Best tank camera under $30?

[Bthomas]

Just like the title says, what would be the best wifi camera to get for around 30 bucks? Don't need anything real fancy just want a clear picture of my tank when I'm away on vacation

 

[Huff747]

Wyze cameras

 

[jacksin]

We have a Tenvis in our puppy room. Have had it for just over a year, no issues

 

[Dragon52]

+1 on the wyze.

Edit
I have 2

 

[Crabs McJones]

Wyze, I've heard nothing but good things and have one on order

 

[Bthomas]

Sounds like I'm going with wyze

 

[Huff747]

Wyze, I've heard nothing but good things and have one on order

I started off with 2 of the basic ones. Recently ordered one of the pan and zoom models. I put one of the basic ones inside my stand so I could see skimmer cup, water level etc. Another basic one is in the basement where it can see the tank and the dogs when they're in their crates. And the new pan and zoom went on the main floor covering most of the house with it's ability to move.

I told a co-worker about them and I think he's up to 5 of them now. He told a neighbor who now has one, and another co-worker who is up to 3 or 4. I wish I could figure out how to get a commission.

Here's a screenshot of the sump camera right now. Only light on in there is the algae scrubber but you can still make out everything very well (and i could turn on a light in there if I needed through my Apex).

 

[Crabs McJones]

I started off with 2 of the basic ones. Recently ordered one of the pan and zoom models. I put one of the basic ones inside my stand so I could see skimmer cup, water level etc. Another basic one is in the basement where it can see the tank and the dogs when they're in their crates. And the new pan and zoom went on the main floor covering most of the house with it's ability to move.

I told a co-worker about them and I think he's up to 5 of them now. He told a neighbor who now has one, and another co-worker who is up to 3 or 4. I wish I could figure out how to get a commission.

Question! So do you view the camera via app, or is it on a cloud and anyone with the web address can view it?

 

[Huff747]

Question! So do you view the camera via app, or is it on a cloud and anyone with the web address can view it?

I use the app. I do believe I saw some updates on one of their forums where you could do some setup allowing it to be accessible outside of the app but the app meets my needs so I've not pursued it any further.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I use the app. I do believe I saw some updates on one of their forums where you could do some setup allowing it to be accessible outside of the app but the app meets my needs so I've not pursued it any further.

THanks

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Cool! I'll look into a wyze

 

[Billldg]

Which ones will work on the apex?

 

[Katrina71]

Wyze! My son watches his tank when he is at his grandparents or school if I drop in a live shipment. Kinda cool he shared with his friends at lunch with some coral acclimation.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Wyze also. Which reminds me, I need a new one for the apartment! To Amazon!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Question! So do you view the camera via app, or is it on a cloud and anyone with the web address can view it?

App and i hear APP is reliable

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I just bought a wyze so we can monitor our kids... now I might be grabbing one for the reef too.

 

[Dragon52]

I just bought one of the newer ones that pan, the other 2 I have didn't have that option available & are just $19.99 now.

 

[mal7887]

I love my Wyze cams! You can’t beat the value you get at such a low price point?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Question to wyze users. Can more than one person stream your camera at once? Say I want both my wife and I to be able to stream it at the same time on our own phones. Possible?

 

[Dragon52]

I haven't tried but I wold think so as long you have the free app on both phones.
On 2nd thought When you set it up you have to use your phone so it might not work on more then 1 phone.