once in over 5 weeks and still counting, the battery life is incredible for average use
This was very helpful
glad it helps you out !
@@channel.armin4 Thank You
To be honest Im not to sure other than i believe Q3 is the updated Version so i assume it has better battery life Improved Solar panel or quality
i cant find much of difference but i havn't tested the Q1 tbf but looking at specs i dont see much difference hope that helps answer your question
@@channel.armin4 i personally use the ANRAN app the one with a White shield and Capitol A in the app store 👍
@@channel.armin4 yes mate you can share the files with a guest or just log in on a second device and its all there !
@@channel.armin4 I don't use it on PC but i believe there is a Version available i will look into it and update the comment
Does the camera olug into a mains socket brother.
Hi !
yes it can be pluged into mains for USB charging too or Solar which trickle charges it
but battery life is incredible in my testing with heavy use mine lasts months at a time without any power warnings plus it reminds you at 20 % to charge if needed but yes mains charging is my back up methood
I Hope that helps my friend Have a great Day
Is there a way for camera to send alert to two phones that are connected? Seems like the alert is only sent to the last phone that viewed the app.
i think there is in the settings there should an option to share with family or friend i think this is how you do it but i havn't tried personally i hope that helps some my friend have a great Day !
Hi, thanks for the video, one question please, we need to pay monthly like ring?
No sir Only for the Upgraded Cloud Storage But i just App for free and and Use a Micro USB as My Back up There is a choice to pay extra for extra features but in my opinion its Not really worth it the camera is fully opperational without extra fee s I hope that helps answer your question and i hope you Have a Great day
Can you add extra cameras i have arcctv but the same operations as your anran. I want to add 3 cameras.
I m sure you can
I think they Must be the same Brand though (Anran) to all work together in the app
personally i only use 2 Cameras One in my office one on my Car both solar but the indoor one i charge manually
Im almost certain you can add upto 4 cameras on the App but as far as i know they will need to be the same brand camera models isn't so important in some cases as mine are different models but work fine together I hope that helps answer your question My friend Have a Great Day !
I purchased one myself I didn't have the same luck my doesn't turn sometimes
it should do what device are you using ?
Although i tested with a 2015 Samsung and a 2021 both were fine if you check you may also have a update i had one i didnt know about last month and it improved little bugs i since found
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 it looks like a technical problem because the one I have in my backyard works fine and is the same brand just different model
@@Hidrocalido2015 ahh Ok yes there are a few models Q1 Q2 Q3 Etc some have the Pan tilt zoom feature some have the motion Tracking not all Track automatically but still work together in the App i use the manual track for indoor and auto for outside
does anyone know how to turn off the lights? i tried all settings and when it dectetes movement if turn on the lights ....???? if it cant turn off the lights i have to send it back
It should only do that if you activate the lights via app or if it detects movement.
Hello.
Just purchased this.
Can you show how to zoom with the ptz button please.
Thanks
Hi
sure you just pinch the screen outward with two fingers, like you would on a picture for eg:
you dont need to use the PTZ
if you press the full screen icon (bottom right of live view) and rotate your device it's bigger and a little easier to do.
I hope that helps answer your question and thanks for your comment your much appreciated !
How do you zoom in with the camera
Is it possible to remove SD card put it into chip reader and review on a PC say with Quicktime? Thank you and nice review!
Thankyou for the kind words and Yes mate it is ideal to do that anyway if you wanted to back up to a physical copy of footage ! the access to the SD slot can at times be restricted if the camera s possition is in a cirtain spot but you just pan tilt it in the app to access the Card in that case hope that helps answer your question
How far of a zoom can it do to be capable of still reading a license plate? Readable
i would say depending on distance its fine around immidiate area but at around 20 to 30 meters it may struggle to read a plate ! i have a newer version in edit now video will be up soon also Anran and 5mp with auto tracking which maybe better suited to your needs and if you have an issue with criminals stealing the Cards destroying cameras etc
a few options ... you could either go with a Hard wired nvr or dvr system and hide the storage device somewhere in the home or you could add a small cage around the camera unit as its fairly inexpensive and would prevent easy access to devices also make sure to back up any footage digitally so you do have several copys you may need to maintain the file sizes etc but its an option
Have you a video to show how to set this up with an Amazon Echo?
I Don't unfortunately but you have just reminded me that maybe i should do that in the near future as Alexa is compatable in the App i will try to do an updated video soon if your stuck go to settings and Alexa option is at the bottom 😀
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 I have not purchased the Alexa yet, I wanted to see how easy it was to set up first.
@@predatorhunteranon8315 Its fairly easy i havn't done it yet either but the option is at the bottom of the settings page and it will just require pairing the rest of the connectivity on this camera is quite quick so i assume that will be also Hope your set up goes well my friend !
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Just purchased echo 5 2021 gen, should arrive tomorrow 👍
@@predatorhunteranon8315 thats awesome I hope you enjoy it My Friend 🙂
I brought G1 pro but im having a hard time on connecting it to the app on my phone. Can somebody help me?
Hi i havn't used the G1 but if you have the app installed you can either add device manually or by scanning the QR code but there is a few steps required I f your still Struggling i can write out the whole connection process for you but also check wifi is compatable as some are only 2.4 ghz not 5 G compatable and some will strugle to connect to a router if there is lots of devices connected sometimes a wifi refresh and restart can help
I just put in a new camera today. It has stopped moving on it’s own. Can you tell my why this would happen
possible a Update and its turned motion tracking off
it could be for several reasons to be honest if your still having a issue reply and i will try to assist my friend !
Whats the run time of the camera when triggered on full charge?
The run time is very good once fully charged it will last approx 6 to 8 weeks depending on usage maybe longer without re charging. or the solar panel can keep it at around 80 % it still charges a little even in poor day light ! (sun prefered)
each time the motion is triggered which in my case is A Lot lol, I have it record 20 second clips if somone was under it for a minuite it would give you 3 clips Theres loads of custom settings to reduce battery life too like Spot light off in Daytime etc
i hope this helps answers your question
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thank you for your info. Guess theres only one way to find out for myself which is to take the plunge and get one myself. Your video and your reply greatly influenced my decision to try this particular brand and model
Where is available in Tanzania...l need this
Hi i just looked into it for you and there is no shipping option to Your country unfortunately.
Maybe you coud try (Anran Direct) and order directly, The only other option i could think of would be if you have a friend in a shipping zone they could buy it for you and ship it to you i hope this gives you some options
hmm, doesnt seem to kick in recording with human detection activated day and night?
Hi Mate there are quite a few sub sections and options in the menu s it can be a little tricky navigating at first im sure its just a setting that needs turning on or do you have the IR sensors on ? It should detect motion and detect movement
It doesnt live track motion but does activate recording when detected
all i can suggest is to play with all the setting if you still cant get it to work i will try and trouble shoot and help further
Hi there..im interested in buying this camra but wondering will the soler panal power it for all its working life...or do the batteries die and then takes time to charge
if you place it in a well lit area Yes it basically trickle charges and the battery life is Very good so it can stay on constant
mine lasts days like 4 or 5 days at a time off solar with a lot of motion alerts from my pets...
on solar I never need to worry about Charging but i live in the North UK in a valley type town which is always Dull and cloudy plus my placement is not ideal so I need to charge now and then but yes if you have the solar panel placed in direct sun light it should be fine my friend !
@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thank you so much for the reply..I will buy defo
@nosh121081 your welcome my friend
Great review, did you try the custom siren? How loud is it? Thanks
Hi ,
Thankyou i did try out the siren its quite loud but as i use the Unit indoors the siren is not required for me but its loud enough to alert someone or yourself but not so loud like a house allarm for eg
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Ok thanks, I am looking to purchase it shortly. Do you know for sure it has a custon alarm function? eg can u add your own audio for the alarm/siren?
Not sure about that if im honest after looking i dont think so on the siren page it just has the volume and on off tab
What controls the alarm?
Is there any difference between the Q1 and Q3?
Thanks
Im not entirely sure to be honest i think the difference maybe Extended Battery Life with the newer model the Q3 maybe a better immage too but couldn't say for sure iv not tested the Q1
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Thanks
There are two differences, q1 is pir q3 is AI detection, and the q3 mount is for both wall and ceiling, the q1 is just wall.
@@domesticalnorwich7697Hi. What's mean "pir" and "Al" ?
How I can watch it from different devices at the same time
click the me tab on the bottom then swlwct share complete set up and it should allow a 2nd device to also monitor
I hope this helps point you in the right direction my friend Have a Great Day !
Great camera review.
Question! Can I have more than 1 phone linked to camera for off-site viewing purposes?
Thanks
Thanks for your kind words and Yes but you either have to set up a Guest to either share it or if you log into your Anran account on another device with the app installed you can live View anytime Yes
What does the Red/Blue Led light indicate next to the charging port? Mine flashes blue-red when a 2a charger is connected.
red means charging blue means fully charged if it flashes maybe the charger cable is to powerfull for it or it sounds like its confusing the device into thinking its fully charged before power is taken on the cable must be incompatable or inefficient for this camera bare in mind it is Solar power so it draws a long slow trickle charge from the pannel normally. depending on configuration like in my case i need to charge every now and then i just use a standard usb cable micro hope that helps
answer
How long is the wire?
theres Two cables that come with it a USB charger which is fairly Long and then the solar cable which is even longer i would guess around 3 meters or so plenty of length for adjustments and reach. I hope that answers Your Question i Hope You have a great Day
Hi, Can you press record and have it running for 24 hours? If so how long would the 128gb sd card last with record and 24 hours usage?
yes you can press record and leave it running im not sure on the total run time of the ssd it will vary on footage quiality 2k will use more space than 1080p for eg so i would have to test time wise but yes you can record constant if you prefer it can also be set up to auto re write so it will back up to the sd card then when full start the sd card starts again i believe iv never had any issues but i dont record 24/7 just on motion detection which also works well
is there anyway you can connect direct to a huawai 2019 mobile phone without a home rouyter as ive not got a landline to have a router i use tethering a lot from mobile to desktop any details or advice would be appreciated thank you
Hi !
yes mate you can Teather, point of interest though as for the model of phone i can't say for sure but i tested it on 3 devices 1 A Samsung A51 2021.
2 Samsung Tab,
3 Samsung J15 2015,
I am able to hot spot on any of those devices and also the app works just as well although a little slower on the older devices i hope that helps answer your question
How do you get the full screen?
Hi there
If you look in the bottom right corner while live viewing in the app there is a square icon if you tap that it flips to full screen horizontal mode
I hope thats helpful and have a Great Day / Evening
How you zoom ,i have the same security camera, and i don't know how to do it ,,can you help a show me how to zoom.
you can pinch the screen like in a google tab if you full screen your camera tilt your phone to the side and pinch and expand your fingers on the screen it should zoom in an out if its this model I hope that helps have a great day my friend !
How do you see the previous videos?. I use a SD card instead of monthly paid cloud storage. I can’t see anything from the playback and there’s no option of continuous recording. It can only record videos by turning on the smart detection and alarm prompt tone where it rings when somebody walks by but I don’t want the cctv to ring all the damn time when somebody walks by and the cctv is place on public. How to turn it on?
Hi
you can access the recorded footage from the 3 lines top left corner click messages then alarm messages all the footage should be there you don't need to pay for that you only need to pay for cloud but its not necassary
the alarm alerts are annoying i had the same issue
tbh i solved this by Turning alert notifications off and on when need be
to do this scroll right on the pan and zoom page and select audio warning where there are a couple of options i hope this helps
How to have more than one user logged into the app at the same time? When I log in, my wife's phone app is automatically logged out.
You need to activate share in the Settings Im not entirely sure how to do it as i
havn't used it but i do know the setting is available
If you struggle to find it reply to the message and i will Try to guide or assist you
I really think there is something wrong with my camera. I cant set it up. It’s own wifi does not show up in my settings. I had previous anran cctvs and all were set up quickly.
did you try the factory reset by holding the reset button to try again if you did my apologies if your still having trouble try giving me some more detail i will try to assist you my friend
My has been working intermittently. Sometimes won’t wake from being dormant sometimes won’t respond to review footage sometimes won’t turn on to view in live mode .
i havn't experienced this personally although i did get a period where the PTZ was a little choppy and not as smooth as i hoped but a Update on the app fixed that i would see if there are any updates and maybe try a complete factory reset and re connect as it should perform quite well i still use mine daily for over a year now i hope you can resolve the issue my friend
I’ve finally worked out that wifi range has been my problem 3-4 meters good working range. My other cameras of same brand have been working fine at longer ranges.
Glad you solved the Problem, Mine is in my Office and My Router is just in the next Room so thats around 4 or 5 Meters and maybe why i never had any Issues ! Iv noted it for the Next Camera Test Though, So we know for future reference, thanks for the Point of Interest ! I hope you have a Great Day / Afternoon @@Alfsp1
Can you have more than one camera on the same network?
Hi
I believe so, as In the setting's page has...
living room, bedroom, garage, office, etc
i don't have access to a second unit to test but im almost cirtain you can !
Hello,I cannot see anything on the app for zooming in?
You just zoom in on the image with two fingers like you would a photo on smart devices i hope that helps answer your question
can this be charged with a phone charger before installing to make sure its fully charged , as i live in south Wales UK we are now entering shorter hours of daylight ,
Hi,
Yes it comes with a USB lead aswel for manual Charging in case of low sun light and the battery life is incredible to be fair to it, better than expected.
Also Yes if it powers down it remembers all previous wifi settings etc
it basically refreshes your life feed everytime you open the app and if for some reason it does disconnect you from wifi for any reason You dont need to do the whole set up again it remembers the last connection but may ask for a password hope that helps answer your question
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 , thanks for the reply ,
Is it waterproof
it is to an extent I would recommend placing it under the flashing Porch or and hang over Alternatively you can angle the solar panel above it to help shield It
I think They are rated IP65 But i would need to double check that but water resistant most certainly it has a a rubber grommet on the bottom to protect memory card slot and reset buttone etc
mines over 12 months old no issues In or out doors
Is there a laptop app as well as phone?
after checking on my Desktop Via google Play Yes there is a Tablet and desktop version
well the Desktop version comes under the pull down tab select ''All''
With iPhone they keep going offline all times hardly they go online and I’m next to the router I will send it back
Thanks !
i will try to test some Apple Devices see if its common fault or Just an issue with your connection and update...
No issues found connection normal with Apple so im not sure what went wrong in your case !
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5
That’s will be great because it looks like a good camera with lots of features but I think the app keep crashing for iPhone even when it says offline still sends notifications I don’t know how 😊
Iam having the same problem and one won’t cut on at all
Hi,how the hell to turn the camera off from the app???...😂😂😂
sorry for the late reply if your still struggling hit me up with a reply i will try to assist You ! it should be in the settings there are 2 pages though click the main page ''the little cog'' above the camera image
It may not be in the settings from the 3 bars at the top i would have to go through it but if your stuck id be happy to try and help
How i cant geet code wiffi camera ?
if your struggling with connection...
and you do mean to get the QR Code ?
you need to reset the camera by holding reset button 3 seconds this will then try to repair the connection press the promts on screen that will either direct you to the QR code or failing that there is a manual set up you could try !
if you get stuck i can try help you out further hope it helps point you in the right direction
can i use the app on my laptop or smart TV
I havn't used it on Desk top personally but after a quick search In google play store on PC the Anran App is Called ARC
but it is Anran still and it says available on all your devices so i think so !
there is also an Install button so im almost sure you Can
For those who asked about the battery i found this video, ua-cam.com/video/WCerk0QkhB4/v-deo.html
Hi How can I turn off the camera spotlight please?
on the aplication there is a tab (bottom right) to turn it on or off
if you mean once it has been activated via motion detection etc i think its normal but you could try
try the motion detection tab (bottom left) and there should be an option to have strobe light activated or deactivated i hope this helps solve your issue
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Thanks ,Thats sorted but I cannot seem to get the alarm and strobe to work
Hi, there is a sensitivity bar and maybe that is to set low.
it can be a little confusing to navigate at first but once you have gone through a few times its not a bad user interface to be honest
I ordered 4 from Walmart, 3 of the 4 would not charge from the solar panel. Called the support line. No answer. Will get a refund
oh dear not a good outcome 3 of 4 wouldnt charge from solar is an issue maybe they were faulty or something tbh i have tested several Anran cameras now without any issue at all Customer services was also responsive last time i checked but i havnt used them in a year now maybe so i will do a updated test with customer services to make sure they are responding to customers as i would no longer recommend them if they arnt i hope you find a suitable solution my Friend
One question I was always curious to have an answer for, what happens when your batteries die out? Seems to me a lot of solar powered cctv cameras have one common problem - you cannot change their batteries. Or can you on some models perhaps? They might work for say 3 years tops but it would be a pity if they cannot be changed or replaced. Thank you.
Very good question i suppose you could change the battery on anything in theory but im not sure how you would although after testing the battery life on this model i believe they have used a High quality maybe even a lithium battery
shame but nothing really these days is built with user maintainance in mind unfortunately
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 I agree with you on this. Some cctv cameras I have looked at on amazon might be of the battery replacement type because on the specifications of such cameras, it says batteries not included. Its a shame that such cctv cameras are not of good quality and then the good quality cameras have batteries that are inbuilt and that are probably next to impossible to access and change.
History is alway?
Im not sure i understand the question ?
Do you mean you cant Find the History ? or its not showing anything in there
the history is in messages at the top left of the app
If you refuse permissions though when setting up the app this can cause issues it can't notify you effectively and in which case maybe some missing footage etc if you need help i will try further
is the history/recording video 24 hours uninterrupted?
Hi mate unfortunately No it doesn't record 24/7 nor does it give full History 24 hours previous for eg
It only records when you tell it too in the app, or when Motion / sound is detected depending on your settings.
I hope this helps answer your question
Hi wee don’t get too much sun light here, does the battery keep good charge in it when charged from the mains, regards Andy
Mine does not give alerts and no cloud, cloud want you to pay
hello
Yes there is an option to upgrade and pay for cloud storage but i wouldn't recommend it because you can access all the footage
home, my messages, allerts, for free
and if your not getting the allerts you need to switch on in settings, also i think you have to confirm your account and accept permissions for the allerts
Do you know how long the wire for the solar panel is?
Hi Yes its around 2.2 meters around 8 feet approx its long enough to set the solar pannel way above the camera if you wished hope this helps you out
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 I wonder if one can make it longer... Is it USB?
Zu lahm habe ich zurück geschickt
fair enough mate ! It depends what your looking for as A all in One CCTV unit thats user friendly its Good
If your used to NVR / DVR etc then yes it isn't at that level of security
Similar to V380 but this looks more promising 🤔
Iv not tested the V380 if it's one of Anrans units i may try it out in future but yes this is a Fairly good Unit at this price point
I never subscrib, the dog sold me
Thank You Sir
I see you also have a Beautiful Pup by your profile Pic
Dogs Are Mans Best Friend for sure, I believe they are far more inteligent than people credit them aswel
Thanks for taking the Time to comment and Have a Great Day !
an annoying thing is every time i go out to my car a siren sounds , i shall have to move the car to wash it
Hello hope your having a Good Day !
You can Turn the siren off in settings or customise the volume if You have a play with the app there is quite a few custom things i missed on first inspection !