Wifi or cell phone trail cams

[Machias]

Oh also it says you need three bars for the camera to work, but I routinely got photos with my camera showing 2 bars. Mine cost me $8 a month, $5 for the Verizon and $3 a month for the HCO account, which is awesome!  Lots of fun when you get up first thing in the morning and check your phone to see what visited while you were sleeping and it's fun getting e-mails while you are at work showing you what is in front of your camera.

[Rainier10]

Right on guys, that really helps.

The $5 is added on to your existing Verizon account, yes?

By two to three bars is that on the camera or can I test with my iPhone first and see what my signal strength is where I want to put the camera before buying?  Do the bars have to be 3G, LTE or just three regular bars?  Sometimes I have different signal strengths around my place.

This is all great information.  Thanks for the quick responses.

[Machias]

Correct, added to your existing account.  Yes you want to test it with your phone first for that spot.  If you can send a text message from the spot you want your camera it will most likely work.  Not sure on the different types of bars.

[Wacenturion]

I too like Machias have received pictures when one of my cams that was in a previous location only showed two bars.  Yes just $5 a month added to your Verizon account per device, in this case a cam.

[Wacenturion]

Like them so well, I just purchased a third one.

[Rainier10]

I just ordered one and a lockbox.  Thanks for the PM Wacenturion.

I assume when it arrives is then when I add it to my Verizon account and there will be directions on how to do that.

[Wacenturion]

I just ordered one and a lockbox.  Thanks for the PM Wacenturion.

I assume when it arrives is then when I add it to my Verizon account and there will be directions on how to do that.

When you get it PM me and I'll help you out.  Instead of dealing with your local Verizon folks who may or may not have a clue as to adding a cam (been there done that), I have a number of a Verizon guy in Georgia that HCO/Spartan gave me.  He does a lot of the cam additions onto Verizon accounts.  Pretty quick and easy.  There is an activation fee I believe of $40, but he had $20 waved.  I know that because a friend of mine also ordered one and I helped him get it set up.  That was the activation deal he got.

In the interim you can familiarize yourself with the Spartan camera, it's setup and the cloud service at www.spartancamera.com.  Oh and the camera will need a firmware update which HCO Spartan will email you.  Download it to a SD card, insert into cam and follow instuctions.  Real simple.  We didn't realize it and had problems connecting and registering the cam.  Firmware update, cam reboot....success.  Oh and the premium HCO service is well worth it as you can control the settings etc and do what Machias described.  When you puchase the 12 months for $36, they give you and additional free month.

More than glad to assist when you get it.

[Rainier10]

I just ordered one and a lockbox.  Thanks for the PM Wacenturion.

I assume when it arrives is then when I add it to my Verizon account and there will be directions on how to do that.

When you get it PM me and I'll help you out.  Instead of dealing with your local Verizon folks who may or may not have a clue as to adding a cam (been there done that), I have a number of a Verizon guy in Georgia that HCO/Spartan gave me.  He does a lot of the cam additions onto Verizon accounts.  Pretty quick and easy.  There is an activation fee I believe of $40, but he had $20 waved.  I know that because a friend of mine also ordered one and I helped him get it set up.  That was the activation deal he got.

In the interim you can familiarize yourself with the Spartan camera, it's setup and the cloud service at www.spartancamera.com.  Oh and the camera will need a firmware update which HCO Spartan will email you.  Download it to a SD card, insert into cam and follow instuctions.  Real simple.  We didn't realize it and had problems connecting and registering the cam.  Firmware update, cam reboot....success.  Oh and the premium HCO service is well worth it as you can control the settings etc and do what Machias described.  When you puchase the 12 months for $36, they give you and additional free month.

More than glad to assist when you get it.

Awesome, thanks. 

[Skyvalhunter]

Is the Bushnell battery life better than HCO's. Do both use AT&T provider?

[b0bbyg]

Thanks to all providing info. Looking at one of these for a remote house. Sits empty most of the year, might put a camera inside so I know if there is a break in.

Have had neighbors call when they thought they were seeing lights and ended up being nothing but us getting stressed out. With a camera inside I would know for sure.

[Machias]

Is the Bushnell battery life better than HCO's. Do both use AT&T provider?

I get about 3 months of heavy activity with the lithium batteries. Longer when it's warm out.  I'm with Verizon.

[Wacenturion]

I have one cam that has limited action, perhaps a couple pictures every other day.  Put lithiums in it last June and still sending photos, despite record low temeratures thsi winter.

[Machias]

http://www.advancedhunter.com/best-cellular-trail-cameras/

[Wacenturion]

 

[Rainier10]

http://www.advancedhunter.com/best-cellular-trail-cameras/

Very helpful link Machias, thanks.