- IMOU has launched a home security camera with “unlimited” battery life.
- Uses low-power image capture and motion-activated video recording.
- You can also switch between Wi-Fi and 4G LTE to maintain connectivity.
The IMOU AOV PT 4G Solar Panel Camera System includes a 300 degree pan and 90 degree tilt camera, so you only need one to cover a large area. The IMOU Life app allows you to set custom privacy zones. For complete privacy, a physical privacy mode tilts the camera lens completely and disables recording.
When the camera is not active, it takes a picture every two seconds and switches to full motion tracking when motion is detected.
The “unlimited battery life” claim is based on exposing the solar panel to direct sunlight for two hours and triggering 100 recording events per day (50 during the day and 50 at night). Actual results will depend on the intensity of sunlight and the number of triggers.
This is where the artificial intelligence with person detection integrated into the camera comes into play and prevents false alarms. As we’ve seen with other security cameras we’ve tested, faulty triggers are not only annoying, but can significantly reduce battery life. Companies like Reolink have shown how effective AI can be in preventing this, so I’m happy to see it being used more widely.
Wi-Fi and 4G switching
In areas with intermittent Wi-Fi coverage, the new IMOU camera can switch to 4G LTE connectivity to maintain connectivity. It has a built-in SIM card and comes with a free data trial so you can see if it’s useful wherever you choose to install it.
Your videos can be stored in the cloud (with a premium subscription) or locally on an SD card. In continuous video mode, you can store up to 690 days of footage on a 512MB card without triggering a recording event.
The IMOU AOV PT 4G Camera System for Solar Panels is available now (about $170 / AU$260). I hope to test the new camera soon to see how it compares to competitors like Swann, Ring, Baseus and Blink and give you a full overview so you can choose the camera that suits you best.
