NETVUE Indoor Camera, Enhanced Security Camera with Advanced AI Skills for Pet/Baby/Nanny, 1080P FHD 2.4GHz WiFi Night Vision Home Camera, 2-Way Audio Dog Camera Cloud Storage/TF Card, Black

I’ve just received and installed the device so this is focused on initial impression. So far, so good.Out of the box it’s not particularly impressive. Some may find the product feel and weight is not high end level. I would say that there is value in it being light-weight, and given that, and the price, it’s entirely inline with expectations. I have no problem with it.I thought the install process was very nice. Directions are simple, the app install was quick and easy and the install verification email arrived immediately. The process uses scan codes at two steps: one, a code on the device to register it to your Netvue (required) account—it worked flawlessly; second, to initiate setup to your local network—that too worked well.I did have a hang up on network config that ended with me in Netvue real time chat: the device is clear that it needs to connect to a 2.4ghz network, which I did. However, it didn’t occur to me that my *mobile device* may also need to be connected to the same network. That detail wasn’t mentioned anywhere I noticed. So my setup attempt failed each of four tries.—> Netvue: if the mobile device running the setup also needs to be on a 2.4ghz network it would be best to clearly note thatThe online chat wasn’t great, either, in that after sending a screenshot of my local WiFi the responses just dropped. Didn’t know what was going on, but I decided to drop after a few minutes.—> Netvue: it’s critical to keep in contact, and if offline work is required agents should inform soI dropped the chat and considered that maybe I should change my mobile WiFi from 5ghz to 2.4ghz. And after that install was a breeze!I’ve played with the motion detect feature: great; received an email notification almost immediately!I’ve played with the real-time app controls and live-feed: fantasticApp Function/Design: no issues herePicture quality: check; I will note that it doesn’t appear to have as wide an angle as I expected; that said, images don’t have too bad of a “fishbowl” effect, either; but depending on one’s room you may expect that the field of view will not cover the room—all this subject to placement and angle, of courseNight vision: tbdAll in all I’m really happy with the purchase and very excited to see how it continues to function. The item cost really seems bargain and I’m already recommending it to family! Admittedly I don’t have experience with other products, but so far I would definitely look to stay with Netvue products in the future amid all the options out there-

UPDATED REVIEW: To those of you that couldn't connect to WiFi or stay connected, as was previously the case with myself using the Orb Mini Camera. I believe the problem is the directions, as they don't go in the order that the different events occur with the camera or don't relate to this specific camera period is what I've found. For example, when troubleshooting to connect during the initial setup process it advises to use the provided pin to insert it into the small WiFi reset button located on top of the camera right next to where you insert a micro sd card and it instructs to continue holding the pin in until you hear continuous music. That never happened for me after trying multiple times. However, I noticed when I was interrupted by someone speaking to me as I pushed the pin in and ALMOST immediately released rather than continuing to hold the pin in, then I did actually hear continuous music. So in other words, don't do a long press when inserting the pin to reset the WiFi or troubleshoot it. Simply insert until you feel the reset button definitely pushed the entire way in for like 1-2 seconds and then release. So that was 1 thing the directions were wrong about (unless my orb mini camera is defective and I'll know soon because I'm getting ready to install the 2nd one that I purchased that I was also getting ready to return). Another thing I noticed was the CLICKING sound that's a normal part of the process didn't actually happen as or when it indicated it should have but at a different time in the setup process. To be honest, only a few things matched in the order that the directions instructed, such as entering your WiFi name and password and showing the countdown as the camera tried connecting to it! I was that frustrated with it trying repeatedly to get it connected in an area of my home that I had excellent WiFi signal and no trouble on any of my other WiFi connected devices, and I even renamed the device, refreshed it several times, & deleted the device from the Netvue app a few times, and nothing seemed to work so I eventually just gave up, letting it sit where I was original going to install it (1 room away from the room my fios router sits in that I have located on the outside of a very tall desk, sitting on top of it so WiFi signal can travel freely throughout my home). However, several hours later, I glance at my phone after receiving notifications and Low & behold, in addition to the motion detection notifications for my 2 full sized orb cameras it finally showed the orb mini camera online showing me video footage. So then I immediately checked the settings to see what results it was showing in "WiFi Analysis" menu and it was like 80% or better for good WiFi signal. So this next part is VERY IMPORTANT, it showed in the Netvue app there was an available FIRMWARE UPDATE that needed done for the Mini Orb camera, but because previously I couldn't get the mini orb to stay connected to WiFi I was unable to complete the update. However, now that it was showing online several hours, allowing me to use the controls in the app to move the position of the camera, pan & tilt, and hear thru it (which by the way, the sound on the mini orb is AMAZING, much better than the full sized ORB cameras that the sound is all distorted and crackles, both on the camera itself and in the app), I decided to immediately complete the firmware update while it was still online and working properly. Since then its worked perfect. Morale of the story people (my shared experience), is DON'T give up. If you can even get it to connect to WiFi 1x and got thru most of the setup process (other than the firmware update), then just let it sit powered on for a few hours and then come back and see if it's working or check the app to see if you can view video from that camera. As mentioned earlier, I don't feel the directions for setting up the mini orbs are completely accurate, you just have to fool with the camera & app a bit and then possibly let it sit for a short while and things then seem to synchronize in a sense, it starts to work. I hope this helps some of you having WiFi connection issues because it really is a MIGHTY LITTLE CAMERA with excellent clarity for the video resolution & quality, and superb sound! Lastly, don't know if this will heal anything to any of you, but I am not subscribed to any of the Netvue security, motion detection, or human alert subscriptions, because I have found both services/features to work wonderful with the use of a San Disk 128 GB ultra micro sd card all on it's own. It allows me to go back they the video footage by date & time it using this timeline type feature that you can just swipe thru all time periods of video footage, it keys me share it via text, email, etc. I LOVE THESE CAMERAS and the fact this company doesn't try forcing you into using their online storage & security services like many other products would require. I have Xfinity home security service because it gets me a nice discount on home owners insurance, with 1 of their indoor cameras that goes for $199.99 and I can't do nearly the stuff I can with these cameras, such as moving the position of the camera, pan & tilt, zoom, and no audio....ORIGINAL REVIEW: Such a shame, guess you get what you pay for. Got this as a lightening deal and I thought the price was too good to be true. Also thought maybe the device itself was defective because I have 2 of the larger indoor Orb cameras and they work great, even 1 being at opposite end of my home as the router and on a different floor and it works great... So I bought a 2nd Orb mini camera few days ago just to make sure the 1st wasn't defective, but it was the same exact problems. Even the set up process didn't go in the order as the instructions advised. I'm returning both orb mini cameras, they're junk!