GALAYOU Cameras for Home Security Outside-2K Battery Powered WiFi Surveillance Indoor/Outdoor, Security Cameras with Motion Siren, Color Night Vision Waterproof, Cloud/SD Storage 2.4Ghz WiFi

Really Excellent Value! I honestly don’t have any complaints!
I’ll admit to being a bit “technologically-challenged” and wrote an email requesting help to get these set up. BUT, a few minutes later, I realized I was skipping one of the steps and had them running within 10 minutes. GALAYOU responded quickly to my email and was ready to help! I apologized for my haste in assuming the problem was the cameras and not me) but, Fannie (my customer rep) was still very understanding and polite! These cameras really are awesome for the price! They connect to my phone, they record, there are sirens and lights, numerous customizations, and a large recording view – and you can even zoom in! This usually very skeptical customer is absolutely thrilled with my purchase 🙂

Great system for the money… but with some limitations.
I already had a camera system installed in my home, but I wanted something with a battery backup as power outages in my area are a bit common during the winter months. After reading several good reviews about the Galayou R2 cameras, I took the plunge. I needed 9 cameras to replace the system I already had in place, so ordered three four-packs.Right out of the box, the build quality of these cameras is impressive. The materials look and feel high-grade and the design is aesthetically pleasing, which is important considering that I purchased these to go in and around the house, so, I wanted something that looked good. The setup of the first camera was a bit challenging. For some reason, the camera did not want to connect to my Wi-Fi. After several attempts without doing anything differently, it finally connected. Each subsequent camera setup went fine. Installation around the house was easy and quick with the provided hardware and drilling template.Now after a few weeks in use, I can speak to their functionality.Observations:* I will start with my biggest complaint… NO LOCAL CONTINUOUS RECORDING OPTION. I understand that these cameras are designed around the battery, so they only record when they detect motion to conserve battery life. However, I was hoping that local continuous recording to the micro SD card would be available when plugged in. This is NOT the case. Maybe if its motion detection were MUCH better than it is, I would be able to overlook the lack of a local continuous recording option. However, with the motion sensing being so weak, it almost makes continuous recording a necessity. Hopefully, the manufacturer will provide a local continuous recording option in future firmware updates.Note: There is a continuous recording option available through the manufacturer’s cloud service. The problem with this option is that 1: it records in a 7-day loop, which for my applications would be fine, but others may find it too limiting, and 2: (my biggest issue with this cloud service) it is ridiculously expensive at $12.99 a month for ONE camera! I have nine cameras in use and could potentially have twelve. This service would cost me a small fortune each month, making this option a non-option for me and perhaps for many others.* Speaking of its motion sensing, it is very average… possibly below average. With a motion sensor that is much larger than my previous cameras, I expected superior motion sensing, but it is actually about the same or worse. In most cases, the sensor triggers the camera to start recording way too late and only captures the person as they’re exiting the frame rather than sensing them the moment they enter the frame. Even with the sensor’s sensibility turned up to maximum. Considering that this camera only records when it detects motion, that is a BIG negative. I’ve found that most cameras are too sensitive and would be triggered by a passing bug. However, the sensing capabilities of this camera are quite the opposite. Having local continuous recording would remedy this issue.* The picture quality in normal lighting (daylight and household) is excellent. The image is sharp and clear. Although it can be a bit contrasty depending on the scene, these cameras still render very good detail.* Picture quality using its night vision is good, but I’ve seen just as good or better with other cameras. This camera has eight IR diodes that provide the infrared light it uses for night vision. I expected that with that many diodes, the night vision would be far superior to my previous cameras, but found that it was the same as my previous cameras that had only one diode.* The two-way talking is excellent! My previous cameras also had this option, but the quality of the sound both ways was horrible and, in the end, kind of useless since what was being said was nearly impossible to make out. These, on the other hand, are great! The sound coming through the camera is loud and clear and the microphone also picks up voices very well.* The additional white LED light is great! This was another selling point for me. Since power outages are common in my area during the winter months, I figured it wouldn’t be bad to have a light source I can count on around the house during a night-time power outage. I wasn’t expecting a tremendous amount of light, just enough to make things out in a dark room. Well, the light these cameras give off does the job. They give off more or less the same amount of light as a cell phone flashlight, which is enough to see well enough in a room to not bump into things. The light also works great outdoors providing extra light when you need it. Not to mention that whether indoors or out, turning the light on when live viewing makes the scene full-color to allow for better observation.* I will say that I was a bit disappointed that, although each camera came with its, albeit, short (two-foot) charging cable, no chargers were supplied. This was a bit of a downer for me as I was planning on having these continuously connected to power and only using the internal battery as a backup when the electricity inevitably would go out. The good thing is that these cameras were replacing my previous cameras, so I figured I would try to use the cables and power adapters I already had installed. The only problem was that these cameras have USB-C connections and the cables from my previous cameras were all micro USB. I decided to buy some micro USB to USB-C connection adapters in the hopes that this cheaper solution would work rather than spending much more money on new 10 to 15-foot USB-C cables. The gamble paid off as the adapters worked beautifully. But still, power adapters should be supplied by the manufacturer.* Finally, the app. These cameras use the WansView Cloud app. I’ve used other apps with other camera systems and I find this one to be more or less the same in functionality. It covers all the basic functions and allows you to see all your cameras at once if needed. However, I did find that it often takes long for the app to connect to the cameras (not a Wi-fi issue) and the interface can be a little clunky compared to others. It also doesn’t allow you to place the camera panels in the order that you want them and instead lists them randomly. But overall, it does what it’s designed for.In the end, I wouldn’t say that I’m 100% satisfied with these cameras, but I am impressed with the build quality and many of the nice features that come standard. I forgot to mention the included alarm feature that can be used to scare off critters or intruders… a nice little feature to have. Live viewing is also great, allowing you to record directly on your phone if needed. I think these cameras are a very good option for someone looking to set up a multicamera security system in their home or business but don’t want to run cables or spend too much.

Super easy setup + great price for 4 cameras
Excellent value for the price, for 4 outdoor cameras, which should cover most of my property. Setup was very easy using the app: just scan the QR code and enter your network credentials and you are ready to go. The app is also very easy to use to view all live feeds and previous recordings, and te camera resolution is excellent for a budget device. I am also able to store videos locally on an SD card without having to pay for a subscription. So far the battery is holding up well, and will probably last a few months. Taking the camera down and recharging it shouldn’t be much work either, so I am ok with it not being solar powered. Highly recommended if you need multiple outdoor cameras at a good price.