ReefCam! Recommendations For 4K Wireless Cam

[ShaggyRS6]

Hey guys! I am planning on setting up a 24/7/365 Reef webcam. It won’t have sound, just a video feed of my tank once it’s up and running. Wondered if you had any recommendations ? I am looking for a standalone (ie not connected directly to a PC) wireless camera capable of 4K if possible.

 

[Deep dive coral]

Interested in this as well.

 

[jwilliams860]

I use a wyze cam, doesn't run at 4k, but 1080p is good enough for monitoring. Very affordable. Free streaming thorough the app and as card for local storage.

Here's a pic of mine, the camera is mounted on the wall at 6ft away.

 

[jordan10]

I use the wayz cam to nice I use it on night vision because my lights are bright and hard see what's going on but on the NV I can see but not 4k but great product for the money

 

[Silent]

Those are pretty awesome live feed cameras for $20-30 and no monthly subscription. You would need it a lot closer to see definition in the tank though.

 

[ShaggyRS6]

Those are pretty awesome live feed cameras for $20-30 and no monthly subscription. You would need it a lot closer to see definition in the tank though.

Yeah that’s my worry. Where I am going to locate the tank does not make it easy on me. I have will need to zoom in a little, not too much, but I do want to show detail.

 

[Silent]

Best Buy has Arlo 4K UHD WiFi security cameras (which are awesome) but they are not $30 lol

 

[ShaggyRS6]

Best Buy has Arlo 4K UHD WiFi security cameras (which are awesome) but they are not $30 lol

Actually, thinking about I don’t need 4K. I think 1080p will be fine.

 

[jwilliams860]

4k requires a lot more bandwidth as well to stream.

Wyze is really a good product for the money, I have several around the house and just use the one to monitor the tank.

They come with magnetic mounting discs so you can get creative with where to mount it.

 

[jwilliams860]

When I get home I'll move it closer so you can see the level of detail

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Wyze Pan Cam, mounted on the wall about 6-7’ from the tank. Great for keeping an eye on things while away.

 

[ShaggyRS6]

4k requires a lot more bandwidth as well to stream.

Wyze is really a good product for the money, I have several around the house and just use the one to monitor the tank.

They come with magnetic mounting discs so you can get creative with where to mount it.

Bandwidth I have ! But I i was going to stream it on YouTube, and I think there would not be enough folks who would watch It in 4K to justify it. I have 4K monitors with 1GIG of bandwidth but still don’t use the YouTube 4K option very much due to the way the ISP throttles it

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Bandwidth I have ! But I i was going to stream it on YouTube, and I think there would not be enough folks who would watch. It in 4K to justify it. I have 4K monitors with 1GIG of bandwidth but still don’t use the YouTube 4K option very much due to the way the ISP throttles it

That rules out anything Wyze as they're not capable of that function... at least not right out of the box.

 

[jakesweep]

For those who have a Wyze and for those looking into them, I would be wary. There are tons of reports and reviews that point to the fact that they are sending your stream/data to Chinese IP addresses. Make sure you read up on that before you make your decision. As someone who works in IT, I wouldn't want one of these in my house.