ARPHA Wireless Outdoor Security Camera K03, 1080p Indoor and Outdoor Cameras for Home Security, 2.4g WiFi Camera with IP66 Waterproof, 2 Way Talk, Night Vision, PIR Human Detection, Cloud Storage

I recently added the Wireless Security Camera with Indoor Base to my home, and I couldn't be more impressed with its performance and features. This product has truly elevated my sense of security and provided unparalleled peace of mind. Firstly, the wireless functionality makes installation a breeze. No messy cables to deal with, just a straightforward setup process that even a tech novice can handle. The indoor base adds an extra layer of convenience, allowing me to position the camera strategically without any limitations. The integration of both cloud storage and SD card storage options is a game-changer. The cloud storage ensures that my footage is securely stored off-site, providing protection against potential hardware theft or damage. Meanwhile, the SD card storage offers a local backup, giving me access to footage even in the rare event of an internet outage. The video quality is exceptional, providing clear and detailed images both during the day and at night. The infrared night vision feature is particularly impressive, ensuring 24/7 monitoring without any compromise in image clarity. The mobile app is user-friendly and feature-rich. I can easily access live footage, review past recordings, and customize settings on the go. The real-time alerts keep me informed of any suspicious activity, adding an extra layer of vigilance. One of the standout features for me is the two-way audio functionality. It allows me to communicate with whoever is in the camera's view, whether it's a family member or a visitor. This interactive element adds an extra dimension to the security system. In conclusion, this Wireless Security Camera with Indoor Base is a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their home security. The combination of wireless convenience, dual storage options, high-quality video, and advanced features make it a top-notch investment for safeguarding your home and loved ones. I highly recommend it!

The base station comes with two rectangular shaped outdoor cameras and their mounting hardware, USB charging cables, one black Ethernet cable and one AC adapter. All items are black. In the setup guide, it tells me to connect the base station to my router with the provided Ethernet cable and connect the AC adapter to it. The cameras have built-in batteries so I charged them fully before installation. I then downloaded according to the guide the Arpha app available in Google Play and Apple App Store. However, once I installed the app on my Android phone, I noticed it looks identical to an app I already have installed, SmartLife, which works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. I didn’t want another app to take up space on my phone, so I tried to connect the base station to SmartLife and lo and behold, it worked. I turned on Bluetooth and the SmartLife app detected the new device and I only had to tap once to have the base station bound to my SmartLife account. Then I connected the two cameras to the base station via the app, too. They connected almost immediately. So, I uninstalled the Arpha app and was relieved that I could save some space on my phone. Next I installed the cameras outside. I used the mounting hardware and attached them to metal poles in front of my home. One camera facing my front door, the other facing the front yard and my parking space. I attached them to the poles with heavy duty outdoor zip-ties that are UV light resistant. I led the zip-ties through the holes of the mounting hardware where usually the screws go through. My installation turned out to be tough enough to withstand the elements as hurricane Ian didn’t blow away any of my cameras. Due to the storm, I was over a week without power and internet. Once my electric company, FPL, restored power and Comcast brought back my Internet, I learned that the cameras themselves also didn’t suffer any internal damage from the storm. They seem to be two tough cookies. I could view the live streams of the cameras again without any issue and a few recordings triggered by motion detection. To store any footage, I have inserted a class 10 SD card in the back of the base station. I formatted it within the app before using it for recordings. I know there is cloud storage available but so far, I don’t need that. One thing I miss in the Detection Alarm Settings is an option to exclude zones from detection. However, I could set the sensitivity level of the alarm to low. This way, I get almost exclusively alerted when people are in front of my door or a car approaches my home in front of it. The SmartLife app also displays the current charge of each battery. I can initiate two-way communication with a single tap and speak with someone at the door if I get a motion detection alert. The speakers are loud enough to carry a conversation with noise around like a lawn mower. I added the base station to the home screen so I have one-tap access to both cameras. The base station keeps recordings of all motion detections in a 64GB SD card I inserted in the back and I can review any footage from as far back as storage space permits. I can also transfer recordings to my phone if I want to share them or store a copy of those recordings somewhere safe as the base station overwrites the oldest recordings if the SD card runs out of space. By the way, the cameras have been outside for over a month now and their batteries are still over 90% charged. So, I guess I have to recharge the cameras only a few times a year.

I bought this in September 2023 it worked good for the first day one stopped working six months later the last one lasted 8 months. Day camera is a little blurry but IR is so blurry you couldn’t see anything. It was so slow to record that whatever triggered the motion sensor was outside the camera range by the time it records so there’s nothing on the screen. the sd card recorder never worked. It was constantly going off line no customer service. Don’t waste your money.

These work pretty well, I'm pretty happy with them and will probably get a third camera for greater coverage. The app is easy to use. When I get a notification, I can check to see who is at the door or check the live view on the other camera to see if they have a vehicle (like an Amazon truck) parked on the street. You can also go back and easily review previous clips of when the camera was tripped earlier in the week. The distance from my farthest camera to the receiver is like 100 ft. The signal will go through walls and doesn't have to be line-of-sight (but too many corners and walls may block the signal). The only thing is that it can be tricky to get the motion detection to be just sensitive enough. On "high" I will get notifications for all the traffic driving by. I think it will pay off if you can put the cameras in a location where the motion detection is optimal: somewhere with a clear background where the person or car will be in the middle- to near-distance. I'm very happy with the set up and I recommend it.

The build of the camera appears good. Turning on live, the scene or view of field is really good. It failed to recognize motion, sound and like most products wanted a cloud subscription. It is suppose to be able to record video if you purchase a mini chip sold separately. It failed to record. I formatted the chip but with no success. After 3 days of on and off success I gave up.